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They are incredibly good, very quiet, work efficiently, yes they dry completely. We get the approximately $600 model and I don't know why someone would want anything better.
Bosch gets it right, the way you load the dishes, and the way it cleans. We did a lot of research....buy it before tariffs are put on them.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
You know, there was a time I didn't have a torque wrench and I never had a problem going by feel. Plus or minus a pound or two is pretty good as far as I'm concerned. No wheel vibration, no flying wheels or rim damage.
I'd be willing to bet that most of the cars on the road today don't have wheels tightened as well as my feel method. I know it's not exact but I trust myself more than a so-called pro.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
At least the dealer is admitting to it, as they should....it is the only logical conclusion.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
He told me what went wrong on the old one.
You have to disconnect the hose when it is cold so the water doesn't stay in the faucet and freeze.
I'm pretty about emptying the hose after using it, but I am not the only user.
We had a great time talking about the Yankees, looking at pictures, etc...
We are the same age and it turns out his bother went to the same college as I did, he would go up to visit.
We knew about many of the same places and even some of the same people.
After he left, I remembered where my yearbook was and started poking through it.
I sent him the college senior picture of one of his high school buddies who graduated the same time I did.
No I did not want him to see the truck. I think I got a discount based on what others I talked to said he charges.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I also had a frost free prior to the new one.
He said water backed up in the hose probably didn't drain out and that's what caused it to go bad when it got cold.
There is an inside shutoff, but there was so much junk(saved old stuff) around it, it couldn't be reached.
He put a pitch on the new one, said the old one had no drain angle.
Actually, his assistant did all the work while he and I just BS'ed.
I attribute some of my tooth health to an uncle who was a dentist (fathers oldest brother). He lived in New Castle PA not too far from the Burgh and every time he came to visit he'd say, "open up, let me see your teeth". Got an exam right there in the living room and so did my 2 brothers.
I remember he always said to lay off the candy but that wasn't really a problem for me. My mother even agreed and said, "but he sure eats a lot of potato chips". To which he said, "let him eat all the potato chips and pretzels he wants. It's good for tartar control". Of course this was before we knew the bad effects of the fat.
So today when I open up a bag of chips, Mrs. j says, "you know those things aren't good for you. So do yourself a favor and go easy on them, OK". I keep telling her it's good tartar control but she doesn't hear a word I say. Just like with everything else I say.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
We asked our very honest plumber about installing frost free outdoor faucets - we have 3. He advised us against it because he said they break easily and it can get expensive repairing.
I figured if he is willing to talk himself out of a job he could have had, it must make some sense.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Yippee!
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
By the way, the patch story was BS to begin with.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Obviously, it was the wife they didn't like
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Good luck with the interview. Remember, if it doesn't work out for any reason, it is still good practice. Every interview is a learning experience, makes you get better at it.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Appliances are a crap shoot, some are excellent, some are problem plagued, and it seems they don't have a very good service network.
People have had lots of problems with refrigerators.
I always buy Samsung TVs....I like their appliances, but too risky to buy from the reports I have seen.
GO TO 5 Minute Mark CBC Marketplace (CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corp.)
*Also there were dryers that caught on fire.
On Marketplace the repairman says most appliance companies just ignore you these days. My theory is these companies only worry about the bottom line, each quarter, to save their own jobs.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
No different from experiences with cars of the same make and model.
GE used to be a top pick for washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc. Not any more. Whirlpool appliances seem to have acquired a top pick brand recently. I purchased a 22 cu ft fridge by Whirlpool 4 years ago and it is outstanding - especially for economical operation.
When I went out shopping for my 55” 4K HD TV last year, I ended up with Vizio due to several factors. Their customer service is outstanding; their products are manufactured in the US; pricing was excellent; good ratings for their product line; highly adaptable to a multitude of inputs, to name a few.
I have had the TV for about a year now and it functions flawlessly. I even bought their 4 foot sound board that reproduces outanding tones.
Most posters here would probably say the same about their appliance purchases - reliable and of high quality with just a few exceptions. I am going to need a new stackable washer/dryer combo for my condo. The one I have now is 28 years old and still runs flawlessly - a GE product from 1990 when GE was a great product. I have been looking at Whirlpool because of my experiences with their product and the fact that only GE and Whirlpool make a combo that fits in the limited closet space I have.
2021 Genesis G90
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Samsung....they make great TVs. Appliances, as was mentioned, a crap shoot.
