New appliances-OUCH

forgop · 03-10-2010, 12:23 PM

Just bought a new s/s 27 cu ft LG refrigerator, s/s Whirlpool dishwasher, and an LG w/d set online and came out more than $4k for all. Replacing out of date appliances in the house for highly rated stuff from Consumer Reports and various other sites. I still saved better than $1k than buying from local stores with lower prices and saving on the tax.

kelmac07 · 03-10-2010, 12:25 PM

Ouch!!!

Razorhog · 03-10-2010, 12:27 PM

Woah, that hurts - but you'll enjoy them. I replaced my fridge (old one is for beer now) and my washer/dryer last year. I can put twice as much laundry in the new ones, and the steam cycle in the dryer is awesome for removing wrinkles

03-10-2010, 12:28 PM

Well hopefully they all last a really long time.
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acarr · 03-10-2010, 12:40 PM

Did you get the cash for clunkers rebate?

mmblz · 03-10-2010, 01:42 PM

not bad at all for that many appliances...

captain53 · 03-10-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Just bought a new s/s 27 cu ft LG refrigerator, s/s Whirlpool dishwasher, and an LG w/d set online and came out more than $4k for all. Replacing out of date appliances in the house for highly rated stuff from Consumer Reports and various other sites. I still saved better than $1k than buying from local stores with lower prices and saving on the tax.

Moved 3 years ago and got rid of all the old appliances when we did and bought all new ones when we selected a new house so that everything fit in nicely and was clean and shiny.... never regreted it and money well spent.

forgop · 03-10-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by acarr

Did you get the cash for clunkers rebate?

There were a couple, but I don't think it pertained to the gov't rebates. Don't think Indiana is eligible for appliances.

LG had a $200 rebate going if I bought a 2nd appliance, which would have been a $700 dishwasher on the low end and the only 3 included in the program all had terrible reviews. I only like putting in a dishwasher once.

forgop · 03-10-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

steam cycle in the dryer is awesome for removing wrinkles

isn't that what wives are for?

MiamiE · 03-10-2010, 04:40 PM

That's cutting into the cigar money! You'll be thankful you got them later!

smitdavi · 03-10-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Just bought a new s/s 27 cu ft LG refrigerator, s/s Whirlpool dishwasher, and an LG w/d set online and came out more than $4k for all. Replacing out of date appliances in the house for highly rated stuff from Consumer Reports and various other sites. I still saved better than $1k than buying from local stores with lower prices and saving on the tax.

We just payed ours off from when we bought them last year....feels good to get that out of the way. Was def worth the money. We took advantage when Lowes offered 12 months no interest/no payments.

MikeyC · 03-10-2010, 08:11 PM

I moved a couple of years ago into a place that had all 20 year old or so appliances. In the past 2 years or so, almost every appliance that came with the property broke or was on its last legs. A little more than $6K later, all my appliances are stainless steel, energy star, and generally a pleasure to use. When I replaced my laundry machines my electric bill went down around $30 per month.

Goldie · 03-10-2010, 09:32 PM

I don't have anything useful to add to this thread, other than I like SS, and...

Michael Scott says:

"I don't like paying too much, and I hate paying local taxes. I hate you local stores. Boom Roasted!"

thebayratt · 03-10-2010, 09:53 PM

Here is my theory on Energy star/ efficient appliances... nobody take this the wrong way, but I also deal with appliances at work.

Front load Washer $900+ They use on average $15-20 a year on utilities. A $350 Washer (non frontloader) uses about $50 +/- a year to run. You save about $30 or so a year. $900-350 is $550 (difference between the two). $550/30 (savings) = 18.3 Thats how many years it will take to offset the cost of a front loader washer. Not to mention the somewhat extra cost of the HE detergent and thats IF it lasts the 18 years! I have seen them come back at only 3 years old and customers go to a conventional set or a "higher end" conventional set. And heaven forbid the control panel go out on one... thats about $400+ there alone! Get the extended protection plans!
Then you pay around $800 on a matching dryer.... to dry clothes...... a $300 dryer will do the same thing....... dry clothes. I can see the steam dryer being handy but I don't think Im going to fork out that kind of money for a dryer. $800-300 is $500. Pay $500 extra for the dryer to match the washer cosmetically..... Then there are the $150/ea pedistals because they are too low to the ground and you gotta bend down to get into them.
Don't get me wrong, if you like a front loader, more power to ya. I myself can afford a set,(so don't call me a cheap-a$$) but choose not to because I have seen alot go wrong with them and the cost doesn't seem feasable for what you get to me.

Think about it.

But LG does make a great product. Congrats on the new appliances Duane.

TonySmith · 03-10-2010, 10:38 PM

I guess I'm ungreen. I fix the appliances I have. In fact I get all the use I can before I s h i t can them

colimo · 03-10-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

That's cutting into the cigar money! You'll be thankful you got them later!

