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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsD*mn our refrigerator just died......d*mn
and holy crap are they expensive.....over 900.00?? Yikes.
Renew Deal
(81,859 posts)To get something nice, new, and with the features you want. Maybe you can even connect it to the Internet. Then we can all know when you're running out of milk or eating too much pie.
a kennedy
(29,660 posts)and d*mn 1200.00 including tax. Just a bare boned model. What is the world coming to, 1200.00 for lowest model Amana offers.
Squinch
(50,949 posts)Often, the scratch or dent will be on the side that you never see.
Squinch
(50,949 posts)Renew Deal
(81,859 posts)You are eating too many donuts. We will have to report you to your insurance company if you don't cut down on the three week old donettes. Warmest regards, The NSA
Squinch
(50,949 posts)saying you aren't allowed to put the video GPS chips in the donettes any more!
I'm going to put the donette's box in front of the TV and play a loop of Bill O'Reilly. Happy now?????
(PS. I notice Diane didn't mind about the video GPS chips till her OWN box of donettes was contaminated.)
Kali
(55,008 posts)check craigs list. I have a great chest freezer that gets so cold it freezes fresh meat perfectly I got for $80 and a kind of crappy freezer on top frost free fridge that works fine though you have to watch fresh vegs in it as they will frost if ambient temps get low, got it for $50, and it was pretty new.
here is a small new one from HD for $360 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vissani-24-in-W-10-cu-ft-Top-Freezer-Refrigerator-in-White-HMDR1030WE/203425195?N=5yc1vZc3ns
there is a bigger hotpoint and a GE there for $550
a kennedy
(29,660 posts)looking there. We already did shop at our "local" appliance store, not a big name store, and that's what we're getting a 1200.00 boring model, white with no bells and whistles.
MicaelS
(8,747 posts)I bought a washer / dryer set for $350 with a 1 year warranty from a local place. Delivered. Both still working after 2 years.
Unless you need something fancy like ice and water in the door, I bet you can find a good used one.
a kennedy
(29,660 posts)buying used does sound like a good idea.....but not on this item. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)a kennedy
(29,660 posts)It's plain white, and doesn't have any bells and whistles at all...... No water or ice dispenser, nothing extra, I hope it'll last 15 to 20 years.
marzipanni
(6,011 posts)when you buy an energy star appliance, as ours do. When our washing machine went kaput I looked at options, and the most energy/water efficient were expensive front-load machines. Since refrigerators use more electricity than any other appliance it might be worth it to buy an energy efficient one with a rebate, then save on your power bill from now on, as well.
a kennedy
(29,660 posts)just picked the cheapest model they had. Dang, thanks for the suggestion, might be to late though, I'm hoping it'll be more efficient then the one that just died. Hope it is, but thanks for the suggestion.
csziggy
(34,136 posts)haele
(12,654 posts)You can get new appliances for almost half the price because there's a dent or a dink at the surface, and the stores can't sell them full price that way. That $900 refrigerator can be found for $450 or so in a re-seller's store.
Also, check around - model homes are "staged" with working appliances, and if the developer sells the model, you can get an almost new appliance that has never been used dirt cheap. You can usually find those on Craig'sList; they're the ads selling an entire kitchen set (dishwasher, stovetop/ovens, refrigerator, etc...) for $1000 obo.
I know Sears has a dent and ding outlet in many places; they might be willing to ship to a more local store.
Haele
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)I got my fridge there for 2/3 off the original price because it has a BIG dent on the side. Didn't effect the operation, just looked awful. But since my refrigerator is completely encased by the cabinetry, nobody can see the dent anyway. Its hidden.
I really recommend them.
winter is coming
(11,785 posts)For future reference, there are places online like repairclinic.com that might help you fix appliances. I've used them before to fix our washer and fridge.
ashling
(25,771 posts)What's for dinner?
a kennedy
(29,660 posts)My husband sure has to come up with something.....everything is warming up. At least we do have a littler freezer to salvage the frozen stuff....but in the refrig?? everything's going to be thrown together and we'll see what comes out. At least our cocktail fixins are ok.