My wife and I had someone move in with us, our little 10 yr old fridge was to small, so we went out and bought a new “stainless” model. I like to research the types of purchases and fell we bought the best one possible. However, I have seen report after report after report t that shows these new amazing energy Efficient appliances fall right at our near our just after the warranty period. How can companies be content to promote and produce such crap without some type of lawsuits, recalls or accountability?
I am so overwhelmed with our lack of integrity in so many areas. Why wouldn’t a company actually step up to the plate and make something quality, they would kill the market.
We still have our old fridge in the garage. I’m thinking about returning this one and keeping the old one, even though it is smaller and ugly.
**How can companies be content to promote and produce such crap without some type of lawsuits, recalls or accountability? **
It’s because of Tommy Boy
Because they know all they sold ya was a guaranteed piece of shit. That’s all it is, isn’t it? Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I got spare time.
So how much longer after the warranty should they plan it to last ? if they designed it to last that much longer past warranty why would they not extend the warranty period?
I would suggest what you want is out there, but cost 3x or 4x what you paid, and is not sold at sears or best buy (Marvel, Viking)
The point is that sears and other places sold units that were built to last,for 10 or more years. They often late 20 or more. Pick any maker, any style nd read reviews. Price doesnt matter and either does maker.
I’ve had a couple crap on me to. From talking with experts, it is the micro components that make them energy efficient. They are less resistant to surges. Buy a surge protector and you may get more life.
I had to repair my GE fridge 3 times in 10 years. Lame.
I was wondering if Viking, wolf, sub zero, etc. are actually better made for all the cash you would need to buy it.
I had an appliance repairman out working on our washing machine a few years back. We got to chatting and he gave me his opinion n the various fridges based on repair experience etc.
It’s been a couple of years, but ii think he said subzero was basically bulletproof.
I’ve had a couple crap on me to. From talking with experts, it is the micro components that make them energy efficient. They are less resistant to surges. Buy a surge protector and you may get more life.
Of course the manufacturers could use higher quality components (or build in surge protectors) but that would cost more. Americans shop by the $$. For the most part we will spend less to get crap, then bitch about the expensive ones as over priced, stuff. Then the cheap shit breaks, and people bitch about build quality
If you are not happy, return it and use the old one or buy a stainless steel Kenmore. Subzero, Viking and other “premium” appliances look nice, help sell homes but can cost more than they are worth. Once out of warranty, to have them serviced is not cheap. With Kenmore, the extended warranty cost but a three year plan can be less than what one would pay for one repair. My parents and I have always bought Kenmore appliances. My most recent refrigerator purchase was about eight years ago and serviced once due to too much foam in the freezer blocking air flow.
The point is that sears and other places sold units that were built to last,for 10 or more years. They often late 20 or more. Pick any maker, any style nd read reviews. Price doesnt matter and either does maker.
What? are you saying they use to sell units that lasted longer. True, for a long time they were building basically systems that had evolved from the 1960’s and quality components were inexpensive because they had been paid for many times over.
Now you have new technology to make these things more efficient, that costs money but people wont spend it so they use lesser quality components and new designs that have not been used for years, so new failure modes are created that they may not know of.
This is your typical technology development. Your comment about currently having to look down to the model, is further proof, they make a design, and in real world use failure modes are found that were not considered. Sometimes they get it right (the models you want) sometimes they miss (the models you don’t want).
This was demonstrated with High efficiency furnaces when they came out in the 80’s and 90’s. Now a high efficiency furnace is pretty much bullet proof.
What I am getting at is the older units were built better. They also didn’t use too much electricity, and now they make them and advertise that they are super energy efficient, but then they die in 3-5 years…right at warranty time.
A fridge component system SHOULD NOT cost that much to make. And to make well.
My wife and I had someone move in with us, our little 10 yr old fridge was to small, so we went out and bought a new “stainless” model. I like to research the types of purchases and fell we bought the best one possible. However, I have seen report after report after report t that shows these new amazing energy Efficient appliances fall right at our near our just after the warranty period. How can companies be content to promote and produce such crap without some type of lawsuits, recalls or accountability?
I am so overwhelmed with our lack of integrity in so many areas. Why wouldn’t a company actually step up to the plate and make something quality, they would kill the market.
We still have our old fridge in the garage. I’m thinking about returning this one and keeping the old one, even though it is smaller and ugly.
Not an appliance maker but this company has a “make it to last” philosophy. Their products are not cheap! However, we have a saying around here… “If you pay full price for Patagonia you’re not a local.”
BTW, I still wear a pair of Patagonia swim trunks that I bought in 1989 (velcro had to be replaced 2 years ago). There are *two *amazing things about that. One is that these shorts have lasted for 25 years.
What I am getting at is the older units were built better. They also didn’t use too much electricity, and now they make them and advertise that they are super energy efficient, but then they die in 3-5 years…right at warranty time.
A fridge component system SHOULD NOT cost that much to make. And to make well.
Well, since you seem to know about manufacturing costs. Why not start your own business and sell these machines, you will get rich very quick.
I had to repair my GE fridge 3 times in 10 years. Lame.
I was wondering if Viking, wolf, sub zero, etc. are actually better made for all the cash you would need to buy it.
I’ve have a Viking fridge running fine without any issues for 12 years.
My father in law has a sub zero that’s at least 20 years old. No repairs.
N=2. Viking and Sub Zero both have as many complaints against them as any other manufacturer. Plus you can generally buy 3 fridges for what one of those costs. Cool appliances, but no more reliable than the rest. Especially bad if you buy commercial grade, they are designed to burn a lot more energy. I don’t expect too much from any appliance I buy anymore. No repairs, just replace.
And the surge protector thing is a loss leader. I watched my expensive surge protector shoot flames 2 feet high and catch my carpet on fire. My trusted electrician said he would never have one in his house.
For what it’s worth, our old fridge (GE CheapCrap 2000) is in our tennant’s home going strong without ever having an issue and it’s at least 20 years old.
Also, people who buy Vikings are probably snobs and like to complain a lot.
Reminds of the once “most consumer complaints” winner, The Hummer (vehicle).