Their dishwashers are rated at the bottom of the heap for reliability by CR. I had a fridge made by Samsung that lasted all of 5 years before needing a compressor, and had numerous other issues during my ownership. Bottom line, I’ll stay away from their appliances.
Whirlpool has bought up a bunch of brands....Maytag, Amana, Termador, Kitchenaid, Jenn-Air, Estate and a bunch of foreign brands. I think they make some Kenmore appliances, too. Who knows what’s going on with Sears and Kenmore these days, though. The nearest appliance store has just closed. I have no idea where to go to even buy Kenmore anything.
Electrolux bought GE. I think most of their appliances are still made in KY. But, Electrolux doesn’t have that good of a rep for reliability, either.
Looked at LG at Best Buy. Not bad, but a bit pricey.
I shopped Lowes, Best Buy, Home Depot, and my local appliance store. I can say up front, Lowes and Home Depot aren’t doing themselves any favors. I tried to get availability and installation info from both.
Home Depot doesn’t carry Bosch. Probably not a good move on their part given how popular the brand is for dishwashers. The sales person told me all Bosch dishwashers were being recalled. Researched it. Some are....mostly older ones, and the rest of the brands that use a certain electrical cord needed to have it replaced.
Lowes makes you jump through all sorts of hoops. They offered free installation on Bosch dishwashers, but you have to pay them to install it first and then apply for a gift card to receive the install amount refunded. Stop it, already.
Best Buy....surprisingly helpful. Apparently, the store I shopped at has a dept called Paific Kitchen and Home. Sales person was quite knowledgeable. They had a very wide range of brands and models.
I wanted to support the local store I bought from, plus they made me a deal on the open box.
Let’s see how their installer does.
I actually got a real education on the applicance industry shopping for the dishwasher.
We have a Samsung fridge — they are the only ones making counter depth for small kitchens. Three years in, it’s fine. Went with LG for the range and microwave. Installation prices vary widely by store and even by appliance, so some our purchases were made on that basis, all other factors being equal. Home Depot had a big sale and free install when we got the fridge and range, so we got those there. Sears had the highest install prices of any of them.
In Ohio we had an excellent local appliance store where I always bought appliances. In our new place they are just not competitive and don’t seem to care. Free local install would seem a big draw if your prices are higher, but that’s not the case here.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2021 Genesis G90
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Many companies claim to make their TVs in the U.S. Some do make certain models in the U.S., but not all models, and some "assemble" them in the US, so they can say they are made in the US.
And then this quote:
A second more minor issue exists with the company's claims as "America's TV Company" while stating in a recent PR release, "surpassing all foreign TV brands." This comment may confuse people to believe that Vizio TVs are Made in America while all other TV company's are intruding "foreign brands." While it's true Vizio's headquarters is located in Irvine, CA, the XVT472SV we just tested clearly states, "MADE IN CHINA" on the back of the TV.
VIZIO MAKES MISLEADING CLAIMS
I know other people love their VIZIO TV. I think their marketing plan is to not spend money on marketing, and that keeps the price low.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I got down right by him on the carpet and told him he was a great dog. He was an answer to a prayer for another Pomeranian after our first Pom died in June of 2004. Very loyal, loving dog. Cotey's the Pom on the right in this picture.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
On our KA dishwasher, pulled the rack out, did some internet research, and ordered a KA OEM top rack rebuild kit. Includes part I need, and every other component for both sides. Actually an updated design since the original pieces were not very durable. Metal instead of plastic. So his weekends project is to strip the old stuff off, and get the new brackets on. Should not be too difficult. I hope. At least no electronics involved.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I will admit to not being great with cell phones. With my big fingers, I have to use one of the pointing sticks, and with my old eyes, I have to get out the really strong magnifying glasses, all of which makes the experience painful. Add in my antipathy for anything Apple, and cell phones are just not my cup of tea, surprising for a self admitted geek.
My present home theater receiver, an Onkyo 626, was a craigslist purchase for next to nothing. The setting for "lipsync" had been messed up, rendering it useless for watching TV. That setting was buried so deep in the menus it took me nearly an hour to find and fix, but I persevered. A lot of this, computers, smart TVs, cell phones, etc, is a matter of perseverance.
The whole subject of appliances, and appliance repair, is a different ball game. When I was a kid, the ability to "fix things" was a valued skill. Now we seem to live in a disposable world, and no one fixes anything.
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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250