[Get real]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

go to Appliance Direct on 441 in Fruitland Park. Great deals, great selection and cheaper ( much cheaper) than Lowes or Home Depot

For what? Broken and damaged stuff?

[riley2011]

Originally Posted by Smalley

Please send suggestions of reliable appliance dealers with fair prices. Also, where NOT to go is always helpful. If possible we'd like a made in USA product.
Thanks guys,

Sears is good.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

go to Appliance Direct on 441 in Fruitland Park. Great deals, great selection and cheaper ( much cheaper) than Lowes or Home Depot

Might just be us. Not one of the models we wanted were available. The prices were ok on opened appliances with some serious gouges, scratches and big dents, but in the same ball park with returned appliances with less issues at any big box store.

They really pushed us to take the appliance yourself, and really didn’t have install anytime soon, making us wonder if there would be an installation. Really worried that there might be serious issues with what was in an unopened box. Felt like I was in a flea market and the product just fell off a truck.

I stuck with a big box, if I am spending $6000 on 3 sets of washer and dryers I want to feel comfortable buying them.

[HiHoSteveO]

3 weeks ago bought washer and dryer online directly from LG.com
Got a top loader with agitator. Wash drum is very deep but reachable.
(LG had Consumer Reports top rated models in recent issue.)
LG Washing Machines: High Efficiency Smart Washers | LG USA

Free delivery, installation and haul away of old until Jan. 4th. They include the hoses and cords too.
Also Florida sales tax exemption on new energy star appliances. Had to email them for refund of tax though, because no way to exclude it when ordering. They refunded it promptly.

Stay away from Samsung.
Speed Queen I think is the only American made. Top Quality but also top prices.

[DianeR]

Appliance Direct has good selection and prices much lower than Lowes. The appliances are in perfect condition unless you choose to buy the reduced priced scratch and dent ones. Installers quick and arrive on time.

[Hendrick22]

I purchased from appliance direct. Washer & dryer. Much lower prices, they installed the next day. But..only carry whirlpool

[McGeez]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

go to Appliance Direct on 441 in Fruitland Park. Great deals, great selection and cheaper ( much cheaper) than Lowes or Home Depot

We second Appliance Direct. Lots of inventory and quick delivery.

[mrf0151]

Appliance Direct in Fruitland Park just south of TV. Bought "made in America" Whirlpool.
Their delivery and setup are done by their employees. Saved a lot of money.
Final note is to stay away from Samsung. We have had huge issues with their washers in particular.

[Reynoka]

We always bought GE…then had a washer only last 2 years and they couldn’t fix it, then a dishwasher lasted 2 years and they couldn’t repair it. During the pandemic I could only get LG appliances for replacements and have been very happy with their performance and love the sweet Melodie’s the appliances make rather than the harsh beeps of other appliances. I’ll buy LG now. They have made it past their initial warranty and are still working! The GE’s only lasted until a week or two after their warranty and GE authorized technicians couldn’t fix them. I’ve had to have my Whirlpool refrigerator fixed twice in order to get the lighting replaced. It’s cost 500 dollars for the light replacements combined. Not happy with that! Remember being able to just be able to screw in a lightbulb in an appliance?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Reynoka

We always bought GE…then had a washer only last 2 years and they couldn’t fix it, then a dishwasher lasted 2 years and they couldn’t repair it. During the pandemic I could only get LG appliances for replacements and have been very happy with their performance and love the sweet Melodie’s the appliances make rather than the harsh beeps of other appliances. I’ll buy LG now. They have made it past their initial warranty and are still working! The GE’s only lasted until a week or two after their warranty and GE authorized technicians couldn’t fix them. I’ve had to have my Whirlpool refrigerator fixed twice in order to get the lighting replaced. It’s cost 500 dollars for the light replacements combined. Not happy with that! Remember being able to just be able to screw in a lightbulb in an appliance?

Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerators have 3 LED plug-in circuit board modules that you can buy from Amazon. They just plug in with no tools required. But, I agree that it was easier when they just used regular light bulbs.

[ron32162]

MVWP575GW Maytag 27" 3.5 cu. ft. Commercial-Grade Residential Top Load Washer with 4 Deep Water Wash Option and Dual-Action Agitator. Made in USA. You can order from Lowes takes about a week to get. Washer and dryer both around 2k for the set.

[Sweet Caroline]

Kennmore at Sears. Used them for many years.

[Maker]

Do not even consider a Samsung.
Even if somebody gives you a Samsung for free, get something else. They are really that bad and fail too often.

Refrigerators... Ice makers that leak ice and water. Internal temperatures vary from 39 to 50 when set to 35 (this could be dangerous). Loud. Runs nearly constantly.
Dishwashers... Must always run heavy duty cycle. Racks don't fit normal dishes and bowls. Loud. Trim pieces that flop around. Touch controls that don't respond to being touched.
Microwaves... Just die. Often.
Stove... Poor design. Oven temperature inconsistent.
Washer... Fails to spin without going out of balance. Owner's manual describes functions incorrectly. Unable to clean internal filters without complete disassembly. Plenty of controls that cannot be used to change settings, such as water temperature, on almost all cycles due to computer override.
Dryer... Clothing drys ok only if half empty. Bedding clumps up and requires many cycles of manual rearranging and manual timed cycles because it shuts off with wet clothing. Lint trap lets lint blow by. No way to access internal vent path for cleaning lint without complete disassembly. (yes, vents have been cleaned of lint)

Samsung makes great computer parts, Nice TVs... but run away from their appliances. It's just not worth the headaches, no matter how good of a deal it might appear up front.

Yes, I have had service look at these problems... "Working as designed" or "That's not covered by warranty" or "They don't make parts for that now"

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by Smalley

Please send suggestions of reliable appliance dealers with fair prices. Also, where NOT to go is always helpful. If possible we'd like a made in USA product.
Thanks guys,

We check Appliance Direct first. Have not been disappointed so far with refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer.

[skippy05]

Costco ONLINE. And I'd forget made in America when it comes to washers and dryers. Your main concern should be looking at youtube reviews on washers and dryers to see if they even clean anything or not. Many new washers won't clean your clothes and you need to do your research. I'll save you time. Buy from COSTCO the LG front load pair that have the feature Turbo Wash 360. Front load NOT top load. If you do not have a COSTCO membership you can buy it online as well. Do not worry about never driving there in person. The savings you get on the free washer dryer delivery and installation will pay for itself.