Nespresso Machine? If So, Which One?
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Comments (12)I have owned a kenmore HE3T FL 8 years now and the only issue I have had is the water pump. It was replaced once while it was still under the extended warranty, which ended 3 yrs ago and it will have to be replaced again since it is making a loud noise at times. Good thing is, its not hard to do and it cost about 72.00 for the pump. What I would look for in a FL is a internal heater. Why? For one, it helps boost the tempature on certain cycles, one my FL, it takes it to 158 degree's in the sani cycle. Front loaders use so little water that if you want to wash in hot or warm, by time that tempature gets to the washer, it may very well be full, and with no heater to boost the water, guess what, no hot water wash. I do have friends who do not have the internal heater in their washer and they usually have a luke warm wash at best. I know this from personally helping them at times with doing laundry. I can see the difference is how much whiter my whites are VS theirs, and I DO NOT use chlorine bleach at all, just Tide HE and thats it. (They use Tide HE too). I also wanted to buy a washer that had the highest rpm spin, to reduce drying time and save more money there as well. A lot todays machines do not offer the highest spin speed unless you buy the top of the line model. Yes I know, people will say spending the additional price of the washer will not justify the savings from the higher spin speed, but Id rather put the money in the washer and not my electric companys pocket. I personally do not think there is a "BEST or WORST" front loader on the market. All manufactures have good and bad ones that get past the quality control department. My parents have a LG FL for 3 yrs now, not one issue out of it, they love it! Neither, me, my parents, or my friends have ever had issues with smelly towels, mold, or scum in any of our machines. People seem to jump on FL's about this issue. I have seem mold, and slime growing in TL's, just check between the porcelen tub and the plastic ring above it. Usually you have to move the wash tub to the side to see it, you will be shocked!! I guess because TL's are not air tight when the lid is shut, that it does not become a problem. I never leave my FL door open after I am finished, and I do check the gasket around the door and such to look for mold as I heard about this issue before I ever bought a FL. I will never go back to a TL again, I got Sweat Shirts and T shirts that are 8 yrs old and still look like new. I do not understand how people say the FL they bought is ripping buttons off jeans, and shredding clothes, no experiece at all with that. All I can say is the manufacture wrote a OWNERS MANUAL, and it was meant for the OWNER to READ. Too many people do not do this....See MoreWhich sewing machine tote?
Comments (8)How big is the sewing machine you are going to travel/take to the meetings? I bought an upholstered one from my dealer made by Hemline. It is better quality than the totes sold at JoAnn's. It gets abused, and hasn't broken yet, but clumsy, and I don't take it far. I also have to use the hard case to protect the machine. Basically, I don't care for it & its ugly! What I travel with, and LOVE, with my smaller machines is a Travel Pro rolling tote. Mine fits under an airplane seat. I would like to buy a larger one to replace the upholstered one. This is a perfect time to shop for these kinds of sales on luggage. I bought mine at Tuesday Morning for $59.00. I like what Beverly linked to. I saw something similar at Home Depot-maybe Husky brand(?). It was on a high shelf, and I was in a hurry, so I wasn't able to inspect it closely. If you think outside the box, you'll find something well under your budget, sturdier and better constructed. Make sure the wheels are designed for concrete and curbs, and the telescoping handles are smooth. Handles on the body are good for lifting out of the car. Let us know what you buy! Here is a link that might be useful: Rolling tote...See MoreNespresso Vertuoline - any owners out there?
Comments (9)We have a Vertuoline and love it. Previously, we were Keurig owners. We loved the convenience of it (we drink varying amounts of coffee at different times of day, so making a big pot at once doesn't work for us). However, we had grown disenchanted with the quality of both the coffee and the machine itself. The Vertuoline got my attention, and one day in Williams-Sonoma, I made a cup of coffee. It blew me away how much better it was than the Keurig. My husband wasn't convinced, but when a great deal came up (20% off plus $75 credit for pods), I bought it. Made my husband a cup, and he was hooked. If you drink a lot of coffee each day, it can be quite expensive (coffee pods are 95 cents each, espresso pods 75 cents). For the way we drink coffee, though, plus having the option of espresso, it's worth it for us....See MoreWhich washing machine? Fisher Paykal vs. speed queen vs. new GE
Comments (9)Be very careful about the build quality, customer service, and promises made by GE. They plumbed up the appliance cash cow for sale. If the sale to Electrolux doesn't go through there will be consequences. The quality of most of the GE laundry appliances is just so-so in my opinion. As in everything YMMV. There are winners, losers, and lemons in every product line as well. You will not find an easy consensus on anything because there are so many choices and no perfect solutions. Many bells and whistles and duplicate cycles to attract your attention. Who does most of the laundry? What are your must-haves? HE toploaders are a disaster. Consumers who don't read manuals or follow common sense have given some perfectly acceptable frontloaders a bad reputation with their bad habits. You will find a following for F&P on the forum as well as those who hate them. Speed Queen has a cult following on this forum. Most of us had to plod through, make a few mistakes, and decide what worked best for each. Do your appliances have to match? My compromise was to get the functionality in the frontloader (LG) I needed and pair it with the same color, but different manufacturer cheaper dryer. It's mostly worked out for us. BTW Speed Queen does make front loaders, but they do not have on-board heaters. I assume you are already acquainted with the differences in today's machines for limits of water temperatures and water levels and what you have been used to. First thing I would do is make sure I knew exactly what I needed at my best price point. Good Luck...See MoreBunny
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