I'm actually in the process of buying appliances and am doing some research so I'm glad I came across this video. I've noticed how many manufacturers are adding the air fryer option which I don't want. I also didn't know about the dB fact for dishwashers. Very informative video.
As a professional appliance repair technician with decades of experience, I suggest you never, ever, ever purchase any type of Samsung Dishwasher. Worst dishwasher on earth. Period.
Ugh unfortunately true. After just 3 years of very light use, mine stopped cycling. First repair guy came out, poked around a bit and told me I’d have to get an official Samsung technician. At least he was honest. Samsung guy just swapped out the computer chip “brains” and I had to pay almost the full cost of a new appliance, another year of light use and the damn thing stops cycling again. I can get it working by re starting and opening / closing the door about 6 x till I trick it into completing the cycle.
Am am also an appliance tech and agree completely. I also do not recommend Samsung or LG appliances AT ALL! Over engineered. Hard to diagnose without paying for access to their tech support and being forced to do warranty work. And higher cost is parts and labor.
I agree with most of your points. However, my kitchen is next to the living room in my small home. I love my super-quiet Bosch dishwasher. It is 20 years old. Looking back at what I paid for it, it works out to 40 dollars a year -- and it still works, so every year I own it, the cost per year goes down. I'm good with 40 bucks a year.
BTW, I cooked on combination of gas cooktop and electric oven for many years. But if I were shopping for a new cooktop today, it would be an induction cooktop. The availabilty and prices are starting to get reasonable.
Great points. Our overall point is don't just pay more for the quietest you can find, at a certain point modern dishwashers will be "quiet enough". For the living room/kitchen setup it does make sense to factor in the decibel rating for sure.
Thanks for your remark. Our real estate agent friend just told me about Bosch dishwashers. He said on the expensive homes he built, with high end appliances, the only complaint was regarding the dishwashers which were replaced with Bosch-no more complaints.
We used to have a very quiet Whirlpool. Now we have a Bosch, not noisy, but a bit more; and I can definitely say that Bosch washes better. Ahh, and it never spills bubled water on half the kitchen floor which the Whirlpool did 2 or 3 times, (random, I have no idea why, probably some defect of the sealing).
Bought an old style whirlpool washer and dryer back in 2004. Both lasted until last summer (2021). Repairs just weren't working anymore. For the washer, we upgraded to speed queen and love it to death! But for the dryer, I asked my husband to just go to a used appliance place and get the cheapest, oldest, working dryer they had. We got one that was about the same age as our old dryer but had recently had several parts replaced. It works perfectly. At the end of the day, I just need the clothes to be dry, and I didn't care about fancy technology.
I’ll take old fashioned durability and simplicity over fancy computerized crap any day. When my mother sold the homestead years back, it had a perfectly functioning 40 year old hotpoint gas stove and a 50 year old GE refrigerator (the tank!). Both were total workhorses. And yeah I’ll take avocado green fade over stainless steel too :)
Good luck. These machines don't exist anymore. Those old units were energy guzzlers...newer units are much more efficient, which does take away from durability. In the end the power savings will offset the costs of replacement.
If it isn’t broken don’t fix it. I prefer knobs to computerised. Keep it as simple as possible. I have a basic Bosch dishwasher brilliant, I have a basic Miele electric fan forced oven, no need to pay for stuff you don’t use. Basic four burner gas hob. Basic Bosch front loader. Everything as you said is a workhorse, admittedly 21st century, no frills, no fads, but I get your point.
For scratches on black stainless take a fine point black Sharpie and very carefully fill in. Not perfect but it helps to make scratches less noticeable. I really love the look of black stainless in the kitchen and it is much easier to clean than plain stainless.
That may work in the short term. Hopefully the manufacturers continue to support that finish for years to come so customers won't have to mismatch finishes when it's time to replace an appliance.
I love ❤️ your videos. We bought LG products originally for the slate type color. BIG MISTAKE. The dishwasher lasted 3 years due to water pump failure and the range hood 2 years the motor went up. Thanks to your videos l learned about quality over aesthetics. Based on your videos we bought a 800 Bosch integrated panel dishwasher and painted the panel the same color of our cabinets . I love ❤️ the dishwasher . We also bought a Fotile wall mount range hood and a hood cover that we painted the same color as our cabinets and it’s powerful and sucks most of the smoke 💨 out of the air when cooking. I would suggest anyone looking to purchase new appliances to do research and look at your videos so that they will not buy inferior products that they have to repair or replace in a few years. Thanks for all you do.
I purchased a gas dryer many years ago (a well-known brand). Unfortunately, I found that it took more than 3x the time to dry clothes than an electric dryer. Yes, the dryer was vented properly. Just thought I would mention it.
Lke-for-like a gas dryer will usually dry a load in half the time of an electric dryer. This is due to the fact they fire and provide maximum heat output instantly. I searched across more than 10 different sources and they all state an advantage of gas is faster drying time. It's likely you had a defective model with one or more failed solenoids which caused your long drying time.
my mom had a combination washer/dryer that worked very well for 15 years. It survived her, we sold it with my parents' house. Electric ovens work great, they're the norm here and have been for decades. Far lower fire and explosion hazard, which is why they became so popular in the first place.
Another point you might like to make is...washer dryers...the wash part can take ( for example ) a 9lb wash load but they dont tell you it wont "go" into Dry mode if the load is over 6lbs... wake up and your loads still only sun dry...so you need to remove a part of the wash load..in order to get the "dryer" to work... Not Fun !
Another thing is the more ‘bells and whistles’ the appliance has, the more likely to have some kind of service break down. Example: ice maker dispenser on the door of the refrigerator. Ask an appliance repairman what he repair the most. For the cost of ONE service call you can buy a small freestanding countertop ice maker that makes ice quickly and efficiently and keep its frozen and makes more when needed.
I buy turn knob appliances, no keypad operation. They are more senior friendly and last longer. I don’t buy bells and whistles, just basic functionality. I stay away from too many small countertop electrical appliances (no insta pot) because I basically use a small slow cooker, a rice cooker, a electric kettle, and a blender; nothing else.
The secret to maintaining black stainless steel is to buy some microfiber towels from your automotive supply store. Do not wipe the surface with paper towels or regular towels. They can scratch the surface. I like the black stainless look much better then the sterile hospital look. Not very warm and inviting. With a little cleaning care you can maintain it's look.
I have a Dacor built in column fridge and separate freezer. The fridge has failed three times in three years! Had to throw out all my food three times! Dacor refuses to replace and is a complete nightmare to deal with! I would never buy this unit again. What are you to do when it lasts only 6 months after last repair before quitting. I would have ripped it out already if I did have to buy both units and rebuild the space for other units! DO NOT BUY THIS FRIDGE AND FREEZER UNITS!
Why would I pay more for a quiet dishwasher ? The sounds tell me if & how it is working. Even if the sounds were all noise to me, I would just buy a pair of ear-plugs or noise-cancelling-earphones
My 18 yo dishwasher quit working 2 years ago. I looked up and down the price range for a replacement. They all had pretty much 4 star reviews. So I bought the $330.00 Amana from HD. Works great. Fancy stuff has fancy troubles. Keep it simple.
You speak the truth! we bought a very basic fridge and been running strong for a bit now and we bought a seperate countertop ice machine. washer n dryer as simple as we can go and 8 yrs later no issues, i run from these bluetooth wifi connected appliances bs....
I bought the same Amana dishwasher, love it. Previously I had paid more for a Bosch, nothing but trouble and poor customer service. I know some people like Bosch, but I don't think they make them the same as they used to. Ours only lasted 3years.
This is helpful. We used to own a combo washer & dryer. They’re not worth it. We only run wash on it. But when we use the dryer option it began to have issues. It lasted 10 years with 5+ fixes. The mechanic refused to fix our machine after we reached their limit. He said, “I won’t fix it anymore, get a new machine”. The 5+ fixes was at year 10. 😅 We got a new one recently, an LG. The old one was an LG too. Their washers are amazing. I highly recommend their machines. From what I heard the dryer has a 5 star rating on energy. 😮 Very Impressive.
Yeah, the more complicated the machine the more that can go wrong with it and the more expensive it'll be to fix. Buy less expensive but QUALITY products. Or buy brand name used, basic model reconditioned appliances. Or last years models that are new. Or dent and ding stuff. There's plenty of good used stuff out there. Know your brands and get a warranty! Unless you can find it new for a good price. 👍
You're wrong about the gas range/electric oven. The people who have this combination are bakers. I know a couple of people who have this combination and the electricity keeps the heat at a more constant temperature for baking.
Exactly, when my dish washer didn't want to work, I got rid of her. Less maintenance (No expensive makeup, shampoos, hair cuts, fashion, gym membership etc)
Electric ovens tend to cook more evenly than gas-fired ones. Chef's prefer electric ovens and gas hobs because they provide greater heat than electricity while costing less to operate. Also, easy to see visually in a busy commercial kitchen.
Amen to the downdraft vents!!! Our home was built in 1978 and the original Jenn Air range was here when we moved in. We replaced with another downdraft because we couldn't afford to re-do the ducting. They're terrible.
