General Electric Appliances

[twintubdexter]

I swapped out my OTR microwave...

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">...because I wanted nicer lighting over the cooktop. I took out a couple of drawers in my kitchen island and installed one of those power-operated Sharp microwave drawers. I got a great deal on it since it was white and Sharp screwed up and sent me 2 rebate checks. I also got a deal on the Viking hood I bought simply because it was white. I replaced the second dishwasher at the same time with a GE Monogram (Whirlpool) ice machine along with a small cabinet. The little U-line wine fridge (haven't had alcohol for 2 years) was originally a trash compactor that now lives in the garage. Another new-purchase and terrific deal because it was taboo-white.</span>

 

<span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">The OTR microwave was better in several ways due to the fact that the drawer model limits the height of whatever you put in it. Also, the drawer speeds up as it closes and utensils filled too high end up spilling. </span>

 

<span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">If I attempted a project like this today I'd need a hefty nurse standing by to help me get up from the floor.</span>

 

[iowabear]

Interesting.  I had never heard of these Sharp drawer microwaves.

 

[stricklybojack]

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If you want to know what appliances are junk, check the used market.
For washers and dryers GE is harder to sell than the other brands, so is Frigidaire.
People want Kenmore, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, Samsung, Speed Queen, and that’s about it.
Even older Mieles are hard for me to shift.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Well, to me, it seems you go from GE to GE, if you like General Electric, or if you don’t, then you go from GE to those other brands, and not the other way around...

I think I’ve seen Whirlpool be the most trusted products in the laundry room, whereas not always as much in the kitchen dominated by other brands, and GE, often mostly there...

I agree, the quality will vary, and today’s “anything” will never be as well made as it used to be, but stated longevity is chiefly based on how well the appliance is kept and reasonable used...

Paper’s on the side, likely to burn? No magnetism up front! Guys, help me, what should I do?

— Dave