Re: LG (Lousy Garbage/Lotta Grief) does it again

kittymomNC · ‎08-09-2012

Sears was so good about their customer service for me, I totally forgot that when I bought the new fridge 2 years ago, I was a little paranoid about the inside temp, since I had been checking the old one constantly with a refrigerator thermometer. I didn't think the new one was keeping the correct temp in all areas, so I called them. They wound up immediately bringing me a new one, and gave me a $50 gift card for the inconvenience. I'm still not sure if the first one was actually defective, I just knew that the thermometer said the temp was not consistent. This one is--I keep a thermometer in it all the time and move it from time to time. I'm in the market now for a new wall oven and ceran cooktop, and will most likely go back to Sears.

Daysdee · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/28/2014 MomOf4 said:
Our Kennmore refrigerator is 28 years old too and we have never had one problem or service call in all that time. We recently bought new Kennmore clothes washer and dryer. I just love them. The only other brand major appliance we have is a Maytag dishwasher and love that too.

Our Kenmore fridge is over 25 years also and no problems. Got a new washer a few years ago and love it and dryer is still going strong from long ago. (both Kenmore)

MJDinVegas · ‎04-04-2014

Don't mean to rain on this parade but my husband and I replaced the fridge in our house shortly after we moved in with a Kenmore Elite. This model is the same one that Home Depot sells under an LG model number. Everything identical from the layout to the filters for air and water the fridge uses. Not sure if LG manufactures for Kenmore or vice versa. In my experience, many of the brands are manufactured by another under some sort of OEM agreement.

arrabella · ‎03-12-2010

I’ve have a LG washer and dryer for 5 years now and I haven’t had one problem with either of them. I guess there are lemons in every brand. I would buy LG again. I remember wen my mom always bought Maytag washers. The last set she got was a POS!!!

kittymomNC · ‎08-09-2012

If you have a Kenmore, you can find out who actually manufactured your appliance by using the model number - there are websites or you can ask your Sears salesperson to find out for you. There are some Kenmore appliances that are made by LG, along with other manufacturers including Whirlpool and Amana. This is from the website of a major appliance repair company listing most major brands, styles, etc. LG has a "Not Recommended" rating of E, as shown below.

Avoid GE, LG, Samsung & Panasonic. They have the most problems.

E Poor warranty support, Made in S. Korea

E No part availability, Poor warranty support

This has given me pause, and I will be investigating who made mine! When I purchased it, I thought all the Kenmore refrigerators were made by Whirlpool, but that's not the case. I've had no problems with it in two years, I really like it, and I have a 5-year warranty, so I will hope for the best. So many companies do things for other companies, one company buys out another one but leaves them with their name, etc., until you can't tell who is who any more or who makes what. ${#emotions_dlg.confused1}$

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Before we do major appliances, my hubby goes in and checks how they're rated. (Hopefully you can trust these ratings), but some are better than none. So far, we've been lucky. The washer we got, LG. Doing ok so far.

Barbarainnc · ‎03-11-2010

Just figured out what POS was!!!

I heard someone say, Sugar Honey Ice Tea before.

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

Annabelle, my dear, you have to read the threads. This is about a frig.

scotnovel · ‎12-31-2013

On 4/28/2014 annabellethecat said:
I have a septic field. You can't have a garbage disposal with a septic field. Why don't you 'pretend' you have a septic field.

I never miss a garbage disposal.

You can have a garbage disposal with a septic field. You can have a regular one but there are also more expensive ones that are made just for homes with septic fields, that provide a solution that helps break down foods. I have a septic field and have had a regular garbage disposal for 8 years now without any problems. Others in the area have had them for as long as 20+ years and never had any septic problems.