I've been looking for a deal on a black stainless steel French door fridge, preferably whirlpool without water and ice on the door and found this deal today. This sells for $2000 elsewhere.
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I've been looking for a deal on a black stainless steel French door fridge, preferably whirlpool without water and ice on the door and found this deal today. This sells for $2000 elsewhere.
They don't make them like they used to. In the market for refrigerator and the bad reviews aren't locked to one manufacturer. LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool quality is lacking. Any other manufacturers worth checking out?
It's the consumer economy built on a generation of college-only marketing professionals, exacerbated by the board of directors doing whatever it takes to show investors continuous growth and gains.
Whereas before these generations took over, the industries were predicated on the principles of innovative engineering and craftsmanship.
My dad's generation enjoyed purchasing products that lasted 2+ decades easily. I still have my dad's airless sprayer from the early 90s made to last, a meat slicer from the 60s, old kirby vac, working amps, lol and we have his first car 69 gto, and another tri-five-era classic, you get the idea... we keep it til it's broke then we fix it because it used to be worth it. Now the parts are so expensive on purpose to incentivize a new product evolution and discard-repurchase habit.
I can't be the only one raised to lament what I'm seeing happen to good old ingenuity for the advancement of mankind turn into the "new rich" who couldn't give a damn about the massive landfills filling up with useless made-to-fail appliances and one-time-use products.
Human-Centered Economy > Profit-Centered Economy
(btw I'm 38. RIP to my dad (1938-2019) He made a part that held the camera that went to the moon on Apollo 11. And, not to bring identity politics into this little rant, but he was an immigrant from Mx. It should be said because THAT is what made America so diverse and grand. Even though he battled discrimination, racism, and lower wages than his friends at the Co. he outworked them and to his very old age they'd call and wish him well and pay their respects. It left quite an impression on them and me.)
Lastly, I'd like to say WHAT FRIDGE should I buy then?? It does seem like every single one is filled with bad reviews about the product or service! This is insane and what choice do we have but to buy it?? I might mess around in the garage and invent something better. I have an idea or two about making something last much much longer focusing on the efficiency and improved insulation, with an easy-to-repair cooler.
Last edited by Sam_i_am April 14, 2021 at 09:37 AM.
I am already fighting with Samsung 4-door fridge, I am not giving up. Tech came by to inspect and diagnostic and he was useless and I have already paid trip charges $80 + tax $8 and Samsung closed the ticket reason being I had asked for an inspection which is a total lie. I was annoyed and asked to open a new ticket. They are asking me another $80 trip charge which I am not willing to pay. I will call them on Monday..
How about the extended warranty?
Sorry to hear that.
Did you buy this from Costco?
Was you Samsung under warranty?
I am already fighting with Samsung 4-door fridge, I am not giving up. Tech came by to inspect and diagnostic and he was useless and I have already paid trip charges $80 + tax $8 and Samsung closed the ticket reason being I had asked for an inspection which is a total lie. I was annoyed and asked to open a new ticket. They are asking me another $80 trip charge which I am not willing to pay. I will call them on Monday..
How about the extended warranty?
Get on the Facebook group on Samsung recall. Will help you get your $ back.
It's the consumer economy built on a generation of college-only marketing professionals, exacerbated by the board of directors doing whatever it takes to show investors continuous growth and gains.
Whereas before these generations took over, the industries were predicated on the principles of innovative engineering and craftsmanship.
My dad's generation enjoyed purchasing products that lasted 2+ decades easily. I still have my dad's airless sprayer from the early 90s made to last, a meat slicer from the 60s, old kirby vac, working amps, lol and we have his first car 69 gto, and another tri-five-era classic, you get the idea... we keep it til it's broke then we fix it because it used to be worth it. Now the parts are so expensive on purpose to incentivize a new product evolution and discard-repurchase habit.
I can't be the only one raised to lament what I'm seeing happen to good old ingenuity for the advancement of mankind turn into the "new rich" who couldn't give a damn about the massive landfills filling up with useless made-to-fail appliances and one-time-use products.
