tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post6372148236165354040..comments2023-12-23T02:16:43.463-08:00Comments on "Rational Preparedness" : The Blog: What Happened to American Appliances.....Specifically Refrigerators ?JaneofVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-83619141864848644422014-07-08T06:24:50.623-07:002014-07-08T06:24:50.623-07:00Post removed as although the item was complimentar...Post removed as although the item was complimentary to this blog, it contained a link to advertising information which was not authorized by blog owner, and is therefore not permitted under our Advertising and Commentary page above.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-86983846900160307922014-07-08T04:35:32.969-07:002014-07-08T04:35:32.969-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ramiz Razahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941047122119668254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-4212700661821103282013-10-09T04:13:29.187-07:002013-10-09T04:13:29.187-07:00Thanks for posting. Sargam is a company that pr...Thanks for posting. Sargam is a company that provides the items you mentioned in India. In the US, another provider would be cheaper. We do have readers from India here.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-53129797755309058142013-10-03T03:07:46.971-07:002013-10-03T03:07:46.971-07:00It looks like a nice one. I don't really mind ...It looks like a nice one. I don't really mind if the unit takes time to cool initially during set up. I am most interesting in it maintaining it's cool in the long term, and not needing a run a great deal to do so ! Thanks for your post.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-40023103162765290722013-10-03T01:26:03.041-07:002013-10-03T01:26:03.041-07:00had an great experience with this refrigerator an...had an great experience with this <a href="http://www.panasonic.com/in/consumer/home-appliances/refrigerators/frost-free/nr-bu303ms.html" rel="nofollow"><b>refrigerator</b></a> and fabulous refrigerator its very time saving machine it consume very less time to cool <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-4097110412218747002013-09-07T04:05:25.765-07:002013-09-07T04:05:25.765-07:00Glad you found one that is working well for you. ...Glad you found one that is working well for you. Mine has been repaired and is doing well just now. Thanks for posting.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-60266706742640519282013-09-07T02:42:21.364-07:002013-09-07T02:42:21.364-07:00Ya the old appliances last for longer period of ti...Ya the old appliances last for longer period of time. But still numerous brands in the market that offer better durability. I am using <a href="http://www.panasonic.com/in/consumer/home-appliances/refrigerators/frost-free/nr-bw415xs.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Frost Free<br />refrigerator</b></a> and it is best in terms of durability and long life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10575827903583677480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-12546292359946316302013-06-12T04:30:45.829-07:002013-06-12T04:30:45.829-07:00Thanks for your comment, John. Readers can click o...Thanks for your comment, John. Readers can click on your coupons if interested.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-51629758029043166942013-06-11T22:59:33.238-07:002013-06-11T22:59:33.238-07:00This blog is a mountain of appliance information i...This blog is a mountain of appliance information i relay like it, if any body want to purchase appliance <a href="http://www.dealsdiscount4u.com/stores/Tyentusa" rel="nofollow">Tyent USA Coupons</a> and get discount in shopping its a largest online appliances store.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02954394924937316237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-6878481583755472602013-06-05T08:02:33.684-07:002013-06-05T08:02:33.684-07:00Praveen, Thank you for your information and I thin...Praveen, Thank you for your information and I think our readers in India would be interested, however in the US it would be supremely cost prohibitive to have an appliance sent from India COD. Thanks for your post, though.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-23980942692703454982013-06-05T03:56:53.633-07:002013-06-05T03:56:53.633-07:00Thanx for ur post and ur information,but one thing...Thanx for ur post and ur information,but one thing u dont know about, sargam electronics in delhi has 22 big showrooms, it is the biggest retail chain in electronics in delhi/ncr, deals with big brands and provides best and cheapest <a href="http://www.sargam.in/refrigerator" rel="nofollow">Refrigerator</a> in Delhi/NCR. Home Delivery, C.O.D and EMI's facilities available.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546739577329766894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-53015686565185001882013-05-25T12:43:01.476-07:002013-05-25T12:43:01.476-07:00My parents frij lasted so long, and I can't ge...My parents frij lasted so long, and I can't get one to last more than five years !<br /> If there is such a toothpaste, how sad that so much of the world loses their teeth, suffers dietary disruption which eventually contributes to their deaths. There would always be a need for dentists for oral health issues, malocclusion, broken teeth, even if dental caries were severely curtailed. I hope such a thing exists and is made available.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-83874789491389522952013-05-25T08:23:47.071-07:002013-05-25T08:23:47.071-07:00The manufacturers won't make money if a fridge...The manufacturers won't make money if a fridge lasts too long. They depend on your replacing the appliance as soon as possible. A very sad state of affairs.<br /><br />I mhave even heard that there is a toothpaste whihc has been developed in Australia, which is 100% effective against tooth decay, but the powers that be are blocking it, because the dentist will be without work if it's freely available.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-56712061493974916382013-05-25T04:08:20.318-07:002013-05-25T04:08:20.318-07:00I thought about that this week but I wanted to tal...I thought about that this week but I wanted to talk to our Amish friends and ask a few questions. I will have to save for one, but even if the original is fixed, I may get one of these as a back up.<br />As always Gorges, thanks for your post !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-49624830147330894802013-05-24T18:21:27.772-07:002013-05-24T18:21:27.772-07:00You might want to consider one (or more) of the ga...You might want to consider one (or more) of the gas refrigerators carried by Lehman Hardware. I think they can be set up for propane to make them usable anywhere.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-2827976980655957352013-05-24T16:10:45.418-07:002013-05-24T16:10:45.418-07:00My college roommate always bought Kenmore everythi...My college roommate always bought Kenmore everything, and her washer dryer ran continuously for 25 years ! (Eight kids) I think the freezer on the bottom works well for many people. I don't have that, but my aunt did, and she loved it.