The second of May, the second of May...
Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 07:13 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
. . . new refrigerator shopping begins today. ::sigh::
Yesterday I worked at home and heard the refrigerator making sounds I'd never heard before. It sounded like it might be the fridge equivalent of a car trying--and failing--to start. When I opened the fridge this morning? Warm. Not even cool. Warm. There go all the groceries. In fact, it's still making that sound, even as I type--a low buzz-then-click and nothing. Time to go appliance shopping.
The frugal shopper in me thinks I should just go get a cheap fridge and forget about it. The homeowner in me thinks: you know, all your appliances are nearly 40 years old. Your dishwasher hasn't worked in forever. Maybe you should quit while you're ahead (the range still works) and get yourself a whole new suite: fridge, range, dishwasher.
Of course, there goes the dent I'd made in my debt--debt that I could finally see the end of. I'd be furious if I weren't so tired of something money-related getting out in front of me every time I think I'm nearly finished. There go my plans for Saturday--no editing, no writing, just . . . appliance shopping.
In other circumstances this shopping would be fun; this means more modern appliances that will be reliable and more energy- and cost-efficient--and I can choose colors I prefer to the bleh-almond I have now. But I've got research ahead of me. I've got fears about spending too much because I don't know enough. I just . . . wilt at the thought of all this.
Yesterday I worked at home and heard the refrigerator making sounds I'd never heard before. It sounded like it might be the fridge equivalent of a car trying--and failing--to start. When I opened the fridge this morning? Warm. Not even cool. Warm. There go all the groceries. In fact, it's still making that sound, even as I type--a low buzz-then-click and nothing. Time to go appliance shopping.
The frugal shopper in me thinks I should just go get a cheap fridge and forget about it. The homeowner in me thinks: you know, all your appliances are nearly 40 years old. Your dishwasher hasn't worked in forever. Maybe you should quit while you're ahead (the range still works) and get yourself a whole new suite: fridge, range, dishwasher.
Of course, there goes the dent I'd made in my debt--debt that I could finally see the end of. I'd be furious if I weren't so tired of something money-related getting out in front of me every time I think I'm nearly finished. There go my plans for Saturday--no editing, no writing, just . . . appliance shopping.
In other circumstances this shopping would be fun; this means more modern appliances that will be reliable and more energy- and cost-efficient--and I can choose colors I prefer to the bleh-almond I have now. But I've got research ahead of me. I've got fears about spending too much because I don't know enough. I just . . . wilt at the thought of all this.
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 02:22 pm (UTC)(the fridge has been on warning notice for months, but hasn't died yet. I keep eying it...)
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 03:15 pm (UTC)I send hugs. Along with everything else in my life, a number of appliances are currently gasping here at the Yellow Submarine, and we are trying to Deal With Them.
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 04:18 pm (UTC)Funny: You said, "You are the head of your household, let yourself wield that power." It never occurred to me to think of it in quite that way. I like that. Thank you so much.
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 03:21 pm (UTC)I bought a nice GE electric stove from Home Depot a month ago; it was the only one that wasn't tinny. Plus you can shop Home Depot on line....
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 04:12 pm (UTC)My kichen is small with little counter space, so I rely on the appliances I have and try not to crowd my space with other stuff. I don't have a microwave at all (I know!). With this new addition, that may change. I'm just . . . so not prepared for it.
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 04:33 pm (UTC)You may also find that you can get a better deal from some retailers buying two or more appliances at once.
But--seriously--start with CR's website. It'll help you figure out what you want/need and how to winnow down the choices to the few models you do want.
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Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 04:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: Fri, May. 2nd, 2014 05:10 pm (UTC)You'll find it in the databases list on the SPL website:
http://www.spl.org/library-collection/articles-and-research/databases-a-z
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Date: Sat, May. 3rd, 2014 12:33 pm (UTC)