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Post# 688862 , Reply# 1   7/11/2013 at 23:19 (3,912 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Last through warranty about says it. And often fall short of that. If they can downgrade a part and save 2c, they will.
Another example: Compressors used to last 20-30 years. Now they last 7-10, a 66% reduction in longevity. Are the products cheaper to buy? No, they are more expensive. Even when you take inflation out. Do corporations care what their reputation is? No. Most just leased their name from a trademark attorney. Besides, "they're all doing it", as in cutting corners, so there is no longer such thing as brand reputation. Most crap bought today will fail before most customers today finish paying for it on Visa/Master. Helluva way to run an economy. If you're Visa. [eyeroll] |
Post# 688886 , Reply# 3   7/12/2013 at 05:08 (3,912 days old) by bwoods ()   |   | |
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Oops. Sorry Here is the link I mentioned. CLICK HERE TO GO TO bwoods's LINK on eBay |
Post# 688975 , Reply# 4   7/12/2013 at 16:13 (3,912 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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In my experiences, other then the Neltunes,older Frigidaire front loaders, and older HE's,In normal home use have had fewer major repairs than the plate type top loaders. I use my older Duets most because they have three full rinses with a spin inbetween each.My older red LGs are sold and being picked up tomorrow.The newer set is going where they were but stacked to save space for my Amana bottom freezer frig. I own two. One outside for beer and overflow,the other for everyday groceries in the kitchen.
When I had the Calipsos,I was glad I got three because the recirculating hose got loose and the friction tire up the outer tub.That happened three times in four months. My brand new Maypool had a bad board and I returned it .The seven month old GE top loader my friend had broke by the suspension spring snapping off. |
Post# 689077 , Reply# 5   7/13/2013 at 00:51 (3,911 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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All too true Barry. Even just the difference between appliances 15 years ago and now, should be obvious enough for everyone older than 30 to notice. And most GE home electrics carry the name but nothing more.
I just moved from an apartment with 1980s GE to one with 1995 GE and the difference is appalling. The oven has next to no insulation and won't hold temperature for squat. The fridge shelves are non-adjustable and not tall enough for gallon water jugs or a quart of milk. I can hear Jack Welch cackling, "they won't find out until they get them home". No craftsmanship, no pride, no value. Isn't that special? And by no means limited to GE. |
Post# 689121 , Reply# 6   7/13/2013 at 06:09 (3,911 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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Whats worse that bozo Mr. Welch has sent the GE X-Ray division to China-Would you want to be radiographed in the hospital with a Chinese X-Ray machine?Mr Welch should be strung up by his thumbs!!! |
Post# 689141 , Reply# 7   7/13/2013 at 09:28 (3,911 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 689330 , Reply# 11   7/14/2013 at 13:24 (3,910 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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..not to interrupt the flow here ....can't say enough how good G.E. used to be (esp. growing up in the 50's and 60's) compared to G.E. today with Mr. "Profit-at-any-Cost". Providing maintenance isn't too out of reach, the value/cost ratio is very high..and no comparison in design...for the most part. (meant to just say, "I agree" to all of the above)
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Post# 689604 , Reply# 12   7/15/2013 at 18:21 (3,909 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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I realize this Forum should relate to washers, dryers, dishwashers, but I ran across this Craigslist ad about a Hotpoint refrigerator that expresses the same frustration and anger as has already been expressed here. Makes you wonder if ANYONE is listening to the consumer
lawrence CLICK HERE TO GO TO pulltostart's LINK on Atlanta Craigslist |
Post# 689634 , Reply# 13   7/15/2013 at 20:17 (3,908 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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You buy a 50 year old fridge that you have to defrost, and you have no more troubles, When I find a nice Norge to go with my stove, that noisy Hotpoint will be history!and it is only 3 years old, |
Post# 689737 , Reply# 14   7/16/2013 at 06:35 (3,908 days old) by twinniefan (Sydney Australia)   |   | |
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That fridge looks similar to the G.E. S.B.S I bought at one time and like the person selling this one, mine lasted 6 years as well and like his one mine was going to cost $700 odd dollars to repair.
Most disappointing given that the thing cost me over $3000 Au dollars. I replaced it with a top mount L.G. which has been going fine for the last 5 years, but I guess time will tell with that one, also own a Kelvinator bottom mount about 2 years old also going fine so far. I won't go into the dreaded Bosch F.L. washer which lasted 3 years. Quality seems to be secondary these days and I guess to an extent I can understand when the average consumer only wants everything as cheap as possible. Cheers. Steve. |