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101 | Worked on 1 year old fridge Sometimes you can fight planned obsolescence. Sometimes you fail at it. This part worked and started up a stuck compressor. (Refrigerator box mart purchase). It only ran the compressor for about 2 days- bummer. I gambled and failed. Here’s the thing. This kit did what it was supposed to do. I am wondering if I should have paid attention to adding an external overload safety relay? I am a career HVACR tech. (Retired, which is why I was forgetful.) So I can tell you this kit is OK. Just be aware that it is a Start / Run capacitor kit only. No overload circuit included. | B07MLV25P9 | B07MLV25P9 |
102 | Worked as expected I had gotten an F7 E5 code on a 6.5 year old Whirlpool top loader. For months it wouldn't spin well enough to put the clothes directly into the dryer, but adding another spin cycle would be sufficient. Then it stopped spinning altogether. It would try for about 1 second and make about a 1/2 rotation and then stop. It would fill and drain properly.<br /><br />I examined the old part and could see that it couldn't/wasn't activating the lever that it was supposed to. I believe that the motor was fine. It was just, maybe, .03 worth of plastic and maybe a spring that was the problem. But not really fixable. Gotta love planned obsolescence! I looked at the new part and could see it would activate the lever so I thought it would work. My husband installed it before I could examine them side by side to check the quality of the new one, but, clean clothes!! I did run the diagnostic/calibration thing and it works perfectly. The clothes are actual "fully spun" and can go right into the dryer.<br /><br />The price seems to fluctuate, but it was $39 inc tax when we got it. It was a 10 minute job (I spent FAR more time researching and running diagnostics) that would have been just under $200 for a service call with the part. I ordered on a Tuesday and it arrived on Friday, as they said it would.<br /><br />I don't know how long it will last, but (as of now) I am glad that I looked past the bad reviews and took a chance since we seemed to get a "good one."<br /><br />Update: It has been 8.5 months and we have had zero issues. The price has dropped to $28 and is now Prime, so I would have zero hesitation trying it. | B07QM4KRSH | B07QM4KRSH |
103 | worked fine, bad situation Product came in four days earlier that Amazon's date, that's good when your unit goes out on Christmas morning with a house full of guests. Easy to install, remember to ground your self, took several attempts to get it to go into program mode, but once there programming was OK. Once programmed, had to unplug, wait and replug to get the compressor and fans to kick off, but all OK.<br /><br />What's sad is my thirty + year old utility room refer has only mechanical switching and no PCB's and has never been down. What is sad is as a manufacturing guy I know that board took less than twenty bucks to produce and it is sold for about $250 tax inlcuded. What is sad is the planned obsolescence built into all manufactured appliances today. Guess I'll take the old board, start removing the capacitors, find the bad one and replace so I'll have a spare. A good winter project. | B0081E8KL8 | B0081E8KL8 |
104 | Whirlpool Washer 23 Years young still working thanks to Repair Clinic Online My washer went out more or less when it wouldn't agitate or spin.<br /><br />Come to find out after viewing a Repair Clinic video on their site, it was this part causing the problem I am reviewing here. Two simple plastic pieces that wedge between them a rubber coupler. Now the video makes it look simple, but it does take two to realign the replacements. One person to look in while the other pushes the motor on. This was all done without having to disconnect or moving the machine other than unplugging the power. It can be disassembled easily if you watch the clinics video on how it is done.<br /><br />The manufacturers out here today don't want yours to last as long as this washer has. They have built-in obsolescence on new items so we keep replacing them. I'll keep on fixing this as long as I can rather than throwing it out for a new a cheaper quality version I can't fix because of circuit boards running them. No landfill for this one yet.<br /><br />I also wonder who thought getting rid of "agitators" inside washing machines was a good thing? So the bottom line is this was the simple fix for a machine which stopped agitating or spinning. 23 years later and it is still working, take that advanced technology! | B00FE6LQRG | B00FE6LQRG |
105 | Purchased to aid in the process of elimination for a differential diagnosis of our 8 yr old LG TROMM front load washing machine Eight-yr old front loading LG TROMM washing machine has a problem. We'd rather order parts and DIY fix than hire a repairman to diagnose. First we replaced the drain motor as well as the tube hosing. Now the machine drains (it didn't before) but problem still exists.<br /><br />We ordered these shocks and installed them and the loud spin cycle vibration & shaking has lessened enough that we can use the machine but did not make the problem go away completely. It is probably the bushings but that job is quite a process, so we are leaving it alone for now.<br /><br />We are now in the market for a new front loader but figure they all have been engineered with planned obsolescence so 8 yrs is about their average engineered lifetime. Still, these shocks went in well and work as promised for a reasonable cost. Recommended! | B00AMF8GL8 | B00AMF8GL8 |
106 | Worked excellent for almost 2 years Worked excellent 1 month shy of 2 years until the stupid lever wouldn't turn it off again. It kept swinging back on and wouldn't allow you to shut it off! That's a very bad design that lever but maybe it's built that way for a reason such as planned obsolescence. The motor is still strong. Oh well. | B08375XS5G | B0C86NF3DH |
107 | PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE I’ve had a frig like this (possibly it’s predecessor) for 10+ years, and I liked it. But in year 11 the icemaker abruptly stopped producing, and I found that food was thawing in the freezer. A repairman determined what the problem was, but delivered the bad news that Samsung no longer makes the part or a replacement. I concluded that Samsung does not want their refrigerators repaired, they want them replaced. | B00NI9UGEU | B00NI9UGEU |
108 | Planned Obsolescence Works fine. I dislike that I have to replace it every 6 months because of the embedded chip. And it is pricey and there are no generic alternatives. | B009PCI2JU | B09VTZ54J7 |
109 | Good Filter, a Bit Pricey Works like a champ, though it was a bit unclear how to reset the fridge's "replace filter" light. I eventually figured it out; will probably be lost again when/if I replace it down the road. That says more about a lack of the fridge's instructions rather than the filter itself of course.<br /><br />UPDATE: Didn't really last all that long...it's already giving me a "get ready to replace" message after only a few months. I don't blame the filter here; I'm not all that happy with the apparently planned obsolescence. Might or might not bother to replace it when the time comes. | B012OO6E1S | B095S9GH55 |
110 | Extended Life? Pure marketspeak I'd like to know how long a non-extended-life pad will last. These are made with one perforated cylinder of foil (with opposing sides very poorly connected - if they are connected at all), surrounded on each side by a cylinder of perforated *paper*. I think it's just the paper that's holding the cylinder together. It will last a month if you are lucky. Don't plan on soaking it in vinegar, as it will just fall apart. I think they call this "planned obsolescence". This is obviously where they make their money, similar to ink-jet printers and their costly ink cartridges. | B000FKGPH2 | B000FKGPH2 |
111 | Great product, 7d ahead of schedule... but, alas, all i needed was the tiny rubber gasket (shame on frigidaire) From the consumer feedback, i knew that what is pictured is only a portion of what arrives (it comes with a complete dishrack also). But the price was lower than other sellers who only included the upper rack assembly unit (the sprayer; not the dishrack) including frigidaire who sells just the upper assembly for about $70. (IMPORTANTLY and regrettably, all i really wanted was the rubber gasket replacement (about 4$) that fits on the end of the assembly unit. Clearly, i am not alone in this as the rubber's lifespan is less than the plastic assembly arm which both are less than the metal rack. THUS, this is a classic case of planned obsolescence on the part of frigidaire to get you to buy unneeded parts.) ALL that said, the unit arrived nearly as advertised (gray instead of white about which i have no problem) and it arrived 7 days AHEAD of schedule (something i really appreciated). so, overall... in terms of SELLER FEEDBACK: 100% 5 STARS. in terms of PRODUCT FEEDBACK: A classic United States shame that in order to buy a tiny rubber gasket, i need a box filled with about 8 pounds of extraneous plastic and metal. Frigidaire should really reassess its commitment to corporate citizenship, environmental stewardship, and strong customer service. | B0034YOAJQ | B0034YOAJQ |
112 | Ice Maker, You Complete Me Extremely frustrating to have "planned obsolescence" built into appliances now-a-days. The ice maker simply stopped making ice. A 6 yr old ice maker should not die with normal use. The Samsung fridge/freezer seem to work fine. That said, this part was easy to install (using a You Tube video). It seemed to take a while to start making ice (about 12 hours). But the ice bucket was full within about 24-30 hours. I' m sure it will break prematurely, too, but glad to have the option of self repair saving lots of time and money. Appears to be an unused OEM part with manufacture date April 2019 stamped on it (fridge is from 2013). Very satisfied with this product. | B01AQHSNSM | B01AQHSNSM |
