D*mn our refrigerator just died......d*mn

[a kennedy]

and holy crap are they expensive.....over 900.00?? Yikes.

[Renew Deal]

1. Think of it as an opportunity

To get something nice, new, and with the features you want. Maybe you can even connect it to the Internet. Then we can all know when you're running out of milk or eating too much pie.

[a kennedy]

6. just a boring white freezer on the bottom is the type I want.....

and d*mn 1200.00 including tax. Just a bare boned model. What is the world coming to, 1200.00 for lowest model Amana offers.

[Squinch]

17. Check a scratch and dent.

Often, the scratch or dent will be on the side that you never see.

[Squinch]

18. Yeah, but if you know, so does the NSA. My pie, my business, dammit!

[Renew Deal]

19. Hello Squinch, this is Agent Mike

You are eating too many donuts. We will have to report you to your insurance company if you don't cut down on the three week old donettes. Warmest regards, The NSA

[Squinch]

20. You guys are in trouble! I mean it! Diane Feinstein is on TV right now

saying you aren't allowed to put the video GPS chips in the donettes any more!

I'm going to put the donette's box in front of the TV and play a loop of Bill O'Reilly. Happy now?????

(PS. I notice Diane didn't mind about the video GPS chips till her OWN box of donettes was contaminated.)

[Kali]

2. you can find a used cheapo for as little as $50 to 100

check craigs list. I have a great chest freezer that gets so cold it freezes fresh meat perfectly I got for $80 and a kind of crappy freezer on top frost free fridge that works fine though you have to watch fresh vegs in it as they will frost if ambient temps get low, got it for $50, and it was pretty new.

here is a small new one from HD for $360 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vissani-24-in-W-10-cu-ft-Top-Freezer-Refrigerator-in-White-HMDR1030WE/203425195?N=5yc1vZc3ns

there is a bigger hotpoint and a GE there for $550

[a kennedy]

7. Should look on craigs list......but husband isn't a big fan of used ANYTHING, so we won't be

looking there. We already did shop at our "local" appliance store, not a big name store, and that's what we're getting a 1200.00 boring model, white with no bells and whistles.

[MicaelS]

3. See if there's a used appliance place around.

I bought a washer / dryer set for $350 with a 1 year warranty from a local place. Delivered. Both still working after 2 years.

Unless you need something fancy like ice and water in the door, I bet you can find a good used one.

[a kennedy]

8. My husband doesn't buy used.....we did buy from our "local" appliance store.

buying used does sound like a good idea.....but not on this item. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[Hoyt]

4. On the bright side, they'll often last 15 to 20 years or more. Good luck.

[a kennedy]

9. Hope you're right.....we did buy the least expensive model.

It's plain white, and doesn't have any bells and whistles at all...... No water or ice dispenser, nothing extra, I hope it'll last 15 to 20 years.

[marzipanni]

5. I'm not sure how many utility companies offer rebates

when you buy an energy star appliance, as ours do. When our washing machine went kaput I looked at options, and the most energy/water efficient were expensive front-load machines. Since refrigerators use more electricity than any other appliance it might be worth it to buy an energy efficient one with a rebate, then save on your power bill from now on, as well.

[a kennedy]

10. Shoot didn't even think of an energy star appliance, was so mad we had to buy one

just picked the cheapest model they had. Dang, thanks for the suggestion, might be to late though, I'm hoping it'll be more efficient then the one that just died. Hope it is, but thanks for the suggestion.

[csziggy]

16. I hope you didn't pay $1200 - Sears has them MUCH cheaper!

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-19.7-cu-ft-bottom-freezer-refrigerator/p-04669002000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

[haele]

11. Do you have a "ding and dent" place where you live?

You can get new appliances for almost half the price because there's a dent or a dink at the surface, and the stores can't sell them full price that way. That $900 refrigerator can be found for $450 or so in a re-seller's store.
Also, check around - model homes are "staged" with working appliances, and if the developer sells the model, you can get an almost new appliance that has never been used dirt cheap. You can usually find those on Craig'sList; they're the ads selling an entire kitchen set (dishwasher, stovetop/ovens, refrigerator, etc...) for $1000 obo.

I know Sears has a dent and ding outlet in many places; they might be willing to ship to a more local store.

Haele

[riderinthestorm]

12. Yup, I've shopped at the Sears damaged goods store and you're right - BIG savings

I got my fridge there for 2/3 off the original price because it has a BIG dent on the side. Didn't effect the operation, just looked awful. But since my refrigerator is completely encased by the cabinetry, nobody can see the dent anyway. Its hidden.

I really recommend them.

[winter is coming]

13. Never mind -- I see you've already bought a replacement fridge.

For future reference, there are places online like repairclinic.com that might help you fix appliances. I've used them before to fix our washer and fridge.

[ashling]

14. Next question:

What's for dinner?

[a kennedy]

15. yah, every thing is melting....and we're just throwing stuff together.

My husband sure has to come up with something.....everything is warming up. At least we do have a littler freezer to salvage the frozen stuff....but in the refrig?? everything's going to be thrown together and we'll see what comes out. At least our cocktail fixins are ok.