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| It's down to the electrolux EI27BS16JS and the Samsung RF260BEAESR.
I'm (probably) getting the Electrolux slide in range EW30DS65GS. Does that inform the refrigerator choice? The appliance place didn't have the electrolux refrigerator on the floor....so I've no real idea what it looks/feels like. I liked the Samsung very much. (Samsung will be about $500 less because they will be on sale for the 4th of July...) Thoughts? Opinions? The $500 difference could go to my hood...or an upgrade on my dw...so I'm sorely tempted to stick with my original choice of the Samsung... |
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- Posted by SparklingWater (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 16:17
| Samsung Refrigerators has won the JD Powers yearly award for several sequential years. Refrigerators Mystery shoppers indicate that, among refrigerator brands, Samsung receives particularly high recommendation rates from major appliance retailer salespersons." |
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| I've seen the JD Powers report...and was leaning toward the Samsung. Just wondered if the THS hive-mind had any other thoughts on the matter! |
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| This member of the hive only has experience with the Samsung -- though ours is black and has ice/water on the door; other than that it looks to be the same one. We've had it a little over three years and are very happy with it. Previously we had a KA side-by-side and much prefer the French Door design. |
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| Kashmi--all opinions are welcome and valid! I currently have a side-by-side that we inherited with this kitchen...I HATE it. I'd rather have an old-fashioned freezer over refrigerator. We have water/ice in the door in this fridge...still end up using the Brita pitcher. Samsung it is! Next up...counters. (But over in kitchens, not here!) |
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| I looking for a new fridge myself, and in the many places I have stopped in this week, all the businesses have said that finding someone to repair(should you need it) was extremly difficult on both. Electrolux has a history of ice machine failures, and because of the hardships in repair and communication with the companies, all the businesses except one, didn't even carry a Samsung to see. So...I think I'm getting a 4 door Kitchen Aid. |
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- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 22:52
| We have the Electrolux. I'm not sure of the model number, but it's the CD FD with the Perfect Temp drawer, LCD lighting, and ice maker in the freezer. We've been very happy with it. It's quiet and it keeps meat and produce fresh longer. The ice maker problem was fixed a while ago. Nothing looks cheap on it, which is what I didn't like about some of the other fridges. The main shelves are roomy, but I wouldn't exactly call the door shelves spacious. We only keep veggies in the bins, and it gets tight. I think it's best for a small family. It's probably no smaller than any other CD fridge. |
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| There are usually only two of us here...and we have a second refrigerator for "overflow"--storage on both looked better than my current ancient side-by-side. I, too, had read the "it's hard to find people to repair them" complaints for both refrigerators. Most of those appear to be an issue with through the door ice-maker/water. I don't intend to do either...so I'm hoping that will help. I will take a second look at kitchen aids -but if memory serves there was something I DIDN'T like about them. Or I'd have had the guy from Sears price it. (Sears had several Samsungs on the floor. Only thing they had more of was Kenmore.) |
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| Mjsee, ask about local service for these fridges at the stores that sell them. Just get a phone number for any local outfit(s) that do the work. Then, you can call to verify the number works or look into their reputation, if you want. Service is an important issue to consider, especially when a company may have a relatively sparse repair network nationally. But if your town offers good service for a brand you like, then you should be set. FWIW, I've been happy with my Samsung (#RFG238AARS; ice & water in the door) for ~21 months now, with no need for service as yet. |
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| I will check. If we buy from Sears they service everything...but eventually it will be out of warranty. |
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