From what I can tell, Samsung appliances in general should just be avoided. Fridges, washers, dishwashers all have significant 'known' issues and even class action lawsuits and recalls... Currently fighting with them about my 3 year old fridge that's barely out of warranty...
I've had a Samsung fridge for 20 years and never had an issue. Maybe it depends where it was manufactured. That's the main issue I see with appliances.
Nice Presentation and especially from the sales floor As a 40 year servicer of Sub Zero/Wolf and Speed Queen(factory authorized) and formerly the Whirlpool family I agree that there are some appliances that are not worth buying Well done and you are echoing comments from the service industry that I have been telling customers for years Thanks Joe
Are they even the real deal, anymore? I mistakenly bought a Duracell car battery. WORST. CHOICE. EVER. A huge Challenger battery lasted 6 months and died. In AUGUST. Which left me to fight them to get my 160.00 back. They had nothing to do w Duracell, minus the name some cheap Chinese company bought. I DID get my $$$ back, btw. Just stay on the phone and be a royal pain til you get your check/money. Don't ever let them get away with sh*t.
I love you guys, but I have to say, after using one in Europe, I bought an LG washer/dryer combo and I love it. I bought it used, so it is now about 5 years old. It does require the lint filter to be cleaned monthly and I clean the gaskets and door after every wash. Another owner of the same model on Amazon updates his enthusiastic review on a regular basis. He felt his machine wasn't drying as well as it should and, being handy, removed the cabinet and vacuumed it out-it was pretty linty. A coworker mentioned that she and her husband did that to her standard washer, which puzzles me a bit, but hey. I may do a proactive clean on mine, but I still love it.
We've just seen a history of issues with these all-in-one machines and can't recommend them at this point. That said, there are people who really like them still.
The sink placed in the center of kitchen is much easier but also more safe so those passing by dont come into contact with flames from the grill or a hot oven like small children etc.
I'm not sure about this video. First, dual fuel is great. Nothing beats the accuracy of an electric oven and I would not place an induction cooktop on anything that can get that hot. I don't care if it's Miele or not. You are asking for problems. In my opinion, for a 30-inch range with an electric oven and gas cooktop is still the best. A lot of people do not have induction-ready cookware. And remember, if you have a non-stick pan that's induction capable, I guarantee that you'll be throwing it away in a year. I have induction and gas. I never use induction with non-stick. It just destroys it. Secondly, I couldn't live without my steam oven. From steaming eggs to roasting chicken with 30% steam. There's no dryness happening here. In fact, I use my steam oven for just about everything. Even making yoghurt. Everything comes out perfect. When it comes to fish, it knocks it out of the park. I barely use my standard electric wall oven anymore. I will agree that black stainless and downdrafts are the worst. Actually, only to be eclipsed by drawer microwaves and pot fillers. And nice choice of having The Galley sink and faucet in your kitchen. Those things are simply excellent.
I will never create a blog or video that everyone will agree with. Nor do I want to. Steam is awesome, but my GF does not want to use it. Gas Vs induction is a multi-level conversation. Induction is easier to vent, far more child safe, and easier to clean. You do not have IAP and IAQ concerns with electricity as you do with gas. However, gas is more reliable in a full range and better in certain instances.
I have an older all gas (propane) 30" range and that thing is spot-on with oven temperature and I bake a lot. Not to mention it heats up very quickly, unlike a lot of electronic ovens I hear about. I'm not convinced dual fuel is the way to go at all.
We've not had any trouble with our non-stick cookware on induction. We've been using induction for over a year. Maybe you need the cuisinart pan I have??? It just looks just about as new as the day we got it.
You're so correct dual fuel ranges propane or natural gas for cooking food on top guess is much more accurate turning heat up or down but the oven electric is a no-brainer good clean Heat with no carbon monoxide poisoning do when you're cooking a 24-pound turkey and a bunch of Pies after that one Thanksgiving we had to open the back door to get fresh air in the house we had a 24-pound turkey in the oven
Induction is the present and future. Gas stinks... literally. I haven't used a nonstick pan for about 16 years so I don't know if it would last on my magic science stove or not.
I have a tiny kitchen so have a washer/dryer (Samsung Ecobubble 9kg) plus I have disabilities so it is really good for me. The only thing is, because it is a condenser, it takes longer to dry the clothes but I now have it sussed and have speeded up drying time. I clean the lint out every time it is used and it does have a filter. My dishwasher is due for replacement (it is about 20 years old now) and although looking the worse for wear still does a good job but it won't last forever. I will probably get another of the same brand (Hotpoint - I'm in the UK). I don't mind if it makes a noise or not and wouldn't pay extra for a quieter machine.
Got a LG combo washer/dryer. worked fine. ppl complain about the dryer not being effective. need to use the MORE DRY setting. Never figured out where the lint was collecting. sold the house before I had to. Almost bought black stainless = but now glad I won't.
My neighbor had a straight up ROOF exhaust for his Dryer vent on his new house. I was asked to take a look and told him that I knew what the problem was before looking, as I had seen the way his home was built. A dryer vent that goes up through the roof or even up through a wall and then across the attic is a huge mistake, and can rarely be fixed to pass code. Also, when it had rained for days they built the forms for his driveway and the hole was nothing but 8 inches deep of watery mud when they dumped in rough broken stone AND DID NOT COMPACT IT INTO THE MUD, just poured the concrete on top, and it has massive cracks in less than a year. Many of the new houses in Wood's Edge, Gr######e had these design/building flaws. The construction company paid Fees, (bribes), to the city to "Allow" the variations off of building codes, like my neighbor's 10 foot high fence, where the city building code says no more than 6 foot. What do you expect from a Corrupt City government that works closely with the expensive college that brings in students from all over the world? The local DA never presses charges for gun crimes because this makes those parents scared to send their children there, so even Lifetime constant offenders get NO gun charges, even when found with several guns, thousands of dollars, and many pounds of drugs, every year.
As a former appliance repair man I can agree with a lot of these points. On the topic of longevity, the culprit for the short lifespan is 100% cheap manufacturing AND "Green" regulations. Legislation that requires units to operate as certain voltages in order to be "Energy Efficient" just means we have to install computer boards onto each and every unit, and those boards are not made well and not meant to withstand a lot of the heat that certain ovens and driers will put off. So now we just fill up landfills with huge hunks of cheap metal because its cheaper to replace the whole thing than the boards and electronics to repair it. How's that for a "Green" solution... SMH.
We purchased an expensive combo steam wall oven and ended up the steam function about 4 times in 5 years. There is a big learning curve and it is a mess to clean up. Also agree downdraft ventalation options(including being vented outside) do not work near as well when compared to a hood option.
I would not recommend any JennAir ovens with a touch panel. Our building had had dozens of touch panels go bad for no reason within 2 years, making them unusable. The panel cost $1500 and is currently back ordered with no eta.
Great video. Someone is watching over me. After MANY hours of research, none of the black stainless appliances I wanted were available. So, I'm all stainless, happy, and I think the black would have been too dark anyway.
Combo washer and dryers aren't practical for many people. I add many items into my washing machine that cannot be dried in the dryer. I'd have to take everything out anyway to get them all out before switching to dry.
I buy lower end appliances with simple controls. The less electronics the better. They last just as long as the high end appliances without the gigantic up front costs. I don't want any "smart" appliances. As far as I'm concerned "smart appliances" is an oxymoron. Just something else to go wrong.
In Germany every single oven or range I can think of has a hot air/ air frying feature. Nothing new, probably standard for the last 40 years or so. About the combo washer, totally agree: Had one and it was the worst ever. The downdraft vent is by far the most stupid design ever. It gets dirty easily and it always fights against physics. Hot air and steam rises. When we ordered our new kitchen ( which is fairly high end) the salesmen tried to convince me to buy a downdraft vent in combination WITH GAS BURNERS, even after I explained him how stupid the idea was. It even sucks the heat away from the pan or pot. We went to another store where more common sense was present.
My mother has a washer and dryer combo that is as old as me. Has been working for over 30 years with no issue. These machines have been around for forever in other parts of the world, they work perfectly fine, if you know how to use them. Reminds me of split air conditioners, they have been common for decades outside of the US. I have hear some people here complaint here that they don't work as good as a central air unit, yet when I go to their house I only see 1 split unit in the living room, and they complaint that it doesn't cool or heat their bedroom upstairs. You are supposed to install 1 unit per room. No, it doesn't matter that they BTU is rated for the total amount of square feet your house has, that doesn't change the internal architecture of your house nor physics.
"Downdraft vents reverse gravity" They actually work against thermal dynamics. Heat rises within an atmosphere. Gravity plays a part, but in a vacuum, gravity would pull the smoke down. Reverse vents simply work against thermal dynamics by trying to take something that would normally rise, and forcing it to go the other way.
I recently purchased a LG gas range, the display, alarm and internal oven temp do not match. I complained to LG they eventually changed the circuit board and temp prob but no luck. I have to use a internal thermomitor to see the temp and compared to my 20-year-old oven which would reach temp in 15 minuets this LG takes 30 Minuets. Stove top work just fine. Customer service in Maryland is not great.
