OT - What are you doing right now?

ColbyLang

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

GrateEggspectations

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

ColbyLang

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

Canugghead

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

So true, our son's 6yo Kitchenaid fridge that came with the house they bought recently has a refrigerant leak, all things considered they're buying new vs. fixing.

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

So true, our son's 6yo Kitchenaid fridge that came with the house they bought recently has a refrigerant leak, all things considered they're buying new vs. fixing.

We’ve created such a wasteful society. Nothing is built to last and increasingly, items are junked at the first sign of trouble. Late stage capitalism. On that happy note, happy Friday all. 

fishlessman

 funny how the old fridges keep running along while the new ones last 10 years if you are lucky.  my shop fridge is about 90 years old, i replaced the gasket for about ten bucks. house and camp fridge are from the 70's

alaskanassasin

Drop it off with Carey @ColbyLang

Canugghead

GrateEggspectations said:

Canugghead said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

So true, our son's 6yo Kitchenaid fridge that came with the house they bought recently has a refrigerant leak, all things considered they're buying new vs. fixing.

We’ve created such a wasteful society. Nothing is built to last and increasingly, items are junked at the first sign of trouble. Late stage capitalism. On that happy note, happy Friday all. 

Fixing is easier said than done, tried many things, paid a repair guy, then another guy for second opinion. Don’t have the luxury of screwing around when it’s the only fridge in the house and you have a baby.

Canugghead

fishlessman said:

 funny how the old fridges keep running along while the new ones last 10 years if you are lucky.  my shop fridge is about 90 years old, i replaced the gasket for about ten bucks. house and camp fridge are from the 70's

Our first fridge, a Kenmore harvest gold top freezer, lasted more than 30 years when we sold the house.

fishlessman

still running a harvest gold and the newer kenmore almond from the late 70's and an old ge from the 30's. the ge probably spins the meter faster but i like it

SamIAm2

This might be helpful:  https://www.repairclinic.com and https://www.fix.com
are two sites I use to repair my older purchased appliances.

JohnInCarolina

ColbyLang said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

This is actually one of the reasons we opted for a new fridge without the in-door ice maker and water dispenser.  They are notorious for failing, regardless of the manufacturer.

Our new one makes ice and just deposits it to a bin in the bottom freezer.  For water we just use a separate Brita-like container we keep inside the fridge.

ColbyLang

alaskanassasin said:

Drop it off with Carey @ColbyLang

He’ll probably come pick it up if I put it at the curb lol

Bellavista52

I have an RCA refrigerator (read GE) that I dropped down a stairway, then moved it to a barn and it is still going after 27 years with no repair ever.

Canugghead

SamIAm2 said:

This might be helpful:  https://www.repairclinic.com and https://www.fix.com
are two sites I use to repair my older purchased appliances.

I’ve done that many times in the past. I even hooked up a computer fan to keep a fridge running over an extended holiday weekend when the condenser fan bit the dust. 

This is a different beast and like I said, time is not on their side.

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Canugghead said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

So true, our son's 6yo Kitchenaid fridge that came with the house they bought recently has a refrigerant leak, all things considered they're buying new vs. fixing.

We’ve created such a wasteful society. Nothing is built to last and increasingly, items are junked at the first sign of trouble. Late stage capitalism. On that happy note, happy Friday all. 

Fixing is easier said than done, tried many things, paid a repair guy, then another guy for second opinion. Don’t have the luxury of screwing around when it’s the only fridge in the house and you have a baby.

I should clarify that my comment was not directed to you. Personally, I put the blame on the manufacturers. When we moved into our second home, a relatively new fridge had issues. We spent about $600 for the repair and then had to replace the fridge altogether only months later. While I hate junking items, it’s hard to invest in repairs after such experiences. 

Canugghead

JohnInCarolina said:

ColbyLang said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

This is actually one of the reasons we opted for a new fridge without the in-door ice maker and water dispenser.  They are notorious for failing, regardless of the manufacturer.

Our new one makes ice and just deposits it to a bin in the bottom freezer.  For water we just use a separate Brita-like container we keep inside the fridge.

Our thinking exactly. We didn’t even hook up the water supply to the bottom freezer drawer in bin ice maker. One less point of failure. Old school ice cube trays work for us.

 When I had to remove the freezer and rip out the panels for the first time recently for instant defrost with hot water, I disconnected/removed the ice maker and gained about a cubic foot of freezer space.

JohnInCarolina

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

ColbyLang said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

This is actually one of the reasons we opted for a new fridge without the in-door ice maker and water dispenser.  They are notorious for failing, regardless of the manufacturer.

Our new one makes ice and just deposits it to a bin in the bottom freezer.  For water we just use a separate Brita-like container we keep inside the fridge.

Our thinking exactly. We didn’t even hook up the water supply to the bottom freezer drawer in bin ice maker. One less point of failure. Old school ice cube trays work for us.

 When I had to remove the freezer and rip out the panels for the first time recently for instant defrost with hot water, I disconnected/removed the ice maker and gained about a cubic foot of freezer space.

My thinking on this was greatly influenced by an associate at an appliance warehouse here.  They see a lot of refrigerators, and they were actually pushing us in the direction of one’s without built in door ice makers, even though they were quite a bit less expensive.

GrateEggspectations

JohnInCarolina said:

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

ColbyLang said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

This is actually one of the reasons we opted for a new fridge without the in-door ice maker and water dispenser.  They are notorious for failing, regardless of the manufacturer.