113 | Perfect replacement. The hardest part about the repair was to find the matching part. I wish GE was not that intelectually challenged and put the OEM number on all parts, but this is too much to ask for in the era of planned obsolescence. It took a separate google search to find the right OEM.<br /><br />Old part was 212D1233P005, model M460-G<br /><br />Coming out of a GE dryer DHD SR 46GG1WW<br /><br />OEM part: WE04X20415<br /><br />20 minutes of my life I will never get back, thank you GE. Note to future self: Avoid GE(mine came with the house)<br /><br />Swapping timers is straightforward, as pins are marked, just move wires one at a time after you unplug the appliance, remove 3 screws on the back panel and slide the control panel to right in order not to break the tabs( don't ask how I know- previous repair).<br /><br />The old timer needs turned counterclock-wise ( looking from back side) to come out, and one metal tab may be in the way, bend upwards a little to clear the plastic. No need to tamper with the new one, it snaps nicely into place.<br /><br />Should take less than 10 minutes( unless you took the whole thing apart, like I did, then might as well change the belt) | B08QGH3Y9H | B08QGH3Y9H |
114 | Product is functional but long lasting isnt built into Whirlpool anymore... This product has functional obsolescence built in and mine goes out every 18 mths or so....<br />This is exact manufacturer product yet I suppose you must consider this upkeep | B005ARC9BG | B005ARC9BG |
115 | Flexible and strong The trays in refrigerators get stiff and rigid after a few years and crack easily (planned obsolescence?). When you first put it in it doesn't look like it fits correctly, but you have to push the tabs on the side in firmly to snap in the door frame. Once this is done it fits perfectly and doesn't wobble at all. I've had it about 5 months now and it has withstood a lot of standard teenager abuse. | B075CY9GCT | B075CY9GCT |
116 | Short Lifespan Crapped out after 13 months of everyday use. These definitely have a short lifespan. Worked well until it died but I doubt you'll get more than a year, year and a half out of them. Planned obsolescence. | B077MT8TJV | B0C71KVMY9 |
117 | It fixed what should not have failed on a 5 year old washer---Whirlpool sucks for using crap made in China--- I have a Kenmore washer that is 24 years old, never had ONE problem with it. We still use it every week, the body is rusting away but the components are USA made and are solid mechanical functioning. Non of this planed obsolescence electronic bull crap.<br /><br />This should have been a recall with the amount of control boards that failed, and Whirlpool will not stand behind there products... They suck and have lost my business forever and anyone else I warn to stay away from their products, not to mention I will be alerting every agency and consumer publication I find to investigate this fraud. | B005B5RXL8 | B005B5RXL8 |
118 | Planned Obsolescence DO not buy major appliances from Thermador. I have a very expensive gas cooktop that I bought new when I built my home 12 years ago. I have replaced strikers and other minor issues before. But I just found out that they have stopped making the strikers for this cooktop. SO what that means is that Thermador has decided that their cooktops should not last more than 12 years, and wish to force you to replace them with new ones. If you are OK with that, then buy it. I am not OK with it. | B001F84EH6 | B001F84EH6 |
119 | Saved me from having to buy a new washing machine Our Maytag Legacy Series washing machine would stop running mid cycle. I was no longer hearing the familiar "click" sound when I closed the washer lid. This little device saved us from having to buy a new washing machine. There is something uniquely satisfying about fixing an expensive appliance rather than having it immediately succumb to the manufacturer's planned obsolescence. | B075XZ3JCF | B075XZ3JCF |
120 | Terrible, lasted 1 1/2 years! Save your money. I purchased December 2017 and it lasted until June 2019. Something inside is stripped. Thanks Whirlpool for forcing your planned obsolescence onto an otherwise long-lasting machine by providing crap replacement parts!<br />I later (7/4/2019) dismantled the gearbox and discovered that the worm gear and crown gear teeth have worn in one section, causing the transmission to stop rotating when it gets to that point. The worm gear is driven by the motor, and in turn drives the crown gear. Added pictures. | B00DM8JSDC | B00DM8JSDC |
121 | Same design, high price, easy in easy out, flimsy is what it's all about This is the factory part, with the Fisher Paykel box to prove it. However, I've read comments that it is heavier-duty than previous versions, and I can tell you (this is my third one now), that it is just as flimsy on the "wings" as all the previous versions. I expect it to last a few years and tear like all the others, and for me, $90 is WAY too much for this product and its planned obsolescence. | B00IRVLGMK | B00IRVLGMK |
122 | Fits my Bosch Tassimo Never knew this existed!! I am happy my old Bosch Tassimo machine is saved from obsolescence! | B09WYX11MS | B09WYX11MS |
123 | Planned Obsolescence? I purchased this item through Amazon on 12/10/2019; On 12/20/2020 it ceased making icr. Did everything according to the book and nothing worked. I have to believe it's a classic case of "planned obsolence" by GE.<br />Very bad experience . I DO NOT reccomend this item! I'm out $513.00 at this point | B07YF9SGBW | B07YF9SGBW |
124 | Planed obsolescence. Ok. Let's start by saying this is the only height adjustable, free standing pour over that you can pour right into your 20oz travel mug. That's really great.<br /><br />Now let's talk about the bad. This manufacturer has intentionally made their filter a size and shape that is different than any replacement filter you can find on the market. Then, they also refuse to to sell their own replacement filters. And worst of all, it seems that they have engineered this filter to fall apart in a short amount of time. The end result of this is that, every few months, you will have to spend $40 to repurchase this entire unit in order to replace your broken filter.<br /><br />So, even though the initial unit is worthy of 5 stars, the dishonest practice of Planned Obsolescence for the filter on this unit brings that down to one star. | B083GH1DBS | B083GH1DBS |
125 | Fixed! …then broke again GE’s structured obsolescence model got a little bit too greedy on this one. There has to be a design flaw somewhere either in the components or the connectors. Board failed one dishwasher a little after a year of owning dishwasher, then failed again a little after a year a new one was installed. Won’t be buying a GE dishwasher again. | B08YP3WYC9 | B08YP3WYC9 |
126 | Lasted Less Than 3 Years The plastic teeth of this timer control knob sheared off pretty quickly- less than 3 years from when I last purchased it in late 2016. Either my GE WCSR2090G3WW washer is no match for the family laundry, or this part is pure junk. Cheap plastic material and poor knob design for sure! Even though this is a fairly inexpensive replacement part, it is shoddy planned obsolescence that requires so many repairs. I'm just tired of spinning the background dial with my finger tips to change selection so I am forced to purchase it again. I hate the GE brand: all the GE appliances in my house are constantly failing! | B00DM8JUIU | B00DM8JUIU |
127 | poor quality Planned obsolescence they only last a matter of weeks before they need to be replaced. After reading about all the various wicking humidifiers and the complaints, somebody is making a killing with these replacement filters. Previous ones lasted a winter season but now......one would need 6 to get through the heating season. That is big money thrown out the window. Better to invest in ultrasonics for longevity. MHO | B01LWLB0SV | B01LWLB0SV |
128 | NOT returnable MISLEADING The description on Amazon states, "Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt." When I received the package today (09/04/2022 at 1700 hrs), the clear packaging over the item says that there are no refunds if the bag or box is broken. Not taking the chance on an electrical item when other outfits WILL take back the item if it does not work. This is critical because there is NO way to test the item (planned obsolescence) so you either need to purchase the CCU or the MCU..or both. Maytag Maxima is a joke. DO NOT BUY THEM. | B08GQ7PD81 | B08GQ7PD81 |
