The Mennobrarian

When appliances attack

03:17, Monday, February 18, 2008 .. Posted in Home Improvement .. 5 comments .. Link

Our dryer screams. I mean, it howls. Sometimes you even think that you can understand what it is saying as the constant screams start to take on a continuous repetition of sounds that resemble words and phrases. We haven't been able to figure out why it is so noisy, and my husband has poked around inside its innards several times now. Like all of our appliances, it is brand new, yet I am still fearful of calling the warranty department because of all the stories I have heard about this particular brand's poor customer service efforts. The internet abounds with anecdotes of sobbing women waiting for repairmen who never arrive, and days spent waiting around for a non-existent service technician. But mainly, I'm afraid to call because of what happened with the stove.

You see, last month a burner on the stove died, and so we called the customer service number. It was on that call that I was greeted with a degree of incompetence so vast and great, the bright red scars on my flesh are still tender from it.

Ten minutes into the conversation, after stating three times that the range burner would not light, the "customer service agent" asked me if we had cleaned out the dryer's vent.

"NO! THE STOVE! THE STOVE! IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DRYER!" I cried.
"Oh, it's the stove, I see. Now, I am going to help you," he said.

It only got worse from there.

Our one problem-free appliance so far has been the dishwasher that came with the house. It is also new, and very tiny, yet very good. Everything has been great with the dishwasher with the exception of one fluke incident. The night before the funeral last week, I loaded the dishwasher and turned it on before going to bed. At three in the morning, my husband stirred and we were awaken by the sound of the dishwasher...which was still running. For some reason it had gotten stuck in the drying cycle, and well, the dishes were very dry. The cloud of steam that bellowed from the dishwasher when we opened the door could be seen for miles around.

Now, I am faced with the unenviable task of calling the manufacturer to discuss both the stove and the dryer. It may end in tears, or maniacal laughter. It's still too cold here to end with the clothesline.
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04:08, Monday, February 18, 2008 .. Posted by haflinger
Oh my my friend I do think you need a big prayer I'll put you on my list...
Blessings Sister Brenda

***OH thank you Brenda, you know I was too bashful to ask!***

Edited by Mennobrarian on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 08:33

when all else fails, whack it..

10:27, Monday, February 18, 2008 .. Posted by 3jemsmom
My hubby (the machine maintenence mechanic) suggests this as a good fix for everything! LOL. I'm sorry you're appliances are out to get you. Good luck w/ them. BTW- What brand is you DW, and just how small is it? We'd love to find one we could retro fit, as it's the only bummer here. No DW! Peace~ Shari

***Shari, in the beginning my husband whacked it a few times and it actually helped for a while! But the noise eventually returned. :-(
The DW is a Frigidaire, but I'll have to get back to you on the specs for it as I don't have the numbers in front of me right now. ~Monica~***

Edited by Mennobrarian on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 08:36

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03:36, Tuesday, February 19, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427
I am sorry you are having problems with appliances. I agree with the previous poster. WHACK IT!!! LOL
I will also put in a prayer for you!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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12:44, Wednesday, February 20, 2008 .. Posted by rildapeel1
Stopped by to say "Hello!". May His peace rest with thee, rilda *U*

***Hi rilda! Tried to leave you a comment but the comment link on your blog seems to be gone. Anyway, hope you are having a blessed week!****

Edited by Mennobrarian on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 08:31

ISn't tecnology fun! LOL

12:17, Thursday, February 21, 2008 .. Posted by specialmom42000
Hello, I tend to think we have created more problems with the advancement of technology than it being helpful and good for us!

Does it really make our life easier? Faster? Sometimes I wish I lived like the pioneers...and not have to deal with technology....

How are the appliances working now?
Blessings, kelly

***Hi, Kelly! The appliances are the same, but I have called for service. We'll see what happens....Anyway, I've lived with "limited technology" and you can trust me when I say, THAT has it's down and out days, too! While I will never be a gadget junkie, I can appreciate a good clothes dryer!
~Monica~****

Edited by Mennobrarian on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 02:12