Candoo3
join:2005-01-24
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
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Re: Refrigerator recommendations?
If you are going for a budget fridge, go with a Roper as someone else suggested. I have 2 x 32 unit apartment bldgs that I maintain. Starting in 2003 we started swapping out the old fridges and went with Roper 15 cf'ers, based on price. I can honestly say that I haven't has a problem with any of them. They're not the fanciest, but they get the job done. If you check, you will find that Roper is made by Whirlpool. |
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Candoo3
join:2005-01-24 | reply to mityfowl
Don't quote me, but I was told last year by a local repair depot, that the majority of all compressors now, are coming out of Mexico. It was also related that on an average, you may get 8-10 years tops, out of any appliance, whoesever brand it is. |
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mityfowl
join:2000-11-06
Dallas, TX | Hey, now after my long post I need to say I own a big Amana side by side and a 18 cu ft Roper in the garage.
My dad worked for Roper for 40+ years and GE bought out Roper for the factories and sold the name to Whirlpool. |
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Candoo3
join:2005-01-24
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Roper has always been a good name, as has Woods, at least the older stuff. Lots of ppl will dish out big bucks for the *looks*, and it isn't going to last any longer than the cheaper models. I had a Woods chest freezer that was close to 22 years old and it was still going when I ditched it. I would love to see that with the new stuff  . |
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mattmag
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-04-09
NW Illinois
clubs: | reply to sjprep06
I have a Samsung side-by-side that I am very pleased with. |
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mityfowl
join:2000-11-06
Dallas, TX
1 edit | I'm pretty sure Samsung doesn't make a $400-600 unit fot the US unless its a bar unit. |
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mattmag
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-04-09
NW Illinois
clubs:
 ·Mediacom
| said by mityfowl  :I'm pretty sure Samsung doesn't make a $400-600 unit fot the US unless its a bar unit. That may be true, and I hadn't researched it. I was just mentioning it as a brand I was happy with. You are probably correct that it is not an appropriate choice in this instance. |
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mityfowl
join:2000-11-06
Dallas, TX
| Its just that this guys is looking for simple and cheap. $400-700 max.
My neighbor has a beautiful 26 Samsung but it doesn't meet this OP's objective.
Sorry. Didn't mean to sound bitchy. You know how easy it is to get off track. I'm guilty. |
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russotto
join:2000-10-05
Collegeville, PA
| reply to 8744675
There are only about 3 manufacturers who make all the name brand appliances. Three US-headquartered manufacturers (though they largely manufacture in Mexico). There's also the Korean manufacturers (LG, Samsung), the European ones (Bosch, Miele, etc), Chinese (Haier) and even New Zealand (Fisher & Paykell) |
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sjprep06
join:2008-04-01
Philadelphia, PA
| reply to mityfowl
said by mityfowl :Its just that this guy's mother is looking for simple and cheap. $400-600 max. fixed that for you
personally, I would love to have something like this:
»www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp···50854343 |
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