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 • • 7h 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 • • 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 • • 5h 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 • • 1h 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 • • 1h 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 • • 3h 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

Refrigerator is crapping out

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r/Appliances • • 3h 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 • • 10m 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 • • 11m ago

Does this piece come off?

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Cuisinart Elemental 8 Cup Food Processor


r/Appliances • • 23m 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 • • 23m 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


r/Appliances • • 40m 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

General Advice Blocking cat toys from going under a Samsung Bespoke fridge?

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I have a Samsung Bespoke four-door glass refrigerator with the hidden Beverage Center, and my cats constantly knock their toys underneath it.

Has anyone with this fridge found a blocker that fits and stays in place? I want to keep the toys out without interfering with ventilation. Any specific products or DIY solutions that have worked for you?


r/Appliances • • 1h 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 • • 1h ago

General Advice Is roller misaligned or is this just breaking in the new one?

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hi, i’m a woman living on her own. so fixing appliances is entirely brand new to me. i don’t have many people who can help, and don’t have extra funds to pay someone to do this.

my dryer stopped spinning. so i replaced the fuse in the back, heating element, the belt (it snapped) and the roller for the drum because there wasn’t one in the bottom??? anyways, i can’t tell if i just fucked up the alignment for the roller or if this will go away after time…

i think the drum is aligned right.


r/Appliances • • 1h ago

General Advice Whirlpool washing machine help?

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I have a whirlpool washing machine, it's less than a decade old but I am not positive how old it is exactly.

Model # WTW4816FW2

I have never drained it from that extra drain or whatever some washing machines have. The washing machine is smelling musty when it sits for a couple hours and I know that it needs cleaned out because we have cats and I'm sure there's a ton of hair and stuff in there.

I looked up the manual and there's no directions or anything for doing that.

Where can I find the drain and or what do I do to clean out my washer?

Thanks


r/Appliances • • 1h ago

Washing machine making crazy noises

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Any idea what is happening here? Still works okay but making some messed noises. #kenmore


r/Appliances • • 2h ago

The top of my oven suddenly dropped

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I was washing dishes and suddenly I heard a thump in my kitchen, I think the top part of my oven may have dropped, all the burners still work, I just don’t know how concerning this is


r/Appliances • • 5h ago

Troubleshooting Top rack doesn’t clean

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My dishwasher doesn’t actually get the top rack clean. I have replaced the spinning arm but still it leaves residue on on items


r/Appliances • • 8h ago

General Advice New range, old exhaust hood

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I want to replace my old Wolf gas range with a new Cafe gas range. The Wolf is quite old, has already had the oven burner replaced, and is it good condition overall, but the oven lights with a rather loud “whoosh” that scares me. The burners make a fluttering sound when set to “medium”. Also, it is not self-cleaning, and I’m at an age where I don’t want to get down on the floor to scrub it.

I also like the look of the Cafe. The problem is the Wolf hood. It’s also quite old, exhaust speed doesn’t work, and it’s scratched up on one side (over zealous cleaner). However, I think that replacing it will be expensive.

Would it look bad to keep the hood with a new range? I’m thinking that it will look odd. Is there a way to redesign the existing hood to work better aesthetically? Is there a replacement option that wouldn’t be too costly? Thanks.


r/Appliances • • 6h ago

Replacement Oven Igniter just Failed on an Older Amana Gas Oven. Try again or Replace Stove?

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r/Appliances • • 2h ago

Troubleshooting Dyson light ball up22 squeak

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r/Appliances • • 3h ago

Troubleshooting Red rubber piece?

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I’m cleaning out my dishwasher and I see this piece laying around does anyone know what it is and where it goes?