129 | Recent purchase, seems quite good, just a few issues. I bought this elsewhere for a number of reasons, though I used Amazon reviews to make my decision.<br /><br />So far it washes very well. I thought all portable washers have wheels, this one doesn't, in any case, at 51 pounds, I can move it around, though it is a little wide, which makes it a tad harder to grasp (I thought it would be taller and skinnier like other portables, it is shorter and wider, which is why it is a little harder to grasp and carry).<br /><br />Some negatives: the manual seems written by someone whose first language is not English, so sometimes it is a little hard to understand. The disclaimers are clear and abundant, but the directions can be a little confusing, the UI doesn't seem very intuitive, when compared to other washers.<br />There are four buttons, two of them control all the washer options (the other two are start/pause and Power), and you reach the options by step, each time you press a button you get a different option, almost like an electronic dial without the dial, which is less intuitive, though eventually you get used to it.<br /><br />The water supply hose is strong enough, but rather short, it is replaceable, though the connectors are like nothing I have ever seen. The drain hose seems very fragile, and it is integrated into the body of the washer, unless someone knows how to easily replace it with something better and where to get the part, this seems like an attempt at planned obsolescence built into the drain hose, probably why they tell you not to use water hotter than 50c/122f.<br /><br />Since this machine is designed to be moved, the weak drain hose and the lack of wheels both seem like a significant problem. Also, there are too many disclaimers about water and humidity sensitivity (have to remember not to drag wet clothes across the front, since they put the controls at the bottom instead of the top), strange for a washing machine.<br /><br />One possible reason for the lack of wheels: the spin cycle is very strong, better than most washers I have tried of any type, and probably the main plus about this machine, this can shake the machine around if you don't adjust the feet.<br />The wash cycle doesn't seem quite as good as a full size machine though, just a perception on the relative cleanliness of the clothes.<br /><br />As often happens on Amazon, some pictures and some of the descriptions in other reviews do not match the product described on the main page, so I will mention mine is about the PAN56MGW2 model, which has only one water inlet, and only one row of buttons.<br /><br />UPDATE August 2019: I had noticed a tiny pool of water on top of the water inlet hose pretty much from the beginning, but didn't think too much about it. Forward about a year later, I have water leak issues on the floor and carpet. Today I tried carefully applying silicone grease, it only slowed the leak, it still accumulates on top as before. The connector is plastic, not a good thing for durability.<br /><br />Funny thing, my initial concern about the drain hose has not (yet) panned out, just the water inlet. One more star off.<br /><br />UPDATE July 2022: it has outlasted the extended warranty I bought, still going strong, I dealt with the problem of the drain hose jumping around by tying it to the sink handle, and propped it with a bottle, haven't had a flooding problem since, I no longer watch over the machine, although occasionally it gets an unstable load, so I have to be careful with the feet so it doesn't travel around the kitchen. | B07FPW5WXX | B07FPW5WXX |
130 | Does what it says... After a few years of expansion/contraction cycles the plastic door handle on Kenmore/Electrolux ovens loosen. You can re-tighten them, but it's just a matter of time before the poorly designed handle yields and the cut threads in the plastic standoffs fail. You would think that it would be a simple matter of replacing the handle (which is horribly overpriced) But you would be wrong. Typically the Philips head in the two retaining screws is stripped out, and you can no longer tighten them after having done so previously half a dozen times in the past due to the slow failure of the poorly designed handle.<br /><br />This is poor design, whether intentional or deliberate. (Think planned obsolescence) I understand building to a price point, but would it really have been that much more expensive to put a steel insert in the handle and use machine thread fasteners? Perhaps a few cents more and the door would never fail.<br /><br />Or for that matter, if you still want/need to hit us every 4 or 5 years for $50 for a new handle, at least use a hex instead of a Phillips head on the fastener, so it doesn't add $15 to the already high cost for $1 worth of plastic that makes the handle.<br /><br />That being said, a new pair of screws holds a new handle on firmly, and if you never use the oven, it will be good forever. | B07Y1MJJ2B | B07Y1MJJ2B |
131 | Just needed a new motor that isn’t available so I had to buy a whole new flimsy part 🧐 Planned obsolescence. | B081LPRCMR | B081LPRCMR |
132 | Just needed a new motor that isn’t available so I had to buy a whole new flimsy part 🧐 Planned obsolescence. | B081LPRCMR | B081LPRCMR |
133 | Just needed a new motor that isn’t available so I had to buy a whole new flimsy part 🧐 Planned obsolescence. | B081LPRCMR | B081LPRCMR |
134 | UIM-155 Icemaker good - Repair support is non-existent - FORCED OBSOLESCENCE First, reviews for different items by the same company often get lumped together on Amazon.<br />This is for the Whynter UIM-155 icemaker.<br /><br />I have had the UIM-155 for 3 years now, and it continues to make ice without any problems. However it has developed other problems would be easily repairable IF the company supported its product better (or at all).<br /><br />The UIM-155 icemaker does not require a drain or drain pan that needs to be emptied. Just connect a water line and plug it in. The door is reversible, which was great for me as it is near a corner, and I did not want the door to hit my cabinet face.<br /><br />The UIM-155 was not noisy when it was new, just the normal compressor sound you would expect from a mini-frig. However, over the 2 years I have owned it, the fan motor that blows air across the condenser coils has developed a rattle. That is when I found the completely NON-EXISTENT support for the Whynter UIM-155 icemaker.<br /><br />The ZERO support gives you no way to purchase replacement parts to repair the unit. The condenser fan motor is a small part and simple to replace. However, you can't buy one. I find companies that fail to support their supports and their consumers extremely annoying.<br /><br />The same goes for the door gasket. My door gasket developed a crimp following a few months of storage after a hurricane destroyed part of my roof. After hours of research I actually did find the part number for the door gasket (UIM-DRGSKT-011), but it was not available. It tells you to check back, but it has NEVER been available, and I mean for OVER 14 months now. A crimped door gasket means humidity from outside the icemaker seeps inside and forms frost, and then you have to defrost the icemaker. I finally used a heat gun on the gasket and managed to get the crimp out, but this is just another example of the company failing to support its consumers.<br /><br />For over 99% of appliances, you can find a parts breakdown and purchase repair parts for any device still in production. For the Whynter UIM-155, it appears the company is trying to force planned obsolescence on its consumers to make them purchase new units instead of supporting their products and building a loyal fan base. | B002ROS27U | B08FDC5J1B |
135 | Adequate! As far as evaporator motors go, this one is good enough! Be careful when impaling fan blade on spindle as it is easy to push it down too far, which will impede function. My friend is an aerospace engineer and he swears by his early 1960s fridge, which used a chilled metal plate instead of circulated air as cooling mechanism, but if you're stuck with latter day technology, replacing fan motor might extend the service life of your unit. Consumer technology has been mostly downhill since the Eisenhower administration what with planned obsolescence, but by buying spare parts you can breathe new life into your substandard-by-design kitchen appliance and help stem the tide of the most wasteful aspects of our consumer culture. We are all going to die. | B00DZUBK7Y | B00DZUBK7Y |
136 | If you have a KitchenAid or Whirlpool dishwasher, check underneath for leaks!!! Stopped the leak! KitchenAid manufactured a dishwasher that is guaranteed to start leaking within 3 to 5 years of normal use. This little grommet fixed the problem, but unfortunately won’t correct the thousands of dollars worth of damage to our cabinets and subfloor, because we did not see the leak right away. Shame on Whirlpool for this designed obsolescence with no regard for the user’s property. | B08DKBRSTZ | B08DKBRSTZ |
137 | Bad design by Frigidaire . New doesn’t look much better than 2 year old part which split and failed. Add us to the list of Frigidaire customers that will probably never buy another Frigidaire Dishwasher..<br />2 year old Lower wash arm failed causing a leak out the front door of Dishwasher.<br />I think they should’ve offered a free arm as replacement .<br />Give me one arm that works for a long time , not 2 or 3 arms that can fail , and cost more than 60-100 dollars to replace!<br />It looks like poorly molded plastic.<br />Or is this planned obsolescence!? I would guess just a bad design and/ or manufacturing….. | B07R3JZ8PB | B07R3JZ8PB |
138 | Planned obsolescence. There's room for improvements I've purchased these refillable pods twice. They do the job for about 100 uses each before the plastic string between the cap and the cup wears out and kind of breaks. They could come up with something more durable and there wouldn't be a need for 3 each pack. | B01HPXC9US | B07SHKBXP5 |
139 | It fixed the dishwasher which wasn't spraying and therefore not cleaning dishes Not the easiest part to replace but it wasn't too difficult and the dishwasher cleans like new again so definitely worth every penny and every minute spent. It's a shame the original part lasted less than six years... Planned obsolescence? | B00Z7PDPX2 | B00Z7PDPX2 |
140 | Not even 2 years old and it has failed. ... Not even 2 years old and it has failed. Also we experienced lots of flaking Teflon in the ice over time. I understand planned obsolescence, however, I am going to try a competitor's model at half the price. Even if it fails after a year, it is still more price effective than this $100 model. | B001EY3CBA | B001EY3CBA |
