Reviews about Misc. Home Appliances

mccrearph says "Much better than a Shark mop!" about haan floor steamer

mccrearph — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:41:46 GMT

I have 2 dogs that create quite a mess. I find myself vacuuming every other day and mopping at least once a week. I had a Shark mop and thought it was the greatest thing ever. Until it quit working. I decided to try another brand and after research found the HAAN Slim steam mop. The description seemed like a good quality product and it definitely is! The mop gets real hot, real fast. They even give a pad to set the mop on while heating up and cooling down. With the Shark mop, I had to scrub to get visible dirt up going over the area 8 to 10 times. Whenever I have a visible dirt spot now I just glide the HAAN steam mop over the area slowly once or twice and it's clean. The steam gets so hot that it sanitizes the area. HAAN is a company that made these mops for the Asian culture who seats on the floor to eat and I can tell! It gets the floor clean in a short time with really no effort! Since it is so affordable I am thinking of getting a mop for my mom and mother...

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cami43 says "great ice cream" about Hamilton Beach 1.5 Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker, 68320B

cami43 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:12:23 GMT

My Hamilton Beach 1.5 Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker, 68320B is the greatest! I just finished my first ice cream recipe. Using the one for "Old Fashioned Vanilla", I followed all the directions, and just tried the ice cream, today. It is absolutely perfect! I haven't had vanilla ice cream that good, since I was a kid, back in the "old days."
And it worked even better than I thought. The book says it takes about 20-40 minutes, and mine was done and ready to freeze in about 25. The equiptment is quiet and smooth, and you can start it and just let it go. No standing by and watching it. It is also pretty compact, and nice to look at. Not some of these old eyesores. So if you decide to leave it out at all times, you can.

I would certainly recommend this product, and I WILL tell all of my friends and relatives about it.

Thanks for a great way, to show my grandkids what "real" ice cream used to taste like.

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tpatti says "Kenmore stove has been a dream to cook with." about Kenmore 30 in. freestanding gas range Model#77449

tpatti — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:20:34 GMT

We bought this range when we were remodeling out kitchen. We decided to go with black appliances after hearing how hard it is to keep stainless looking nice. This range has a lot of impressive features, anti tip which is improtant with small children. It has a power burner, 14,200 btu's, a simmer burner, 500-5,000 btu's and two regular burners with 9,500 btu's. I opted to get the optional drip pans, thinking it would keep my stove looking nicer. This Kenmore range has an extra large window which was important to me, and 5.0 cubic feet of interior space. This may be of no interest to anyone else but this is the first stove I have ever had that has a storage drawer. I was thrilled to find that out. I have a huge set of pots and pans and this provides me with the extra storage I needed. I cook and bake a lot and have never had a problem with this range. I asbolutely love it. The only bad thing I have to say about it is, I bought it thinking it would be easier to keep clean, oh how untrue that...

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tpatti says "This microwave does amazing things!" about Kenmore microwave, model #80089

tpatti — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:30:31 GMT

We bought this when we were shopping for appliances when we remodeled our kitchen. I love freeing up the counter space. Hubby and I argued a little bit over whether we really needed the model with the sensor. I am so glad that we decided to go with it. It is just miraculous how it "knows" when food is cooked to perfection. There are a lot of foods that I did not like "nuked" but this microwave does a great job even on things I used to hate cooked in a microwave. This model comes with a removable rack which we imagined using on a daily basis, truthfully it sits in a closet, oh well. This model has a 5 speed fan which is great, very flexible for your specific needs. It is 1100 watts and has a 1.7 cubic feet capacity.It does a great job at defrosting, our other microwaves always started cooking the food way before it was any where near defrosted. We would reccoment this to anyone and everyone. It truly is the best microwave we have ever had.

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beachcakes5 says "COULD HAVE BURNED OUR HOUSE DOWN!" about Kenmore ELECTRIC RANGE MOD. 790.95592

beachcakes5 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:40:49 GMT

THIS OVEN SOLD UNDER THE KENMORE UMBRELLA IS ACTUALLY MADE BY FRIGIDAIRE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW FRIGIDAIRE OVEN MODELS WITH RECALLS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM OURS HAD: THE OVEN HAD BEEN TURNED OFF FOR 30 MINUTES, AND WHILE WE WERE EATING IT STARTED BEEPING WITH AN "F1" DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. I OPENED THE OVEN AND FOUND THE BROILER ELEMENT WHITE HOT. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE CONTROL PANEL INDICATED THAT EVERYTHING WAS OFF. I HAD TO GO TO THE BREAKER PANEL TO TURN IT OFF. IF WE HAD LEFT HOME, THINKING OUR OVEN WAS OFF, OUR HOME COULD HAVE BURNED DOWN! THERE ARE MANY ACCOUNTS OF PEOPLE WITH FRIGIDAIRE OVENS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THEM OFF ACTUALLY HAVING KITCHEN FIRES! THIS IS VERY DISTURBING. I RECEIVED NO WARNINGS OR COMMUNICATION FROM SEARS OR FRIGIDAIRE, AND OUR PARTICULAR MODEL IS NOT BEING RECALLED. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS HAVE A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE REPORTED...