Our new one makes ice and just deposits it to a bin in the bottom freezer.  For water we just use a separate Brita-like container we keep inside the fridge.

Our thinking exactly. We didn’t even hook up the water supply to the bottom freezer drawer in bin ice maker. One less point of failure. Old school ice cube trays work for us.

 When I had to remove the freezer and rip out the panels for the first time recently for instant defrost with hot water, I disconnected/removed the ice maker and gained about a cubic foot of freezer space.

My thinking on this was greatly influenced by an associate at an appliance warehouse here.  They see a lot of refrigerators, and they were actually pushing us in the direction of one’s without built in door ice makers, even though they were quite a bit less expensive.

I often seek to buy products that meet my needs with the least amount of superfluous bells and whistles. Generally find it increases longevity and keeps maintenance costs down over time. 

alaskanassasin

GrateEggspectations said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

ColbyLang said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

This is actually one of the reasons we opted for a new fridge without the in-door ice maker and water dispenser.  They are notorious for failing, regardless of the manufacturer.

Our new one makes ice and just deposits it to a bin in the bottom freezer.  For water we just use a separate Brita-like container we keep inside the fridge.

Our thinking exactly. We didn’t even hook up the water supply to the bottom freezer drawer in bin ice maker. One less point of failure. Old school ice cube trays work for us.

 When I had to remove the freezer and rip out the panels for the first time recently for instant defrost with hot water, I disconnected/removed the ice maker and gained about a cubic foot of freezer space.

My thinking on this was greatly influenced by an associate at an appliance warehouse here.  They see a lot of refrigerators, and they were actually pushing us in the direction of one’s without built in door ice makers, even though they were quite a bit less expensive.

I often seek to buy products that meet my needs with the least amount of superfluous bells and whistles. Generally find it increases longevity and keeps maintenance costs down over time. 

 Says the guy with power windows!

alaskanassasin

A few months ago I learned of North Sentinal Island, I had never heard of it. TIL there was a guy named John Allen Chau who had a brief run in with them in 2018.  Whats next?

HeavyG

alaskanassasin said:

A few months ago I learned of North Sentinal Island, I had never heard of it. TIL there was a guy named John Allen Chau who had a brief run in with them in 2018.  Whats next?

As far as I know he's still dead. What are you expecting??

WeberWho

JohnInCarolina said:

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

ColbyLang said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColbyLang said:

alaskanassasin said:

We were lucky when they built our house the plans included a cantilever into the garage so we could place a full size refer at counter depth (something I would have never thought of).  It is ridiculous they charger more money for a (smaller) counter depth refer. 

I wish this were the case in my house. We were extremely limited (both on funds and space) in our home 12 years ago when we initially did a gut and renovation of the entire house. I would kill for a full sized fridge. Until the Electrolux plays out completely, it will be moved to the garage for overflow and beverages. Just so disappointed in a $3200 repair estimate to fix the ice maker and the water dispenser. I know those are both creature comforts, but a total PITA to do without with little ones. 

That’s a horrendous quote. Like everything these days, the bells and whistles are the first to go and the steep repair costs mean it’s often simpler and cheaper to replace outright. 

Because the ice maker is connected to the same refrigerant system as the bottom freezer. They have to break the line, replace ice maker, replace the line and re-charge with refrigerant. That’s $1900 of the quote. The rest is the board and switches for the on door water system. No thanks, I can replace it for cheaper

This is actually one of the reasons we opted for a new fridge without the in-door ice maker and water dispenser.  They are notorious for failing, regardless of the manufacturer.

Our new one makes ice and just deposits it to a bin in the bottom freezer.  For water we just use a separate Brita-like container we keep inside the fridge.

Our thinking exactly. We didn’t even hook up the water supply to the bottom freezer drawer in bin ice maker. One less point of failure. Old school ice cube trays work for us.

 When I had to remove the freezer and rip out the panels for the first time recently for instant defrost with hot water, I disconnected/removed the ice maker and gained about a cubic foot of freezer space.

My thinking on this was greatly influenced by an associate at an appliance warehouse here.  They see a lot of refrigerators, and they were actually pushing us in the direction of one’s without built in door ice makers, even though they were quite a bit less expensive.

That was my only requirement minus the overall dimensions when looking at refrigerators. No door ice maker. We still have the door water line which is nice. Ice cube maker in the freezer.

ColtsFan

Getting ready to put this thing to work. 

Battleborn

Being a parent of young driver is super fun. Luckily nobody is seriously hurt. 

Botch

Yikes.  

lousubcap

@battleborn- I went thru that with two sons born around 4 years apart.  Both got the requisite speeding tix and fender bender (same car Toyota Corolla) but never popped the air bag.  BTW-the interval was within a couple of weeks of the same plus four years.  Look what you have in front of you.  
On a related note, while the associated area of impact and damages were similar the price of repairs was X3 greater the second time around.  I wouldn't hazard a guess there days, although air bag deployed was usually a death knell back then ( 2003, 2007).
My advice to you...It's quite the ride-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepFO4psgKE  

JohnInCarolina

normally would have put this in the OT area, but too good not to share here:

fishlessman

Battleborn said:

Being a parent of young driver is super fun. Luckily nobody is seriously hurt. 

Been hit like that a few times without enough damage to complain.  Called the dad to see what he wanted to do. First time though was abandit trans am, dad called screaming. I stopped for a school bus,. He quickly shut up.

theyolksonyou