My 22 year old GE dishwasher and stove of the same age were the best thing ever. Unfortunately I had to sell the house that had them. I bet the new owner got rid of them though
Thank you for your videos they are very helpful!! I have watched many of your videos as I am in the process of shopping for all new appliances. You have taught me a lot!! The gas freestanding stove I have owned for 12 years has the very common black porcelain cooktop, hard to clean without leaving scratches, every scratch is visible to the the shiny black reflection. This time I will go for a slide in gas stove with a stainless-steel cooktop, but the only brand with a stainless-steel top under 2000 dollars is Empava. I dont know anything about this brand and the reviews are mixed. The other brand with a cooktop that is not shiny is Forno, many complains on heat regulation problems, but their stoves look beautiful. Any advice? Thanks!
I have some advice...dont. Really. The beauty of these ranges doesn't match the pain waiting for them to be repaired. BTW, thank you for the kind words :)
No wonder why its take 35+ minutes to air fry tater tots in my GE cafe oven! I thought the air fry feature was kind of suspect, at least I now know my oven isn't broken. Thank!
We had a washer-dryer combination in 1955. It took up a little more space than just a washer. It did a very good job of washing and drying because the drum was large enough. The appliance never gained favor because the stupid salesmen bad-mouthed it at every turn without evey having used one. More commission on two machines? My parents had it till 1978 when they moved away and the appliance was too old to travel. The current problem is that the drum needs to be bigger to work as a dryer and the manufacturers don't do what is necessary. It was great not to have to move heavy wet clothes. They need to improve the combo machines. They were great!
If any type of vent (down draft or over the range microwave) cannot capture and draw the air from the room, then the industry seriously needs to do some re-engineering. A vent should have to be directly over the stove to capture the air. That makes zero sense to me. I’m not a mechanical engineer (different type of engineer), but I’m sure they could come up with a better design.
Is there a blower that can operate in a hot attic and be used with a hood, so that the noise is not in the kitchen? Variable speed, up to 400 cfm would great.
You would need to purchase a system that has an INLINE blower option. Meaning you would cut into the duct line somewhere before it exits the home and install the blower there.
Induction top stoves are garbage when they break. Very very expensive for just the part. Some of the units are a lot labour to take apart and replace the board. Regular glass top works just fine and way cheaper and easier to repair. STAY AWAY FROM THE FANCY STUFF
Steve Sheinkopf Nothing beats the reliability of gas. There is nothing to actually go wrong, except perhaps the igniter and safety cut out, but if this fails it usually only affects one burner and is easily and cheaply replaced. When an induction cooker fails it's usually game over due to the cost of parts. I'd only have induction if gas wasn't an option, say for an apartment.
Perhaps a combo washer dryer may be a problem specific to the manufacturer instead of one inherent to the technology itself, since they are v popular in countries with limited space like Japan. it cant be that complicated to remove excess lint build up; i think you may be wrong abt that one.
When I bought my first house there were a few signs that an owner completed " make over " would come back to haunt me...and did they. Number 1 was the lack of a hood vent of any kind over the stove.
Biggest tip, don't by something that has a "new technology " ie. Samsung waterwall dishwashers, or LG Linear drive compressors are both distsasters that they're trying to figure out still years later. If you don't get extended warranty you'll be left with a hefty repair bill. Manufacturers are overenginering and making appliances beyond gimmicky nowadays for little not no added benefit. I'm a service tech and most stuff I work on is less than 6 years old. Also, don't buy built in microwave/oven combos. Everyone regrets it when it comes time to repair and replace. Keep them separate.
I think the linear compressor will be the standard in the future with fewer parts and quieter operation. LG should hope so..they warranty it for 10 years
@@shank296 warranty is not worth paper its' recycled on....same as that machine.....humpty dumpty to the dump we go.....round two.....buy another 'throw away machine ''............
@@shank296 From my understanding you still have to pay to have it replaced. the linear pos gets provided at no cost but theres still the bill for labor. I wouldnt buy one on a dare at 50% off.
Well, I never heard of the vibration reduction technology in our washer but apparently it uses some type of ball bearings to help balance the load in the spin cycle. It was new technology but we got lucky; it works great. There are a few caveats, of course, like being aware of the load. If too small, the spin cycle has a hard time figuring it out. The same with an unequal load where items tend to be heavier on one side. What the washer does is spin up slowly. If it cannot balance the load, it slows down, does a few backwards spins to redistribute the load, then tries again. Mostly it works fine but sometimes if the conditions I mentioned already are in effect, this prolongs the spin cycle quite a bit. So, once in a while, it’s just a matter of physically redistributing the load manually to get it so it can balance properly. All in all, it’s pretty impressive. It will always prevent the machine from spinning out of control and causing undue vibrations. Oh, it’s a Samsung and we have had it in our four unit wood frame building over a dozen years now.
I bought Miele appliances recently for my small kitchen, mostly at prices of about 1200$- 1600$. These include KFN 29162 D fridge, H 7164 B oven, KM 7464 FR induction hub, WWG660 washing machine, DA 2558 vent, and G5840 dishwasher. Any input on these as a service tech? It would mean a lot to me, just to keep my expectations in check. Thanks!
One huge advantage the Miele dishwasher is the fail safe leak system. Quietness is just a side note. As for a steam oven, I use it all the time. I think that we are in the waning days of gas appliances and in my next kitchen, an induction cooktop. In my kitchens it is always the trifecta of Sub Zero for refrigeration, Wolf for cooking and Miele for dishwashing and for the laundry probably Speed Queen next time around. For cooktops, always place against the wall, never on an island and have a good vent that vents to the exterior of the building and if over a certain CFM, you MUST have a make-up air system.
I actually love my washer/dryer combo, no issues with lint so far. It only seems to overestimate the drying time so I just set it manually based on the load size
Agreed! Nothing like people assume!! My 1st one was a damaged model, (I knew when I bought, (it was dented at warehouse) so we did have to replace pump but was only $30.
Yeah. Most are great, especially for people with tight spaces. Just don't forget to keep it clean cause lint is also a fire hazard. The only one I had that broke was a Beko, and the store even gave me money back cause the broken part wasn't available anymore (4 year old machine still in waranty) with the model not being available anymore.
Certified Whirlpool Appliance tech here. Do not but their new front load washers which are under the name Whirilpool and Maytag or their new dishwasher which are under the names Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kitchenaid. Both of these units are junk. The washers have had control board software issues since day one. Error codes constantly. The door seal is prone to ripping which causes leaks. The dishwashers have an issue where the heating element seals wear away within the first year of owning the appliance causing leaking and floor damage. Consumers do your research before buying. Do not complain about the appliance after you have bought it because "it looked nice." Don't want to hear it. The nicer it looks chances are the worse the function is.
Agreed. Our house came with GE profile stove, dishwasher, overhead microwave and GE washer/dryer set. With the exception of the microwave they are still going strong. The microwave died, but we hated it anyway and will replace it with a proper hood vent.
I thought this was going to be weird clickbait, but these are excellent suggestions. I did not know about the black stainless finish, and the notion that a combo washer-dryer is designed to work for only 3 years… wow.
Planned obscolescence. Appliances built now aren’t built for years of usage but rather have a limited life span requiring you to buy a new one more frequently. It’s all about profit.
No..manufacturers have to scramble around to meet standards with bee designs...I don’t think it’s planned obsolescence more than just overly designed products
I bought my appliances as simply equipped as I could find. The fridge has nothing coming through the doors. The only extra was the ice maker, which I did not connect as all my friends have units that leaked. Besides, I have the recipe and make my own.
Last dishwasher I purchased "was" rated above 50bd but I paid at least $250 less for it than a 44db unit. With $12 of 1 inch insulation foam from HD and an extra 30 minutes of install time for me; I brought it down to well below the original rating if not comparable to the $800-1k units. A little insulation in the cabinet and installing some between the front metal panel and the internal door panel woks wonders.
Bought a Samsung refridgerator with the freezer drawer in the bottom. Had to defrost the thing every couple of months because it would let ice build up in the back and quit working. When I called Samsung I was told “You always have to defrost a freezer.” I hate Samsung.
A couple of places I’ve worked on have drawers in the toe-space of the cabinetry, I’m a plumber gasfitter, if you can get your sink cabinetry made with real wood instead of compressed mdf, it will be stronger and straighter for longer, I installed an induction hob, but prior to the wall linings I installed a gas pipe with a male thread underfloor to allow something to connect to a pipe they may not be available for fittings in the future, the gas pipe might be useful for alternative gases we arnt using yet, if you’re in doubt, just install copper, another thing I did was fit an LED light behind the high mounted cabinets where the kettle is and toaster, it’s better than blinding yourself late at night turning on the ceiling lighting, and I recommend installing washing machines dishwashers and fridges over a channel drain or drip tray, they will leak one day. Don’t use gas ovens, they are really inadequate in manufacturing and become very degraded internally with bugs,grease and the electronics still die.