141 | It flooded my house...three times! I have had this washer repaired twice. The water fill sensor fails. The worst damage was done when I was away from home. $15,000.00 dollars (or more, final number not in yet) worth of damage to my home. The other two times it failed I was at home. New part installed I felt it was good to go. Nope, major damage to flooring (ceramic and oak hardwood), sub floor, drywall, area rugs, and insulation under the house. The crawlspace was flooded too. I am sick as I had just recently installed new floors, painted, and updated my home. Even though it cleaned and spun clothes really well, I can't recommend speed Queen as planned obsolescence has ruined my home. Thanks Speed Queen! Oh, btw, when a part fails three times aren't there lemon laws? | B005OW0TTG | B005OW0TTG |
142 | Bad company! Beware! This machine broke after one year of normal use. The belt snapped and I can't find a replacement belt anywhere! Now I have to buy a new dryer and it damn sure won't be a panda! My panda washing machine broke just the day before my dryer, this is ridiculous! After digging around in the guts of the dryer, I can see that planbed obsolescence is definately a prominent part of the design. It has a plastic grill that has no purpose other than to trap lint inside of the machibe where it can build up to be a fire hazard, the snap in filter no longer snaps in place as the cheap plastic nipples that hold it in place have worn down in just around a year of use! The metal plate that the filter snaps on to collects lint in the metal fan blades and clogs reducing airfliw and risking an over heat! The "blue belt" that rotates the drum is prone to stretching out and dry rot, and has broken twice now!! Twice! it is a proprietary part you have to buy for nearly 20 dollars and it has zero protection! A sharp sheet metal structure encases the blue belt and rubs against the belt causing it to wear out rapidly. DO NOT BUY ANY PANDA PRODUCTS! It's clear to me they are designed purely for profit, not for their customers. | B0092JSGXI | B07SPH7B85 |
143 | I'll never buy LG again! I won't buy LG again. This dishwasher looks good, is quiet, and runs like a champ for a few months. Then it's all down hill. Due to a poor design, the drain will clog unless dishes are spotless when you put them in. A grain of rice, a bit of lettuce - anything will clog it. Repairing/replacing is a big deal due to the design of the dishwasher - it's not worth it ($200+), because it will just happen again. This was a fairly expensive dishwasher - pushing $1000 if I recall correctly. I called LG customer service, and they acted surprised, despite the thousands of reviewers who have the same problem. They say "pay to get it fixed". So after about 2 years of use, I am finally trashing it. It was a constant battle, taking things apart, using the wet vac, and running it 5 cycles before it worked. It certainly jacked up the water bills. I sell properties and manage rental properties for a living, and I see cheap machines last 10-20 years. But this one lasted two, and only worked well for the first 6 months. My $3000+ LG fridge isn't much better due to some design flaws, but at least it still keeps food cold after 2 years. Next year who knows. This company takes planned obsolescence to a whole new level. | B007VXJ0BO | B007VXJ0BO |
144 | Poor quality for the price. Drain pump died in 14 months, stretches out elastics (even just stretchy shirts) on anything but delicate cycle, and controls are not intuitive. I loved this washer/dryer at first. When it was shiny and new, it was amazing to be able to hit one button and the cycle would just go, all the way to finish. However, there doesn't seem to be a low heat dry setting that actually works for more delicate items, and the dry only setting is not intuitive to use. It's okay. Appliances these days suck, but this one has some nice features. I just wish the planned obsolescence went a litttttle bit further than two months from the warranty's end. | B087D8MZCS | B087D8MZCS |
145 | Really tied the room together! This was purchased because a part just like it in my refrigerator broke. The refrigerator door still worked just fine without it but I figured it was the first metaphorical cog in the planned obsolescence wheel. Better to replace the seemingly useless part before all hell breaks loose. | B01GV9PMIS | B01GV9PMIS |
146 | Nice while it worked, repairing it is hell! It was nice while it worked. Then a few years went by and planned obsolescence kicked in - ER1 codes every time I tried to use it. Talked to customer support and OF COURSE they recommended the most expensive part. I bought a new wash pump, swapped it out successfully, and nope! Still ER1 codes. Tested it on multiple inputs to make sure it wasn't water pressure. Did some more internet research and found that it might be the inlet valve failing so I ordered a new one. Good luck swapping them out! One of the nuts warped & stripped while I was trying to take it off. Can't access the bolt because a screw holding the side panel on is also stripped! I'm done with this thing. It's going out on the curb. Fasteners are all made out of tin foil. Skimp less on your parts and fasteners. Never buying another product from SPT. | B00EHLM7MW | B00EHLM7MW |
147 | THIS is the AD-18 Icemaker...a Less-Than-3-Minute Job Hats off to those who said, "Do it yourself," three words that in my long life have produced a measure of havoc and stomach-churning disappointment. I first had to determine what part I needed. Frigidaire's website no longer acknowledged the existence of my five-year-old fridge or the icemaker my documentation indicated as an "AD-18" model (see photo).<br /><br />But once I determined this Kitchen Basics item was indeed a correct replacement for my Frigidaire's dead AD-18 icemaker (and verified via a video that these icemakers customarily fail on a c. 5-year planned-obsolescence timeline), I saved a hundred bucks or so by not purchasing the OEM and literally slapped this in the Frigidaire in less than three minutes. Truly, it took me longer to match a socket to the screw head than to pull the old machine, hang the new one in, and snap in the electrical harness.<br /><br />And voila! Ice after an anxious three hours of wondering if the problem had indeed been the icemaker.<br /><br />Do it yourself. There are no instructions. Unplug your fridge. Loosen the 2 screws (do not remove). Unclip the harness. Remove dead icemaker. Hang the new one (under the flow spout. I wiped the icemaker off with a damp cloth before hanging it. I know: a needless cootie precaution.) Snap in harness. (Click!) Retighten the 2 screws. Make sure the wire is down.<br /><br />And Ice Ice, Baby. | B078X1Y73X | B078X1Y73X |
148 | Much improved over factory part, especially where rubber meets the road Overall, much better built than factory part. I can’t believe how flimsy the design used by Whirlpool was. Mine broke off at the wheels, which happen to be the most ridiculous mount I have ever seen. No surprise the whirlpool upper rack adjuster broke in a little over a year. This replacement part is much studier than the factory upper rack adjuster, especially where the the plastic wheel/spinner mounts onto the rack, and fits well. I actually bought the .9inch wheel in error instead of the 1.25. Using the .9inch while waiting for 1.25 arrive to arrive. No excuse for how whirpool made the rack except for corner cutting or planned obsolescence. Will never buy a dishwasher again without first taking out the rack! | B01J37BG3A | B01J37BG3A |
149 | Very fragile, bad design. Be forewarned. These are utter crap. The inner plastic sleeve which attaches to the stove valve stem is very thin plastic and all five of these knobs have broken at this point. I've only had these knobs a few months and have treated them vey carefully as I was aware from the original knobs that this is a weak design. If you do decide to buy these knobs I recommend coating and reinforcing these plastic sleeves with Goop or E6000 before you ever install them so as to try to protect against breaking this fragile part. There is no excuse for this poor design still being manufactured. I'm not a believer in planned obsolescence but this is straining that belief. | B07GQ5QXR2 | B07GQ5QXR2 |
150 | Built-in obsolescence. The rubber gaskets on the capsules wear out fairly quickly, rendering the product useless (as the water - under pressure - will circumvent the capsule rather than go through it. The simple answer would be to include extra gaskets with the unit, or sell them in multi-packs. But I inquired about o gaining additional gaskets, and was told they cannot be purchased. So, I’m giving this product a 1-star rating. | B07ZVDCV7L | B07ZVDFPMW |
151 | Exactly what I needed for my old Whirlpool Exactly what I needed for my old Whirlpool. Fast delivery, easy installation. (Shame on Whirlpool and all appliance manufacturers for making so many plastic parts, like this one, designed to fail. Planned obsolescence is a bad model.) Thanks, BlueStars. I hope you mean it about the dancing in public. :) | B07CNPVDXY | B07CNPVDXY |
