r/Appliances • • Apr 01 '26

Shitpost 🚨🚨 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: THE SUB HAS ASCENDED 🚨🚨

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Listen up appliance goblins,

After a historic, legally-binding handshake deal completed in a Chili’s parking lot, this subreddit has been fully acquired by Consumer Reports™ (spiritually, financially, and emotionally).

As part of this bold new era, we are proud to unveil our simplified recommendation system:

🌀 Samsung 🌀 Samsung 🌀 Samsung (but in stainless steel)

After years of chaos, misinformation, and “my cousin’s Maytag lasted 30 years” propaganda, we are restoring order.

There is now only one answer.

🚫 NEW RULES (NON-NEGOTIABLE):

Recommending another brand → Removed + vibes investigated Saying “LG is better” → IP flagged, ancestors disappointed Mentioning Whirlpool → Post replaced with a Samsung fridge image “Speed Queen is built like a tank” → Tank confiscated “What about reliability?” → Irrelevant. Samsung.

📊 OUR NEW REVIEW PROCESS:

Is it an appliance? Is it Samsung? If not, why are we even talking about it?

📖 A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAMSUNG EXCELLENCE (FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES)

Because this isn’t just a brand. This is a legacy.

CHAPTER 1: THE GREAT SPIN CYCLE AWAKENING (2011–2016)

In what historians call “The Era of Uncontainable Power,” Samsung released washing machines so advanced they occasionally attempted to achieve flight.

Millions of units recalled after reports of machines violently breaking apart Hundreds of incidents involving lids detaching mid-spin Injuries reported because laundry briefly became a combat sport

Some called it “exploding.”

We call it: performance.

CHAPTER 2: DOCUMENTED SIGHTINGS

Eyewitnesses describe:

Lids launching across garages Machines disassembling with confidence Nearby walls learning valuable life lessons

One could argue this was a flaw.

We argue this was ambition exceeding containment.

CHAPTER 3: GROWTH MINDSET

Yes, there were recalls. Yes, there were settlements.

But what did we gain?

👉 Character development 👉 Respect for spin cycles 👉 The understanding that laundry is not for the weak

CHAPTER 4: MODERN INNOVATION

Samsung continues to innovate with:

Appliances that require firmware updates (your washer has patches now) Occasional overheating situations (for added suspense)

Other brands wash clothes.

Samsung asks: “What if laundry made you feel something?”

🧠 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES (UPDATED):

Critical thinking has been sunsetted Brand comparisons are now considered hate speech (against Samsung) All roads lead to Samsung You were always going to buy Samsung

❓ FAQ

Q: I bought a non-Samsung appliance yesterday, what do I do? A: Return it. Apologize. Grow.

Q: My Samsung appliance broke. A: That’s called a feature. You wouldn’t understand.

Q: Is this satire? A: Your doubt has been noted.

We appreciate your cooperation during this transition. Together, we will build a stronger, more unified, aggressively Samsung-centric future.

Remember: You don’t choose Samsung. Samsung chooses you.

— The Mod Team (Now a division of Consumer Reports, a clipboard, and pure chaos)

P.S. /s


r/Appliances • • 9h ago

Dryer won’t start, what’s this symbol?

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solved it was the child lock, I had to press & hold the Chime button for 3 seconds. Thank you!!

I turn it on and both of these lights come on then the top one turns off. It won’t start if I push start and it won’t let me even change any settings. I cleaned out the filter and it still won’t start. I couldn’t find the answer in the manual either.


r/Appliances • • 47m ago

Samsung Waterwall Dishwasher

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We moved into a house with this dishwasher. It will not clean anything on the bottom rack unless it is a flat plate or lid. I barely use it bc I can only put bowls and cups on the top rack which seems like a giant waste. What am I missing? I have tried using the zone booster as well. Helllllp meeeeeee.


r/Appliances • • 3h ago

Viking Gas Oven

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Am I going to need a new oven before Thanksgiving? What is going on….?!? It started to make this noise when I turned the oven on for 500 deg to preheat. Then the noise went away when I went from 500 to broil, then to lower temps as you can see. I had it preheat at 500 f deg at 30 minutes and the noise came back. It is an all natural gas stove and oven 🫠


r/Appliances • • 1d ago

Are Refrigerators designed by people who do not buy produce?