Why does it get crooked to begin with?? I'll buy the old metal ones when the time comes. We have those upstairs and they're EASILY 65 years old. Straight as a board. Lol
Don't buy LG or Samsung appliances. Once you have a malfunction and need it serviced...getting the parts is almost impossible or takes a very long time because they have to come from China. Most of the problems happen in the computer circuits and automation systems. The lessen to learn is buy appliances that are basic and don't have all those needless bells and whistles and stick with known reliable and serviceable brands such as General Electric, Westinghouse, Figidaire and Maytag.
I can't agree with your comment about dual fuel. It is much easier to add humidity to an electric oven (via a pan of water) than take humidity out of a gas oven. As far as the cooktop, all pots/pans work on gas. Peppers roast on gas. Popcorn pops of gas. Stir fry works on gas. Gas works in a power outage. Powerful gas burners are possible with double rings, etc. You can see the flame. Chefs use gas, etc.
An oven with an air fryer is the biggest con in the history of kitchen products. All convection ovens can "air fry", because air fryers are simply miniature convection ovens with a catchy name. Nothing more, nothing less.
For brands, stay away from Samsung and LG for sure. They make good consumer electronics, but their appliances are horrendous. GE, Jenn-Air or Thermador if you can swing it. And yes, those down-draft vents are useless.
Thanks for the black stainless tip, I was considering one of those. I got a Samsung ceramic glass oven a year or so ago by a local store's "counselor" and it's my worst nightmare. I can't cook anything properly anymore. It's either too much heat or too little and the electronic panel is already messed up. I'm just about to go to a flea market and grab a coil model out of frustration, lol.
Years ago we bought a super quiet dishwasher, that also means much less spray pressure and much longer run cycles. Also much harder for the tough dishes to get clean
I had a super quiet kitchen aid - didn't clean worth a darn, it was basically used to sanitize the dishes. It was a piece of junk. I regretted that purchase within two weeks. But, - too late. I now have a super quiet bosch from a better appliance store. love it love it love it. (it has a coin sized light on the floor so we know it's running.) We've had it for three years now, and it cleans really well.
@@harmarize I have a Bosch 800 series too. Fantastic dishwasher. Only thing that doesn’t completely get clean is when I put small bowls on the third rack. But it’s designed for utensils, and those always get clean.
Just learned the hard way: DON'T buy LG Refrigerators. Had an LG with Linear Compressor feature just die on me after less than 5 years. Tried reset on main board but nothing. Repair would have cost over $600.Good thing my spare WHIRLPOOL in the garage which is on year 25 is still going strong.Went out looking for replacement and EVERY store I went to had over 70% floor models that were either LG or Samsung. Another customer comes in and I overhear him tell the salesperson his LG fridge also just quit after 3 years. Bought a GE French door model - had to wait over a month because of the chip shortage due to Covid. A coworker has a SAMSUNG that started acting up after 6 months- Ice maker freezes up and he has to defrost it with a heat gun once a month 🙄. They just don't make 'em like they used to 😌.
Black stainless. Looks nice but I always show people our nicked up floor model. You need to look into what "black stainless" really is. It's not an "oxide" coating. It's a thin polymer coating, think of it like a lacquer. If it was an oxide coating like gun bluing, it could be retouched but the simple fact is that that you can't blue stainless steel.
And I will say this a dual range stove is a great thing to have propane or natural gas gives you more accurate heat for cooking on the top but electric oven is a no-brainer good even Heating and no carbon dioxide poisoning we are cooking at 24-pound Turkey all them pies we had this happen one Thanksgiving when we were cooking that 24-pound turkey with a bunch of Pies we had to open the back door to get some fresh air in the house people were starting to fall asleep
Great advice and insight, terrific channel. I wish you were in Los Angeles, I'd gladly pay a premium for my appliances to know that I'm getting value for my money and I'm not about to stumble into buying junk. I just bought an LG refrigerator. I had a few questions, I first went online, then called LG. Two hours later I gave up (the operators didn't actually know anything and were looking at the same useless web pages that made me call them in the first place. I figured out enough to swap the door, shrug off any other questions I had and just got on with it. One troubling detail. Doing research prior to buying and while trying to set it up, I found many people asking, "Is the stainless steel door magnetic?" (I know that generally stainless isn't but nickle content varies so some stainless is) Every answer was "No, the doors are not magnetic." My magnets say otherwise. Whose answering these questions? (That's a long beef I've had with Apple. Have a problem and they direct you to the customers supporting customers web chat where.... you can find a lot of people with the same issue or question; of course they don't have answers that's why we're there. It's like going to the doctor for a medical problem but instead of ever getting to see the doctor, you can only speak to other people in the waiting room. If they have the same symptoms they might have some knowledge- if they knew the cure they wouldn't be there. How effective is that going to be? When the Magic Mouse (version 1) had reliability issues the top rated answer was You should only use the Apple branded rechargeable AA batteries because _they're a slightly different size_ than all other AA batteries. Seriously! The world's largest company was addressing a widespread consumer issue with pure nonsense. The second answer was how to fold paper to squeeze into the battery compartment. The answer I finally arrived at was, get a Logitech mouse.)
I never knew that about the Magic Mouse, I just assumed the mouse I was using at my job broke so we replaced it. Good to know that wasn't the issue 2 years later lol
Bought one Apple product. Ipod. Cost like 160. Lasted barely out of warranty. It looks like new. Never abused or even dropped. Never again. Overpriced scam.
Beware of Whirlpool refrigerators! The one I have has no suction relief vent! When loading your groceries and close the door the suction is so bad you can't open the door again for a minute until the suction bleeds away! ULTRA MADDENING! (trick: Reach into the ice maker chute with your finger and lift the flap to relieve the suction.)
In 40+ years of servicing all brands of refrigerators, I've never seen a " suction relief vent!" on a refrigerator or freezer since the late 70's on a handful of large single door upright freezers. This proves you have a good gasket. Not an issue worrying about.
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I wish I would have watched this before buying my appliances
We're hoping it will be helpful!
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I'm actually in the process of buying appliances and am doing some research so I'm glad I came across this video. I've noticed how many manufacturers are adding the air fryer option which I don't want. I also didn't know about the dB fact for dishwashers. Very informative video.
@@katiedotson704 I us cast iron on my glass top stove. Yeah it’s scratched but that doesn’t Bother me much.
@@AimeeFleck is there a pad of some sort you can use to prevent scatching?
I'm one of those odd people who likes to hear a dishwasher running. The sound of the water swooshing relaxes me. ;)
I don’t think it’s odd at all. I think it may have something to do with the quality of the noise they make, like white noise, or whatever it’s called.
@@Blunderbuss3 sounds about right.
Me too! I’d much rather hear an old fashioned dishwasher than have a filter to clean.
I agree! I would rather have clean dishes!
Yes. Sounds like the ocean to me.
As a professional appliance repair technician with decades of experience, I suggest you never, ever, ever purchase any type of Samsung Dishwasher. Worst dishwasher on earth. Period.
Ugh unfortunately true. After just 3 years of very light use, mine stopped cycling. First repair guy came out, poked around a bit and told me I’d have to get an official Samsung technician. At least he was honest. Samsung guy just swapped out the computer chip “brains” and I had to pay almost the full cost of a new appliance, another year of light use and the damn thing stops cycling again. I can get it working by re starting and opening / closing the door about 6 x till I trick it into completing the cycle.
If I may ask have you ever heard of a dryer that's been designed to run for 3 years
Reliability was good and took a dive this year without question
Am am also an appliance tech and agree completely. I also do not recommend Samsung or LG appliances AT ALL! Over engineered. Hard to diagnose without paying for access to their tech support and being forced to do warranty work. And higher cost is parts and labor.
Sump replacement on a Samsung will be the death of us all...
I agree with most of your points. However, my kitchen is next to the living room in my small home. I love my super-quiet Bosch dishwasher. It is 20 years old. Looking back at what I paid for it, it works out to 40 dollars a year -- and it still works, so every year I own it, the cost per year goes down. I'm good with 40 bucks a year.
BTW, I cooked on combination of gas cooktop and electric oven for many years. But if I were shopping for a new cooktop today, it would be an induction cooktop. The availabilty and prices are starting to get reasonable.
Great points. Our overall point is don't just pay more for the quietest you can find, at a certain point modern dishwashers will be "quiet enough". For the living room/kitchen setup it does make sense to factor in the decibel rating for sure.
Thanks for your remark. Our real estate agent friend just told me about Bosch dishwashers. He said on the expensive homes he built, with high end appliances, the only complaint was regarding the dishwashers which were replaced with Bosch-no more complaints.
Eactly, how quiet you want your dish washer to be depends on your circumstances.
We used to have a very quiet Whirlpool. Now we have a Bosch, not noisy, but a bit more; and I can definitely say that Bosch washes better. Ahh, and it never spills bubled water on half the kitchen floor which the Whirlpool did 2 or 3 times, (random, I have no idea why, probably some defect of the sealing).
Bought an old style whirlpool washer and dryer back in 2004. Both lasted until last summer (2021). Repairs just weren't working anymore. For the washer, we upgraded to speed queen and love it to death! But for the dryer, I asked my husband to just go to a used appliance place and get the cheapest, oldest, working dryer they had. We got one that was about the same age as our old dryer but had recently had several parts replaced. It works perfectly. At the end of the day, I just need the clothes to be dry, and I didn't care about fancy technology.