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Lateflite says "Who really needs a machine to wash jewelry" about Brookstone Jewelry Cleaner

Lateflite — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:02:12 GMT

I received the Brookstone Jewelry Cleaner as a gift. I love gadgets and the gift giver thought that this would be the ideal electronic gift for me. However, what they did not know was that, the gadget must also have some practical use, or else be extremely cute. The Brookstone Jewelry Cleaner is neither cute nor practical. Who needs a machine to clean things that 20 seconds of running water and a bit of soap can do?

The machine likes like a mini washing machine, but is really too big to fit on a bathroom vanity or bedroom table, the places you would most likely want to use it. It does clean suppossedly by ultrasonic waves, so it requires just a bit of water, no soap or detergent.

The weirdest part is that they give you a special attachment meant to clean CDs and DVDs. Why would you want a shinier DVD? It does not repair a skip like some machines claim to do, it just makes it cleaner! I found that incredibly funny.

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Lateflite says "Fun electronic gadget that forecasts local weather" about Bushnell Weather Station

Lateflite — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:49:10 GMT

I love electronic gadgets. And the Bushnell Weather Station is the ideal fun, yet unnecessay gadget that actually has a practical purpose. The Weather Station is smaal and fits on a desk or book shelf and does not require any subscription or additional service fee. It gets it's information somehow magically broadcast over the air and can bee set to any one of 150 US metropolitan areas, which I suppose leaves out anyone who does not live in or close to a major city. The 5 day forecasts are fairly accurate, but in LA where I live there can be a great difference in local weather. It can 105 degrees and cloudless in the valley where I live and 65 degrees and foggy at the beach. The forecaster takes it's info from the airport weather which is close to the beach, so I sometimes get inaccurate readings. How it would work in your area, I dont know.

One of it's best features is that the LCD screen changes color according to the temperature, Red when it's above 90, orange when above...

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holtmoma says "Samsung should stick to making TV's" about Samsung Dishwasher

holtmoma — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:25:15 GMT

We purchased a Samsung dishwasher towards the end of March and now we are having to replace it. I noticed immediately that the wheels on the bottom rack were a problem - they kept coming off, making the rack bottom out and jump off track when sliding it back in. After about two or three months use it seemed the dishes were not getting clean, leaving a grain like residue on the dishes. First thing I did was swap to Cascade thinking the generic brand was causing this, but that was not the problem. I was practically washing the dishes before I put them in the dishwasher by now. Then I tried to clean the spray nozzles. Nothing helped. Oh wait it gets better! About two weeks ago water started leaking from underneath it. We took the toe kick off and tried to figure out what was wrong.....we found out the water was not coming from the supply line or the seal around the door, but we didn't know where it was coming from. What I do know is that my hardwood floor under this dishwasher in my new...

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sew4my3 says "Cheaper than bottles" about PUR Faucet Water Filters

sew4my3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:40:06 GMT

Two annoyances, one of which I wonder if anyone else has had...

First, the filter slows down to an almost unbearable speed, which I suppose is probably good, in a way. (Makes the brita seem fast (insert laugh here) )

Second, the back pressure on the sink faucet stem, was creating leaks; the back pressure was breaking down the rubber seals in the faucet stem.

Pur claims that the filters last a few months, but this is incorrect. Within weeks or even days, the water will slow to a trickle and make the the thing virtually unusable (like it takes several minutes just to fill a glass of water....who is going to put up with that?) This will occur even if you follow the instructions exactly and let the water run for five minutes when installing.

Given that the filters cost around $15 each, this makes the water extremely expensive. Avoid PUR for this reason. From what I've read, all models have this problem.

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kims62001 says "Great gas range on a budget! " about Hotpoint Hotpoint 30 In. Freestanding Gas Range Model # RGB530DEPBB

kims62001 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:51:26 GMT

We just bought our first home and needed to replace the old gas range the owner's before us left. We had a lot to do so we only had a small amount of money to spend. We found this range for only $399 plus 10% off and it was very nice looking so we jumped on it. The delivery person had it installed in about ten minutes and it works great! It has closed off burners so food can't drip underneath which I really love. A timer and a clock are a nice bonus since our last stove did not have those. The dials are labeled very clearly and are easy to understand for your temperature settings. The knobs are extremely easy to turn on so we have to put safety covers on them to keep our little ones from causing a fire but that is not a problem at all. Overall, I am very impressed with the product for such a cheap price.

