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Drip. Drip. Drip. Need new refrigerator, any must-haves/must-stay-away-froms? Thanks.
- Thread starter dawnnys
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We just bought an LG counter-depth side-by-side. Second service call tomorrow for a very annoying
hum/whine that is intermittent. Of course, it wasn't humming when the first repairman showed up. The hum stops when the door is opened. Googling shows I'm not alone, but so far I haven't discovered exactly what to do about it. Also, most of the complaints I've seen had to do with GE, not LG. If you have acute hearing and are bothered by high-pitched sounds, be aware. DH thinks it has to do with the new higher efficiency compressors, but this noise is not part of the normal running noise. It comes on separately but while the motor is running.
Because I needed a counter depth model, my choices were limited. The refrigerator section is narrower than the GE Profile I had before. I know it wouldn't be large enough for a larger family and I have another fridge in the garage, or it wouldn't be large enough for us.
I'm not so happy with the stainless exterior, either. It seems almost all the stainless cleaners leave it looking streaked and dirty. I 'm using Windex all purpose cleaner on it, and it works fairly well if done OFTEN.
Good Luck!
hum/whine that is intermittent. Of course, it wasn't humming when the first repairman showed up. The hum stops when the door is opened. Googling shows I'm not alone, but so far I haven't discovered exactly what to do about it. Also, most of the complaints I've seen had to do with GE, not LG. If you have acute hearing and are bothered by high-pitched sounds, be aware. DH thinks it has to do with the new higher efficiency compressors, but this noise is not part of the normal running noise. It comes on separately but while the motor is running.
Because I needed a counter depth model, my choices were limited. The refrigerator section is narrower than the GE Profile I had before. I know it wouldn't be large enough for a larger family and I have another fridge in the garage, or it wouldn't be large enough for us.
I'm not so happy with the stainless exterior, either. It seems almost all the stainless cleaners leave it looking streaked and dirty. I 'm using Windex all purpose cleaner on it, and it works fairly well if done OFTEN.
Good Luck!
mariadnoca
Moderator
When I got mine a few yrs back, honestly...Kenmore was the best I saw overall...
I didn't end up with one because it wasn't on sale that week, and because I was smitten with the Fisher-Paykel (which I love, but believe might be too small for a family @ 19.5 cu.ft). BTW, I was only looking at counter depth fridges.
A couple of things I noted when looking. Veggie drawers: some looked good till you opened them, but were really small/odd shaped, like wouldn't hold celery small.
Drawer glides: this was an anal issue for me. Most bottom freezers have sliding basket shelves, which seem fine till loaded with frozen food and are hard to slide (noticed this with my MIL's). Only 2 models, the FP I got, and the Kenmore Elite had these. In fact the Kenmore had all kinds of goodies/space design forethought the others didn't. Including the Amana which made it.
At the link is my fridge, but mine also has a full width wine rack that makes it looks sorta swoon worth to me. I like how all the bins sit on a rolling shelf and the lift out for easy cleaning. Also, one could take them out and put a big sheet cake on one of the rolling shelves if need be. However, the lower/big part of the freezer drawer I wish was a bit bigger. The only way I can fit a pizza box is to lay it on top of that section. Maaaybe one could stand it on end, but how could one do that with other stuff already in there? Not a big deal because I don't often buy frozen pizza, but it's good to be mindful of dish and package sizes you use a lot when looking.
Good luck and tell us how the hunt goes!
http://www.fisherpaykel.com/product/fridge-freezer/fridge/?productuid=A11C44C2-EAF3-81BC-9B6A6087173AA8A9
I didn't end up with one because it wasn't on sale that week, and because I was smitten with the Fisher-Paykel (which I love, but believe might be too small for a family @ 19.5 cu.ft). BTW, I was only looking at counter depth fridges.
A couple of things I noted when looking. Veggie drawers: some looked good till you opened them, but were really small/odd shaped, like wouldn't hold celery small.
