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> 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 t

> 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.
Spivak 4y ago
I'll pile on Samsung being absolute garbage. Same is true for GE and LG. Went through three fridges before the warranty ran out. Then just bit the bullet and bought a Bosch 800 and have had zero trouble since.

> 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.

Spivak 4y ago

I'll pile on Samsung being absolute garbage. Same is true for GE and LG. Went through three fridges before the warranty ran out. Then just bit the bullet and bought a Bosch 800 and have had zero trouble since.