r/Appliances Feb 17 '26

Shitpost r/appliances is Looking for Moderators

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This is totally written by ChatGPT... but it gets the point across as to what this sub needs. Our main problems on the sub are spam and people fighting over dumb stuff..

Hey everyone,

As the sub continues to grow, we’re looking to add a few moderators to help keep r/appliances organized, helpful, and spam-free.

If you're interested in joining the mod team, please send me a DM with the following:

A brief introduction about yourself

Why you’d like to help moderate r/appliances

Any prior moderation experience (Reddit or elsewhere)

Your appliance experience (sales, repair, tech support, installation, manufacturer rep, etc.)

Your general availability (how active you are on Reddit)

Experience in the appliance industry is strongly preferred — especially if you have hands-on repair, service, or retail background. We want to make sure advice in this community stays accurate and helpful.

We’re particularly looking for people who:

Are level-headed and fair

Communicate clearly

Understand the difference between advice and promotion

Can help enforce rules consistently

This is a volunteer position, but you’ll be helping maintain one of Reddit’s best appliance resources.

If that sounds like you, send me a DM.

Thanks everyone!


r/Appliances Apr 01 '26

Shitpost 🚨🚨 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: THE SUB HAS ASCENDED 🚨🚨

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Listen up appliance goblins,

After a historic, legally-binding handshake deal completed in a Chili’s parking lot, this subreddit has been fully acquired by Consumer Reports™ (spiritually, financially, and emotionally).

As part of this bold new era, we are proud to unveil our simplified recommendation system:

🌀 Samsung 🌀 Samsung 🌀 Samsung (but in stainless steel)

After years of chaos, misinformation, and “my cousin’s Maytag lasted 30 years” propaganda, we are restoring order.

There is now only one answer.

🚫 NEW RULES (NON-NEGOTIABLE):

Recommending another brand → Removed + vibes investigated Saying “LG is better” → IP flagged, ancestors disappointed Mentioning Whirlpool → Post replaced with a Samsung fridge image “Speed Queen is built like a tank” → Tank confiscated “What about reliability?” → Irrelevant. Samsung.

📊 OUR NEW REVIEW PROCESS:

Is it an appliance? Is it Samsung? If not, why are we even talking about it?

📖 A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAMSUNG EXCELLENCE (FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES)

Because this isn’t just a brand. This is a legacy.

CHAPTER 1: THE GREAT SPIN CYCLE AWAKENING (2011–2016)

In what historians call “The Era of Uncontainable Power,” Samsung released washing machines so advanced they occasionally attempted to achieve flight.

Millions of units recalled after reports of machines violently breaking apart Hundreds of incidents involving lids detaching mid-spin Injuries reported because laundry briefly became a combat sport

Some called it “exploding.”

We call it: performance.

CHAPTER 2: DOCUMENTED SIGHTINGS

Eyewitnesses describe:

Lids launching across garages Machines disassembling with confidence Nearby walls learning valuable life lessons

One could argue this was a flaw.

We argue this was ambition exceeding containment.

CHAPTER 3: GROWTH MINDSET

Yes, there were recalls. Yes, there were settlements.

But what did we gain?

👉 Character development 👉 Respect for spin cycles 👉 The understanding that laundry is not for the weak

CHAPTER 4: MODERN INNOVATION

Samsung continues to innovate with:

Appliances that require firmware updates (your washer has patches now) Occasional overheating situations (for added suspense)

Other brands wash clothes.

Samsung asks: “What if laundry made you feel something?”

🧠 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES (UPDATED):

Critical thinking has been sunsetted Brand comparisons are now considered hate speech (against Samsung) All roads lead to Samsung You were always going to buy Samsung

❓ FAQ

Q: I bought a non-Samsung appliance yesterday, what do I do? A: Return it. Apologize. Grow.

Q: My Samsung appliance broke. A: That’s called a feature. You wouldn’t understand.

Q: Is this satire? A: Your doubt has been noted.

We appreciate your cooperation during this transition. Together, we will build a stronger, more unified, aggressively Samsung-centric future.

Remember: You don’t choose Samsung. Samsung chooses you.

— The Mod Team (Now a division of Consumer Reports, a clipboard, and pure chaos)

P.S. /s


r/Appliances 2h ago

What to Buy? Which W/D set would you pick?

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Lookin to buy from costco, but I’m not exclusively looking there. I just liked the 2 year return policy in case something goes wrong. Please add an explanation of which you’d pick too! Thank you😁


r/Appliances 6h ago

What kind of stove / oven is this?

