[dataway]

Forgot about Frigidaire ... they were once a very premium brand, lots of their commercial stuff still running after decades.

I've got an Emerson cheapo Microwave that has been working for 35 years now, has a knob and a start button, stop button (mechanical). Wife wants a new one but insists on one with a knob ... no stupid panel that you have to input numbers.

['ol Pinion head]

Originally Posted by dataway

Forgot about Frigidaire ... they were once a very premium brand, lots of their commercial stuff still running after decades.

I've got an Emerson cheapo Microwave that has been working for 35 years now, has a knob and a start button, stop button (mechanical). Wife wants a new one but insists on one with a knob ... no stupid panel that you have to input numbers.

Frigidaire was a really good kitchen product back before GM sold Frigidaire off in '79. my wife & I had a late 70's Frigidaire freezer till we moved 4 years ago, had service on it once. Up into the '80's, my folks always bought Frigidaire kitchen appliances, Dad even bought my Mom, a Flair range in '66... "Happy Wife, Happy Life." Decent shape old Frigidaire Flair ranges are sought out today, to be restored for mid century modern revival type kitchens.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/19/f3...2f9b2a14f8.jpg

Our family's kitchen had a dbl door cabinet above the Flair range. Up in that cabinet, Dad stashed a few of the most desirable boxed mid 60's GM promo model carss that he had picked up from dealership owners/ friends. My brother & I knew the cars were up there... but knew not to try & get them down. Cool times, a new Pontiac in the driveway, Mom was well taken care of, my brother & I both had Schwinn Stingrays, walked or rode my bike a block to school...

[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by 'ol Pinion head

Frigidaire was a really good kitchen product back before GM sold Frigidaire off in '79. my wife & I had a late 70's Frigidaire freezer till we moved 4 years ago, had service on it once. Up into the '80's, my folks always bought Frigidaire kitchen appliances, Dad even bought my Mom, a Flair range in '66... "Happy Wife, Happy Life." Decent shape old Frigidaire Flair ranges are sought out today, to be restored for mid century modern revival type kitchens.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/19/f3...2f9b2a14f8.jpg

Our family's kitchen had a dbl door cabinet above the Flair range. Up in that cabinet, Dad stashed a few of the most desirable boxed mid 60's GM promo model carss that he had picked up from dealership owners/ friends. My brother & I knew the cars were up there... but knew not to try & get them down. Cool times, a new Pontiac in the driveway, Mom was well taken care of, my brother & I both had Schwinn Stingrays, walked or rode my bike a block to school...

Have an old GM made Frigidaire refrigerater/freezer out in the shop. Must be 45 years old. Whisper quiet, ice cold, no issues. Have a 2013 vintage stainless steel 'Kenmore' in the house. Ice maker failed, so I fixed that. Motor is as noisy as a gas lawnmower....it'll get your attention. Rubber mounting it and installing 2 mounting bolts that were MIA helped, but it's LOUD. Now, for the past 2 years, it leaks water, and I have to drain the crisper tray area manually every week. Piece of crap. First appliances I ever bought were reconditioned 1970's Kenmore units that I left with my first house. Bulletproof. Every set of appliances I have bought with every move (about every 9 years or so) has been inferior to the previous set, no exceptions. The Kenmore fridge, washer, and dryer I bought in 2003 worked just fine. The same replacements I bought in 2013 are absolutely inferior to the '03 ones in every way.