152 | Right part-big job The part is an exact replacement-Nice!! The GE counter top mounted ceramic cook top is, however, another story, folks. I have resolved to NEVER purchase another GE Profile or any other Ge product. Thus far every one of the 5 Profile kitchen products we bought has crashed and needed repair. Lousy Chinese workmanship. They called it BUILT IN OBSOLESCENCE!<br />Yep-keeping their techs busy by design, no less. Each and everyone has broken down. Thanks to the WWW. there are enough nice folks that did take the time to record their efforts of their own attempts at fixing these crap products.<br />I could not find, however, any "HOW TO" ON HOW TO REPLACE THIS ONE!<br />Took a bit of time, but got-er done. Even found the ever elusive wiring schematic INSIDE the cooking enclosure-STUPID PLACE to put paper inside a MULTI 2500 watts cooking enclosure. That alone speaks volumes about what their product is all about.<br />If you need help with yours, watch the WWW. I will try and describe the process of replacing this temp. control switch. | B004H3XQ0C | B004H3XQ0C |
153 | Perfect fit for our LG Dryer-wish it had lasted Our original LG Dryer lint filter fell apart - a poorly designed part that seems to have planned obsolescence built in. This appears to be an identical replacement. Hope we will purchase a new dryer before we need to replace this again.<br />Less than two years later- this replacement also broke! | B00V6XKWTO | B00V6XKWTO |
154 | Works on a 10 year old fridge It works so far in our ten year old fridge. Take that, planned obsolescence! Samsung still makes crappy phones.<br /><br />Obviously check for compatibility beforehand | B01AQHXQZW | B01AQHXQZW |
155 | Cheaply made with early planned obsolescence This is my fourth installation of these parts. Seems, no matter the manufacturer of these re-manufactured parts, they are all cheaply made, and are not worth the money paid for them.<br /><br />The last dealer I purchased from, and I rated the product the same back then (Feb 2021). He was nice enough to respond to my feedback, and he told me to contact them next time the broke, and he would replace free of charge. Well, just a little over a year later, he and his company were nowhere to be found. This manufacturer has a one year warranty, which is just about how long they last…just a few months longer than a year.<br /><br />The weak point on these is always the in the same stress points, as can be seen from the photo. I have purchased some of which have the wheels mounted with a screw which last a little longer, but all in all, they are all basically the same.<br /><br />Unfortunately, this will be a repetitive project. It's either that, or not use the dishwasher, or replace what is still a very good performing KitchenAid dishwasher. | B07YHKKD57 | B07YHKKD57 |
156 | One size doesn't fit all I bought these thinking and hoping they'd fit our GE stove. They did fit the pocket in the stovetop,..but the burner rocked because of not having slots in the correct position. I blame a lack of equal standards for the products. What I can say is the chrome plating is well to thin for any length of corrosion protection....which is horribly called designed obsolescence. | B07QY3VP9T | B0BLY43NLL |
157 | Great company to order from but the "genuine factory part" sucks. So, I had a ER UO error code on my Frigidaire pld4375rfco dishwasher. I looked into it and found out it was the vent fan assembly so I ordered it. It arrived early which was great, BUT, it does not fit properly. The FACTORY "Genuine replacement part" does not fit properly!!!<br /><br />It is a really easy fix (I am not that handy and I did it in an hour after watching a few youtube videos) but the threading is too loose. It is really much like twisting a jar lid on a jar (a quarter turn) but the "lid" is too loose! So if you are replacing the part and leave it "as it is supposed to be" it will simply rattle off on the first wash and then you will have to fix it again. The old one fits together snug but the FACTORY new part does not fit the old "lid" and they do not give you a new one with the part.<br /><br />The way to make it work though is to silicone it in place with some waterproof silicone. I put it on the new part and the old "lid" and now it is staying in place. So basically this part sucks and is expensive, 1/5th of the price of the dishwasher, but it does fix the dishwasher. The error code is gone and the dishwasher works great now.<br /><br />I am suspicious as to why this part "broke" in the first place. I took a close look at the old one and it looks fine. Maybe some planned obsolescence, but I can't prove it.<br /><br />Anyway, buy some waterproof silicone and some plumbing tape and put this sorry excuse for a part in to get rid of the error code. | B005BQR70O | B005BQR70O |
158 | Save your money - Do Not Buy This Dryer If I could haul this puppy up to my roof and chuck it off, I would. I've had it two years and it's been repaired 4 times. I bought this to replace a 14 year old dryer that was in need of a second repair and thought perhaps my money was better spent on a new dryer. Wrong. I would have been better off spending the $300 or $400 to repair the old one. The sensor which determines the degree of "dryness" of the clothes is sketchy at best. I waste a lot of time & money running it a second time. I seriously hope someone from Maytag reads this and tells the chain of command that unless the company stops building in planned obsolescence, they will lose more customers than myself.<br /><br />If I could give this zero or negative stars, I would.<br /><br />But I do like the accompanying washer ;) | B001GDI2HI | B001GDI2HI |
159 | I like it because it works I like it because it works. I hate it because it may turn out to be junk. The fact that this fan failed in a 13 month old fridge is bad enough but it seems that unit has failed plenty of other people as well. Noe that sucks. Some comment in here that this new replacement will last about a year then fail. That really sucks.<br />Local dealer In stock price for this fan was about $85. I bought one for $29 and installed it to see if it even worked, it did so I ordered another. It is an easy install but there is either something clearly wrong with this design or if functions perfectly as designed. This type of junk reeks of planned obsolescence. The motor is stamped "Swiss Made" however China is listed online as the country of origin. The official looking box marked "Whirpool Corporation Factory Certified Parts" that this thing came in is marked "Made in US". maybe that means USA? I'll bet it does not. | B004XLEDYG | B004XLEDYG |
160 | Planned obsolescence This part is intentionally designed to fail. A previous version of it would allow you to insert a washer that would press the pin a little harder and buy you a few more filter changes. Instead of fixing that problem, GE devised a way to extend it. This design added those little ribs to defeat the hack. GE knows this part is garbage. And they’re making sure it stays that way. | B01N43YNIY | B01N43YNIY |
161 | Planned obsolescence in the making!!! Amazingly inefficient and inadequate to humidify anything. These filters are dry up in about 24 hours and then do NOT absorb any water so the fan is blowing dry air over dried up filters. A TRUE WASTE OF EVERYTHING!!! | B000BQY77K | B09GPXGW3M |
162 | JUNK, CLASSIC PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE It was a workable fit at first...but it started hairline cracking after about two months. and completely broke apart within four months. I had to remove it since it was unusable. I was so disappointed. | B003GL659K | B003GL659K |
163 | Lasted 3 years 6 months 2nd try at posting this review, as Amazon disallowed the exact same words that I have re-pasted. This time I have removed the web links. So here goes: ApplianceAssistant_com, a DIY site that has a Youtbe channel of the same name, snarkily commented that today's icemakers last about 5 years due to the technological advancements in marketing aka factored obsolescence. Well, this was a year and 6 months short. I had to buy this Whirlpool W10884390 Ice Maker from a different vendor for $5, as the price is now 3 times what I paid for at forty dlrs. Note that this replacement 'Whirlpool W10884390 Ice Maker' needs to use the old wiring harness of this W10882923. You will have to splice wires. If you are not comfortable with that, you will need to search further. If splicing wires do not faze you, W10882923 will work | B008DJMZGC | B008DJMZGC |
164 | 5 stars for seller, as good of a part as you will find. 1 star for manufacturers Fixed a friends oven a year ago, a year later I am fixing it again same issue. Burnt out hot surface igniter. now before I start in here let me just say seller (partshousesupply) and manufacturer (norton) both get 5 stars. I am making my review 5 stars because all the things that are about to follow aren't their fault and I would not feel it right to detract from them.<br /><br />Now manufacturers.... (I am looking at you Kenmore, maytag, armana, GE, etc.) The fact that silicon carbide hot surface igniters are still used in consumer ovens is remarkable (and not in a good way). As a matter of fact, as far as I can tell from a quick look, that is the only offering in ovens that use hot surface igniter ignition.<br /><br />Now, just some information here for folks that don't know. Nearly all gas furnace (HVAC) manufacturers have moved on to silicon nitride hot surface igniters. They are pretty much same size as the silicon carbide counterparts, operate the same way and can be produced for relatively near the same cost. There are a couple of key differences though. Silicon Nitride has a much longer duty cycle / lifespan (I'll be conservative and say twice that of silicon carbide). A HVAC furnace has to stop and start pretty often and I think most manufacturers figured out that having a silicon carbide igniter that needs replaced every season probably doesn't lead to a lot of brand loyalty and or repeat buyers.