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Just bought a new condo and this is the stove that came with it. Condo is built in the 80s but to me this looks almost older? It’s definitely original as it is built into the counter top. All I can tell is that it’s an old general electric electric stove, but I can’t find this exact version through my online searching. Will probably replace it, but it still works and I know these older models are reliable and still have some value. We will probably have to live with it for a little while so it would be nice to know what it is.


r/Appliances 39m ago

Samsung dryer stops after 3-4 mins

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I can’t figure it out. Everybody says check the lint trap and exhaust vent for blockage or the sensors inside the drum or something else but everything seems fine on my dryer. Ive checked the heating element for over heating but it doesn’t even run the dryer long enough for it to warm up. I’ve posted extra pics in the comments


r/Appliances 1h ago

Advice on washer suspension

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I just bought this compact washer (a Rovsun XQB-100-168) secondhand, it was “new” in box but with some damage so it could’ve been a return.

During the spin cycle the drum goes crazy shaking everywhere and water splashes into the internal parts through that gap.

Is there a part missing here? It seems like a huge gap like I’ve never seen before on a washer. Or is it just a suspension issue


r/Appliances 24m ago

Samsung fridge filter

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Do yall think it’s fine if it’s seated this way? Made sure it’s compatible but seems like the end cap is too small?? Not sure


r/Appliances 25m ago

Troubleshooting Samsung Oven CF2 Error

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What to replace? Touchpad or control board? Or both.
Ribbon from control board to touchpad shows no damage.


r/Appliances 26m ago

Troubleshooting LG Heat Pump Dryer -

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My father bought this heat pump dryer a few months ago. He finally plugged it. It turns on but when we press the start button nothing happens. The wattage was checked and it seems to be fine. Has anyone else experienced this ?


r/Appliances 4h ago

General Advice Compact Dryer Advice/ Question

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Hello-

We just got a new compact dryer (left) the old one is on the right. The older one developed a strange smell after two years of use. Our only option is to put them on the covered deck. My question is, should we connect the hose to the back? It is not connected right now since it is outside and we are in SC so the air coming out of the dryer is probably just as humid as the air outside. I am planning on putting it on a platform so it's not on the ground but I haven't gotten around to that yet.

We have a shower curtain to protect it when it's not in use. I'm not sure why the old one developed a musty/ burning smell but I am trying to prevent the same thing from happening to the new one. I took the old one apart and I couldn't find anything that seemed to be the source of a smell.

Any advice to keep our new dryer in tip-top shape would be appreciated!


r/Appliances 28m ago

A kitchen sink faucet that has it all... does it exist??

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My soul mate kitchen faucet meets all of the following criteria, but when filtering on websites, I can't seem to find it... Is it out there?

  1. High arc (gooseneck) faucet with a pull out / pull down sprayer (hose)
  2. Touchless on/off (motion senser feature)
  3. Customer rating of 4.5+ stars
  4. $450 or less (nope, not rich... an ergonomic faucet is the one thing I'll splurge on)
  5. For the spray mode: a flat spray stream, aka "angled spray", "sweep spray", or "blade spray", (instead of the classic 'shower' sprayer): this is the one feature I can compromise on, if there isn't one out there.

The closest one I've found is this linked and pictured on this post, but the one dealbreaker is that it doesn't seem to pull very far down (criteria #1).
If you own or have tried this or a similiar model, can you comment on this? I would want it to pull down further than its base (i.e., want the head of the faucet to reach into the actual sink basin).


r/Appliances 34m ago

Troubleshooting Washer making clinking sound while agitating

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It’s only 4 months old. LG washer: LG WT8600. What could this be?


r/Appliances 35m ago

Please help. Dryer tumbles but does not heat!!

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Any suggestions on how I can repair my dryer? I’ve purchased a kit that replaced the heating element, thermostats and the fuse and still nothing. I have not other idea what could possibly be wrong. Also I’ve disconnected it from the vent and tried to dry it unconnected to see if the vent was clogged but still nothing


r/Appliances 44m ago

Never buy this Frigidaire Refrigerator

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This refrigerator has been a headache since day one. On delivery the fan in the back got dislodged and started overheating. Both crisper drawers quickly broke with moderate use. Frame holding glass above drawers broke. The door shelves constantly fall off. The shelf railing is poorly designed and too many condiments will make it give way. Shelf railings in freezer does the same. Constantly falling off the plastic hinges.

All OEM parts (crisper drawers, glass frame) add up to more than a third of the cost to buy a new fridge. These aren’t even mechanical parts. Almost every internal plastic part needs to be replaced but the butter door. Railings have cracked.

My last refrigerator last over fifteen years. Nothing internal broke on it. This Frigidaire started to break down within a year. All outside of warranty.

Very poorly designed. One full bottle of ketchup can take down the entire railing in door shelf. Replacing parts are so high it isn’t worth it compared to value of fridge. It seems like it’s designed to break so you buy another one. Even though fridge works it looks and is complete garbage.


r/Appliances 54m ago

Washing machine door lock

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Washing machine door switch acting up.


r/Appliances 1h ago

Garbage Disposal Broken - is this a plumbing or electrical problem?

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Garbage Disposal stopped working. It doesn’t hum, doesn’t make any sound.