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-65644084158619833092013-05-24T16:07:17.151-07:002013-05-24T16:07:17.151-07:00Yes, normally WE wouldn't have bought upscale ... Yes, normally WE wouldn't have bought upscale appliances. We only did so when we learned that unless we put some expensive things in our farm, that we would be paying capital gains on the sale of the last one. We were under budget and needed to spend a bit more. We had already put all oak floors in, so that was off the table.<br /> JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-25119584218467830712013-05-24T16:03:52.680-07:002013-05-24T16:03:52.680-07:00He is the only repairman ever to come here. Nothin...He is the only repairman ever to come here. Nothing else has ever needed anything since the builder completed it. We do have the gas logs serviced every one or two years.<br /> There just doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason to why things fail. We had a good brand microwave fail within the first year. Other things that might not have been expensive, go on and on.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-54060628812068504402013-05-24T13:50:21.836-07:002013-05-24T13:50:21.836-07:00I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for...I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for repairmen to find your house! I remember mom chopping at the metal ice cube trays to get them lose from the frost, then having to defrost. When I sold my home, it was full of high energy efficient appliances that were so expensive, they came with lifetime guarantees. After landing in the new home, every appliance (water heater, heat pump, ac, washer, dryer, fridge and range) died. And I mean, within the first month.<br /><br />This time, I replaced everything with cheaper models and only one year warranties. MY warranty will probably expire before they need replaced.<br /><br />I remember my mom, at age 69, buying 25 year extended warranties and I wondered "why?" It all depends on your age, darlin.<br /><br />lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-32523100657872228192013-05-24T13:08:31.144-07:002013-05-24T13:08:31.144-07:00I read this comment of yours after I replied. My f...I read this comment of yours after I replied. My friends can afford expensive appliances. They pity me because I can "only" afford GE or Kenmore or Whirlpool appliances. For some reason, I bought an Amana washer when I replaced the washer. ??? must have been features or low price.<br /><br />Right now, I really want a refrigerator that has freezer on the bottom and double door refrigerator on the top. My first refrigerator was configured like that. My back just does not like bending to the floor for fruits and vegetables in the crispers.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-65173124392215990542013-05-24T12:04:24.444-07:002013-05-24T12:04:24.444-07:00When we married, we bought a refrigerator and wash...When we married, we bought a refrigerator and washer at Sears Employees Store in Memphis. It is the same type place that at one time was only for employees. Fortunately for us it was then open to the public. Both those and the dryer we bought a year later lasted 30 years. When I bought a new washer and mentioned this to the salesman, he laughed and said, "I hope you aren't expecting this washer to last 30 years!" So, I am on my second set of washer, dryer, and refrigerator since 1966.I am on my second microwave and second toaster. Since most of the stoves were built in, it is hard to say how long they last. We would buy a stove and the next place had a built-in. I replaced the element in the last built-in and lived to tell about it and did not burn the house down.<br /><br />I got rid of the first refrigerator, the one that lasted 30 years because the freezer would not defrost. A repairman later told me that would have cost $30 to fix. But, I would have been repairing an avocado refrigerator. I went with white for all replacements after that. I even lived with avocado and white appliances in my kitchen as each thing wore out. The dishwasher only lasted about 20 years. Bummer. <br /><br />I do buy GE or Kenmore and not the top of the line model. Kenmore made the appliances that lasted 30 years. <br /><br />$8000 is too much money for that appliance not to last forever. I would have it repaired. And, have a priest come in and bless it. jk<br /><br />Can you see how the name "Practical Parsimony" came about?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-71146568197485713462013-05-24T10:48:51.107-07:002013-05-24T10:48:51.107-07:00I am sorry to hear of your challenges. Just so you...I am sorry to hear of your challenges. Just so you know, the reputable repair contractor who came out yesterday felt that "Electrolux was just an expensive end of Frigidaire" and that GE was the best and most reliable in actual practice. I thought I had bought restaurant grade, but apparently there's planned obsolescence there too.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-29409088786154012412013-05-24T08:15:54.991-07:002013-05-24T08:15:54.991-07:00When we remodeled, we went with high end as well, ...When we remodeled, we went with high end as well, or so we thought. GE Profile. Bad decision, while almost everything is working now we've had to have the cooktop, refrigerator & ovens worked on. Right now the lower oven heating element went out. Husband ordered new one which he could have easily replaced. But when he took it out he didn't remove the knobs & of course I turns the oven on & a wire was touching the side & it blew the circuit out (jeesh) which he can't easily fix. Anyway, we called GE & their technician refused to work on it because WE had 'taken it apart' & they can't guarantee the work they do on it. Now we are on the look for a reputable independent repair person. DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-33412465294614554892013-05-24T06:43:42.768-07:002013-05-24T06:43:42.768-07:00I think the large models are nice when you have fo...I think the large models are nice when you have four plus children at home, many of them boys. It makes shopping at Sam's Club easier because you frij fits their larger packages, like a 48 pack of Activia yogurt. However, when the kids start to go to college and then move away, there is a lot to clean, and refrigerate.<br /> I have been lucky with washer dryers. With my first house I went to a laundry. (It was half my life !) With the second house and thereafter I had the same set of Maytag for many years. When we sold the last suburban house, we sold them with the house. With this house I bought a GE washer and dryer and it has been running continuously for six years. However, no matter what I pay, I can't get a toaster to last longer than a year.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-7717741835262343972013-05-24T06:38:51.799-07:002013-05-24T06:38:51.799-07:00I think I will have this one repaired. The prayers...I think I will have this one repaired. The prayers are always appreciated !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.com