I’ll take old fashioned durability and simplicity over fancy computerized crap any day. When my mother sold the homestead years back, it had a perfectly functioning 40 year old hotpoint gas stove and a 50 year old GE refrigerator (the tank!). Both were total workhorses. And yeah I’ll take avocado green fade over stainless steel too :)
Damn that fridge finna be eating all the electricity
Bloody cheaper to run too, I have bought a Microwave that is also a griller and crisper LOL
Good luck. These machines don't exist anymore. Those old units were energy guzzlers...newer units are much more efficient, which does take away from durability. In the end the power savings will offset the costs of replacement.
Me too, I have my grandmother's 1952 Hotpoint stove and wouldn't change it for a new one for anything.
If it isn’t broken don’t fix it. I prefer knobs to computerised. Keep it as simple as possible. I have a basic Bosch dishwasher brilliant, I have a basic Miele electric fan forced oven, no need to pay for stuff you don’t use. Basic four burner gas hob.
Basic Bosch front loader. Everything as you said is a workhorse, admittedly 21st century, no frills, no fads, but I get your point.
For scratches on black stainless take a fine point black Sharpie and very carefully fill in. Not perfect but it helps to make scratches less noticeable. I really love the look of black stainless in the kitchen and it is much easier to clean than plain stainless.
That may work in the short term. Hopefully the manufacturers continue to support that finish for years to come so customers won't have to mismatch finishes when it's time to replace an appliance.
@@YaleAppliance1 i suppose if one is careful enough, the oven isnt going to see enough scratches for it to matter.
I bought my oven I’m 1987. Still going strong.
What brand is it?
Nice! I'm still using the GE double oven that my grandfather bought my gram in early 70s. It's a beaut.
I love ❤️ your videos. We bought LG products originally for the slate type color. BIG MISTAKE. The dishwasher lasted 3 years due to water pump failure and the range hood 2 years the motor went up. Thanks to your videos l learned about quality over aesthetics. Based on your videos we bought a 800 Bosch integrated panel dishwasher and painted the panel the same color of our cabinets . I love ❤️ the dishwasher . We also bought a Fotile wall mount range hood and a hood cover that we painted the same color as our cabinets and it’s powerful and sucks most of the smoke 💨 out of the air when cooking. I would suggest anyone looking to purchase new appliances to do research and look at your videos so that they will not buy inferior products that they have to repair or replace in a few years. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad it helped you out.
I purchased a gas dryer many years ago (a well-known brand). Unfortunately, I found that it took more than 3x the time to dry clothes than an electric dryer. Yes, the dryer was vented properly. Just thought I would mention it.
Lke-for-like a gas dryer will usually dry a load in half the time of an electric dryer.
This is due to the fact they fire and provide maximum heat output instantly.
I searched across more than 10 different sources and they all state an advantage of gas is faster drying time.
It's likely you had a defective model with one or more failed solenoids which caused your long drying time.
my mom had a combination washer/dryer that worked very well for 15 years. It survived her, we sold it with my parents' house.
Electric ovens work great, they're the norm here and have been for decades. Far lower fire and explosion hazard, which is why they became so popular in the first place.
Another point you might like to make is...washer dryers...the wash part can take ( for example ) a 9lb wash load but they dont tell you it wont "go" into Dry mode if the load is over 6lbs... wake up and your loads still only sun dry...so you need to remove a part of the wash load..in order to get the "dryer" to work... Not Fun !
Good point
Please help I'm. Planning to buy a Samsung 10.5 kg/6kg washer dryer combo. Should I go ahead with this or should I buy only the washing machine only
Six pounds? Lol. The LG we bought is enormous. You can wash all bedding at ONE time in a few min.
Don't have the big dryer yet, tho. Old still works.
Another thing is the more ‘bells and whistles’ the appliance has, the more likely to have some kind of service break down. Example: ice maker dispenser on the door of the refrigerator. Ask an appliance repairman what he repair the most. For the cost of ONE service call you can buy a small freestanding countertop ice maker that makes ice quickly and efficiently and keep its frozen and makes more when needed.
I didn't know Yale offered a bachelor in appliances degree. That is awesome!
If only we could charge like the colleges ;)
I LOVE noisy dishwashers. The sound is very soothing.
I buy turn knob appliances, no keypad operation. They are more senior friendly and last longer. I don’t buy bells and whistles, just basic functionality. I stay away from too many small countertop electrical appliances (no insta pot) because I basically use a small slow cooker, a rice cooker, a electric kettle, and a blender; nothing else.
The secret to maintaining black stainless steel is to buy some microfiber towels from your automotive supply store. Do not wipe the surface with paper towels or regular towels. They can scratch the surface. I like the black stainless look much better then the sterile hospital look. Not very warm and inviting. With a little cleaning care you can maintain it's look.
I have a Dacor built in column fridge and separate freezer. The fridge has failed three times in three years! Had to throw out all my food three times! Dacor refuses to replace and is a complete nightmare to deal with! I would never buy this unit again. What are you to do when it lasts only 6 months after last repair before quitting. I would have ripped it out already if I did have to buy both units and rebuild the space for other units! DO NOT BUY THIS FRIDGE AND FREEZER UNITS!
Why would I pay more for a quiet dishwasher ? The sounds tell me if & how it is working.
Even if the sounds were all noise to me, I would just buy a pair of ear-plugs or noise-cancelling-earphones
My 18 yo dishwasher quit working 2 years ago. I looked up and down the price range for a replacement.
They all had pretty much 4 star reviews. So I bought the $330.00 Amana from HD.
Works great. Fancy stuff has fancy troubles. Keep it simple.
that goes basically w/ everything w/ a motor(s).
You speak the truth! we bought a very basic fridge and been running strong for a bit now and we bought a seperate countertop ice machine. washer n dryer as simple as we can go and 8 yrs later no issues, i run from these bluetooth wifi connected appliances bs....
I bought the same Amana dishwasher, love it. Previously I had paid more for a Bosch, nothing but trouble and poor customer service. I know some people like Bosch, but I don't think they make them the same as they used to. Ours only lasted 3years.
P.S....Samsung refrigerator, freezer are terrible. Break down frequently, and repair people don't like to work on them!
This is helpful. We used to own a combo washer & dryer. They’re not worth it. We only run wash on it. But when we use the dryer option it began to have issues. It lasted 10 years with 5+ fixes. The mechanic refused to fix our machine after we reached their limit. He said, “I won’t fix it anymore, get a new machine”. The 5+ fixes was at year 10. 😅 We got a new one recently, an LG. The old one was an LG too. Their washers are amazing. I highly recommend their machines. From what I heard the dryer has a 5 star rating on energy. 😮 Very Impressive.
Yeah, the more complicated the machine the more that can go wrong with it and the more expensive it'll be to fix. Buy less expensive but QUALITY products. Or buy brand name used, basic model reconditioned appliances. Or last years models that are new. Or dent and ding stuff. There's plenty of good used stuff out there. Know your brands and get a warranty! Unless you can find it new for a good price. 👍
You're wrong about the gas range/electric oven. The people who have this combination are bakers. I know a couple of people who have this combination and the electricity keeps the heat at a more constant temperature for baking.
Keep it simple was always my idea. The more gadgetry the more can go wrong.
Exactly, when my dish washer didn't want to work, I got rid of her. Less maintenance (No expensive makeup, shampoos, hair cuts, fashion, gym membership etc)
Electric ovens tend to cook more evenly than gas-fired ones. Chef's prefer electric ovens and gas hobs because they provide greater heat than electricity while costing less to operate. Also, easy to see visually in a busy commercial kitchen.
Amen to the downdraft vents!!! Our home was built in 1978 and the original Jenn Air range was here when we moved in. We replaced with another downdraft because we couldn't afford to re-do the ducting. They're terrible.
and being discontinued...thank heaven
Glad I stumbled across this video, you just saved me thousands.
Glad to hear it!
I'm planning to buy a Samsung washer dryer combo please help should I not buy it
From what I can tell, Samsung appliances in general should just be avoided. Fridges, washers, dishwashers all have significant 'known' issues and even class action lawsuits and recalls... Currently fighting with them about my 3 year old fridge that's barely out of warranty...
Frigidaire appliances are also junk now too, didn't used to be that way in the past.
I've had a Samsung fridge for 20 years and never had an issue. Maybe it depends where it was manufactured. That's the main issue I see with appliances.
They're good at making quality Phones. That's about it.
It’s not that they are bad...their service is tough and probably worse given their growth..
I use a 49$ Samsung phone and that's it for Samsung. So far so good on it.
Just love Steve's demeanor and way he carries himself. True gentleman like
Interesting advice. I have a Bosch washer/dryer because of space considerations and I didn’t know about the lint problem.
Nice Presentation and especially from the sales floor As a 40 year servicer of Sub Zero/Wolf and Speed Queen(factory authorized) and formerly the Whirlpool family I agree that there are some appliances that are not worth buying Well done and you are echoing comments from the service industry that I have been telling customers for years Thanks Joe
Glad you enjoyed it!
