Refridgerator issue, help!

dpg · 07-06-2012, 06:10 AM

I bought the same setup a few years back and don't like it as much as I expected too. Like the fridge on top but the freezer has a lot to be desired...

tis · 07-06-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

I bought the same setup a few years back and don't like it as much as I expected too. Like the fridge on top but the freezer has a lot to be desired...

I have one of those too and am not as crazy about it as I thought. I had three before I got one that finally worked. The first one didn't work when it was delivered. The second one worked but the refrigerator didn't get cold enough but we didn't realize it until we had company who noticed. (Keep a thermometer in a new fridge until you know it is working properly. When something warms gradually you might not notice. Or we are just numb.) After a whole summer without a refrigerator while trying repairs, they finally replaced it and that one didn't get cold enough either. Finally I had enough of Electrolux and bought a Bosch and that works fine. Still, I think I like the old side by sides better. The on thing nice about these is you can fit bigger things in the freezer.

songkrai · 07-06-2012, 10:23 AM

17 years is a good run.
Some of the older ones seemed to last 'forever'.

Amana was a brand owned by Maytag.
Magtay was purchased by Whirlpool.

There are basically 3 manufacturers in US.
Whirlpool
GE/Hotpoint
Electrolux

There are other brands with a smaller market.
Woods
Sub-Zero
Viking

fatlazyless · 07-06-2012, 10:50 AM

For $377 Sears in Plymouth can order you up a Kenmore 15 cubic foot standard frig without an ice-maker that is 28" wide and 61" high. The sale price of 377.99 is good thru July 7 and it is item 62622 at sears.com, and the regular price is 539.99.

Seems like a good fit for the small kitchens in cottage homes plus it probably uses less electricity than an older frig.

tis · 07-06-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by songkrai

17 years is a good run.
Some of the older ones seemed to last 'forever'.

Amana was a brand owned by Maytag.
Magtay was purchased by Whirlpool.

There are basically 3 manufacturers in US.
Whirlpool
GE/Hotpoint
Electrolux

There are other brands with a smaller market.
Woods
Sub-Zero
Viking

I have a Viking oven and I will never, ever buy another Viking appliance.

Irish mist · 07-07-2012, 02:07 AM

I have a freezer on the bottom.....never again

A new fridge can run as low as $6 a month for electric ! I've had great luck with GE/Hotpoint products.

GFP · 07-07-2012, 08:52 AM

I'm unsure why people are being so negative about the kind of refrigerator BigDog already bought. After having a problem with their old refrigerator, that is how they solved it.
I wish you another 17+ years of enjoyment with your new refrigerator, BigDog!

dayvsea · 07-07-2012, 02:04 PM

Don't forget either, that the refrigerant would cost more, the parts would cost more, and it would cost more to run.. Newer rigs have newer tech, better motors, (in some cases) better insul, available refrigerant.. So it's OK to get new fridge.. Some gear IS better the old way, not in this case....

bigdog · 07-08-2012, 08:53 PM

New Fridge is sweet, looks good, so quiet I'm not sure it's running half the time, and most importantly, 'the beer is cold" !

We actually like the freezer unit on the bottom, but it's novel for us now, and we may change our minds about this down the road.....TBD? No offense taken on some negative feedback about that feature.

Anyway, everyone has their personal opinioins about this, and that's what makes the Winnie Forum great, 'we have the right to our own opinions"

If I can get another 17 yrs from the new fridge, I'll be thrilled !

Thanks again for you feedback.

Bigdog

holeinthewall · 07-09-2012, 09:14 AM

I have a 1938 GE refrigerator that my grandfather bought for 15 dollars in 1964 for the camp. It still runs fine, I do have a separate under counter freezer hidden to keep the ice cream frozen, but the old 38 keeps my beer nice and cold and I have never had to do anything in the way of maintenance. My wife is lobbying for a new frig but I am afraid that it won't last.

HellRaZoR004 · 07-09-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by holeinthewall

I have a 1938 GE refrigerator that my grandfather bought for 15 dollars in 1964 for the camp. It still runs fine, I do have a separate under counter freezer hidden to keep the ice cream frozen, but the old 38 keeps my beer nice and cold and I have never had to do anything in the way of maintenance. My wife is lobbying for a new frig but I am afraid that it won't last.

