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Dishwashers are great but I do find that I put off washing items that are not dishwasher safe which leaves a few dirty dishes in the sink a long time. You said this is for an apparent, Normally a dishwasher requires cabinets that can accept them and minor plumbing & electrical. can you work that out with your landlord? Countertop dishwashers seemed like a joke to me but maybe their worth getting...

My dog doesn’t like my Samsung robot vacuum so it’s only used when I Remember to turn it on before walks and that isn’t often. When I was shopping the Samsung’s were way more powerful and it does great with pet hair. You will still need a proper vacuum of some sort. Your money is probably better spent on a high end vacuum than a roomba, I highly recommend a Dyson, my very old dyson has been great it is unbelievable how much better it is at picking up pet hair than the cheap dirt devil I had before it.
Previous generation and refurbished robot vacuums and dysons can frequently be found online for major savings. I did a super quick search and found:

Dyson deal


robot vacuum

It's hard to pin it down, but if you look long enough, you'll see a whole bunch of machines with the exact same features - the molded handles will all be very similar but slightly different, but they will all fit the same template - they will mount in the exact same way and features will all be in the same place.

For example:
RCA (but also igloo?):
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Cubic-Foot-Chest-Freezer/dp/B00ZPN3YNM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=igloo+chest+freezer&qid=1573074716&s=appliances&sr=1-3

Kuppet ???:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YY1GCFX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07YY1GCFX&pd_rd_w=Be0L4&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=Qip8v&pf_rd_r=JJENA9GKCEQ49A2P84ND&pd_rd_r=fc1dbfa4-754c-4a1d-af2b-f0c875b1e07f&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWUw4VjhIUDUxM0FTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODA3Njk3MU9HTjhMUTg1RjgyViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDU1NzgxMjNXU1cwOVpaRUJSOCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Northair ?????:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X8NLN9V/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07X8NLN9V&pd_rd_w=Be0L4&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=Qip8v&pf_rd_r=JJENA9GKCEQ49A2P84ND&pd_rd_r=fc1dbfa4-754c-4a1d-af2b-f0c875b1e07f&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWUw4VjhIUDUxM0FTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODA3Njk3MU9HTjhMUTg1RjgyViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMzMDc4MThCTjA1WktNN1Y4OSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

RCA and igloo are both very old brands in the US, but have almost certainly fallen to the wayside and been bought out. I've never heard of Kuppet or NorthAir. Take a close look - there are some differences in the handles and the knobs, but all three of these products all have the same layout - sheetmetal grille on the right hand side, controls on the lower right - power light, run light, and a knob. The lights and knobs are shaped different, but they are all in the exact same place. It's just a slightly different skin over the exact same chassis. There may be some cosmetic differences, such as the racks or handles, but they are basically the same thing. Another giveaway is if the exterior dimensions are exactly the same in every direction. Some appliances have to fit standard gaps, like a kitchen fridge or a range, so the width will always be pretty close, but the backsplash doesn't have to be an exact height.

I actually have an Igloo branded version of the RCA-Igloo and it's pretty decent. Quiet, it cools quickly, it stays frozen for days if the power goes out, and it was pretty cheap. A relative of mine bought a much bigger, front opening freezer. They spent more on it thinking it will be a better machine. And to some extent, it is. It's a completely different type and class of freezer. It was also at the upper end of the price range for that type of appliance. It looks nicer, the interior lighting is better, etc. But within a year their thermostat went bad. It's really not the manufacturer's fault, they don't make the thermostats, and it would be stupid for them to reinvent the wheel. There are already a number of other companies that have specialized knowledge that make them. It just turned out that they happened to get a lemon that didn't show up for a year. I replaced it a few years ago and it's been fine ever since.

Funny thing is the cheap Igloo has the exact same thermostat. The reason I know that is about a year into it, the Igloo also failed, only my issue was the motor starter / overload, again, not made by Igloo. After replacing that, mine has been strong for years. I didn't look at the other one closely, but I vaguely remember it being a very similar looking starter. I'd be willing to bet that, other being sized slightly larger for the bigger compressor, it's the exact same part by the same manufacturer, and it's probably on a larger but otherwise identical compressor.

What I'm getting at is it is sort of a crapshoot; infant mortality is higher these days. You can spend a lot and have it die, you can get something cheap and have it die. But you can also spend $10 to fix either and have a great machine.

I'm not an expert, but what I'm getting at is if you see two very similar but cosmetically different machines at different prices, one is a name brand, the other is not, and both have fairly similar reviews, it's usually safe to go with the cheaper one. It's probably the same thing.

I've had a Pelonis oscillating, ceramic space heater for a long time and it's worked great. I like the oscilllating feature because it helps distribute the heat. It has good safety features, such as ceramic heating elements so it does not get hot to the touch and an automatic off switch in case it tips over. It's also small, light weight and easy to store. You can pick one up on Amazon for around $40. Here's the link to it. I use mine to heat up a large room and it has an an adjustable thermostat so it's easy to adjust the level of heat it puts out.