Are they even the real deal, anymore? I mistakenly bought a Duracell car battery.
WORST. CHOICE. EVER.
A huge Challenger battery lasted 6 months and died. In AUGUST. Which left me to fight them to get my 160.00 back.
They had nothing to do w Duracell, minus the name some cheap Chinese company bought.
I DID get my $$$ back, btw. Just stay on the phone and be a royal pain til you get your check/money. Don't ever let them get away with sh*t.
I love you guys, but I have to say, after using one in Europe, I bought an LG washer/dryer combo and I love it. I bought it used, so it is now about 5 years old. It does require the lint filter to be cleaned monthly and I clean the gaskets and door after every wash.
Another owner of the same model on Amazon updates his enthusiastic review on a regular basis. He felt his machine wasn't drying as well as it should and, being handy, removed the cabinet and vacuumed it out-it was pretty linty. A coworker mentioned that she and her husband did that to her standard washer, which puzzles me a bit, but hey.
I may do a proactive clean on mine, but I still love it.
We've just seen a history of issues with these all-in-one machines and can't recommend them at this point. That said, there are people who really like them still.
The sink placed in the center of kitchen is much easier but also more safe so those passing by dont come into contact with flames from the grill or a hot oven like small children etc.
Heat pump dryers are also useless. The laundry becomes bearly luke warm. After 3 hours of running still humid and texture becomes like a paper towel.
GE appliances for starters. I learned the hard way...
I'm not sure about this video.
First, dual fuel is great. Nothing beats the accuracy of an electric oven and I would not place an induction cooktop on anything that can get that hot. I don't care if it's Miele or not. You are asking for problems. In my opinion, for a 30-inch range with an electric oven and gas cooktop is still the best. A lot of people do not have induction-ready cookware. And remember, if you have a non-stick pan that's induction capable, I guarantee that you'll be throwing it away in a year. I have induction and gas. I never use induction with non-stick. It just destroys it.
Secondly, I couldn't live without my steam oven. From steaming eggs to roasting chicken with 30% steam. There's no dryness happening here. In fact, I use my steam oven for just about everything. Even making yoghurt. Everything comes out perfect. When it comes to fish, it knocks it out of the park. I barely use my standard electric wall oven anymore.
I will agree that black stainless and downdrafts are the worst. Actually, only to be eclipsed by drawer microwaves and pot fillers.
And nice choice of having The Galley sink and faucet in your kitchen. Those things are simply excellent.
I will never create a blog or video that everyone will agree with. Nor do I want to. Steam is awesome, but my GF does not want to use it. Gas Vs induction is a multi-level conversation. Induction is easier to vent, far more child safe, and easier to clean.
You do not have IAP and IAQ concerns with electricity as you do with gas. However, gas is more reliable in a full range and better in certain instances.
I have an older all gas (propane) 30" range and that thing is spot-on with oven temperature and I bake a lot. Not to mention it heats up very quickly, unlike a lot of electronic ovens I hear about. I'm not convinced dual fuel is the way to go at all.
We've not had any trouble with our non-stick cookware on induction. We've been using induction for over a year. Maybe you need the cuisinart pan I have??? It just looks just about as new as the day we got it.
You're so correct dual fuel ranges propane or natural gas for cooking food on top guess is much more accurate turning heat up or down but the oven electric is a no-brainer good clean Heat with no carbon monoxide poisoning do when you're cooking a 24-pound turkey and a bunch of Pies after that one Thanksgiving we had to open the back door to get fresh air in the house we had a 24-pound turkey in the oven
Induction is the present and future. Gas stinks... literally. I haven't used a nonstick pan for about 16 years so I don't know if it would last on my magic science stove or not.
I have a tiny kitchen so have a washer/dryer (Samsung Ecobubble 9kg) plus I have disabilities so it is really good for me. The only thing is, because it is a condenser, it takes longer to dry the clothes but I now have it sussed and have speeded up drying time. I clean the lint out every time it is used and it does have a filter. My dishwasher is due for replacement (it is about 20 years old now) and although looking the worse for wear still does a good job but it won't last forever. I will probably get another of the same brand (Hotpoint - I'm in the UK). I don't mind if it makes a noise or not and wouldn't pay extra for a quieter machine.
Your presentations are always really well done.
Thank you
Got a LG combo washer/dryer. worked fine. ppl complain about the dryer not being effective. need to use the MORE DRY setting. Never figured out where the lint was collecting. sold the house before I had to. Almost bought black stainless = but now glad I won't.
My neighbor had a straight up ROOF exhaust for his Dryer vent on his new house. I was asked to take a look and told him that I knew what the problem was before looking, as I had seen the way his home was built. A dryer vent that goes up through the roof or even up through a wall and then across the attic is a huge mistake, and can rarely be fixed to pass code. Also, when it had rained for days they built the forms for his driveway and the hole was nothing but 8 inches deep of watery mud when they dumped in rough broken stone AND DID NOT COMPACT IT INTO THE MUD, just poured the concrete on top, and it has massive cracks in less than a year. Many of the new houses in Wood's Edge, Gr######e had these design/building flaws. The construction company paid Fees, (bribes), to the city to "Allow" the variations off of building codes, like my neighbor's 10 foot high fence, where the city building code says no more than 6 foot. What do you expect from a Corrupt City government that works closely with the expensive college that brings in students from all over the world? The local DA never presses charges for gun crimes because this makes those parents scared to send their children there, so even Lifetime constant offenders get NO gun charges, even when found with several guns, thousands of dollars, and many pounds of drugs, every year.
As a former appliance repair man I can agree with a lot of these points. On the topic of longevity, the culprit for the short lifespan is 100% cheap manufacturing AND "Green" regulations. Legislation that requires units to operate as certain voltages in order to be "Energy Efficient" just means we have to install computer boards onto each and every unit, and those boards are not made well and not meant to withstand a lot of the heat that certain ovens and driers will put off. So now we just fill up landfills with huge hunks of cheap metal because its cheaper to replace the whole thing than the boards and electronics to repair it. How's that for a "Green" solution... SMH.
We purchased an expensive combo steam wall oven and ended up the steam function about 4 times in 5 years. There is a big learning curve and it is a mess to clean up. Also agree downdraft ventalation options(including being vented outside) do not work near as well when compared to a hood option.
I didn’t buy my Miele because it’s quiet. I bought it because it’s great quality and will outlast any on the market and cleans the clothes perfectly.
Miele is okay but no way it’s outlasting an Asko or a Speed Queen.
I would not recommend any JennAir ovens with a touch panel. Our building had had dozens of touch panels go bad for no reason within 2 years, making them unusable. The panel cost $1500 and is currently back ordered with no eta.
Great video. Someone is watching over me. After MANY hours of research, none of the black stainless appliances I wanted were available. So, I'm all stainless, happy, and I think the black would have been too dark anyway.
Glad to hear it!
Combo washer and dryers aren't practical for many people. I add many items into my washing machine that cannot be dried in the dryer. I'd have to take everything out anyway to get them all out before switching to dry.
im too young and dont have my own place and i honestly shouldnt even be watching this but i really trust this man
High end stuff that will not last and will cost a lot to fix.
I buy lower end appliances with simple controls. The less electronics the better. They last just as long as the high end appliances without the gigantic up front costs. I don't want any "smart" appliances. As far as I'm concerned "smart appliances" is an oxymoron. Just something else to go wrong.
In Germany every single oven or range I can think of has a hot air/ air frying feature. Nothing new, probably standard for the last 40 years or so.
About the combo washer, totally agree: Had one and it was the worst ever.
The downdraft vent is by far the most stupid design ever. It gets dirty easily and it always fights against physics. Hot air and steam rises. When we ordered our new kitchen ( which is fairly high end) the salesmen tried to convince me to buy a downdraft vent in combination WITH GAS BURNERS, even after I explained him how stupid the idea was. It even sucks the heat away from the pan or pot.
We went to another store where more common sense was present.
fantastic video. Thanks for the Info!
My mother has a washer and dryer combo that is as old as me. Has been working for over 30 years with no issue. These machines have been around for forever in other parts of the world, they work perfectly fine, if you know how to use them. Reminds me of split air conditioners, they have been common for decades outside of the US. I have hear some people here complaint here that they don't work as good as a central air unit, yet when I go to their house I only see 1 split unit in the living room, and they complaint that it doesn't cool or heat their bedroom upstairs. You are supposed to install 1 unit per room. No, it doesn't matter that they BTU is rated for the total amount of square feet your house has, that doesn't change the internal architecture of your house nor physics.
The lint is a problem over time using it regularly.....
"Downdraft vents reverse gravity"
They actually work against thermal dynamics. Heat rises within an atmosphere. Gravity plays a part, but in a vacuum, gravity would pull the smoke down. Reverse vents simply work against thermal dynamics by trying to take something that would normally rise, and forcing it to go the other way.
I recently purchased a LG gas range, the display, alarm and internal oven temp do not match. I complained to LG they eventually changed the circuit board and temp prob but no luck. I have to use a internal thermomitor to see the temp and compared to my 20-year-old oven which would reach temp in 15 minuets this LG takes 30 Minuets. Stove top work just fine. Customer service in Maryland is not great.
