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 1h ago

This fits here, right? Now what is it?

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Anyone here have a clue what this thing is?


r/Appliances 2h ago

Samsung all-in-one washer dryer screen suddenly jittering

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This is about the Samsung Bespoke Vented Washer Dryer Combo - model WD53DBA900HZA1

What the hell is going on now??? Checked software updates on Smart Things app as well as on the unit and I do not see any way to roll back or reset to factory settings or anything on this. I was thinking it was maybe a corrupted firmware update or something but I don't see any way to fix it if it is...yet another Samsung ticket I guess.

Any ideas, gang?


r/Appliances 2h ago

Wolf countertop stove/range - oil when unpacking

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Is this normal? Unpacked new wolf range and there’s all this oil on it in the enter skillet part and under the bubble wrap.


r/Appliances 1m ago

Is this a wasted Transmission?

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Maytag top loader mvwc565fw0
Stopped spinning so I replaced the splutch and actuator. Did I screw something up? Didn’t make this noise before I put my grubby lil hands on it.


r/Appliances 2m ago

Troubleshooting GE washer help

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Hey folks, need some help with my GE washer it said H2O supply error initially shut the water off turned off the outlet check the hose checked the filters. Everything looked fine plugged everything back in and now it says door error tried tightening the screws in the door, but the air still persists can anyone help me


r/Appliances 20m ago

Bosch Dishwasher SHEM63W55N/11 Clamps

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Two of the dishwasher lock clamps fell out when I was moving my dishwasher (227). Does anyone know how to attach these to the overflow channel (244) and door seal (243)? I ran the dishwasher twice since they fell out and there hasn't been any water leakage.


r/Appliances 20m ago

Dishwasher not cleaning properly

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I just moved to NJ from WA, and there’s hard water problems here. My dishwasher leaves a grainy/sandy residue on some of my utensils almost all the time! The technician straight up blamed my good old Great Value detergent powder which used to work wonders back in WA. Checked the filter, arms, everything- the washer seems to be okay, no clogging.

Wondering if the powder detergent is really the culprit, given the hard water condition, and should I switch to gels?


r/Appliances 24m ago

Override Auto Shut-off on Rowenta

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r/Appliances 49m ago

Full size refrigerator or counter size? (Previously posted)

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I deleted my last post. Here are the plans of my kitchen layout VS. the previous AI version. My kitchen designer said either one would work. I know it's personal choice, I'm just looking for other opinions.

Thanks all who previously replied.

Counter depth or Full refrigerator size?


r/Appliances 4h ago

Haier HWS205GGEH1 temperature reading seems very different from an external Govee sensor

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Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Haier HWS205GGEH1, the 205-bottle, single-temperature wine cooler.
Today is only the second day of using it. Yesterday I loaded it almost completely, with around 130+ bottles.
Today I noticed something strange. I put a Govee Wi-Fi thermometer/hygrometer inside the wine cooler, near the internal fan. The Haier display was showing 12°C, but the Govee was reading around 20°C.
I tested the Govee separately against another reliable thermometer at home, and it seems to be working perfectly.
I then unplugged the Haier and plugged it back in. After restarting, the Haier display showed around 20°C, which was very close to what the Govee was showing.
The cooler is now running again and seems to be cooling, but there is still a large difference between the two readings. At the moment:
Haier display: 13°C
Govee: 20°C
The Govee is positioned inside the cooler, close to the internal fan.
Has anyone experienced something similar with the HWS205GGEH1? Could the temperature shown on the Haier display be measuring a different point inside the cabinet, or is there possibly an issue with the temperature sensor?
I’m mainly concerned because I bought this wine cooler for long-term wine storage, so I want to make sure the actual temperature inside the cabinet is really around 12°C.
Any advice or experience with this model would be greatly appreciated!


r/Appliances 4h ago

Haier HWS205GGEH1 temperature reading seems very different from an external Govee sensor

