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> when it comes to a $4,000 gazebo or some $2,000 appliance I have really come to trust Costco's vetting. How does that jive with selling Samsung (and LG) app

> when it comes to a $4,000 gazebo or some $2,000 appliance I have really come to trust Costco's vetting. How does that jive with selling Samsung (and LG) appliances? Samsung is easily the worst appliance manufacturer in North America across pretty much any appliance. LG's not too much better but supposedly their dryers and front load washers are decent.

rexf 4y ago
Shopping for appliances is not easy. For my recent purchase, I looked at wirecutter as a starting point and bought from Costco. Also I got a 3rd party extended warranty (since you never know with water-using appliances). According to Wirecutter (NYT): "If you’re a member, Costco offers the cheapest delivery and installation of the big national chains, you’ll get an additional year of warranty coverage for many products, and it will help you make warranty claims with the manufacturer." https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/where-to-buy-appliances/#chains-with-the-best-policies-costco-and-lowes https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/where-to-buy-appl...
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kfrzcode 4y ago
I've been happy with my Samsung range, fridge, dishwasher and TV It's been 6months. When should I expect issues?
- greenthrow 4y ago
  The TV will probably hold up just fine, other than the ads it will show if connected to the internet. Samsung/LG appliances (washer/dryer, fridge, etc.) usually last 5 years or less. Whereas a quality appliance should last 10 years or more. My source on this is friends who work in the industry plus the experience of family members who bought LG/Samsung appliances anyway.
- inferiorhuman 4y ago
  1–5 years typically
  - kfrzcode 4y ago
    Sounds like 2.25 years is the sweet spot, market will have rebounded and capital gains taxes won't apply!
noSyncCloud 4y ago
> Samsung is easily the worst appliance manufacturer in North America > LG's not too much better Any sources for these blazing hot takes? Or are we supposed to take your hearsay at face value?
- IntelMiner 4y ago
  I think they were stated as opinions, not citable facts
- pooper 4y ago
  > Samsung is easily the worst appliance manufacturer in North America I don't know this firsthand but I too have seen a lot of this recently. Even before COVID. I am specifically thinking appliances like refrigerators, oven ranges, and washer/dryers. Maybe some microwave ovens. Maybe Samsung just outsells everyone else making the problems more visible but it seems a lot of people love complaining about Samsung.
- christophilus 4y ago
  Last time I shopped for a fridge (2 years ago, maybe) every single sales guy and maintenance guy I talked to at maybe 4 different stores said: “Never buy a Samsung.” They all seemed to think that LG had gotten its act together, though. I ended up with an LG fridge.
  - inferiorhuman 4y ago
    I've currently got an LG fridge that's a year old. Everyone's said that this is one of their most reliable refrigerators and yet here I am with a 60° freezer. The nicest thing I can say is that the warranty process is hugely disjointed and parts are 2+ weeks out.
- rascul 4y ago
  For a couple years I delivered and installed appliances for Lowe's. We brought back (ie customer returned) LG and Samsung just as much as Whirlpool and GE, even though we sold significantly less of the LG and Samsung appliances. I was told that the closest person able to service them was 250+ miles away. Also, LG and Samsung tended to scrap an entire new fridge for seemingly trivial stuff, such as an ice maker not working. I've never owned a LG or Samsung appliance but from the number of returns I've seen, I certainly wouldn't want a fridge or front load washer from either manufacturer.
adwi 4y ago
Tangential but have been buying appliances for the first time and have been deep in research of what to do with a small-moderate budget. I had indeed heard the same about Samsung, and more generally designed service lives < 7 years across brands with better reputations. I elected to buy all used but (good condition) late-model Miele appliances. They’re rated at 20+ years, they focus on reliability and repairability, and if you’re patient you can get them for less than even the cheapest Samsung etc models, especially when taxes are taken into account. Not to mention they’re the best quality appliances money can buy. I definitely don’t need a paella mode on my dishwasher, but it makes me smile every time (and remember I paid $200 for it)
- SOLAR_FIELDS 4y ago
  It reminds me of the very popular Reddit thread from about a decade ago where a vacuum cleaner repair guy said that Miele's were his preferred vacuum and recommended them above most others: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1pe2bd/iama_vacuum_repair_technician_and_i_cant_believe/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1pe2bd/iama_vacuum_re...
dhd415 4y ago
In addition to the manufacturer, the type of appliance and its manufacture date really matters. I have an LG front-loading washing machine from the late 2000s that has been working fine for 14 years with one minor circuit board replacement. My appliance repair guy says that LGs from that timeframe are very reliable. When the motor bearings on that washer go out, I'll have him replace the motor if OEM replacement motors are available rather than buy a new one. Refrigerators are a completely different animal as are dishwashers, etc. Despite my great experiences with LG washers, I'd avoid LG refrigerators. I've had good experience with multiple Bosch and Miele dishwashers, but mediocre experiences on all the new fridges I've bought in the last 10 years.
Breza 4y ago
When you buy an LG appliance from Costco, you know you're getting an LG appliance. That's more than you can guarantee from many stores.