I use sous vide almost every day. What I rarely use is the convection oven.
My 22 year old GE dishwasher and stove of the same age were the best thing ever. Unfortunately I had to sell the house that had them. I bet the new owner got rid of them though
Smart phone or any smart devices, TV’s computers anything that involves internet connectivity.
Thank you sir.
Any time
In my humble opinion only, I would never purchase any GE appliances again.
Thank you for your videos they are very helpful!! I have watched many of your videos as I am in the process of shopping for all new appliances. You have taught me a lot!! The gas freestanding stove I have owned for 12 years has the very common black porcelain cooktop, hard to clean without leaving scratches, every scratch is visible to the the shiny black reflection. This time I will go for a slide in gas stove with a stainless-steel cooktop, but the only brand with a stainless-steel top under 2000 dollars is Empava. I dont know anything about this brand and the reviews are mixed. The other brand with a cooktop that is not shiny is Forno, many complains on heat regulation problems, but their stoves look beautiful. Any advice? Thanks!
I have some advice...dont. Really. The beauty of these ranges doesn't match the pain waiting for them to be repaired. BTW, thank you for the kind words :)
@@YaleAppliance1 Thank you!
No wonder why its take 35+ minutes to air fry tater tots in my GE cafe oven! I thought the air fry feature was kind of suspect, at least I now know my oven isn't broken. Thank!
You will be waiting a bit longer.......
We had a washer-dryer combination in 1955. It took up a little more space than just a washer. It did a very good job of washing and drying because the drum was large enough. The appliance never gained favor because the stupid salesmen bad-mouthed it at every turn without evey having used one. More commission on two machines? My parents had it till 1978 when they moved away and the appliance was too old to travel. The current problem is that the drum needs to be bigger to work as a dryer and the manufacturers don't do what is necessary. It was great not to have to move heavy wet clothes. They need to improve the combo machines. They were great!
I dont know...The design seems flawed. BTW, commission rates are fixed here so it doesnt matter
If any type of vent (down draft or over the range microwave) cannot capture and draw the air from the room, then the industry seriously needs to do some re-engineering. A vent should have to be directly over the stove to capture the air. That makes zero sense to me. I’m not a mechanical engineer (different type of engineer), but I’m sure they could come up with a better design.
Hard to reverse the flow of air effectively.....
Market disrupter... cool!
more like...consumer interrupter
Is there a blower that can operate in a hot attic and be used with a hood, so that the noise is not in the kitchen? Variable speed, up to 400 cfm would great.
You would need to purchase a system that has an INLINE blower option. Meaning you would cut into the duct line somewhere before it exits the home and install the blower there.
Wow good video, to the point and full of info. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Induction top stoves are garbage when they break. Very very expensive for just the part. Some of the units are a lot labour to take apart and replace the board. Regular glass top works just fine and way cheaper and easier to repair.
STAY AWAY FROM THE FANCY STUFF
Anything that breaks is a problem these days. As a percentage, induction cooktops are pretty reliable
Steve Sheinkopf Nothing beats the reliability of gas. There is nothing to actually go wrong, except perhaps the igniter and safety cut out, but if this fails it usually only affects one burner and is easily and cheaply replaced. When an induction cooker fails it's usually game over due to the cost of parts. I'd only have induction if gas wasn't an option, say for an apartment.
Don’t get a Midea! Bought mine at Lowes and it broke after a year and a few month. Didn’t do my homework unfortunately!
Perhaps a combo washer dryer may be a problem specific to the manufacturer instead of one inherent to the technology itself, since they are v popular in countries with limited space like Japan.
it cant be that complicated to remove excess lint build up; i think you may be wrong abt that one.
Stay away from anything digital other than a count down timer!
Microwaves are all digital and never break..gas and electric stoves are also incredibly reliable
The one thing I insisted on in our new kitchen was the hood vent to the outside. It amazes me that the contractor tried to talk me out of it.
After dealing with a downdraft stovetop we are not even going to mess with anything other then a hood vent.
😂😂
Was it less work for him?
Always go with your gut.
this is so critical to have! Kudos :)
I would vent outside, too. But it's more work for the contractor. Did you offer more money for more work?
When I bought my first house there were a few signs that an owner completed " make over " would come back to haunt me...and did they. Number 1 was the lack of a hood vent of any kind over the stove.
Biggest tip, don't by something that has a "new technology " ie. Samsung waterwall dishwashers, or LG Linear drive compressors are both distsasters that they're trying to figure out still years later. If you don't get extended warranty you'll be left with a hefty repair bill. Manufacturers are overenginering and making appliances beyond gimmicky nowadays for little not no added benefit. I'm a service tech and most stuff I work on is less than 6 years old.
Also, don't buy built in microwave/oven combos. Everyone regrets it when it comes time to repair and replace. Keep them separate.
I think the linear compressor will be the standard in the future with fewer parts and quieter operation.
LG should hope so..they warranty it for 10 years
@@shank296 warranty is not worth paper its' recycled on....same as that machine.....humpty dumpty to the dump we go.....round two.....buy another 'throw away machine ''............
@@shank296 From my understanding you still have to pay to have it replaced. the linear pos gets provided at no cost but theres still the bill for labor. I wouldnt buy one on a dare at 50% off.
Well, I never heard of the vibration reduction technology in our washer but apparently it uses some type of ball bearings to help balance the load in the spin cycle. It was new technology but we got lucky; it works great. There are a few caveats, of course, like being aware of the load. If too small, the spin cycle has a hard time figuring it out. The same with an unequal load where items tend to be heavier on one side. What the washer does is spin up slowly. If it cannot balance the load, it slows down, does a few backwards spins to redistribute the load, then tries again. Mostly it works fine but sometimes if the conditions I mentioned already are in effect, this prolongs the spin cycle quite a bit. So, once in a while, it’s just a matter of physically redistributing the load manually to get it so it can balance properly. All in all, it’s pretty impressive. It will always prevent the machine from spinning out of control and causing undue vibrations. Oh, it’s a Samsung and we have had it in our four unit wood frame building over a dozen years now.
I bought Miele appliances recently for my small kitchen, mostly at prices of about 1200$- 1600$. These include KFN 29162 D fridge, H 7164 B oven, KM 7464 FR induction hub, WWG660 washing machine, DA 2558 vent, and G5840 dishwasher. Any input on these as a service tech? It would mean a lot to me, just to keep my expectations in check. Thanks!
Thank you for pointing out the black stainless steel. I canceled my home depot order just now, and replaced it with regular stainless steel.
Just needed black nail polish.
I've found that my black stainless steel appliances show dribbles more. I should have gone with regular stainless with a no smear coating.
One huge advantage the Miele dishwasher is the fail safe leak system. Quietness is just a side note. As for a steam oven, I use it all the time. I think that we are in the waning days of gas appliances and in my next kitchen, an induction cooktop. In my kitchens it is always the trifecta of Sub Zero for refrigeration, Wolf for cooking and Miele for dishwashing and for the laundry probably Speed Queen next time around. For cooktops, always place against the wall, never on an island and have a good vent that vents to the exterior of the building and if over a certain CFM, you MUST have a make-up air system.
I actually love my washer/dryer combo, no issues with lint so far. It only seems to overestimate the drying time so I just set it manually based on the load size
Same here, no issues at all.
Agreed! Nothing like people assume!!
My 1st one was a damaged model, (I knew when I bought, (it was dented at warehouse) so we did have to replace pump but was only $30.
I love that I don't need to unload and load the clothes twice.
These combos are very popular outside North America, and almost every house has them. I've grown up with them and had no problems.
Yeah. Most are great, especially for people with tight spaces. Just don't forget to keep it clean cause lint is also a fire hazard. The only one I had that broke was a Beko, and the store even gave me money back cause the broken part wasn't available anymore (4 year old machine still in waranty) with the model not being available anymore.
Certified Whirlpool Appliance tech here. Do not but their new front load washers which are under the name Whirilpool and Maytag or their new dishwasher which are under the names Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kitchenaid. Both of these units are junk.
The washers have had control board software issues since day one. Error codes constantly. The door seal is prone to ripping which causes leaks.
The dishwashers have an issue where the heating element seals wear away within the first year of owning the appliance causing leaking and floor damage.
Consumers do your research before buying. Do not complain about the appliance after you have bought it because "it looked nice." Don't want to hear it. The nicer it looks chances are the worse the function is.
What brand do you recommend for a convection wall oven?
and that's why I stayed with the GE brand.... simple and effective.
Agreed. Our house came with GE profile stove, dishwasher, overhead microwave and GE washer/dryer set. With the exception of the microwave they are still going strong. The microwave died, but we hated it anyway and will replace it with a proper hood vent.
I thought this was going to be weird clickbait, but these are excellent suggestions. I did not know about the black stainless finish, and the notion that a combo washer-dryer is designed to work for only 3 years… wow.
that's bs! I bought my combo washer/dryer used 14 years ago and it just now gave out.
@@angelab3460 he's not talking about appliances that were made over a decade ago.
