I still have my mother's refrigerator. It's out in the garage for overflow. I've had it for 20 years and she probably had it for, maybe 25. They just don't make appliances like they used to.
Side note: our dryer just died and we had to buy a new one. It's being delivered on Sunday. I wonder if it will out live me or I will out live it! Ha! Ha!
I have only ever used electric and have always pined for a gas stove. When I married my hubby, I moved to Seattle and moved into his home. He had state-of-the art stovetop and wall oven (well, state-of-the-art for 1957 - an old Chambers set. The stovetop had a griddle and broiler inset into it, so it's almost large enough for small aircraft to use as a runway. If it ever gives up the ghost (which it shows no signs of doing) I would so love to get gas. But the day that they will outlaw gas is coming probably faster than that range will quit working. Too bad, as I have always wanted gas to cook with. For baking, I'm happy to stick with electric, and as I age, I realize that it might not be the brightest idea to give the girl who can't remember to turn the burners off, actual fire to play with. I have a gas fireplace which my husband installed in our wood-burning fireplace, and I love it. When we burned wood (the few times the air quality people allowed it) the room got so hot we couldn't bear to sit in the living room. The gas is a little cooler, but so welcoming and cozy.
I remember Chambers! After all those years of baking with propane, I do love my electric ovens. The wind is whipping over here and the temps are still dropping at night. I just set a fire in my woodstove to keep GP and I cozy for the night.
It was top of the line at the time. I replaced it when it no longer would hold a cold temp. The refir space in my un-updated kitchen is small and won't fit the fancy new models that are really big. I went to the store with measurements and there was just one that fit everything I wanted--A bottom freezer and French doors, too. I said, "I'll take it," and they delivered it the same day! Buying local has its benefits at times.
When we moved into our current home it had a larger kitchen with a suite of Jenn-Air appliances. Now five years old we’ve had to replace the electronic control panel on both the oven and the dishwasher. The natural gas cooktop doesn’t know what simmer is and the electric oven has wonky hot spots (I checked using the method you recommended with white bread) that puzzlingly seem to move around. We left a propane fueled Kitchen-Aid stove behind. I loved it; it did a good job both on the cooktop and in the oven.
When the repair tech came to check on my new 3 year old fridge, I asked what makes and models have the most repair orders or fails. He said he sees a lot of compressors failing at about 5 years. Fingers crossed mine will last longer. I’m sorry you’ve had so many issues with these newer ones.
I’m dreaming of a Wolf but for now I use a bottom of the line GE. Have you tested any of the new steam ovens?
No I haven’t.
I still have my mother's refrigerator. It's out in the garage for overflow. I've had it for 20 years and she probably had it for, maybe 25. They just don't make appliances like they used to.
Side note: our dryer just died and we had to buy a new one. It's being delivered on Sunday. I wonder if it will out live me or I will out live it! Ha! Ha!
I have only ever used electric and have always pined for a gas stove. When I married my hubby, I moved to Seattle and moved into his home. He had state-of-the art stovetop and wall oven (well, state-of-the-art for 1957 - an old Chambers set. The stovetop had a griddle and broiler inset into it, so it's almost large enough for small aircraft to use as a runway. If it ever gives up the ghost (which it shows no signs of doing) I would so love to get gas. But the day that they will outlaw gas is coming probably faster than that range will quit working. Too bad, as I have always wanted gas to cook with. For baking, I'm happy to stick with electric, and as I age, I realize that it might not be the brightest idea to give the girl who can't remember to turn the burners off, actual fire to play with. I have a gas fireplace which my husband installed in our wood-burning fireplace, and I love it. When we burned wood (the few times the air quality people allowed it) the room got so hot we couldn't bear to sit in the living room. The gas is a little cooler, but so welcoming and cozy.
I remember Chambers! After all those years of baking with propane, I do love my electric ovens. The wind is whipping over here and the temps are still dropping at night. I just set a fire in my woodstove to keep GP and I cozy for the night.
Rare to see a bottom freezer refrigerator that old!
It was top of the line at the time. I replaced it when it no longer would hold a cold temp. The refir space in my un-updated kitchen is small and won't fit the fancy new models that are really big. I went to the store with measurements and there was just one that fit everything I wanted--A bottom freezer and French doors, too. I said, "I'll take it," and they delivered it the same day! Buying local has its benefits at times.
When we moved into our current home it had a larger kitchen with a suite of Jenn-Air appliances. Now five years old we’ve had to replace the electronic control panel on both the oven and the dishwasher. The natural gas cooktop doesn’t know what simmer is and the electric oven has wonky hot spots (I checked using the method you recommended with white bread) that puzzlingly seem to move around. We left a propane fueled Kitchen-Aid stove behind. I loved it; it did a good job both on the cooktop and in the oven.
When the repair tech came to check on my new 3 year old fridge, I asked what makes and models have the most repair orders or fails. He said he sees a lot of compressors failing at about 5 years. Fingers crossed mine will last longer. I’m sorry you’ve had so many issues with these newer ones.
You didn't mention my 70 year old Thermidorian in the wall oven that is kept closed with a wedged broom. 😜😀😅😃😇😁😆
I didn't, Maggie, but you did! Love that old Thermador. It's just like the one my folks had at Islay St!
My Kitchen Aid is my fave!
I was a latecomer to KA's. When I asked Dorie G if I should I get one, she told me she used hers everyday, and YES! Mine is bright cherry red.