Recent content by johnd

Hi All, I'm in the market for a new front loading washer and dryer and would like them to have a large capacity (around 4 cu.ft. drum for the washer). Who is/are the best manufacturer/s out there today? I really like Miele, but the size of the washer drum is too often not adequate for my needs...

It's fixed now. Thanks for the suggestion Jerrod. The Miele guys came over today, and unfortunately it was my circulation pump that had failed. They replaced it, and it works like new again. I asked what might cause the circulation pump to deteriorate and fail, and they told me that overuse...

Concrete on top of a thick subfloor... sounds like a good idea to me. If the budget allows, I would go for a larger capacity Miele. You will have good performance for years and years, so cost averaging may make it worth it in the long run. Don't forget a floor drain, especially if you put in a...

2nd floor... Dougpark, I would seriously consider adding a subfloor and somehow isolating the laundry area from any joists running through horizontal support beams. I have had a Miele W1926 in the 2nd floor laundry of my home for years. The machine is an excellent performer, but I must be...

Thanks, is this a layman's job? Tom, Thanks for the guidance. I had followed both of your suggestions, by turning off the water valve to the dishwasher and always turning my hot water heater to "vacation" mode before leaving for any period of time. The problem is that the dishwasher will not...

Help! My Miele dishwasher has a problem. The power button is off, and after several hours there is water in the bottom of the tub and on my kitchen floor. I have cleaned both the filter and the drain pump. The machine will drain when a cycle, e.g. normal/130F cycle 1", is selected but will not...

And a shout out to DJ I spent nearly two years working in Siena and living nearby in Costalpino, so I have been completely influenced by the beautiful look, feel, and functionality of Italian kitchens. Giovanni.

All great suggestions! Anyone have long term experience with Thanks for all the feedback so far. Let me explain a little further. My spouse and I are blessed with the opportunity to build our dream kitchen, and we're going for it. I love the look of built-ins, where the fridge is...

I am planning the remodel of our kitchen and would like your expert opinions. We will install a built-in refrigerator and are considering a 36" Miele or a Sub-Zero, both with bottom freezer. Does anyone have experience with either of these? Is one more reliable than the other? Advantages...

Thanks for the responses! Thanks all for the responses. They are helpful and much appreciated. John.

I have a 2007 Kirby Sentria G10 vacuum and the 'standard' hose that came with the unit is only seven feet long. My old Kirby which has all but died had a custom hose made for it that was 20 feet long and allowed the hose to move virtually everywhere without having to move the very heavy Kirby...

Thanks for the feedback! I happened to get the latest issue of Consumer Reports in the mail this week and saw the good rating as well; however, CR is only one datapoint, and I very rarely make decisions on an n of 1. On other various websites, the feedback on this dishwasher is all over the...

I'm helping a relative with a kitchen remodel, and the LG 24in. Model# LDF 6920ST is within the project budget (around $700). It's listed for $720USD with a $99 rebate. Is this a good dishwasher?