Planned obscolescence. Appliances built now aren’t built for years of usage but rather have a limited life span requiring you to buy a new one more frequently. It’s all about profit.
No..manufacturers have to scramble around to meet standards with bee designs...I don’t think it’s planned obsolescence more than just overly designed products
@@shank296 true and technology changes so fast
I bought my appliances as simply equipped as I could find. The fridge has nothing coming through the doors. The only extra was the ice maker, which I did not connect as all my friends have units that leaked. Besides, I have the recipe and make my own.
@@trist308 I have problems with the searing.
Last dishwasher I purchased "was" rated above 50bd but I paid at least $250 less for it than a 44db unit. With $12 of 1 inch insulation foam from HD and an extra 30 minutes of install time for me; I brought it down to well below the original rating if not comparable to the $800-1k units. A little insulation in the cabinet and installing some between the front metal panel and the internal door panel woks wonders.
Don't by ANYTHING Samsung...
You're welcome
Bought a Samsung refridgerator with the freezer drawer in the bottom. Had to defrost the thing every couple of months because it would let ice build up in the back and quit working. When I called Samsung I was told “You always have to defrost a freezer.” I hate Samsung.
A couple of places I’ve worked on have drawers in the toe-space of the cabinetry, I’m a plumber gasfitter, if you can get your sink cabinetry made with real wood instead of compressed mdf, it will be stronger and straighter for longer, I installed an induction hob, but prior to the wall linings I installed a gas pipe with a male thread underfloor to allow something to connect to a pipe they may not be available for fittings in the future, the gas pipe might be useful for alternative gases we arnt using yet, if you’re in doubt, just install copper, another thing I did was fit an LED light behind the high mounted cabinets where the kettle is and toaster, it’s better than blinding yourself late at night turning on the ceiling lighting, and I recommend installing washing machines dishwashers and fridges over a channel drain or drip tray, they will leak one day. Don’t use gas ovens, they are really inadequate in manufacturing and become very degraded internally with bugs,grease and the electronics still die.
We only got electric good points.
Why does it get crooked to begin with?? I'll buy the old metal ones when the time comes. We have those upstairs and they're EASILY 65 years old. Straight as a board. Lol
Short, sweet, and useful. The way YT vids should be. Subbed.
Awesome, thank you!
I disagree, Electric oven bakes bread better, gas stove top has better control
Other than that great explanations , do you service Southern CA
We only service MA & RI currently.
Great tips, simply delivered with clear, easy-to-understand and information. Excellent video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Don't buy LG or Samsung appliances. Once you have a malfunction and need it serviced...getting the parts is almost impossible or takes a very long time because they have to come from China. Most of the problems happen in the computer circuits and automation systems. The lessen to learn is buy appliances that are basic and don't have all those needless bells and whistles and stick with known reliable and serviceable brands such as General Electric, Westinghouse, Figidaire and Maytag.
I can't agree with your comment about dual fuel. It is much easier to add humidity to an electric oven (via a pan of water) than take humidity out of a gas oven. As far as the cooktop, all pots/pans work on gas. Peppers roast on gas. Popcorn pops of gas. Stir fry works on gas. Gas works in a power outage. Powerful gas burners are possible with double rings, etc. You can see the flame. Chefs use gas, etc.
Yeah but they also use induction now for easier venting..btw, how do you like the electric broiler?
Not too good is it?
Dual fuel is basically the norm here.
The newer gas cooktops and ranges do not allow you to ignite them if there is no power, the gas will not come on.
@@gomez2724 this can be fixed
I actually use my air fryer function in my oven quite a bit, and love it. The type of pan matters a lot though.
An oven with an air fryer is the biggest con in the history of kitchen products. All convection ovens can "air fry", because air fryers are simply miniature convection ovens with a catchy name. Nothing more, nothing less.
Which brand do you have? and are you happy with it?
For brands, stay away from Samsung and LG for sure. They make good consumer electronics, but their appliances are horrendous. GE, Jenn-Air or Thermador if you can swing it. And yes, those down-draft vents are useless.
Samsung is tough. I think LG is better
As an appliance salesman of 10 years, this information is actually very valid! One of the only videos of its kind I've seen that gave good advice : )
Appreciate it
Thanks for the black stainless tip, I was considering one of those. I got a Samsung ceramic glass oven a year or so ago by a local store's "counselor" and it's my worst nightmare. I can't cook anything properly anymore. It's either too much heat or too little and the electronic panel is already messed up. I'm just about to go to a flea market and grab a coil model out of frustration, lol.
Hey, but the silver lining is that Samsung has absolutely abysmal customer service and warranty service.
Years ago we bought a super quiet dishwasher, that also means much less spray pressure and much longer run cycles. Also much harder for the tough dishes to get clean
I had a super quiet kitchen aid - didn't clean worth a darn, it was basically used to sanitize the dishes. It was a piece of junk. I regretted that purchase within two weeks. But, - too late.
I now have a super quiet bosch from a better appliance store. love it love it love it. (it has a coin sized light on the floor so we know it's running.) We've had it for three years now, and it cleans really well.
idk i bought a bosch 800 39 decible. best dishwasher ive used by far (for cleaning and drying) and super quiet. was worth every penny.
@@harmarize I have a Bosch 800 series too. Fantastic dishwasher. Only thing that doesn’t completely get clean is when I put small bowls on the third rack. But it’s designed for utensils, and those always get clean.
Just learned the hard way: DON'T buy LG Refrigerators. Had an LG with Linear Compressor feature just die on me after less than 5 years. Tried reset on main board but nothing. Repair would have cost over $600.Good thing my spare WHIRLPOOL in the garage which is on year 25 is still going strong.Went out looking for replacement and EVERY store I went to had over 70% floor models that were either LG or Samsung. Another customer comes in and I overhear him tell the salesperson his LG fridge also just quit after 3 years. Bought a GE French door model - had to wait over a month because of the chip shortage due to Covid. A coworker has a SAMSUNG that started acting up after 6 months- Ice maker freezes up and he has to defrost it with a heat gun once a month 🙄. They just don't make 'em like they used to 😌.
Black stainless. Looks nice but I always show people our nicked up floor model.
You need to look into what "black stainless" really is. It's not an "oxide" coating. It's a thin polymer coating, think of it like a lacquer. If it was an oxide coating like gun bluing, it could be retouched but the simple fact is that that you can't blue stainless steel.
And I will say this a dual range stove is a great thing to have propane or natural gas gives you more accurate heat for cooking on the top but electric oven is a no-brainer good even Heating and no carbon dioxide poisoning we are cooking at 24-pound Turkey all them pies we had this happen one Thanksgiving when we were cooking that 24-pound turkey with a bunch of Pies we had to open the back door to get some fresh air in the house people were starting to fall asleep
Great advice and insight, terrific channel. I wish you were in Los Angeles, I'd gladly pay a premium for my appliances to know that I'm getting value for my money and I'm not about to stumble into buying junk. I just bought an LG refrigerator. I had a few questions, I first went online, then called LG. Two hours later I gave up (the operators didn't actually know anything and were looking at the same useless web pages that made me call them in the first place. I figured out enough to swap the door, shrug off any other questions I had and just got on with it. One troubling detail. Doing research prior to buying and while trying to set it up, I found many people asking, "Is the stainless steel door magnetic?" (I know that generally stainless isn't but nickle content varies so some stainless is) Every answer was "No, the doors are not magnetic." My magnets say otherwise. Whose answering these questions?
(That's a long beef I've had with Apple. Have a problem and they direct you to the customers supporting customers web chat where.... you can find a lot of people with the same issue or question; of course they don't have answers that's why we're there. It's like going to the doctor for a medical problem but instead of ever getting to see the doctor, you can only speak to other people in the waiting room. If they have the same symptoms they might have some knowledge- if they knew the cure they wouldn't be there. How effective is that going to be? When the Magic Mouse (version 1) had reliability issues the top rated answer was You should only use the Apple branded rechargeable AA batteries because _they're a slightly different size_ than all other AA batteries. Seriously! The world's largest company was addressing a widespread consumer issue with pure nonsense. The second answer was how to fold paper to squeeze into the battery compartment. The answer I finally arrived at was, get a Logitech mouse.)
I never knew that about the Magic Mouse, I just assumed the mouse I was using at my job broke so we replaced it. Good to know that wasn't the issue 2 years later lol
Bought one Apple product. Ipod. Cost like 160. Lasted barely out of warranty. It looks like new. Never abused or even dropped.
Never again. Overpriced scam.
We got an extra quiet dishwasher and it had no lights or indicators to show it was on. Yuck.
Beware of Whirlpool refrigerators! The one I have has no suction relief vent! When loading your groceries and close the door the suction is so bad you can't open the door again for a minute until the suction bleeds away! ULTRA MADDENING! (trick: Reach into the ice maker chute with your finger and lift the flap to relieve the suction.)
This is basic physics
In 40+ years of servicing all brands of refrigerators, I've never seen a " suction relief vent!" on a refrigerator or freezer since the late 70's on a handful of large single door upright freezers. This proves you have a good gasket. Not an issue worrying about.