I'd say South Korea is pretty far down our list of enemies lol.If at all possible. We need to get our economy back up and running. Not support our enemies.
I'd say South Korea is pretty far down our list of enemies lol.If at all possible. We need to get our economy back up and running. Not support our enemies.
Geez, I’m so overbearing at times. Please forgive me.Chris, this is a forum. It is a meeting of differing opinions on a topic. We are NOT meant to agree. Simply a meeting place where differing opinions and occasionally sage advice is shared. Nothing more.
40 + years in appliance parts business. LG & Samsung appliances parts difficult to get. Don’t use parts distributors like other brands, Whirlpool,GE, Electrolux. Lack service network. Most independent repair men don’t work on them due to lack of training & parts availability.
I buy Whirlpool built, which includes Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Amana, Jenn Air, Roper. Parts distributor in most cities, Even Amazon & Walmart.com. And factory trained service network nationwide.
They are supposed to be non partisan. They are about as non partisan as "The View" TV show or CNN. They only tell one side of the story.
Posts on the thread encouraged me to look at YouTube where I found more information to allow me to come to a conclusion.Why start the thread if you already had your mind made up?
The 1984 gas dryer that came with the house is still going. This year, the belt snapped. It had been opened before because packaging tape held the bottom piece on, so likely the original owner replaced it before 2002, which is when I moved in. When I watch YouTube, people who repair appliances seem to say seek out appliances that have this same appearance--knobs, the lint filter is on top and it slides in, the loading is in the front, etc. I happen to live in a 1952 house, so the doors are only so wide (27"). Not everything fits through them. But what I would get, knock on wood if I had to but I hope I don't for a very long time, are a set of Maytag Commercials made for home. Not cheap. But they were taken apart on YouTube to see if there was anything to them. In other words, what one really wants is what could be at a laundromat.todays appliances ARE a crap shoot BUT the KISS keep it simple stupid applies!! girlfriends gently used front load whirlpool gave up in only 5 years, one load a week usually, $500 for a control module!! replaced with a simpler whirlpool for LESS than the PART!! my older than her whirlpool is hangin in ours were both belt drive a plus, good luck!!
Whirlpool, GE and Frigidaire have an extensive parts and service network, they're easy to buy parts and get service info for. LG and Samsung are really struggling in that area.
That's the knock on the Korean brands, and for really little excuse, given how long they've been in the market, and all the years they've had to improve in that respect.
That said, I do own an LG microwave, because it was the most appealing option, but if it craps out, it's not going to spoil a bunch of food, or leak water all over the floor, so the stakes are much lower.
Microwaves are throwaway items, not worth fixing. But if you're dropping $3k for a refrigerator or $1k on a dishwasher or range, you're going to want service and parts support.
Not in that sense - but they have been caught dumping - KORUS has only helped them - and they did make parts in NK …I'd say South Korea is pretty far down our list of enemies lol.
We have a set of LG front load washer and dryer that is 10 years old, family of 4 with 2 kids in football/soccer/baseball/cheer etc. They have seen a good bit of use. Only problem has been with the dryer, the control board went out in it a couple years ago, I troubleshot & replaced it myself. I don't recall exactly what the new board cost me but I recall thinking it wasn't cheap.This would be laundry.
We've had our GE set for about 3 years now, it has been great. No auto detergent on mine but otherwise it should be similar. The Microban door seal on the washer is great, as well as the venting feature. GE is one of very few manufacturers that have reversible doors on the washers which in my case was needed as I have dryer on the left and washer on the right.We bought GE washer & dryer at Lowes. BLACKFRIDAY discount prices.
A few things drove the decision:
1) Disorganized service of a LG appliances.
2) Automatic detergent dispenser. You add a few QTs and it adds proper amount to each wash.
3) The GE was shorter front to back. The washer machine room is a little cramped.
Lowes must have 15 washers on display. Ten were LG and then one or two machines from other brands. One GE and it was not the model we wanted. One step below.