<br />|<br />The other key difference is that silicon nitride igniters have less resistance and therefore are more energy efficient. Sure energy efficacy is great, but it is also the very thing that is preventing you from buying a silicon nitride surface igniter and slapping it on your gas oven. See the gas safety valve in your oven uses bimetal strips for the opening and closing of that valve. Those strips need about 3.2-3.6 amps of current draw to allow that safety valve to open, letting gas flow and lighting your oven. The principal here is not to allow gas to flow to a burnt out igniter as this results in a lot less explosions and fires.<br /><br />So, all you need to do is go find a silicon nitride igniter igniter of the same voltage with enough resistance to cross that 3.6 amp threshold and you are golden. Let me save you some leg work, you won't. All the furnace offerings generally fall at about half that amp draw. Your valve will never open. IT'S ALMOST AS IF IT WERE ENGINEERED SO THAT CONSUMERS CAN'T REPLACE THAT INFERIOR IGNITER. Add to this that the manufacturer makes about $10-20 by placing a norton or supco igniter in a kenmore box and labeling it with their logo and part number. I's a good rub.<br /><br />Now draw your own conclusions here but the only conclusion I come to is that manufacturers are willfully preventing (or doing their best to prevent) customers from installing a better (more longivity) product in the name of profits through questionably unethical, immoral or just plain underhanded practices... depending on your view. As a matter of fact I wouldn't be surprised if the manufactures tell folks like roland and supco "produce a silicon nitride stove igniter and you'll never sell us another one."<br /><br />In short, silicon carbide surface igniters should not be used in stoves while their silicon nitride hvac counterparts serve dutifully for years. Don't take my word for it, go look at forums or discussion groups like reddit and read the lament of people who have replaced these things 6 times or more over the life of their gas ovens...<br /><br />Maybe I have it all wrong but if I do, someone please provide me with a logical and reasonable explanation as to why I can't search for "universal silicon nitride stove igniter" here on amazon and find offerings from companies like norton and supco. Go ahead, I'll wait. But don't tell me "they can't make a lower resistance safety valve to match the silicon nitride ignitors or they can't increase igniter resistance enough to work with 3.6 amp safety valves. It's planned obsolescence and another glaring example of how America let six figure corporate clowns destroy a vibrant manufacturing base known for quality goods in the name of "adding shareholder value". Brought to you by the same folks that brought about the global financial crisis and ultimately the rapid and painful inflation we are dealing with now (all that money had to go somewhere, covid was just a convenient excuse). Perhaps it's the end result of telling children they'll be nothing in life if they end up working on a production line and placing folks who get rich through unethical and immoral decisions on a pedestal. | B005D9IR4Y | B005D9IR4Y |
165 | 2 catastrophic failures within 14 months I loved this double oven stove for the 1st year. At 13 months, just out of warranty, the large burner stopped working. The outer rim would heat up, but the large inner circle was dead. Two weeks later, the entire oven control clicked off during use. . . never to turn on again. Neither the upper oven or lower oven would turn on. We have just been told that the computer panel and large burner are both catastrophic repairs costing over $700 to fix. This oven is only 14 months old and was very lightly used. It is shocking that a GE Appliance would utterly fail in 2 catastrophic ways in 14 months, just days out of warranty. Planned obsolescence GE? Buy this stove at your own risk. | B012HL42DU | B012HL42DU |
166 | "Spyder" spinner support. This saved a lot over OEM and other presumed brands. If you need to replace this, get ready for an all day and then some project. Same as original these are made out of aluminum alloy. This baffles me considering what bleach does to aluminum. DO NOT USE BLEACH in your washer with these units. I would pay four times the price for a stainless steel or another alloy not affected by bleach. My Spyder failed on two of the three arms, making the inner SS drum rub the outer plastic drum. Careful examination revealed wear through on outer drum. Rather than replace that, I used JB Weld to patch it. Planned obsolescence no doubt. More washers for the landfills, not me, I get as much as I can out of our products. Unfortunately not everyone has the skills to take on these repair tasks and professional repair is simply not economical. | B0838W1PPW | B0838W1PPW |
167 | 3 months then stops. Will not honor their warranty. Happened twice. 3 months and it will slow to a drip. Happened for two filters in a row. Planned obsolescence. They will not honor their warranty. | B002JAKRAM | B002JAKRAM |
168 | Good replacement, but it will eventually fail. I bought this as a replacement for our GE dryer. It fits well enough, but does not seat quite the same as the original did. The real issue though was that the design of the part lends itself eventual failure.<br /><br />The way the mesh is molded into the frame causes a small bend every time you cycle the dryer/clean the lint trap. Even though it is a small flex it is enough to eventually cause the mesh to fail (should take a couple years). This is a design flaw from the factory, and not the fault of whoever made the replacement filter. GE made a crap lint trap from the start. Gotta love planned obsolescence. | B071GF4VTV | B071GF4VTV |
169 | E-Z E-Z E-Z It took me longer to find this item online and complete the purchase transaction than it did to install. I used the wiring harness from my existing fridge and I also changed the little filler spout from my original because I liked the oem design better than this one but I'm sure that the one supplied would have been fine.<br /><br />Any one with half a brain should be repairing their own stuff. I have fixed a printer by replacing a failed capacitor ($ .53) after researching the problem on Bing (screw google), Replaced the icemaker in my fridge, replaced the front motor seals on my wife's 2000 eclipse (I got by with half a brain and actually had to engineer a custom tool to remove the crank pulley which cost me less than $20, much cheaper than the $250 "one application" tool the manufacturer sells), and the cam position sensor on the same vehicle, and I suspect that the EGR valve and/or solenoid will be next, and have fixed countless other things in the past.<br /><br />My point being that many if not most things CAN be repaired by the consumer if you are willing to take time to do some research and get your hands dirty. What's the WORST thing that can happen... if you fail, you can still replace it. My online purchase from Radio Shack including soldering iron, solder, de-soldering bulb and capacitor was less than $30. It took me about 30 minutes on the computer to find the solution. I disassembled the printer in about 10 minutes to confirm what my research had told me and it took me about 15 minutes to remove/replace the failed capacitor and re-assemble the device. How much would a new printer have cost me? AND, I still have the soldering supplies for next time a device engineered with "planned obsolescence" FAILS. | B0042U16YI | B0042U16YI |
170 | Repair Guy said 'Don't sink another dollar into repairing that piece of junk' i purchased this washer through plessers.com however wanted to notify future buyers to beware. 2 yrs in and the gear transmission blew. The company that fixed it said it was probably broken for a year which is why it was so loud. that means this thing was already broken after 1 yr. $400 later, we got that fixed. 1 month after that now, something else is wrong with it. Probably the lid lock sensor, who knows. I called a repair place again and they said "'Don't sink another dollar into repairing that piece of junk, it is THE worst unit out there. Just buy a new one, not GE". Wish I had known when I purchased it. It was one of the few units to fit in our small closet. Typical of GE to make a unit that has 'planned obsolescence' calculated perfectly for 2 yrs of use. | B00W4KJTXI | B00W4KJTXI |
171 | Fits perfectly and the high side protects the dishwasher's seal. The silverware basket that came with my big box store dishwasher did not have the high side and the tines of the forks were brushing the dishwasher's seal when the rack was rolled in and out. I thought it looked like planned obsolescence and the seal could wear out in a few short years. I bought this and it fit perfectly and the higher side keep the silverware from dragging across the edge of the seal. | B00LHR20E4 | B00LHR20E4 |
172 | These factory replacement pumps seem to hold up better than the original pumps do It seems these pumps are designed to fail after a few years,planned obsolescence i suppose. These factory replacement pumps seem to hold up better than the original pumps do.happy with it so far! | B001UGQ3EU | B001UGQ3EU |
