r/Appliances

We bought a Maytag 'Pet Pro' washer a year ago in August and it has been.. Less than stellar.

I mean, I guess it's fine - It washes, it does the things. The 'pet pro' setting doesn't really seem to do anything different. The washer has this little filter thing inside the basin that doesn't do any more or less regardless of what setting it's on.

We foster dogs, so we put a LOT of dog laundry through our washer. Prior to this Maytag we had a kenmore that we used and abused for probably ~15 years. All that is to say, we're putting a lot of dirty, dog-hairy, often times pee'd on or poo'd on laundry through our washer. It practically lives on the 'sanitize' setting.

The maytag, we need to clean it's drain filter out every month or so or it straight up won't drain and will throw errors, while the older kenmore would keep trucking. This isn't a big deal in and of itself.. I'd be fine with clearing out the filter every month, or even twice a month, but the filter access requires removal of the washers front panel (I've found you can undo the four screws at the bottom, prop it open with a screwdriver handle and reach up under and into it to get to the drain plug and filter). Having to do all that monthly is a pain in. The kenmore had an easy access panel on the front. We didn't even think to look for that when we got the maytag - We know better now.

So, all that said.. What would people recommend?

Looking for a front load, something able to handle loads of filthy laundry and keep trucking. Smart is cool too - I like getting notifications on my phone when it's done or if it has an error and whatnot.

Our LG top load washer stopped working properly. The drum stops spinning during the cycle and continues to make a humming noise. Per the LG agent I chatted with, it seems like is a motor issue which is covered by the 10 year warranty, but we have to pay for a technician to diagnose the issue so the parts can be ordered.

How much does it cost typically to have a washer looked at for diagnostic purposes? I don’t want to pay someone to look at it and it turn out to be a different issue which will then not be covered by warranty. I would rather put money into a new washer…

I have a older side-by-side KitchenAid refrigerator freezer. The door gasket on my freezer cracked at the bottom. Periodically, a large volume of water would appear under the freezer door. The gasket is no longer available from the factory and I cannot seem to find a replacement. I called several appliance houses and they could not help me either. I decided to flip the gasket upside down and reinstall it with the gap at the top. I used some small sections of duct tape to bridge the gap. I know it sounds Bush league but it seemed to work. I do get some small icicles now at the top of the freezer but other than that, it seems to work well. unfortunately once a week, I will still get a big dump of water on the floor. I know this because we are now keep a small towel at the edge of that door and I check it every day. No slow leak just a big dump. I cannot figure out where it is coming from. Could it be from an auto defrost cycle? I am at a loss as to what to do. The unit works fine other than this water problem. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Is it supposed to have a filter that I need to clean out?

Hey all. I've had my fair share of time purchasing mid range appliances, but I'm started to get annoyed because my washer keeps giving me small problems like sensors and stuff. In your repair history, what brand is easiest to work on, has great build quality, on and is guaranteed to last the longest?

i am trying to downsize my apartment kitchen because my drawers are literally overflowing with random tools i bought after watching late night food videos. most of it is just junk that does one hyper specific thing like a garlic peeler tube or an avocado slicer that takes longer to wash than it does to just use a regular knife. i am completely over the clutter and want to strip everything down to just the absolute essentials.

the only random thing i bought that i actually use every single time i cook is a small handheld milk frother, not even for coffee but for mixing up sauces and dressings really fast without pulling out a giant blender. it made me realize how nice it is to have small, cheap tools that actually make a difference instead of giant appliances that just sit on the counter gathering dust.

I'm gonna guess the answer is no but hear me out. Read the whole post before responding.

I have a pretty basic electric stove. I also have a big rash on my left hand where the skin is cracked and red with tiny bumps (allergies).

When the stove is turned on I can feel a TINY electrical current like nettle stings but ONLY on the damaged skin of my hand, not on my healthy skin.

I also have a self heating electric tap in the kitchen, where I can feel the current in the metal tap head in the soft skin on my inside forearm as well.

I'm guessing they're both just not strong enough to trip the earth. Like I say I can only feel it on delicate skin. I've electrocuted myself a few times before (I live in South Africa lol) nd it feels nowhere near as strong as that but it's still a bit painful.