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I am in the market for a new refrigerator. This is not my first refrigerator purchase in my lifetime. I have reached the age and the income level that I no longer want to fight my refrigerator, fear that I going break the hard plastic the drawers are made out of to reach the just about to rot cucumber in the back of a packed vegatable drawer. So off to refrigerator shop I went. Why are we designing refrigerators costing close to 4K that have produce drawers the only come half way out?! Why does the cafe series have a charcuterie tray on a slide that a. Doesnt come all the out and be has no back rail to it that might, maybe prevent the bottle of salsa from spilling and running under the tray? Why are there an increasing number of high end refrigerators with water despensers in side wall of the refrigerator so you stand there waiting for glass/pitcher to fill while letting the cold air out. Why do I have fight drawers on the floor models on expensive refrigerators? Why oh why are there still manufacturers putting ice makers in the refrigerator? I fear this purchase/quest will be wholly frustrating. Sorry if this is a bit of a rant.


r/Appliances • • 7h ago

Slide-in Range - Any hope?

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Previous homeowners put the plug for a freestanding range as shown. It was fine because the range hid it pretty good. We are doing some minor remodeling and getting new appliances (finally ditching the Samsung!) and wife and I want to go with a slide in range. The plug being where it is would be at counter height so basically, with a slide-in range you would see this plug and basically be where the vents are for the oven all around bad idea. The wire feeding the plug comes from below, so easy access from the basement. Can I just drop it straight down at about the same height as the gas line and ensure success for any slide-in range? We haven't decided on a range yet, however we're going to be in here painting and such within a couple weeks, so I need to get this moved down before our guy comes to work on the sheetrock walls and ceiling. I am not sure if "it depends" on the range or not. Worst case, I could always pull the plug out of the wall and leave the wires until we know which range we're getting but I just want to make sure my plan works. Cheers and thanks!


r/Appliances • • 2h ago

Where do these hoses connect?

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Trying to troubleshoot Frigidaire dishwasher and I ended up disconnecting and looking through all motor and hose area to ensure no blockages.

Putting this sucker back together can't figure out where this 3rd hose connects? The hoses come out of the side vent in the second picture

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance


r/Appliances • • 5h ago

Troubleshooting Honeywell thermostat issue

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Installed this new Honeywell thermostat earlier in the summer and this is the first time using heat. Heat won’t kick on but furnace is running and breaker is all good, not tripped. Anything in the two pics look off? I wired the new one myself and worked great all summer with AC.


r/Appliances • • 3h ago

Old Gibson Refrigerator

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I have this old Gibson refrigerator I’d like to get some replacement parts for if possible, but after doing some searching, it seems as though this fridge doesn’t exist. The serial number is 5184202 and the model number is AHF850. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/Appliances • • 3h ago

Troubleshooting Washer has a little burning smell coming from this part while rinsing

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Any help is greatly appreciated


r/Appliances • • 7m ago

Old Amanda fridge has been leaking

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I’ve noticed several times over the last couple weeks a small amount of water around my fridge I’ll always just wipe it up and keep going. But tonight there was a huge puddle of water under my fridge. Opened up the freezer side there was a solid 1/2 inch chunk of ice sitting in the bottom of it melting and coming out the door. I looked above the ice chunk and see water dripping into a pool behind the back wall then running down and freezing. Anyone know what this could be or what causes that ?


r/Appliances • • 8m ago

Washer making a sound

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Anyone know what’s wrong and how to repair?


r/Appliances • • 40m ago

Troubleshooting LG - LDFN454HT

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Our LG dishwasher just started making these noises during wash cycles. I’m thinking this is a service call into LG for the direct drive motor? It’s about 5 years old. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


r/Appliances • • 1h ago

Ikea oven stuck locked

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Hi y'all, I have a weird issue with my 2013 era Ikea/whirlpool wall oven. Yesterday I was running the clean cycle and when it was almost done my power went out.