We bought this ozone generator about two years ago and have been very happy with it. Our home is about 2,000sq ft with a fairly open floor plan. A single 2 hour cycle usually eliminates any odors in the home.

Our reason for purchasing one was my girlfriend and I were fairly heavy smokers and wanted to kill the stench when we had non-smokers over, so I'm not sure how much this will help your situation.

For the moisture issue, you may want to look into a dehumidifier. We own this one. It's pretty poorly rated on the Lowe's website, but we're happy with it. It saved us when our ac went out for over a week during the hot humid Missouri summer. We were able to get the humidity inside down to 30%.

You can accuratly monitor your apartments humidity with this cheap home comfort monitor.

Hope this helps!

I've had dozens of electric heaters over the years and they've all been OK. When I last needed to purchase I spent a bit extra and bought a Delonghi Mica panel heater:

https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-HMP1500-Mica-Panel-Heater/dp/B005MMN75G

They are terrific. They put out the exact same amount of heat as other heaters, but in addition to heating the air they also provide radiant heat. Sitting in front of one is like sitting in front of a fireplace. They also heat up instantly, unlike oil filled radiators. I was able to significantly reduce my electric bill by pulling the heater close to my knees and running it on the lowest setting. The room stays cool, but I stay toasty. They are supposed to be very safe.

I've since purchased a 2nd one, and at this point wouldn't use anything else.

Are you comfortable with and capable of working with gas lines? If not, call a plumber or the gas company and let them deal with it. Typically, the gas company will be cheaper than a plumber, but not all gas companies will service in home lines/appliances. Some will provide materials, others will require you to do so. At the very least, I would get a quote or two. Sometimes it's cheaper and easier to let someone else take the liability. If you decide to DIY, head to a big box retailer and get one of these or these. You'll need that at a minimum. If you can remove the gas line from the flare fitting attached to the valve, you should be able to re-use it. The flare fittings themselves are fine to re-use, it's the flexible gas line that you don't want to re-use. If you can't or prefer not to re-use the flare fitting, I would also get a new gas valve as well as the threads on the existing one are likely damaged. The pipe should be 1/2" NPT. Make sure you can turn off the gas either at the meter, or somewhere upstream of the stove before you attempt to remove/replace the valve. You will need either some thread sealant or Teflon tape (not both). Only seal the threads on the NPT to NPT connections.

Neat. I love learning things like this. And that tray underneath, bone dry lol. Going to order it BUT, do you know if its soldered on or is it a plug n play? Link to it below

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IFYAJLI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A4NN5FFNNK8QR&psc=1

Many homebrewers just buy a conventional chest freezer, then use an external temperature controller like this Inkbird:

https://smile.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Fermentation/dp/B015E2UFGM

The freezer plugs into the controller, you put the temp probe inside the freezer space (make sure it's in air, not touching the sides/bottom of the freezer), and set to the desired temp. I personally use them and they work well. I have 2 freezers, one is a constant 35 f year round, and the other one I adjust to specific temperatures all the way up to the 60s and 70s for fermenting beer. Keep in mind using a 3rd party controller might void the freezer's warranty, even though most all have compressor cycle protection built in now.

This is what looks like the best deal in your price range on Amazon. This is what i would be buying if i was in the market, myself. Here's the link, price is $170 shipped.

I would actually consider the protection plan for an extra $18 for 3 years that is offered. Appliances are not generally that well built anymore, especially cheap ones.

Yes.

Try a feather duster like this one

Or something higher tech and more modern like a Swifter Duster, one of the two models on the right side of this page

Thanks, bought this one on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Shoulder-Dolly-2-Person-Lifting-Moving/dp/B00022749Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1521336336&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=furniture+lifting+strap&psc=1

From reading the reviews, it seems like exactly what I need.

I've recently replaced some 20+ year old appliances, all from a nearby appliance store I like (Friedman's appliance). They have an app that checks prices every day and matches their prices, so it was the same as Home Depot, etc.

We got a GE refrigerator which we like a lot. Not too fancy, freezer on bottom, french doors, inside icemaker with removable container if you don't use a lot of ice. The water dispenser is also inside, and so small I didn't even notice it at first. We don't even have it hooked up to water, so this was a plus. The salesman said GE time to market is fairly long, maybe 3 or 4 times as long as Samsung, so they do more testing before release.

We have a fairly high end Bosch dishwasher. I replaced our old Kitchenaid one myself about 3 years ago. No problems, very quiet, and no problems as long as you clean the filter regularly (easy) and scrape the plates. You don't want to clean dishes first, and if you rinse them, you've already used more water than the machine uses to wash. Ours has a third tray on top for things like silverware or other small stuff.

When we moved in, we replaced the double oven/cooktop with a plain combination range because we don't bake very much, so the oven makes a convenient place to keep baking trays or often used pans.

And if people keep putting their fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances, cut off their fingers if they won't stop. Also, use a cleaner/polish. We got this one mainly because it doesn't have a bad odor, and seems to be fairly free of chemicals.

Just snap out-snap in. Any coil will work as long as it has the same number of rings. But I got This one works like a charm. You can get a set of all 4 but since I rent I wasn't going to waste the money