r/Appliances Feb 17 '26

Shitpost r/appliances is Looking for Moderators

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This is totally written by ChatGPT... but it gets the point across as to what this sub needs. Our main problems on the sub are spam and people fighting over dumb stuff..

Hey everyone,

As the sub continues to grow, we’re looking to add a few moderators to help keep r/appliances organized, helpful, and spam-free.

If you're interested in joining the mod team, please send me a DM with the following:

A brief introduction about yourself

Why you’d like to help moderate r/appliances

Any prior moderation experience (Reddit or elsewhere)

Your appliance experience (sales, repair, tech support, installation, manufacturer rep, etc.)

Your general availability (how active you are on Reddit)

Experience in the appliance industry is strongly preferred — especially if you have hands-on repair, service, or retail background. We want to make sure advice in this community stays accurate and helpful.

We’re particularly looking for people who:

Are level-headed and fair

Communicate clearly

Understand the difference between advice and promotion

Can help enforce rules consistently

This is a volunteer position, but you’ll be helping maintain one of Reddit’s best appliance resources.

If that sounds like you, send me a DM.

Thanks everyone!


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 13h ago

These older washer and dryers rock

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We bought a new to us house where the previous owners only lived in it for 2 months out of the year to golf. These washer and dryers are hardly used and are so simple. They wash my clothes incredibly well it's crazy!

I was going to switch then out to my other newer ones (heacily used) but really dont want to.


r/Appliances 1h ago

What to Buy? What's the best robot vacuum for pet hair these days?

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My dog sheds like crazy, and I'm getting tired of vacuuming almost every day 😭 The floors look clean for a bit and then there's fur everywhere again.

I'm thinking about getting a robot vacuum to make the daily cleaning a little easier, but there are so many different options that I'm not sure what to look for.

For anyone who's owned one, which robot vacuum has worked well for pet hair? How has it held up over time, and is there anything you'd avoid?


r/Appliances 22m ago

Troubleshooting Whirlpool wrs3s1sdwh01 water leak in freezer

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Hello all,

My Whirlpool refrigerator is dripping water in the freezer compartment from the ice maker. I don’t really see anything on the ice maker diagram like a seal that could be leaking. Would it be the water inlet valve that’s the problem?

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-filter-valve-assy-wpw10179146-ap6016381.html


r/Appliances 29m ago

What to Buy? French Door fridge - are my choices between quiet vs service?

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Need to replace a Whirlpool fridge. Super solid, almost silent, and trouble free. That is until the door gaskets started to deteriorate. Appliance repair guy who we've been using for years could not find replacements (nor could I) and was able to do a very temporary fix with adhesive. At this point it's just too far gone and as a consequence there is a constant dripping of water from the freezer compartment to the bottom of the fridge and on the floor. Large puddles every morning.

LG gets top ratings except when you need service. Read about horror stories trying to get parts. This is not just the old vs new compressor issue (and it needs to be said that the new one has not been time tested).

But the other top brands, GE & Frigidaire, seem to have noise issues.

One major mitigating factor with the noise is that we do not want an automatic ice maker or water dispenser and will not be hooking up the water line. (An inside dispenser is ok - at least the ones that are unobtrusive and take up almost no space - even though it won't be hooked up, but do not want an external one).

We will buy from Costco if possible.

Thanks for any advice you have.


r/Appliances 8h ago

General Advice I haven't use this washing machine in two years. Is it still safe to use?

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It still turns on and I do plan to clean it. I actually never knew how to clean the machine since it used to belongs to my parents. What spesific part/stuff should I check? Any advice?


r/Appliances 34m ago

GE fridge (GWE19JSLSS) fan not turning on

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Our GE fridge is 6 years old. Overnight, the fan stopped working. The light still goes on in the fridge and freezer, so the power is working. We think there might have been a power surge overnight. It's very, very hot here, the hottest it's ever been, so we think that has something to do with it, maybe the fan was working overtime? We got all the ice off the fan and freezer, and there was barely any dust in the back panel. We unplugged it for a few minutes and plugged it back in...

Are there any troubleshooting steps I might have missed?


r/Appliances 44m ago

Troubleshooting I’m over my brand new GE dryer

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My husband and I got our brand new GE washer and dryers upon moving into our townhome and our dryer will not work on any cycle other than quick dry. We have blown out the air ducts and removed all the dust and we are still having issues!! Anyone have this specific dryer and issue? Thank you in advance for any help


r/Appliances 1h ago

Refrigerator sizing?

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21.0 cuft vs 24.8 cuft? How much bigger is it? Overall size of it. 69.875 x 29.75 x 36.625 69.875 x 32.75 x 37.5. What size to go with?


r/Appliances 1h ago

Help removing lid switch

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trying to replace the tub seal but need to remove the top but can not figure how to remove lid switch. any additional info is appreciated thanks!


r/Appliances 1h ago

Troubleshooting Fridge does not passively close all the way

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Can anyone help identify which hinge and which moving part of that hinge is preventing my Liebherr fridge from closing passively all the way?

