Appliances You Should Definitely AVOID in 2023

"Fresh air return." Interesting, I just bought a rather expensive: "VENTS-US Twinfresh Comfo RB1-50-2 Ductless Single Room Energy Recovery Ventilator for Fresh Air Intake, Stale Air Exhaust, and Heating/Cooling Recapture" It's exactly what looking for, bring fresh air into house, warmer and filter, however it's way too expensive. Be nice to have an American made model, pretty sure the Twinfresh is made in Eastern Europe, maybe Russian. It uses a ceramic heat exchanger to "heat" the air...yes ceramic, see how that goes.

Sadly, venting correctly isn't always an option. The yahoos who built the townhome I'm in provided a recirculating Over the Range microwave. That's it. I CAN'T vent because the folks who live in the unit above me would object to a vent pipe going through their living room. This strikes me as a hard fail on the part of the architect, the builder, and the local codes. Hopefully, folks getting places being built currently don't face this fail.

ok this guy needs to stop speeding through words this fast

I want to change out my electric stove for a gas stove. I will have to run a new gas line to the kitchen, which is not a big deal, but all I have is a recirculating fan in the microwave above the stove. Do I need to add a new venting system?

The "smarter" the faster they'll be able to shut down your use if "smart city" implemented in your town.
Sounds paranoid yes, is it? no.

Haven’t watched this yet , but Samsung washing machines are garbage

I believe the new ge profile 2in1 combo washer is going to be a game changer

While I do not think they're ideal, I would imagine that the overwhelming majority of people who buy washer/dryer combo units, do so, due to space limitations. I do not have space for separate units. An LG combo unit was in the house 8 years ago when I bought it. I would imagine my unit is 10 to 12 years old. The dryer stopped working in approximately March of 2023, however, the washer still works. The dryer was always just "adequate", but I think the washer works about as well as any washing machine I've ever used. On my 10 to 12 year old unit, I always got the best results by washing, removing the clothes from the unit, letting it dry out for about an hour, and then putting them back in to dry. As a single guy, it was/is not a big deal to me. For a family of 4+ I could see where it could become a problem.

Whether it's phones, vehicles, or appliances, I too highly prefer "old-school", basic, 'dumb' technology. To the degree (that it's still) possible, I avoid LCD screens, apps, and "smart" technology. Showing my age but overwhelmingly, the stuff is needless and gimmicky.

Curious about the Samsung refrigerator: I have had mine for 15 years (french ss with water inside the door) and just recently we had a leak in the white water line, causing an extreme mess. Water went into our basement and we had to rip out the soggy drywall behind the unit. Has this waterline problem been resolved in the newer Samsung units, such as the Bespoke line? Please advise ASAP, need to go out shopping for a new one today.

I literally Cant understand a thing he says. Sounds like a lifetime smoker

Appreciate the insight

I love my Bluestar range! Woohoo!!!

I love my Fisher & Paykel steam oven. I ditched the microwave for the steam oven. I use it daily! I also use my F&P coffee maker daily, its fairly easy to clean!

You sold me a single evaporator LG fridge for a fraction of the dual evaporator alternative and it’s great. You have to be very careful about interrupting air flow at the very back or stuff will freeze. But for the cost it’s great.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us can you tell me why my stove is not roach proof my landlord doesn’t want to fix a new stove that never worked properly fresh day one I feel like I’m getting the run around any help would be appreciated

I had a combo washer-dryer unit in Japan that worked well for the five years I had it. I originally went that direction because of space limitations and the fact that the apartment I lived in did not have access to the sun (I could literally reach out and touch the next building from my balcony) made "drying on the line" (which was the most popular way for my Japanese friends to dry their laundry) highly impractical. I never had a problem with my w/d combo unit--I would throw in a load of laundry before I went to bed, let it run overnight, and have dry clothes ready to go in the morning. I was living alone, so I used it a couple times a week for clothes and then on the weekends I would clean my bedsheets / etc. I agree this may not be a great option for families or people who do a lot of laundry, but for people in specific circumstancs they might be a viable option. (Edit-"for the five years I had it"-I moved back to the US after about 5 years. It was still working well when I left the country.)

Does your kitchen have windows want to save thousands upon thousands need fresh air open a window ............I got that tip from a man who made his fortune installing fresh air returns for rich people he didn't have one in his house

For washers and dryers it is only Speed Queen for me

Love your videos ❤

I had a combo washer/dryer. It was a disaster - it neither washed nor dried well!

