edcculus t1_iqn4jk9 wrote on October 1, 2022 at 4:41 PM

The fridge one is what gets me. Is it possible to buy a high quality fridge these days? Or is it better to find a vintage pre “cheap fridge era” - I forget what year this is when essentially all of them went to a design that’s meant to wear out. But then I think you have to suck it up and defrost the freezer.

General_Albatross t1_iqoaaec wrote on October 1, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Liebherr fridges from ProfiLine are decent. They are designed to work in horeca/professional environment.

Locusthorde300 t1_iqoew3j wrote on October 1, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I did a lot of searching and decided on a basic Whirlpool fridge. No fancy options or addons, lots of space, and its either cold or freezing. No special zones or what have you. 800$ on sale

StickyNode OP t1_iqoo2jt wrote on October 1, 2022 at 11:28 PM

I'll pay 1600 for one that lasts 2x as long and 2400 for one that lasts 3x as long, but one such doesnt exist. People eho have been selling appliances or working with appliances for decades say even the highest quality fridges can only be guaranteed max 10 years these days.

Locusthorde300 t1_iruq40q wrote on October 11, 2022 at 4:31 AM

Which is tragic, considering a lot of older fridges were built to last decades. Granted, they probably weren't as efficient but if something broke you basically threatened the fridge with a wrench and it started working lol

StickyNode OP t1_irvl6kw wrote on October 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM

People suxh as this guy selling appliances for 37 years, are resigning themselves to the junk cycle and getting cheapest possible.

But i think his budget comes into play

I found a subzero fridge today at a yard sale and im going to get it. Hope it works