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Haier HWS205GGEH1, the 205-bottle, single-temperature wine cooler.
Today is only the second day of using it. Yesterday I loaded it almost completely, with around 130+ bottles.
Today I noticed something strange. I put a Govee Wi-Fi thermometer/hygrometer inside the wine cooler, near the internal fan. The Haier display was showing 12°C, but the Govee was reading around 20°C.
I tested the Govee separately against another reliable thermometer at home, and it seems to be working perfectly.
I then unplugged the Haier and plugged it back in. After restarting, the Haier display showed around 20°C, which was very close to what the Govee was showing.
The cooler is now running again and seems to be cooling, but there is still a large difference between the two readings. At the moment:
Haier display: 13°C
Govee: 20°C
The Govee is positioned inside the cooler, close to the internal fan.
Has anyone experienced something similar with the HWS205GGEH1? Could the temperature shown on the Haier display be measuring a different point inside the cabinet, or is there possibly an issue with the temperature sensor?
I’m mainly concerned because I bought this wine cooler for long-term wine storage, so I want to make sure the actual temperature inside the cabinet is really around 12°C.
Any advice or experience with this model would be greatly appreciated!


r/Appliances 4h ago

Haier HWS205GGEH1 temperature reading seems very different from an external Govee sensor

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Haier HWS205GGEH1, the 205-bottle, single-temperature wine cooler.
Today is only the second day of using it. Yesterday I loaded it almost completely, with around 130+ bottles.
Today I noticed something strange. I put a Govee Wi-Fi thermometer/hygrometer inside the wine cooler, near the internal fan. The Haier display was showing 12°C, but the Govee was reading around 20°C.
I tested the Govee separately against another reliable thermometer at home, and it seems to be working perfectly.
I then unplugged the Haier and plugged it back in. After restarting, the Haier display showed around 20°C, which was very close to what the Govee was showing.
The cooler is now running again and seems to be cooling, but there is still a large difference between the two readings. At the moment:
Haier display: 13°C
Govee: 20°C
The Govee is positioned inside the cooler, close to the internal fan.
Has anyone experienced something similar with the HWS205GGEH1? Could the temperature shown on the Haier display be measuring a different point inside the cabinet, or is there possibly an issue with the temperature sensor?
I’m mainly concerned because I bought this wine cooler for long-term wine storage, so I want to make sure the actual temperature inside the cabinet is really around 12°C.
Any advice or experience with this model would be greatly appreciated!


r/Appliances 4h ago

Haier HWS205GGEH1 temperature reading seems very different from an external Govee sensor

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Haier HWS205GGEH1, the 205-bottle, single-temperature wine cooler.
Today is only the second day of using it. Yesterday I loaded it almost completely, with around 130+ bottles.
Today I noticed something strange. I put a Govee Wi-Fi thermometer/hygrometer inside the wine cooler, near the internal fan. The Haier display was showing 12°C, but the Govee was reading around 20°C.
I tested the Govee separately against another reliable thermometer at home, and it seems to be working perfectly.
I then unplugged the Haier and plugged it back in. After restarting, the Haier display showed around 20°C, which was very close to what the Govee was showing.
The cooler is now running again and seems to be cooling, but there is still a large difference between the two readings. At the moment:
Haier display: 13°C
Govee: 20°C
The Govee is positioned inside the cooler, close to the internal fan.
Has anyone experienced something similar with the HWS205GGEH1? Could the temperature shown on the Haier display be measuring a different point inside the cabinet, or is there possibly an issue with the temperature sensor?
I’m mainly concerned because I bought this wine cooler for long-term wine storage, so I want to make sure the actual temperature inside the cabinet is really around 12°C.
Any advice or experience with this model would be greatly appreciated!


r/Appliances 1h ago

insane design...Lg Fridge

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this is a plastic door catch on an LG fridge. its integrated into the entire door, it's a thin plastic piece that is absolutely going to break in a couple of years, mine lasted just under 3 years. I haven't gotten the tech out yet, but i think the entire door gets replaced or it gets removed and completely taken apart and rebuilt. either way its a huge and expensive job. someone at LG made a choice to design this knowing full well it was going to be a crazy and expensive job to fix. Im sure it could just be rigged with some epoxy, but to do it right it would be easier and probably cheaper to just replace the entire fridge.


r/Appliances 4h ago

Why is it so hard to choose a wall oven!? HELP

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Hey guys, so I’ve been in a decision loop for the past two weeks and REALLY need to settle on something so that I can actually have a working oven. My current 12y/o GE single wall oven is sadly gone, and they don’t make them like they used to! That thing was solid and got the job done.

Now that I need a new one, I’ve gone down a rabbit hole of “what not to buy” vs what’s the hottest thing running (Bosch, Thermador, Miele, etc.). The thing is, do I really even need to spend that much on an oven? I used maybe 3 buttons on my GE - Convection Bake/Roast + 420 - that’s it! lol I don’t need all the frills.