I think this guy is a mob boss

Would love to hear more about side by side dual oven ranges. Also, over range microwaves have low CFM hoods in addition to the point you make about their capture area. A microwave is good by itself. It was never designed to be a vent hood. They remind me of those combo stereos of yesteryear that had a turntable, an 8-track, a tuner and an amp and more. Maybe that’s why EJ Korvette’s went out of business?

Really great information I wish more folks would see this. Exceptional…

Anything made by Samsung.

My long standing dishwasher left me after 21 years, at first a shock, now i don't miss that appliance at all.

I need a new dryer.

I bought a house with a Kenmore refrigerator that was purchased in 2019. Bottom hinge closer broken, and tried to get the part replaced through Sears and Kenmore. That part is no longer available and not manufactured anymore? A 4 year old refrigerator, and no parts available, is too soon to consider a refrigerator obsolete? I am not buying another refrigerator, and will try to creatively repair it myself. Kenmore used to be considered a top brand 20 years ago, but not so much anymore.

The GE Profile Combo Ultrafast is a completely different best on the combo washer dryer arena.

Our family of SEVEN has been using and loving our Miele wash/dry (combo) laundry machine daily for many years.

Look for appliances that do not have computer chips in them. If you want reliability, go back to the basics. No, see thru doors, no ice makers, and yes to freezers on top.

My house has a gas stove from the early 90s. It still works great.

Not venting to the outside is the biggest mistake I made when I did my last kitchen, Ill never make this mistake again.

Great video. I am planning on renovating my apartment's kitchen, and due to building requirements and the size of my kitchen, I am limited to selecting a 30" gas range with an over the range microwave (no ventilation to the outside). While those options are not ideal, it's what I have to work with. If I have a combined budget of around $5,500 for the range and microwave (I want to splurge somewhat on the range), what do you think the best options are? And are there any over the range microwaves you would recommend/features I should prioritize (especially since I can't vent to the outside)?

What does "pro-Style" mean v. a high end range like Wolf, which has the 'word' 'pro' often connected to it?

Steam ovens are really useful if you learn how to use them.

I also appreciate your videos and have seen many of them. I am curious about your thoughts regarding a cooktop or range in the island. I am remodeling my kitchen and adding an island, and I thought it would be cool to cook while still watching a game or tv show. There's not a lot of prep for my Top Ramen, so I'll be standing at the stove more, and I feel so closed off staring at the wall, although I have been doing it all my life. I planned to have a large updraft with a return air, and hoped to have the hood raised a bit to not interfere with seeing the living room. Would love your thoughts or those from others who truly have solid information. Wish you had a store in Los Angeles, as I would be a customer for sure. Thank you.

Excellent video Steve! Susan from Canada 😊

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Does anyone else have a hard time following and understanding this gentleman's speach?

Samsung Flex Duo oven and range…. It is a lifesaver for small kitchens. So much better than regular dual wall ovens. I have both the range and wall oven. They work and cook great. I’ve had them for many years now and they have performed flawlessly.

Always excellent content well presented. I live in Canada so I can’t buy from you but please know your videos really helped me select replacement appliances. Bravo and sincere thanks.

Outlawing gas ranges is a scam. The wishful ideologues have no plans in place to power an all electric country. So everyone get a butane cooktop for when the lights go out

Need wall ovens to vent outside again!

The gas range ban is not on sales of new ranges, but only on installing gas ranges in new-built houses. If you're already getting your whole house wired, it's not much more to get the electrician to run proper service for an electric range, but it would cost extra for gas service to be installed. If you need to replace an existing gas range, you could still get a new gas range.

Tech makes appliances too complicated and expensive to repair. Avoid...

false! I own the kitchenaid downdraft, that very model you showed. It works phenomenally!

Ok two things 1. I have a LG combo washer/dryer it is the bigger capacity it’s a life saver because of the space it fits in I do 3 to 4 loads a week in just fine so I. Pushing back on you comments about the combo and as far as when I have no problem with lint in my clothes with this particular washer, so I don’t know what to say, but mine works great. 2. As far as the induction range it’s great for some people, but there are some of us that cannot use that I have an electronic device that’s wired into my spinal cord for pain control, and I cannot be around or use induction even though the newer systems are a lot better controlled and put out less magnetic force. It can affect and will affect my device so adduction is not always available for everybody as much as I would love to have induction cooking I can’t I have medical reasons, so therefore I either stick with electric or gas.