On Jul 7, 10:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"terry" wrote

Not particularly enamoured of stainless, but just curious. Also,
around here anyway, one can always find cheap white appliances,
sometimes even for 'free', from renovations etc. for the trouble of
taking them away and/or minor repair.

But; that absolutely basic Sears Kenmore, with freezer section at top,
has given excellent, really excellent, service. We brought it home
plugged it in all those years ago and it' been working ever since.

Some stick, some won't so take a magnet with you. * Some are not even metal,
but a SS look alike.

The older basic models wee usually very dependable. *When you do replace it,
watch the electric bill drop. I got rid on an old 12 cu ft fridge, replaced
it with a low end 18 cu. ft. frost free and had a $10 a month drop in the
bill. *It is a second fridge and paid for itself.

I replaced a 25 year old fridge last year. Prior to doing so, I used
a Killowatt meter to record the power usage. It went from $180/yr to
$95. Also agree with what has been said about the stainless doors.
On the Kitchenaid a magnet will not stick to the doors.