rexf 4y ago

Shopping for appliances is not easy. For my recent purchase, I looked at wirecutter as a starting point and bought from Costco. Also I got a 3rd party extended warranty (since you never know with water-using appliances). According to Wirecutter (NYT): "If you’re a member, Costco offers the cheapest delivery and installation of the big national chains, you’ll get an additional year of warranty coverage for many products, and it will help you make warranty claims with the manufacturer." https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/where-to-buy-appliances/#chains-with-the-best-policies-costco-and-lowes https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/where-to-buy-appl...

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kfrzcode 4y ago

I've been happy with my Samsung range, fridge, dishwasher and TV It's been 6months. When should I expect issues?

greenthrow 4y ago
The TV will probably hold up just fine, other than the ads it will show if connected to the internet. Samsung/LG appliances (washer/dryer, fridge, etc.) usually last 5 years or less. Whereas a quality appliance should last 10 years or more. My source on this is friends who work in the industry plus the experience of family members who bought LG/Samsung appliances anyway.
inferiorhuman 4y ago
1–5 years typically
- kfrzcode 4y ago
  Sounds like 2.25 years is the sweet spot, market will have rebounded and capital gains taxes won't apply!

noSyncCloud 4y ago

> Samsung is easily the worst appliance manufacturer in North America > LG's not too much better Any sources for these blazing hot takes? Or are we supposed to take your hearsay at face value?

IntelMiner 4y ago
I think they were stated as opinions, not citable facts
pooper 4y ago
> Samsung is easily the worst appliance manufacturer in North America I don't know this firsthand but I too have seen a lot of this recently. Even before COVID. I am specifically thinking appliances like refrigerators, oven ranges, and washer/dryers. Maybe some microwave ovens. Maybe Samsung just outsells everyone else making the problems more visible but it seems a lot of people love complaining about Samsung.
christophilus 4y ago
Last time I shopped for a fridge (2 years ago, maybe) every single sales guy and maintenance guy I talked to at maybe 4 different stores said: “Never buy a Samsung.” They all seemed to think that LG had gotten its act together, though. I ended up with an LG fridge.
- inferiorhuman 4y ago
  I've currently got an LG fridge that's a year old. Everyone's said that this is one of their most reliable refrigerators and yet here I am with a 60° freezer. The nicest thing I can say is that the warranty process is hugely disjointed and parts are 2+ weeks out.
rascul 4y ago
For a couple years I delivered and installed appliances for Lowe's. We brought back (ie customer returned) LG and Samsung just as much as Whirlpool and GE, even though we sold significantly less of the LG and Samsung appliances. I was told that the closest person able to service them was 250+ miles away. Also, LG and Samsung tended to scrap an entire new fridge for seemingly trivial stuff, such as an ice maker not working. I've never owned a LG or Samsung appliance but from the number of returns I've seen, I certainly wouldn't want a fridge or front load washer from either manufacturer.

adwi 4y ago

Tangential but have been buying appliances for the first time and have been deep in research of what to do with a small-moderate budget. I had indeed heard the same about Samsung, and more generally designed service lives < 7 years across brands with better reputations. I elected to buy all used but (good condition) late-model Miele appliances. They’re rated at 20+ years, they focus on reliability and repairability, and if you’re patient you can get them for less than even the cheapest Samsung etc models, especially when taxes are taken into account. Not to mention they’re the best quality appliances money can buy. I definitely don’t need a paella mode on my dishwasher, but it makes me smile every time (and remember I paid $200 for it)

SOLAR_FIELDS 4y ago
It reminds me of the very popular Reddit thread from about a decade ago where a vacuum cleaner repair guy said that Miele's were his preferred vacuum and recommended them above most others: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1pe2bd/iama_vacuum_repair_technician_and_i_cant_believe/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1pe2bd/iama_vacuum_re...

dhd415 4y ago

In addition to the manufacturer, the type of appliance and its manufacture date really matters. I have an LG front-loading washing machine from the late 2000s that has been working fine for 14 years with one minor circuit board replacement. My appliance repair guy says that LGs from that timeframe are very reliable. When the motor bearings on that washer go out, I'll have him replace the motor if OEM replacement motors are available rather than buy a new one. Refrigerators are a completely different animal as are dishwashers, etc. Despite my great experiences with LG washers, I'd avoid LG refrigerators. I've had good experience with multiple Bosch and Miele dishwashers, but mediocre experiences on all the new fridges I've bought in the last 10 years.

Breza 4y ago

When you buy an LG appliance from Costco, you know you're getting an LG appliance. That's more than you can guarantee from many stores.