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» Green Appliances beefneck.com: Stream of Consciousness and such… — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:09:47 +0000

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By: Alyson

Alyson — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:19:31 +0000

When considering a green choice for appliances– check for reliability and repairs. Unfortunately, it appears that all appliances today are designed to break within 5 years- likely destined to join a landfill within less then a decade. My local Habitat for Humanity will not accept any working appliances over 5 years old. I think it is a crime for the manufacturers to basically make shiny appliances of junk that are not designed for longevity. My repairman who was servicing my new refrigerator (it broke after one month) said for the most part it doesn’t matter what brand you buy anymore, they all break, some just more then others. He recommended not to buy anything with a digital panel as those are very costly to repair, and to always buy an extended warranty. It wasn’t always this way. My grandparents still have their GE stove and refrigerator from 1952. It’s nearly 60 years old and has had only had one repair job in its entire existence. It may not be energy efficient but at least it’s not filling up a landfill. I’d like to see a responsible manufacturer who makes appliances designed to last, and not fill up our landfills. I’m sure a GE appliance today wouldn’t measure up to its antiquated contender, nor would a high end Viking appliance with its’ outrageous price tag. In regards to one’s comment about equator. They are the worst. Don’t ever buy an equator machine. There is no service provider to fix your machine. And it will break within 2 years- it’s just a matter of time– and with no one to repair it- you’ll be paying someone to take it to the dump. The company advertise that it’s environmental, and energy efficient, but it really isn’t if it doesn’t last more then 5-10 years right? Where’s the article on manufacturer’s moral responsibility to produce quality appliances that are green but also reliable and durable.

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broad53 » GREEN YOUR APPLIANCES! Refrigerators — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:03:48 +0000

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automotive » GREEN YOUR <b>APPLIANCES</b>! Refrigerators — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:40:01 +0000

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By: Jeff S

Jeff S — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:00:58 +0000

Biggs makes a good point. The biggest problem right now is the people who have older refrigerator models that are not efficient. It is only a matter of time before this problem is eroded, but we could speed the process by producing affordable, energy-efficient refrigerators that people can buy, even if their refrigerator works, but it’s not efficient. Maybe some sort of discount or trade in. Just a thought.

By: green your appliances with Inhabitat at zzilch

green your appliances with Inhabitat at zzilch — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:58:56 +0000

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By: John biggs

John biggs — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:45:56 +0000

interesting article on appliance waste. this same problem exists or is on the near horizon in Eastern Europe as well, where there are issues with older or very old appliances in many homes, and especially in rural areas, and where consumerism is on the rise. However, many stores here have begun marketing appliances especially with energy efficiency ratings, A, B, C, etc. When we bought an air conditioner, we specifically looked for an A rating because of the expected energy use.

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Green Real Estate Links : Cherokee Real Estate Blog — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:23:16 +0000

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By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:41:56 +0000

I bought a small GE refrigerator for my mother-in-law. When they switched the door hinges, they messed up the gaskets on both the regular door and the freezer door. Come to find out the gaskets are NOT REPLACEABLE. GE manufactured this model of refrigerator so you have to replace the whole door if there is a problem with the gasket. To make this refrigerator usable, I would have to buy new doors for both the fridge and freezer, at a cost of more than I originally paid for the refrigerator, and with a huge waste of materials – there is nothing wrong with the doors, it’s the gaskets that are damaged. I was stunned that, in this day and age, they would design something to be so wasteful. I know they have energy efficient appliances that are more affordable than other brands, but I believe that’s completely offset by designs such as this one – I’ll never buy another GE product again.

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Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:37:27 +0000

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By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:50:36 +0000

From what I can tell, the Equator Conserv is by far the greenest fridge out there. I’m wishing there was a retailer in Canada, as it’s exactly what I’m looking for. http://www.iequator.com/