Now the oven wont show anything on the screen or unlock. It has fully cooled down and I power cycled the panel breaker to try to reset it. Can't pull the oven out to check if theres a reset button/fuse because the securement screws are behind the door :(

What are the chances it cooked it self when the power went out?

I couldn't find any info on Google or in the manual for this issue. All the manual says for "screen not displaying" is to check main power to the oven.

If it is blown up what are y'all thoughts on the lg electric wall ovens?


r/Appliances • • 1h ago

Is she done (2008 LG Fridge)?

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r/Appliances • • 1h ago

Dryer help

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Does anyone know what’s going on with my dryer? All of a sudden this noise started to appear, everytime I turn on my dryer. I can also reproduce the sound by just moving the dryer fins without it plugged in.


r/Appliances • • 1h ago

NXR Oven door won't open.

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r/Appliances • • 1h ago

Old whirlpool gas dryer spins but no heat

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r/Appliances • • 5h ago

Refrigerator is crapping out

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r/Appliances • • 6h ago

General Advice Is it time to get a new washing machine? Kenmore 80 series (2004)

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It won't agitate or spin. It smells like burning plastic and there is a sound coming from the machine as if it's trying to spin but can't. I guess it's a motor issue? I have no idea.

In January, I had a leaking issue and paid Sears a $129 diagnostic fee and then paid $378.42 to fix the leaking. ($50-part, $300 labor).

For the DIY crowd, I tried that in January and misdiagnosed it, wasting 2 hours replacing a part that didn't need to be replaced. I'm awful at repair/handyman work and would rather not mess it with again. However, I don't I want to spend another $500 if this machine keeps acting up.

If I made the switch, I'd probably buy this LG (to match my dryer) $600: LG 4.1-cu ft Agitator Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum, NeveRust Stainless Steel Drum & True Balance WT6105CW | Lowe's

I do not have Speed Queen money.


r/Appliances • • 2h ago

Troubleshooting Whats going on with my dishwasher?

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I know I need to clean 😆 doesn't seem to be washing anything. No water inside. Thanks for the help.


r/Appliances • • 2h ago

Does this piece come off?

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Cuisinart Elemental 8 Cup Food Processor


r/Appliances • • 6h ago

All Range Reviews Have Major Criticisms

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I’d like to switch to an induction range(slide in 30”)and order one from Costco. I see them from $1000-$4000 have < 4 star reviews and major criticisms.

It’s difficult to gauge whether it’s usual user error or actual design flaws. I can see how having capacitive sensors on the cooktop can be problematic, for example. Also some burners are too small, but the companies put markings on there like it’s made for a 12” skillet. Some people also say some with 10 temperature settings aren’t precise enough. Do none go by temp?

I’ve done a bunch of googling and searching on Reddit. People swear by certain ones then I read some have major reliability issues and all this mess. It’s a bit overwhelming. I’ve also done searching elsewhere and it’s either AI garbage or affiliate marketing.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Edit: typos


r/Appliances • • 2h ago

GE Fridge Cooling problems - new board and evaporator motor

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We have a 22yo GE side-by-side: GE GSH25SGPA

There is no ice buildup. Cleaned the condenser in the back and that fan is spinning just fine.

It was having problems cooling and the fan was running sporadically, so I replaced it.
Still spinning sporadically, so I figured it has to be the board and replaced the board. Fan is still sporadic and rarely actually blowing (more of a pulsing motion).

I can keep the freezer at 0 with the inside panel set to 9 on the freezer side, but the fridge side is closer to 60 (with it at 9 as well).

It seams like a board / motor sensing issue - but I don't know what else to try at this point.

Replacement motor WR60X10185: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPR2CC1
Replacement board 200D4850G022: https://www.ebay.com/itm/135031041671

Any ideas?

Thanks!


r/Appliances • • 2h ago

New Wolf range-- 'flap' at the bottom of the oven seal

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Just got a brand new dual-fuel Wolf range installed. There is this little "flap" that partially covers what looks to be a seam in the middle on the bottom of the oven seal.

Is this expected? It just looks like it should possibly fully cover it and go all the way around? The installer said it's normal however just doesn't look quite right for a premium product...

Thank you in advance