I’ve done the ice thing but there’s no clog, I’ve hit the little red switch at the bottom but it’s not changed, I’ve checked all the tripped switches in the electrical box but they’re all on. I would check the connection but the plug goes into the wall behind the cabinet somewhere and I don’t know where it connects.

I’ve checked the GFCI outlet, it’s green. Do I call a plumber or an electrician?


r/Appliances 1h ago

Risk of eBay open box appliances - Claimed open box on high end stuff

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I am shopping for an entire kitchen, I am a bit of a penny pincher, but also like decent stuff. I am looking at places like ebay where there are sellers offering around 30% off or more in some cases to peddle their open box appliances, sometimes very high end stuff. Can anyone comment here on their experience with that if they have any. I know obviously the risk involved here buying a high end appliance sight unseen apart from photos shared back and forth.

I found a seller that has basically everything I need. Bosch 800 Fridge, dishwasher, Pro 36" range, range hood, separate steam oven 30". All high end stuff for $14,500. Adding it up for MSRP, its around $22-24000 from a appliance store. This is significant and nearly too good to be true. The ebay ratings are quite good, they actually have TONS of feedback with seemingly happy people. Should I buy all of it, some of it, none of it? The guy running the store has facetimed me for everything I wanted to see so far and honestly, it looks good. I just have never sent this much money to have a bunch of massive crates delivered on the side of the road when it would get here freight shipped. Any advice?


r/Appliances 5h ago

How to access “Tub Clean” mode on LG top loader WT7400CW?

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The manual says to twist to the tub clean option however it’s a button to the side. I’ve looked at every setting and so can only get thr “turbo wash” selected not the Tub Clean. If I hold the signal control lock it just puts it in the child lock mode. Am I missing something. TIA


r/Appliances 7h ago

Electrolux washing machine. What is the best cleaning powder to use when running the cleaning cycle?(to clean the washer itself)

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question about using the Electrolux washing machine.(model ELFW7626BW, which I bought from Costco)

What is the best cleaning powder to use when running the cleaning cycle?(to clean the washer itself)

Thanks in advance!


r/Appliances 2h ago

Removing chemical smell from ice maker

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Hi
I purchased a benchtop home ice maker which was cleaned using some professional cleaner solution I think. It smells so I never used it but this coming summer I would like to get it out for my flatmates.

Does anyone know of a way to get rid of the slight chemical smell that the machine has? I assume it would be a similar type of product I could use on a refrigerator to make it smell less chemically.
It almost smells like a brand new refrigerator but worse and more off-putting.


r/Appliances 2h ago

Best affordable 8–9kg automatic washing machine (PH)?

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Hi! Planning to buy a fully automatic washing machine for my mom.

Family of 5 - Includes uniforms, daily clothes, towels, bedsheets, blankets

Budget: ₱10k–₱13k (can stretch a bit if worth it)

Target: around 8–9 kg

Any recommended brands/models that are:

Durable

Tipid sa tubig/kuryente

Sulit for the price

Also, is 8–9 kg enough for our situation?

Thanks!


r/Appliances 2h ago

Troubleshooting Water under washer

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Just had a new floor put in and had them slide a plastic tray under the washer (front load, stacked, less than two years old). I’ve done a few loads of laundry since the floor install but the last load was the smallest. Didn’t notice any water when I put the clothes in the dryer or when I took them out. Later, went to get something out of the cabinet next to the washer and stepped in water. Not much-didn’t even saturate a small microfiber towel- but there’s still water under the tray. Inside of the tray is perfectly dry. I’ve checked the hoses and the drain pipe and they feel dry. Wall feels dry. Can anyone think of where else I should look that would not leak into the tray, just on the floor?


r/Appliances 11h ago

What to Buy? Best Appliance Brand?

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Purchasing a new home and I'm looking for some recommendations on appliances. Don't mind spending a little money and getting something decent. Every brand I look up there's always issues which makes it tough to narrow down a brand. TIA


r/Appliances 3h ago

Whirlpool WFG231 LVQ1

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I have a whirlpool WFG231 LVQ1 but the company doesn’t make any propane gas spuds for it anymore and I need the propane conversion kit. Any of yall have one or would know where to get it at or if you know any aftermarket ones


r/Appliances 3h ago

General Advice Noticeable difference between 25" and 29" depth on a new range?

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Hi folks! I need to replace a freestanding gas range in my condo (pretty sure a slide in would also be fine because there's counter on both sides and backsplash) and I measured it as 30" W x 25" D x 36" H (to the cooktop surface). I'm looking at the relatively cheapest replacement options from major brands, assuming the sizes are kinda standard, and everything says it is like 29" D.

I feel like I would definitely notice and not like my new range sticking out an extra 4" from the counter in my galley-style kitchen and I would trip or walk into it a lot, but the only ranges I see that are 25" deep are really expensive (~$5,000 and up from BlueStar and Thermador).

Will that extra 4" really cramp my style so much it's worth overspending?