I have a feeling you will spend less with a new one (even if it were to fail) than you are now for the amount of energy the old one uses.

holeinthewall · 07-09-2012, 10:48 AM

I am sure the old '38' is an energy hog, but being on an island, it is only in use from May to September. To replace it it will cost the price of the new frig ($500) plus the barge fees which will bring the total to around $1000 and I have to say good by to an old friend. I was 9 years old when I first laid eyes on the old beast and I am 57 now. So it will probably happen, I have to keep my wife happy, but it will be a sad day for me.

chipj29 · 07-09-2012, 01:00 PM

2 years ago I replaced a 15 year old fridge with a new one. LG french door, with 2 freezer drawers. We love the configuration, and I love the icemaker that I have never had before. I figure we save about $10 a month on electricity.

NoBozo · 07-09-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by holeinthewall

I have a 1938 GE refrigerator that my grandfather bought for 15 dollars in 1964 for the camp. It still runs fine, I do have a separate under counter freezer hidden to keep the ice cream frozen, but the old 38 keeps my beer nice and cold and I have never had to do anything in the way of maintenance. My wife is lobbying for a new frig but I am afraid that it won't last.

Before you get rid of that old Antique, you might want to check the going price for one in "As Is" condition, and the price for one in restored (operating) condition.

NB

http://www.antiqueappliances.com/mon...rigerators.htm

OR this style: 1938: http://www.onlineauction.com/index.p...ion_id=1305766

07-06-2012, 10:50 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,757 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	For $377 Sears in Plymouth can order you up a Kenmore 15 cubic foot standard frig without an ice-maker that is 28" wide and 61" high. The sale price of 377.99 is good thru July 7 and it is item 62622 at sears.com, and the regular price is 539.99. Seems like a good fit for the small kitchens in cottage homes plus it probably uses less electricity than an older frig. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 07-06-2012 at 11:31 AM.

07-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#8
dayvsea Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 115 Thanks: 45 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Don't forget either, that the refrigerant would cost more, the parts would cost more, and it would cost more to run.. Newer rigs have newer tech, better motors, (in some cases) better insul, available refrigerant.. So it's OK to get new fridge.. Some gear IS better the old way, not in this case.... __________________ "Honesty is the best policy."

07-08-2012, 08:53 PM	#9
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 342 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Refrigerator issue solved New Fridge is sweet, looks good, so quiet I'm not sure it's running half the time, and most importantly, 'the beer is cold" ! We actually like the freezer unit on the bottom, but it's novel for us now, and we may change our minds about this down the road.....TBD? No offense taken on some negative feedback about that feature. Anyway, everyone has their personal opinioins about this, and that's what makes the Winnie Forum great, 'we have the right to our own opinions" If I can get another 17 yrs from the new fridge, I'll be thrilled ! Thanks again for you feedback. Bigdog

07-09-2012, 09:14 AM	#10
holeinthewall Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	17 years is nothing! I have a 1938 GE refrigerator that my grandfather bought for 15 dollars in 1964 for the camp. It still runs fine, I do have a separate under counter freezer hidden to keep the ice cream frozen, but the old 38 keeps my beer nice and cold and I have never had to do anything in the way of maintenance. My wife is lobbying for a new frig but I am afraid that it won't last.

07-09-2012, 01:00 PM	#13
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	2 years ago I replaced a 15 year old fridge with a new one. LG french door, with 2 freezer drawers. We love the configuration, and I love the icemaker that I have never had before. I figure we save about $10 a month on electricity. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

07-06-2012, 06:10 AM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I bought the same setup a few years back and don't like it as much as I expected too. Like the fridge on top but the freezer has a lot to be desired...

07-06-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 732 Thanks: 35 Thanked 147 Times in 99 Posts	17 years is a good run. Some of the older ones seemed to last 'forever'. Amana was a brand owned by Maytag. Magtay was purchased by Whirlpool. There are basically 3 manufacturers in US. Whirlpool GE/Hotpoint Electrolux There are other brands with a smaller market. Woods Sub-Zero Viking

07-07-2012, 02:07 AM	#6
Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 683 Thanks: 128 Thanked 85 Times in 49 Posts	I have a freezer on the bottom.....never again A new fridge can run as low as $6 a month for electric ! I've had great luck with GE/Hotpoint products.

07-07-2012, 08:52 AM	#7
GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I'm unsure why people are being so negative about the kind of refrigerator BigDog already bought. After having a problem with their old refrigerator, that is how they solved it. I wish you another 17+ years of enjoyment with your new refrigerator, BigDog!

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07-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#12
holeinthewall Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am sure the old '38' is an energy hog, but being on an island, it is only in use from May to September. To replace it it will cost the price of the new frig ($500) plus the barge fees which will bring the total to around $1000 and I have to say good by to an old friend. I was 9 years old when I first laid eyes on the old beast and I am 57 now. So it will probably happen, I have to keep my wife happy, but it will be a sad day for me.