On Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:24:46 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Michael Press" > wrote in message
...
>> In article >,
>> "Steve Freides" > wrote:
>>
>>> In the interest of full disclosure, I've recently asked about convection
>>> toaster ovens, range hood microwaves, and I'm not sure what all else,
>>> but I'm back with one more - even though we've changed absolutely
>>> nothing about our kitchen yet. I appreciate the advice and opinions
>>> I've received here, and eventually, I guess, we'll either do a bunch of
>>> these things at once or pick one of them and start with that.
>>>
>>> Refrigerators - below is a $1500 and a $500 model:
>>>
>>> http://www.lg.com/us/refrigerators/l...r-refrigerator -
>>> $1500
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/2035229...ctId=203522982 - $500
>>>
>>> I'm not doubting the more expensive one is better, but how, please, is
>>> it worth 3 times the cost? We have never owned anything other than a
>>> plain 'fridge, freezer on top, never had an automatic ice maker and I'm
>>> happy that way, etc.
>>>
>>
>> If I wanted an ice maker I would buy a separate unit
>> Too much trouble plumbing the reefer for water.
>> Gotta undo the water supply to move the reefer.
>> If you need an automatic ice maker you need
>> a lot of ice and you are wasting storage in your freezer.
>> Look for reliability. I cannot help you there.
>> My refrigerator blows the defroster heater element
>> every few years, but is otherwise good. I watched
>> the repairman change the heater when it first blew
>> under warranty.
>
>I would not want an ice maker or a beverage dispenser. Most of the time I
>don't even keep any ice aside from blue type ice for coolers or injuries.

I get by fine with my four ice cube trays, would probably do fine with
just two. When I have company I buy a bag of "Krystal Klear" ice from
the convenience store, costs $2.