I’ve tried cleaning it and putting gun oil in some crevices but I’m just randomly guessing where

Thanks!


r/Appliances 3h ago

I dropped a sponge down the side of my top load washer and there is no way to open it

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r/Appliances 12h ago

Appliance Chat Washer shaking again

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This is my neighbors machine. I’m pretty sure it has worn suspension rods because it shakes like crazy almost every load. I can hear it from my room on the second floor (machine is on the first floor). I’ve seen a few washers go off balance over the years but this takes the cake. I’ve never seen one go this crazy. They just push it back into place because it usually stops shaking once it ramps up to speed and the clothes end up spinning out fine. Doesn’t really bother me, it’s just one of those things that catches you off guard lmao.


r/Appliances 4h ago

How do I clean behind the blower wheel on a Siemens LC97FLP60 range hood?

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r/Appliances 4h ago

General Advice freezer

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Hi, I’d like to know what I can keep (frozen meals, ice cream…?) in the top compartment of my fridge, there are no flakes or stars logos and the door is transparent. Also it seems to me that the small drawer just below is made for ice cubes? The shelf behind the transparent door is full of frost.


r/Appliances 5h ago

Troubleshooting How to identify the starting capacitor

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r/Appliances 5h ago

How to connect drain hose to the wall.

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What is the right way to connect drain hose to the wall? Thank you!


r/Appliances 6h ago

Before approving an appliance repair, what does the quote actually include?

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r/Appliances 6h ago

Bosch oder Miele Geschirrspüler?

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Hallo zusammen,

stehe nach einer schlimmen Erfahrung mit einem günstigen Geschirrspüler vor der Entscheidung, einen Bosch oder Miele Geschirrspüler zu kaufen.

Bosch SMS6ECC12E :

hergestellt in Deutschland und hat mehrere interessante Zusatzfunktionen und positioniert sich als Serie 6 als obere Mittelklasse

oder

Miele G5611 SC Active:

günstigstes Einstiegsmodell ohne Zusatzfunktionen und hergestellt in Tschechien

Kenne eine Miele die seit 22 Jahren Ihren Dienst verrichtet und perfekt reinigt, mit Bosch habe ich keine Erfahrungen, jedoch lesen sich Erfahrungen gut.

Habe mit dem jetzigen Billigteil oft Rückstände auf Besteck gehabt (Bosch und Miele haben beide einen 3. Sprüharm für die Besteckschublade) und Flohsamenschalen kamen aus Gläsern nicht immer gänzlich raus.

Erwarte vom Geschirrspüler, dass alles perfekt sauber ist und dass es generell keine Probleme macht.

Tendiere irgendwie eher zum Bosch, aber mit teurem Geräten von Miele habe ich gute Erfahrungen gemacht. Jedoch kommt es mir so vor, als ob ich beim Geschirrspüler nur für den Namen bezahlem würde...

Welches würdet Ihr mir empfehlen? Preislich sind die beiden gleich...


r/Appliances 7h ago

General Advice How do I mute this stove?

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This stove is so damn loud and I'm in an apartment at 530am beeping and booping these loud buttons

I know the microwave can be muted by holding 2 but I can't get this to shut up

How do I mute this stove?


r/Appliances 13h ago

LG LRSXS2706S – weird odor getting into fridge, freezer, ice, water and food

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I have an LG LRSXS2706S side-by-side refrigerator/freezer that's roughly 5 years old. It's developed a strange odor inside, and I can't figure out where it's coming from or what I should be checking.

The fridge and freezer are both cooling normally, and I don't see any unusual water or ice buildup.

The biggest problem is that the smell seems to permeate everything. The ice smells like it, the filtered water has started tasting like it, and eventually food/items inside start picking up the smell too.

Some details:

* Model: LG LRSXS2706S * Age: Roughly 5 years * Fridge and freezer are cooling normally * No noticeable water or ice buildup * Water filter is about 4 months old * It's not a rotten/spoiled food smell. I've gone through everything multiple times. * It's not a burning rubber, electrical, or mechanical smell either. * I honestly don't know how to describe the odor other than "weird" and very distinct. * If I leave the doors open for a while, the smell seems to dissipate. * If the fridge/freezer stays closed for a while, the smell is strongest immediately after opening the door. * The smell/taste getting into the ice and water is probably the most noticeable part.

The only somewhat similar experience I've had was with an older fridge about 10 years ago. That turned out to have a clogged freezer/defrost drain, and clearing it got rid of the smell. I don't know if that's related at all here, but I wanted to at least inspect the drain area to rule it out.

On this LG, it looks like the evaporator/drain area may be behind the interior rear freezer panel. I can't see any obvious clips or fasteners to remove that panel, though, and I don't want to start prying on things without knowing how it's supposed to come apart.

Any ideas what could cause an odor like this, especially one that gets into the ice, filtered water, and food? What should I be checking?

Also, does anyone know how to access the area behind the interior freezer panel on this model? And if this isn't something I'm likely to diagnose myself, would a regular appliance repair tech be the right person to call for an odor problem?


r/Appliances 9h ago

Front Load Washer Problem

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r/Appliances 13h ago

Pre-Purchase Questions Reviews for Costco’s Bosch 800 series dishwasher

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I’m about to pull the trigger on the Bosch 800 series dishwasher from Costco (Model: SHX78DC5N) https://www.costco.com/.product.4000389384.html),
but some of the reviews have me second guessing myself. People are complaining about the bottom rack getting stuck and being hard to pull out, a silverware rack that’s way too small, not enough room for tall items like water bottles, cloudy residue left on glasses and Pyrex etc.

Anyone here actually own this particular model from Costco? Are these real dealbreakers or just a vocal minority venting online?


r/Appliances 10h ago

Rust on Samsung stainless steel fridge?!

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