Human-Centered Economy > Profit-Centered Economy
(btw I'm 38. RIP to my dad (1938-2019) He made a part that held the camera that went to the moon on Apollo 11. And, not to bring identity politics into this little rant, but he was an immigrant from Mx. It should be said because THAT is what made America so diverse and grand. Even though he battled discrimination, racism, and lower wages than his friends at the Co. he outworked them and to his very old age they'd call and wish him well and pay their respects. It left quite an impression on them and me.)
Lastly, I'd like to say WHAT FRIDGE should I buy then?? It does seem like every single one is filled with bad reviews about the product or service! This is insane and what choice do we have but to buy it?? I might mess around in the garage and invent something better. I have an idea or two about making something last much much longer focusing on the efficiency and improved insulation, with an easy-to-repair cooler.
Awesome post. And hats off to your dad.
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They don't make them like they used to. In the market for refrigerator and the bad reviews aren't locked to one manufacturer. LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool quality is lacking. Any other manufacturers worth checking out?
Whereas before these generations took over, the industries were predicated on the principles of innovative engineering and craftsmanship.
My dad's generation enjoyed purchasing products that lasted 2+ decades easily. I still have my dad's airless sprayer from the early 90s made to last, a meat slicer from the 60s, old kirby vac, working amps, lol and we have his first car 69 gto, and another tri-five-era classic, you get the idea... we keep it til it's broke then we fix it because it used to be worth it. Now the parts are so expensive on purpose to incentivize a new product evolution and discard-repurchase habit.
I can't be the only one raised to lament what I'm seeing happen to good old ingenuity for the advancement of mankind turn into the "new rich" who couldn't give a damn about the massive landfills filling up with useless made-to-fail appliances and one-time-use products.
Human-Centered Economy > Profit-Centered Economy
(btw I'm 38. RIP to my dad (1938-2019) He made a part that held the camera that went to the moon on Apollo 11. And, not to bring identity politics into this little rant, but he was an immigrant from Mx. It should be said because THAT is what made America so diverse and grand. Even though he battled discrimination, racism, and lower wages than his friends at the Co. he outworked them and to his very old age they'd call and wish him well and pay their respects. It left quite an impression on them and me.)
Lastly, I'd like to say WHAT FRIDGE should I buy then?? It does seem like every single one is filled with bad reviews about the product or service! This is insane and what choice do we have but to buy it?? I might mess around in the garage and invent something better. I have an idea or two about making something last much much longer focusing on the efficiency and improved insulation, with an easy-to-repair cooler.
How about the extended warranty?
Did you buy this from Costco?
Was you Samsung under warranty?
How about the extended warranty?
Whereas before these generations took over, the industries were predicated on the principles of innovative engineering and craftsmanship.
My dad's generation enjoyed purchasing products that lasted 2+ decades easily. I still have my dad's airless sprayer from the early 90s made to last, a meat slicer from the 60s, old kirby vac, working amps, lol and we have his first car 69 gto, and another tri-five-era classic, you get the idea... we keep it til it's broke then we fix it because it used to be worth it. Now the parts are so expensive on purpose to incentivize a new product evolution and discard-repurchase habit.
I can't be the only one raised to lament what I'm seeing happen to good old ingenuity for the advancement of mankind turn into the "new rich" who couldn't give a damn about the massive landfills filling up with useless made-to-fail appliances and one-time-use products.
Human-Centered Economy > Profit-Centered Economy
(btw I'm 38. RIP to my dad (1938-2019) He made a part that held the camera that went to the moon on Apollo 11. And, not to bring identity politics into this little rant, but he was an immigrant from Mx. It should be said because THAT is what made America so diverse and grand. Even though he battled discrimination, racism, and lower wages than his friends at the Co. he outworked them and to his very old age they'd call and wish him well and pay their respects. It left quite an impression on them and me.)
Lastly, I'd like to say WHAT FRIDGE should I buy then?? It does seem like every single one is filled with bad reviews about the product or service! This is insane and what choice do we have but to buy it?? I might mess around in the garage and invent something better. I have an idea or two about making something last much much longer focusing on the efficiency and improved insulation, with an easy-to-repair cooler.
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