Drawer glides: this was an anal issue for me. Most bottom freezers have sliding basket shelves, which seem fine till loaded with frozen food and are hard to slide (noticed this with my MIL's). Only 2 models, the FP I got, and the Kenmore Elite had these. In fact the Kenmore had all kinds of goodies/space design forethought the others didn't. Including the Amana which made it.
At the link is my fridge, but mine also has a full width wine rack that makes it looks sorta swoon worth to me. I like how all the bins sit on a rolling shelf and the lift out for easy cleaning. Also, one could take them out and put a big sheet cake on one of the rolling shelves if need be. However, the lower/big part of the freezer drawer I wish was a bit bigger. The only way I can fit a pizza box is to lay it on top of that section. Maaaybe one could stand it on end, but how could one do that with other stuff already in there? Not a big deal because I don't often buy frozen pizza, but it's good to be mindful of dish and package sizes you use a lot when looking.
Good luck and tell us how the hunt goes!
http://www.fisherpaykel.com/product/fridge-freezer/fridge/?productuid=A11C44C2-EAF3-81BC-9B6A6087173AA8A9
Dawn, I know you as a kind, wonderful person...but you must have been
some kind of bi+ch in an earlier reincarnation, because Karma is just smacking you down recently...what with all the home appliance/mystery mice/"car spitting rice" problems.
Have you looked directly overhead lately? Because I'm betting there's a big ol' black cloud over your area of NYS.
some kind of bi+ch in an earlier reincarnation, because Karma is just smacking you down recently...what with all the home appliance/mystery mice/"car spitting rice" problems.
Have you looked directly overhead lately? Because I'm betting there's a big ol' black cloud over your area of NYS.
My sympathy Sally, I read your blog account of the experience. Really
unbelievable. Ours went pretty smoothly, except for quite a bit of damage, which they will pay to have repaired. However, they lost a vintage wood and stained glass wall clock and say we have no proof it was in their possession. And the paper that listed high value items, inc. that clock is also missing. And we had lots of insurance with no deductible, but they are denying the claim for the clock...so far.
http://bewitchingkitchen.com/2012/07/13/
unbelievable. Ours went pretty smoothly, except for quite a bit of damage, which they will pay to have repaired. However, they lost a vintage wood and stained glass wall clock and say we have no proof it was in their possession. And the paper that listed high value items, inc. that clock is also missing. And we had lots of insurance with no deductible, but they are denying the claim for the clock...so far.
http://bewitchingkitchen.com/2012/07/13/
Actually, there IS. There's a tornado warning tonight. If I hadn't *lost my camera*, I'd
take a picture and post it for you. Seriously ;o) And if there is lightning, you can bet I'll be in direct aim. Really weird-looking clouds out there right now! We are right above the pink area.
I hate to post these things, but that's just my life lately. It's been a horrible year or so for me. Just everything going wrong.
I guess it makes sense since the refrigerator is about 15 years old?
https://recipeswap.org/fun/wp-content/uploads/Finer_Kitchens/DawnNYS/storm.jpg
take a picture and post it for you. Seriously ;o) And if there is lightning, you can bet I'll be in direct aim. Really weird-looking clouds out there right now! We are right above the pink area.
I hate to post these things, but that's just my life lately. It's been a horrible year or so for me. Just everything going wrong.
I guess it makes sense since the refrigerator is about 15 years old?
https://recipeswap.org/fun/wp-content/uploads/Finer_Kitchens/DawnNYS/storm.jpg
Not self-centered at all. I know how scared I get when my weather radio wakes me up in the middle
of the night and tells me there is a tornado watch/warning or severe thunderstorms with heavy lightning headed my way. You have every right to express worry. Smooches to you.
of the night and tells me there is a tornado watch/warning or severe thunderstorms with heavy lightning headed my way. You have every right to express worry. Smooches to you.
steve2-in-la
Well-known member
Perhaps you'd enjoy a little cheese (cheezz?) with that whine?