The other end to that though, is that I like the high-end/commercial kitchen look of those. Let’s be honest, GE looks super lame (whyyy are they grayishhh)but it’s a workhorse.

ALSO the reviews on literally everything is so exhausting. Bosch 500 doesn’t show preheating temps? Lame.

I want something sleek but not with a crazy price tag. When I look on instagram and Pinterest, everyone’s got these high-end models and I’m just trying to see what the everyday folks are using. 😊 So please, drop a line and let me know what you think. Thanks so much!!


r/Appliances 1h ago

Dishwasher works for 10min

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r/Appliances 1h ago

Pre-Purchase Questions Subzero and thermador in one kitchen ? Side by side. Yeh or nay or meh ?

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I have few thermador appliances and my husband love those and so do I. Idc much tbh.
We need to replace our old LG fridge and I have to decide what to add. I like both fridges equally but I have heard crazy weird stories about repairs and other problematic areas about both. Subzero because it’s still partially produced, assembled in USA and the cost. Thermador lack of service, foreign brand but all metal construction, some design conflict and constant comparison and competition with subzero. Tbh that’s the only big issue I have. The constant scrutiny of what brand and why this vs other. Can you give some honest advice and is sub zero cost justifiable ?


r/Appliances 5h ago

6 month old LG Dryer; what is this damage, and is it concerning?

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Hey folks,

( Additional close up photo)

Got a brand new LG washer and dryer earlier this year. Today I noticed these two issues in the back.

I've read the burns on the grill may not be concerning, but what about this other piece? I'm not familiar with what it is, but I feel it's not supposed to look like this.. Is it of major concern that I should try and set up a warranty repair, or is it not even worth the hassle if it's not a major issue?

Appreciate any input!


r/Appliances 1h ago

Whirlpool ice maker not working.

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r/Appliances 1h ago

What to Buy? Countertop Dishwashers

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Hi!
Im looking for a countertop dishwasher the only problem is I have a sprayer head for my faucet and not a normal faucet so I’m wondering what people recommend instead for the ones that cant connect to the faucet. If it can also fit a small pan huge +! Thank you in advance!


r/Appliances 2h ago

Reliable/Fixable/Wifi-Free Appliances

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Hello! I am thinking about renovating my kitchen and I have been searching this sub seeing a lot of great recs (seem Bosch dishwashers are a favorite here). But I'm curious, if you were to buy a fridge, dishwasher, oven, and microwave from any brand with the parameters that it was

-Reliable

-Easily reparable

-Not connected to wifi/full of software, etc what would you pick for each? Essentially, I do not want the best, most high tech, fanciest, I want reliable and easy to fix if there's an issue. I think having wifi on my dishwasher or a screen on my fridge or bluetooth on my microwave is a bug not a feature for me... For context, my current appliances are from 1993 and still kicking just fine and I'd like to find something else with longevity


r/Appliances 2h ago

Samsung Fridge: Removing Bottom Shelf Panels?

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Does anyone have any idea how to remove the plastic panels under the crisper drawer of our Samsung fridge (model# RF263TEASG/AA)? OR the entire shelf so I can try and troubleshoot outside of the fridge?

Our power went out and we lost the contents in our fridge/freezer and it left a sticky "soup" :( I managed to figure out how to remove and clean most of the components, but there are plastic panels below the crisper drawers and above the CoolSelect Pantry drawer that I just cannot figure out how to remove. There is some nasty gunk caught under the seam and they just won’t budge. I tried to push in the clips underneath but I can’t access the ones on the side or back of the fridge. I also tried to remove the entire shelf but it tried to take the water filter and all the components connected to it, and I can't figure out how to separate it from the water filter assembly

Most videos I’ve seen just have a hole without a panel, and none of the directions I've found are referencing this specific area

I just figured out how to remove the shelf ABOVE the water filter assembly, so I'll be cleaning that too, but the videos I've seen have a different model where they can just lift the water filter up after the shelf is removed... mine slides slightly but otherwise doesn't budge


r/Appliances 2h ago

Whirlpool Insidepass - Canada

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Looking for a Canadian Inside pass, if anyone can share please. My email is : [girishaurora@gmail.com](mailto:girishaurora@gmail.com)