173 | Designed Obsolecents Product design Defect. Made out of the wrong material for placement in such close proximity to the heating element inside the dishwasher. Eventually I am sure that the bottom will start crumbling from this rack just like the original one did. Many review this product as good and suspect they are to blame for the breakage due to dropping silverware into the slots. This is not the reason for failure. Inspecting the unit one will find that it slowly degrades due to being heated excessively by the heating element which is only a couple inches below this tray.<br /><br />Designed obsolescence!<br /><br />I originally gave this item a single star but felt it was not fair to the seller. It is not their fault that this thing is not designed with longevity in mind.<br /><br />It fits my Kitchen Aid dishwasher and is pretty much the same thing as the original, less an enlarged handle that I could unscrew and put on this one and a stainless steel trim piece. Otherwise, same cheap crap as the original kitchen aid.<br /><br />This item gave me a business idea, "POS Remanufacturing Inc." The manufacture of solid replacement items for all the junk that is out there now so that people don't have to throw things out and can replace the one weak link with a POS Remanufactured part. This plastic POS silverware tray should be built out of stainless steel wire or perhaps a stainless steel clip on bottom could be made to prevent overheating. One time replacement and that would be all. Any company building junk would end up on the wall of shame by having solid replacement parts available online by POS Remanufacturing!<br /><br />I've just ordered what will be the third pump motor for this same dishwasher. It's about 9 years old. Apparently another part that is designed to fail in this machine. Poor bearings.<br /><br />A $1,400.00 POS through and through. I've got well over 10k in Kitchen Aid appliances installed in my kitchen.<br /><br />Thanks a lot Kitchen Aid! | B0050O2I9M | B0050O2I9M |
174 | Engineered Obsolescence, Buy at your own risk!!! Buy at your own risk!!!<br /><br />Bought this for my wife to make ice cubes out of bottled water rather than our pond water. It worked great right out of the box. You get 9 cubes within about 7minutes, and it keeps pumping them out without issues. We’ve been using it about twice a week (1hr or so at a time) for almost 12 months now.<br /><br />Today, we flipped it on and water started gushing out the back of it from what looked like the bottom.. luckily we have waterproof flooring.<br /><br />I decided I’d take it apart and see where it was leaking… they purposely put a hose between the pump and the top reservoir without any connections.<br /><br />IT WILL FAIL. No doubt eventually this is going to fail, and hopefully not dump a gallon of water all over your floor and ruin anything more valuable.<br /><br />We’re lucky it lasted this long. Don’t buy it unless you’re ok with fixing it!<br /><br />I put two zip ties on each hose end and that seems to have fixed the problem temporarily.. but who knows how long that will last. | B086GTPXPN | B09YV4R5ZC |
175 | Died after 4yrs just after warranty expiration -- planned obsolescence? My point in this review is that the thing worked decently for as long as it worked. And then about 4 yrs and 3 months after purchase, it went on the fritz. We smelled a bad odor like electronics burning, and it would not spin and missed other cycles. Even after we "rebooted" it (which the tech recommended) it was soon missing the spin cycle again and bad odor.<br /> Are new appliances engineered for planned obsolescence? I mean that is ridiculous for it to fail after only 4 years. Terrible!<br /> So .... we decided to just replace instead of repair. We found to a GE, the old-fashioned kind with agitator and a warranty from ABT. Hopefully the new one will give us at least 5-6 years of use before crapping out.<br />Update: so far so good, 4 yrs and 3 months. | B003JN38PO | B003JN38PO |
176 | Broke down too soon, after 4 years -- planned obsolescence? We also had a Cabrio -- I think it was different model number but I am going to make the enormous leap of logic and assume that most of them are pretty similar under the hood! They all have that digital control center. Well, my point in this review is that the thing worked decently for as long as it worked. And then about 4 yrs and 3 months after purchase, it wwent on the fritz. We smelled a bad odor like electronics burning, and it would not spin and missed other cycles. Even after we "rebooted" it.<br /> So after talking to techs and considering, we just decided to junk it. Don't even bother paying for the service man to look, which is at least $150 minimum, not including parts which were probably the expensive Control Board. Just junk it and move on. Now we have a simpler GE with agitator. So far so good.<br /> But it's misleading to read that washing machines should have a longevity of 14 years average. I don't think that's true anymore. | B005KT4LK6 | B005KT4LK6 |
177 | Broke days outside of warranty period. I purchased on 11/18/18 it broke 11/21/19. With a one year warranty from date of purchase, I at least have to give their engineers props for nailing the planned obsolescence. However the product they've developed is trash. | B00AYBKJFG | B00AYBKJFG |
178 | Unit worked for only 16 months after install. This drain pump replacement unit only lasted 16 months after install. The impeller shaft main bearing seal failed and the pump housing filled with water. The impeller had no damage and the drain screen had no debris. The seal on the impeller shaft just failed after 16 months of use.<br /><br />Still, I just ordered another unit. I will spend 27 bucks for a repair way before I contemplate buying a $1,200 new machine these days, that are built to fail with designed planned obsolescence.<br /><br />Your mileage may vary. The original pump I had replaced in May 2021 lasted 16 years of heavy use, for example.<br /><br />***UPDATE 4-26-23***<br /><br />Replacement pump purchased in September 2022 lasted exactly 7 months during which it was only used occasionally. Not impressed with very short life span. This pump had the same exact problem as the last one, main bearing seal failure and pump motor filled with water. Manufacturer states 365 day warranty, I will see if I can get an exchange from them. | B07XG4L9X4 | B07XG4L9X4 |
179 | Don't buy don't use if you move into apt, or home with one. It is cheaply made i'm down to using a lighter to ignite burners. All the electronic burners don't work the oven door wont close properly. It is two years old,if this product isn't a representation of planned obsolescence nothing else is. | B009W2FA52 | B009W2FA52 |
180 | although there is no reason to believe that replacing the tub will last any better. Turns out that Whirlpool makes some Kenmore After 5 years and lots of loads the washer now makes a screeching/grinding noise during the spin cycle. A quick search of the web shows that this means that the tub bearing needs to be replaced. The cost of the parts is $100 + another $100 for a special tool needed to press the bearings. Or, you can replace the whole tub which costs $300. I'm afraid that if I just replace the bearings, I'll have the same problem in a couple of years, although there is no reason to believe that replacing the tub will last any better. Turns out that Whirlpool makes some Kenmore and all Whirlpool and Maytag washers which have the exact same problem. They offer the illusion of choice while designing in obsolescence. | B0029B5K30 | B0029B5K30 |
181 | Had the 3. 6 Cu Ft. version of ... Had the 3.6 Cu Ft. version of this same washer, bought at Brandsmart 3.5 years ago, and the switch just failed so it washes, rinses, agitates, but never spins so everything is soaked and dryer time is literally 3+ hours. Planned obsolescence, too expensive to repair, so they(warranty) offered me half what I paid in credit or the cheapest possible "replacement" washer they stock. This is the third modern GE product that has turned out to be short term junk, and I was a devoted GE buyer for 20 years. Never again, apparently quality control is gone. | B007RWOTI8 | B007RWOTI8 |
182 | Worked well for a few months, then started saying ice full when there was no ice From day one, it never detected when the water was empty. Not a huge issue to me. But after a months, it started saying the ice was full when there was no ice. I'd turn it off and on and it would start making ice again for a few days and then I would have to do it again.<br /><br />Now it just doesn't make ice, period. It just sits there. Turned it off, unplugged, and let it sit for a few hours, still nothing. See a lot of other reviews of people with similar problems. Either shoddy hardware or built-in obsolescence. | B07NVDFKH8 | B07NVJP82G |
183 | unfortunate lack of product compatibility... At the low price of 7.99, and its extremely well built, quality materials, rather than returning this item, I will regift to someone that has a compatible keurig.<br /><br />That being said, I just dusted off my keurig that came available either in their first or second generation. Having moved a couple years ago, I packed it away only used a handful of times, so I didn't see the point in purchasing a newer model. After searching for 30mins through a wide variety of reusable k cups, I found myself miffed by the lack of compatiblity from one small filter to the next. each individual product listed different model numbers, which I did not have available. I searched "universal keurig filter", and this was what came up, ecstatic to finally save myself a good amount of money on my coffee habit, I immediately assembled it, but... Once I attempted to put in to keurig, it was clearly too large...<br /><br />Now,when shopping online, the ONLY real downfall is the lack of a salesperson to help one figure these things out. So, it does fall on consumer to have his/her information on hand. That being true, it is the opinion of this consumer that subtle, unneeded subtle changes in the design of products such as these, when they clearly can make the basket the same size, or one size fits all (or at least, sizes standard or mini), is the epitome of "planned obsolescence", and are the exact types of annoyances that make this consumer seek alternative options.<br /><br />However, if this will fit your keurig, I will attest, without being able to have tried it, that it is a seemingly well built, quality product... JAVA A GOOD DAY AMAZOIDS!<br />~G.C.Stone~ | B000DLB2FI | B000DLB2FI |
184 | 2 Stars because when it worked it did a good job of making ice 2 Stars because when it worked it did a good job of making ice.<br />Problem is at exactly 368 days it has quit entirely 3 days after the 1 year manufactures warranty expired.<br />Classic case of planned obsolescence. I am now researching other brands for a replacement. | B00IY7BNUW | B07MWTNDXT |
185 | Works I’ll need another soon, It saved my financial ass, it repaired the problem saved me $$$ But be cause of planned obsolescence, in most American production I will need another soon rather than $$$$$ for a new washer.ty | B07JLMKW5D | B07JLMKW5D |
186 | SHAME ON WHIRLPOOL FOR ENGINEERING A PRODUCT TO FAIL We purchased our front load washer just 2 years ago. It is just the two of us, so we are not constantly running the washer. (Whirlpool WFW9150WW Duet 4.0 cu.ft.) I believe the terms for this are planned obsolescence and value engineering. This product seems to have been engineered to fail. After reading the reviews, it is obvious this cracking at the bottom of the seal is not an isolated issue. Shame on Whirlpool for producing this garbage. One would think after shelling out a large sum of money for what they think is a quality name brand, one would have worry free operation for years. Not the case here. I am just glad the leaking water didn't get past the laundry room tile into the new laminate floors. This will be the last time we purchase a Whirlpool product. SHAME ON YOU WHIRLPOOL!!! | B002ZNPA7I | B002ZNPA7I |
187 | They never last as long as the originals... The first pair lasted a whopping 3 months, that's true engineered obsolescence. | B07TSMX41M | B07TSMX41M |
188 | why plastic? Why in the world would you design every part of the spring assembly with metal but design this plastic piece in the middle. If this link was made with metal, then the spring assembly would have been maintenance free for the life of the dishwasher. Clear evidence of planned obsolescence :( shame on GE | B00LOX2OFQ | B00LOX2OFQ |
189 | Impossible to install The GE water filters are too expensive, one of those products that are devised by manufacturers as planned obsolescence. Use your filtered water purely for drinking water, nothing else. And don’t get hoodwinked into thinking you’ll get poisoned if the filter is in longer than recommended. Outside of that the filter is impossible to install. You’ll mess up at least one before you hand the job over to someone else in the family. Ugly predicament, no way out. And how do you get by without a water filter. Nothing works, water, cubes, crushed ice. Man did we fall for this predicament. | B009PCI2JU | B09VTZ54J7 |
190 | Lasted 4 Years My how time flies faster than you think. I too saved some bucks and fixed the dryer myself. But the timer went bad again. Looking over my Amazon orders I was surprised to find it's been 4 years already since I bought the last one. I thought maybe 2 years ago. Even so, I think 4 years is unacceptable. The appliances my mom had lasted my entire childhood before breaking. Cheap parts and planned obsolescence. That's where we're at. | B005ARC1I2 | B005ARC1I2 |
191 | Built in obsolescence This part is original replacement...the problem is that the design lacks the ability to not fail. It is weak plastic and should be metal. | B005AR75A6 | B005AR75A6 |
192 | Poor Design Product broke again within weeks, the design is inherently weak, planned obsolescence. | B09B4VCQFY | B09B4VCQFY |
193 | Broken after just over two years Refrigerator will not cool. Makes a grinding noise. Freezer works, but can see frost building in freezer, at the back of refrigerator. $1300 down the drain. Will not buy Samsung again. If they are cheeky enough to suggest that it isn't from sealed parts, which is under warranty for 5 years, then they are designing for obsolescence. We need to find a way to rate things after 5+ years of service, at least. When I bought it even consumer reports was recommending the unit. | B003PCOYQG | B003PCOYQG |
194 | No such thing as lasting flexible plastic This product would be great if it weren't made of plastic. Flexing plastic back and forth in a pinch motion guarantees it will break after about 50 uses. Needs to be made of metal for lasting durability. Built-in economic obsolescence in a filter separating too? Come on.... | B0000CF4DJ | B0000CF4DJ |
195 | MacGyver skillset required for sucessful installation These were definitely not OEM replacement parts.<br /><br />As other reviewers reported, the tension cord was about 1.5 inches shorter that the original. I had to "MacGyver" extensions out of hanging lamp chain links (about 1.5"long) to ease the tension on the cords so the parts wouldn't break on first use. I'm confident that would have happened.<br /><br />I did like the fact that the top tracking roller actually spins now instead of being static as was the case with the original parts.<br /><br />What were those original engineers thinking? OH... that's right! It costs more to manufacture moving parts so let's make one roller stationary so it will wear out the cord and make noise.<br /><br />The second problem (invoke MacGyver skills) is light oil was applied to the axles on both tracking rollers causing them to emit an extremely loud groaning noise while under tension from the door being opened and closed.<br /><br />To remedy that situation, I had to disassemble both sets of tracking rollers, clean off the oil from the axles and the insides of the rollers using Isopropyl Alcohol. I then applied DOW 316 silicone spray to the mating surfaces of the parts and re-assembled. That effectively stopped the noise.<br /><br />As with all things manufactured, planned obsolescence and product life are calculated for failure no matter how much you spend on something. There's no long term corporate profit in making anything to last. Do a web search for "The Lightbulb Conspiracy" and watch the video(53 minutes). It'll turn your stomach.<br /><br />This part is no exception. It's designed to fail from over tension of the cords if you don't intervene with an extender. The oiling of plastic parts I'm sure was a cost saving measure because of the cost of silicone spray. Oil is a terrible lubricant for plastic parts because it causes binding under pressure, but it's cheaper.<br /><br />The good news is, my dishwasher door again functions properly and doesn't have the tendency to want to fall open. | B0053F9V20 | B0053F9V20 |
196 | Designed obsolescence? We bought this piece of junk a little more than a year ago. And now it could warm soup. As the season turns to autum around here, I'm going to have better results keeping my cheese and meat on the porch. Thanks for the $1,100 box of spoilage fridgedaire. P | B004Q0GG3A | B004Q0GG3A |
197 | This review is not for an ice tray! Many of the reviews here are for an ice tray. Baffling, but true. This review is for the ice maker/waterdispenser. Have owned it 2 weeks and already have gripes. I use distilled water, as I do with my Keurig. Let it sit for awhile after unpacking, like you should with all ice makers. Plugged it in, put water in ridiulously placed side compartment, set to large cubes and turned it on.....a few minutes later beep beep..."Warning Will Robinson". The ice was stuck in one huge glob on the metal. bars. Turned it off, let it melt, set to small cubes (recipe for diluted drinks). That seemed to have done the trick for now, but come on. This is in my office and the relentless beeping (when it stops, when it starts...when it's having a nervous breakdown) is going to doom it to obsolescence. | B00C7Z8G4S | B00C7Z8G4S |
198 | WILL NOT LAST I bought this refrigerator in 2017. This is the THIRD TIME I am replacing the refrigerator door handle! The first time I replaced it I bought a set that included a freezer door handle also. The second and third times I just bought fridge handle, the freezer never breaks. This thing has been the poster boy for pre-planned obsolescence. They seem to last about a year AND ALWAYS BREAK IN THE SAME SPOT. I'm buying one more because there don't seem to be any other options, but I am going to get rid of this refrigerator and find something more durable. TERRIBLE PRODUCT! | B07DY7VBK7 | B07DY7VBK7 |
199 | Planned Obsolescence The first one in the dishwasher lasted a few years but I bought one of these from a different supplier in October of 2010.<br /><br />It just now burned up again (Sept 2011) less than a year later.<br /><br />Junk parts made in the cheapest possible way does nothing to improve our society. All we are doing is filling the landfills with this stuff.<br /><br />When are we going to start making things that last again?<br /><br />On the plus side, the part is easy to replace. Important, since it looks like I will be doing it often.<br /><br />[Update]<br />The last one of these I bought started jamming so I disassembled it and opened up the clearance of the solenoid plunger with a 1/2" drill bit. I twisted it by hand inside the coil frame to remove some excess plastic filler. Once I got the plunger moving freely inside the coil I reinstalled it.<br />So far it continues to work for the past two years. Poor quality control of tolerances leads to jamming and overheating of the solenoid. If you buy one, check it for tolerance and make sure the plunger can move freely in and out.<br />Happy day! | B003BIGDPE | B003BIGDPE |
200 | don't last long After 4 years came down to a mess in the kitchen leaked all over the floor, what a mess. Planned obsolescence. don't expect more then a few years | B019JD7790 | B019JD7790 |
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