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treasure60 says "The Tobi Qucik fabric steamer fall short of doing its job" about Fabric Steamer Tobi Quick

treasure60 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:22:00 GMT

I bought the Tobi Quick fabric steamer because I needed to get some wrinkles out of my husbands suit he was going to be wearing in my daughter's wedding in a couple days. I went to a local department store that I knew had one. I purchased in on sale for $19.99. Which I felt was decently priced.

I got it home read the instructions, used the cup they provided to fill the tank, waited for the red light to go out, as suggested before using it. I hung the item on a hanger a proceeded to start the steamer going from top to bottom.

The first push on the button and the steam wasn't steam it was hot water spraying everywhere. I put in down hoping it only need to heat up more. I was wrong. I even emptied the water out and tried again, only to find it continued. It did spray steam a few times.

I ended up returning it to the store and told them why. I wouldn't recommend this product and worry that someone could get a serious burn from the hot steam.

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alittlebitcynical says "cuisinart 14 cup coffee maker stylish ad sleek" about cuisinart 14 cup programmable coffeemaker

alittlebitcynical — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:33:00 GMT

Some of my previous coffeemakers have not held up very long
or looked any better than ugly lumps of plastic on my kitchen counter.
Enter my Cuisinart 14 cup programmable coffee maker.It looks very stylish
and is made of brushed steel and plastic.if you have the latest stainless steel
appliances this model will match your kitchen.i don't have stainless steel
appliances but this unit still looks good on my counters and seems to modernise
the decor a bit. The coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter to remove
impurities and odors from the water.An indicator light lets you know when to clean
the resevoir which will help extend the life of the coffeemaker.The programmable feature
is nice to have when you wake up in the morning and the coffee has already started
brewing. An automatic pause funtion is included ,in case you can't wait for that first
cup of java before the brew cycle is complete. Another nice feature is that the unit beeps
five times when the coffee is done just in case you've turned...

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mdselwood says "Cleans well but runs out of steam before the job's done!" about Monster Eurfoflex Steam Booster Cleaner Monster Household Appliances

mdselwood — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:40:08 GMT

I had previously purchased an H2O steam mop and I really loved the way it cleaned. But just a few months after i got the mop, it broke. So I wanted to get another steam mop but another brand, one that might last. I thought the Monster steam mop seemed to be a better choice than the Shark because it had continuous steam. The Monster also offered a special steam trigger to release extra steam if needed, and four different steam settings. So I ordered the Monster. When I got it and first used it, I was disappointed in the water capacity, because this affects how long the steamer coud be used. Also, you had to wait for the steamer to cool down before you could add any more water. This makes a 30 minute job take about an hour and a half. The mop only came with one pad for use with the carpet glider, while it came with two for bare floors. The pads get wet quickly and then don't pick up any more dirt, so it would be nice to have a bigger supply included. I do like the fact that the pads are...

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abbybob says "One cup at a time- perfect!" about kuerig keurig coffemaker

abbybob — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:36:05 GMT

We got this as a wedding gift- something we were registered for and we never thought we'd use it...Boy, were we wrong!

My husband and I enjoy coffee, but we can't finish a pot and our regular coffee pot was often neglected.

The Keurig makes one cup at a time, which for our family is perfect, no wasted coffee, no forgeting to turn off the pot and coming home after a long day to a burnt, sticky mess. Once cup at a time!

The refills are a bit expensive, however, the ease of making one cup at a time and being able to have french roast for him and columbian for me is worth it. Check out sales and remember to use your Bed, Bath and beyond coupons and you can get some great deals. Amazon also has great sales on them.

Clean up is a breeze, and the option to make a smaller or a larger cup is great!

Many companies make K-cups (what the little "shot glass" looking things are called), so there is a variety in the types of coffee. There are also drinks like mochas and cocoa that are available too!...

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searsripoff says "NEVER use SEARS - The worst customer service in the world!!!" about Kenmore Dishwasher

searsripoff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:18:44 GMT

SEARS SUCKS!!!! You have been warned.

Just a warning to anyone needing appliance repair service. DO NOT use SEARS. On 3 different occasions I have called Sears to have appliances repaired. I have had problems with them every time where they have not shown up for the appointments, did not schedule the appointments after taking them over the phone and they actually give me a conformation number, and even rescheduled an appointment and still did not show up. They have the worst customer service of any company I have ever dealt with. On my last call (number 3) to schedule an appointment, I even signed up for an extended warranty but then they never rescheduled the second appointment yet again they gave me a day and time range that someone would be there. Again no show....

NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM SEARS OR EVEN STEP FOOT IN ANY OF THEIR DEPARTMENT STORES FOR ANY REASON. I JUST CLOSED MY SEARS CHARGE CARD, CANCELED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WILL CALL A LOCAL...

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Teddy4922 says "5 years old and never an issue. Great furnace!" about Goodman GMH95 gas furnace high (95%) efficiency

Teddy4922 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:32:30 GMT

I agree the installation is key. Our contractor that installed our Goodman GMH95 assured us it would perform flawlessly if installed properly, and he was right. In five years, other than our annual scheduled maintenance, we have not had to call him out for any problems at all. The furnace heats our home efficiently and superbly comfortably. We couldn't be more pleased.

By the way, one of our neighbors had the same furnace installed by another contractor who was the lowest bidder. They had several issues with the furnace, and the installing contractor went out of business within a year. Turns out they weren't even licensed and never even obtained the required permit for the installation. The furnace wasn't installed correctly, which caused the problems in the first place. Well, the contractor WE hired corrected the installation mistakes the other company had made, and their furnace has worked just fine ever since.

Just goes to show you that the old cliche "you get what you pay for" is...

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azdbac says "Noisy and did not last." about kuerig keurig coffemaker

azdbac — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:33:02 GMT

I am really disappointed in my Keurig coffee maker. My daughter bought me the Keurig coffee maker for Mother’s day in 2008 because she has one and I loved it. I used her Keurig the entire time I was visiting her.

After I received the Keurig I called customer service because I could not understand why it was so noisy. The Keurig my daughter has is nowhere near as noisy as this one. The CS person told me to move it around on the counter or put something under it to muffle the noise. I have tried all of that and more for over a year.

Well now after only one years time it will not make a full cup of coffee. After putting up with the loud noise it made, now this. I figured it needed cleaning again, which I have done according to the directions in the past. Well I cleaned it several times and the same result. Actually cleaned it five times to no avail. All it will do is make a 1/16 of a cup at a time. Therefore, like I said I am really disappointed. I live...

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unhappy99 says "buyer beware" about whirlpool whirlpool gold oven gbs277

unhappy99 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:42:39 GMT

I have owned whirlpool in the past that were fantastic so when I built a new home, all the appliances I put in were whirlpool. I really regret that decision. I have an oven that I just cleaned for the first time, (I don't cook much). It doesn't work after cleaning it. Reading on the web states this is a problem with this model. The appliance is over two years old and it doesn't matter if you have only used in a dozen times or more. Whirlpool stated out of warranty. I have a microwave so loud you can hear it in the back of the house. I have a dishwasher that doesn't clean. This is my second one. The first one I thought was a fluke so brought another whirlpool. I should have bought the brooklyn bridge too. I won't even talk about the cooktop. With the oven going out, I am just going to bite the bullet and replace all of them. Needless to say, it won't be GE or whirlpool.

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catherinec says "As seen on TV" about Zip It Drain Cleaner

catherinec — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:10:24 GMT

Zip it drain cleaner really works. clean and unclog your drain fast. Zip it is a long plastic tool with hook on it . You slip zip it down the drain. I like to turn it around, and pull out slowly to remove hair food etc. You will be surpise what comes out. Your not use any chemical so it environmentslly safe.You can use it on the sink, shower and bathtub drain. Using this I don't have to worry about chemicals eating away at my pipes.. I didn't have to use any more tools just the Zip it. Its fast and cheap, I found it for a little more then two dollars. I going to always keep one on hand, When they say amazing its true. Its poly construction, 20" length. Said it should work on most drains. When they say you don't have to remove the stopper its true. Just slip it in and pull out. I clean my sink drain and bathtub drain. The water is running out of both of them much faster. I had to tell all my family and friends about Zip it. Like I said before you will be surpise what comes out....

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JnsTurn says "A real time and energy saving convenience" about Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat

JnsTurn — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:14:10 GMT

After finding this online, I ordered this for a remodeled garage bedroom. We had been using an electric heater as the only heat source during cold weather in spring, fall and winters. I had a heater with an adjustable temperature setting, but it still required turning it down or off when the room wasn't being used.

The WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat, manufactured by Lux, saves both energy and a lot of hassles. The thermostat automatically reads the room temperature and controls the heater to preprogrammed settings.

I set to 58 degrees during the day when no one is using the room. It heats up to a comfortable 68 degrees before the alarm rings, then back down a few hours later.

It requires one outlet, can be programmed for daytime and night time hours for weekdays and weekends separately.

The low cost paid for itself the first month. Used for a year with no complaints.

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