When we bought a house back in 2002, we bought new appliances that we thought would last us forever since they were supposed to be a reputable brand. Namely, the Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and the Maytag Wide-by-Side refrigerator. Last summer when our washer's keypad stopped responding, I thought I would simply be able to buy a new keypad from a parts store online and fix this myself. However, when I dug a little deeper online, I found that this was not the case. The washer had been part of a recall that we had missed out on and to fix the problem would cost us about as much as a new washer. So off it went (free) to an appliance recycler who spotted it on Craigslist. This made me super sad (and mad!) since I really did like my washer quite a bit!
Our fridge, I have loved also. It is very spacious- able to hold my party platters and such (a feature I use surprisingly often). However, due to the frequent moves it has been subjected to, it has received a few bruises and scrapes and even has a drawer "up on blocks".
In addition, yesterday Hylton pulled himself up standing with the flip-out drawer in the door and lost one of the pegs that holds it in. The crushed ice button no longer works and the fridge makes a weird gurgling sound back behind it. It also seems to be oozing a mysterious orange glaze that I am constantly wiping up off the bottom.
Clearly, it needs some help. Today, finally, the milk was warm. That was the last straw. I looked online for troubleshooting and found that it, too, is part of a recall. Thankfully, this time it is recent enough that we can still claim our share. Evidently, there is a problem with the compressor and some kind of switch that can get ultra hot and melt all your frozen food (and sometimes start cooking it!) and even start fires. As mad as I was that the fridge stopped working, I can't help but feel grateful that the first sign of a problem wasn't my kitchen up in flames!
So, tomorrow, sometime between Noon and Dinner, the friendly Maytag repairman will have to put aside his magazine and come to call. Too bad he didn't spend a little more time getting the machines to work right in the first place! I'm thinking his retirement plans will have to wait... As indignant as we are at having thrown good money away, he'll be lucky to leave with a whole skin!
4 comments:
Oh, goodness. I hate it when appliances go bad. Especially since we all work so hard to purchase them. I hope you give that Maytag man what he deserves :)
Boy, I know who I won't be coming to for advice on future appliance purchases:) When it rains it pours in your household! Good thing you have those coolers. Best of luck with the repairs. Miss ya!
oh so sad! Appliances are not cheap....good luck!!!
oh so sad! Appliances are not cheap....good luck!!!
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