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New GE Profile dishwasher door not closing tightly... HELP.
Comments (8)Thanks for the info teedup1- your points are good ones. It does have the trim pieces, but I just can't believe the size of the gap between the door and the washer when it is shut (ie, the latch has connected and clicked). You are also correct in that it isn't long to wait, but I would rather discover problems sooner than later, so I can make alternate plans if needed. When the delivery guys brought it in, and I asked to look at it, they simply pulled the entire box (intact, minus the bottom) up and over the dw - it had been cut open from the bottom prior to my receiving it. I don't want to end up with someone else's reject, especially for the amount of money I'm paying. It doesn't appear to be used in that the plastic is still on the door and the materials are still sealed in packaging. I'm not sure why the box would have been opened before it was delivered.. We're going to take some measurements and some photos and then look at some of the showroom models to see if they are set up similarly. Not the real deal obviously, but more of an effort to educate ourselves further... Thanks again....See MoreSoft-close drawers won't close :(
Comments (17)I am the unofficial resident expert on this problem :-( First of all, take out all of your dishes and weigh the drawer. Our 42 inch drawer weighed 30 lbs and the pegboard another 8 lbs. - I had exactly 75 lbs of dishes in the drawer - oops - crack - the side of the cabinet fractured. Once the dishes are out of the drawer and the drawer weighed - weigh your dishes. I took one of each size dish and then multiplied times number of sets to get my total. Now take the drawer out and look at how many screws are holding the drawer - you need extra reinforcement screws for the heavy drawers and not just the standard 3 screws -it doesn't matter if you have MDF, particle, or plywood - the weight is too much for the box without extra reinforcements. If you can, I would put in anchors. I have learned a lot since then and have been working with the KD and Brookhaven on the issue. BH would replace the cabinet - but getting in place could be a problem and we decided not to risk cracking the counter, messing up the tile, etc... The KD claims she did not realize the weight included the drawer weight - our drawer still closed and the glide did not break, but I felt that KD should have this knowledge and BH should have red flagged as a problem. So, we are going to stay with the big drawer but have a smaller inset drawer inside the frame (still waiting for it to come) - look at my Recipe for Disaster thread and michoumonster concept will be used for us. We are also changing the hinges to the 150lb Blum as an extra precaution. Take time to go through my post - lots of ideas from everyone. Recipe for disaster. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1020404519236.html Good luck...See MoreWhat do you call "under counter dishwasher?r
Comments (6)The two main categories of DW's are built ins and portables. Portables can be countertop, or roll around. Built in Dw's can have the controls hidden on the top edge of the DW (fully integrated), partly on top and partly on an exterior panel (partially integrated) or the controls at the top of the exterior front panel. They also can accept cabinet panels (panel ready) but only the "panel ready fully integrated" ones will disappear into the cabinetry and look like a cabinet (if you follow the manufacturer's installation instructions). In addition, there are DW drawers that can be a regular appliance color or accept cabinet panels. I think you need to visit a few appliance showrooms to physically see these styles to judge what it is that you want to replace your old DW with....See MoreBiggest natural disaster(s) your state faces?
Comments (25)Our natural disasters (in Wisc) 1. A few tornadoes. The destructive path tends to be narrow. 2. Wind fronts (downbursts) 3. Lightening strikes. In my county, there are 2 to 5 house strikes per year resulting in damage or fire. 4. An occasional blizzard, Happens maybe once every 5 years. 5. Tripple snowstorms. Three big snows within 8 days can be hazardeous. Happens rarely, but can overload roofs and generally slow down commerce. 6. Cold snaps. Really severe ones that go to temperatures lower than -20 F for more than one day is rough to deal with in case of equipment failure either with the auto or home heating system. Temps this cold happen maybe once in 30 years....See Moreravencajun Zone 8b TX
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