We just did the same thing and spent the same amount for new kitchen appliances, fridge, stove, d/w....cause the house we bought had alll old ones that were either marginally working or just not very good....

so far we are glad we did, particularly the new french door fridge...

but ouch on the wallet...

and of course now she wants to remodel the kitchen around em

forgop · 03-11-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by colimo

and of course now she wants to remodel the kitchen around em

I've got another $5k budgeted on the new countertops and tile I want to have put between the countertop and bottom of the cabinets. Throw in another $4k for a fence, and $1000 for other misc stuff and I will have an $14k invested before we spend the first night in a house that is twice the house we have now.

G G · 03-11-2010, 08:39 AM

We bought a glass top range, washer and dryer a couple years ago. It was pretty steep, but thank the Lord I had the cash to pay for it.

CigarNut · 03-11-2010, 08:45 AM

The front load washers may be more expensive (and energy star rated better than top loaders), but te front load washer we purchased was much quieter than the top loaders. That is what cinched it for us (well, me really; my wife did not really care -- the utility room backs up to my home theater system...)

marge796 · 03-11-2010, 09:09 AM

We did the same thing in 2007, it hurt for awhile but well worth it in the long run. Enjoy your new appliances.

Chris.....

03-10-2010, 12:23 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	New appliances-OUCH Just bought a new s/s 27 cu ft LG refrigerator, s/s Whirlpool dishwasher, and an LG w/d set online and came out more than $4k for all. Replacing out of date appliances in the house for highly rated stuff from Consumer Reports and various other sites. I still saved better than $1k than buying from local stores with lower prices and saving on the tax.

03-10-2010, 12:25 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New appliances-OUCH Ouch!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-10-2010, 12:27 PM	#3
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: New appliances-OUCH Woah, that hurts - but you'll enjoy them. I replaced my fridge (old one is for beer now) and my washer/dryer last year. I can put twice as much laundry in the new ones, and the steam cycle in the dryer is awesome for removing wrinkles

03-10-2010, 12:28 PM	#4
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New appliances-OUCH Well hopefully they all last a really long time. Posted via Mobile Device

03-10-2010, 12:40 PM	#5
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: New appliances-OUCH Did you get the cash for clunkers rebate?

03-10-2010, 01:42 PM	#6
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: New appliances-OUCH not bad at all for that many appliances... __________________ herf wear

03-10-2010, 04:40 PM	#10
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: New appliances-OUCH That's cutting into the cigar money! You'll be thankful you got them later!

03-10-2010, 08:11 PM	#12
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: New appliances-OUCH I moved a couple of years ago into a place that had all 20 year old or so appliances. In the past 2 years or so, almost every appliance that came with the property broke or was on its last legs. A little more than $6K later, all my appliances are stainless steel, energy star, and generally a pleasure to use. When I replaced my laundry machines my electric bill went down around $30 per month. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

03-10-2010, 09:32 PM	#13
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: New appliances-OUCH I don't have anything useful to add to this thread, other than I like SS, and... Michael Scott says: "I don't like paying too much, and I hate paying local taxes. I hate you local stores. Boom Roasted!" __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

03-10-2010, 09:53 PM	#14
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: New appliances-OUCH Here is my theory on Energy star/ efficient appliances... nobody take this the wrong way, but I also deal with appliances at work. Front load Washer $900+ They use on average $15-20 a year on utilities. A $350 Washer (non frontloader) uses about $50 +/- a year to run. You save about $30 or so a year. $900-350 is $550 (difference between the two). $550/30 (savings) = 18.3 Thats how many years it will take to offset the cost of a front loader washer. Not to mention the somewhat extra cost of the HE detergent and thats IF it lasts the 18 years! I have seen them come back at only 3 years old and customers go to a conventional set or a "higher end" conventional set. And heaven forbid the control panel go out on one... thats about $400+ there alone! Get the extended protection plans! Then you pay around $800 on a matching dryer.... to dry clothes...... a $300 dryer will do the same thing....... dry clothes. I can see the steam dryer being handy but I don't think Im going to fork out that kind of money for a dryer. $800-300 is $500. Pay $500 extra for the dryer to match the washer cosmetically..... Then there are the $150/ea pedistals because they are too low to the ground and you gotta bend down to get into them. Don't get me wrong, if you like a front loader, more power to ya. I myself can afford a set,(so don't call me a cheap-a$$) but choose not to because I have seen alot go wrong with them and the cost doesn't seem feasable for what you get to me. Think about it. But LG does make a great product. Congrats on the new appliances Duane.

03-10-2010, 10:38 PM	#15
TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: New appliances-OUCH I guess I'm ungreen. I fix the appliances I have. In fact I get all the use I can before I s h i t can them

03-11-2010, 08:39 AM	#18
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: New appliances-OUCH We bought a glass top range, washer and dryer a couple years ago. It was pretty steep, but thank the Lord I had the cash to pay for it.

03-11-2010, 08:45 AM	#19
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: New appliances-OUCH The front load washers may be more expensive (and energy star rated better than top loaders), but te front load washer we purchased was much quieter than the top loaders. That is what cinched it for us (well, me really; my wife did not really care -- the utility room backs up to my home theater system...) __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-11-2010, 09:09 AM	#20
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: New appliances-OUCH We did the same thing in 2007, it hurt for awhile but well worth it in the long run. Enjoy your new appliances. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill