July 14, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
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GE Washer & Dryer Review
A few days ago, I started to test a brand new GE washer and dryer. Kathy has never been happy with our older front loader HE washing machine that came with the house years ago.
Kathy wanted a top loader like we had at our old house.
She's got one now and is happy as a clam in warm salt water. I think that's the happiest clams can be, but I'm not a clam expert.
CLICK or TAP HERE to watch some amazing videos of just a few features of this magic machine.
It's important to realize I've just started to test this machine. I've got LOTS of different things I plan to wash, so I'll keep you informed as to the status of the testing.
We also got the matching dryer and I'll have a separate review for that quite soon.
Joe and His AC Cover
A few days ago, Joe from IL asked me a simple question using my Ask Tim page on my website. Well, he thought it was simple. Here it is:
"Is it a good idea to cover my AC compressor in the winter?"
Here's the machine Joe's talking about. You may have one outside your home.
How would you answer this question? Think about it for a moment.
Okay, here's what I sent back to Joe:
"When you opened up and read the owner's manual about this, what was the manufacturer's recommendation?"
A few hours later Joe responded: "There was no recommendation."
I instantly knew that Joe missed the cloaked message in my reply. Did you get it, or did it float by you too?
I responded back once again to Joe telling him to re-read the manual, visit the manufacturer's website FAQ page or call their 800#. He sent back this response moments later:
"I'm looking for your opinion."
I finally had to huff and puff away the fog in Joe's head. I replied with:
"My opinion doesn't matter. I don't support the warranty.
There is only ONE SOURCE for the correct answer: the manufacturer."
WHY AM I SPENDING SO MUCH OF YOUR TIME ON THIS?
First and foremost, I'm getting an increasing number of questions like this.
You may want to know this or that about a PRODUCT.
Just last week Iris wanted to know about when to apply PC Woody to the PC Petrifier.
I see a DISTURBING TREND of people asking others online for advice about how to install a product, what to do with a product, how to care for a product, etc.
If the warranty of a product is in play, do you think it's a good idea to trust a person's advice that isn't going to install a new product for you FREE of CHARGE?
Let's get back to Joe. Here are a few random thoughts that swirled around my head:
I wonder what happens to all the water vapor that gets trapped under the cover?
What happens if someone in the family turns on the AC in the spring and the cover is still on the compressor?
Does the cover make a fantastic dry and wind-proof shelter for a community of wire-nibbling mice?
Do yourself and your bank account a favor. Try doing these things:
Read the Owners Manuals that come with all products.
Read the label on products. Seriously - READ THE LABEL
If the answers you need are not to be found, then reach out to the manufacturer. You'd be stunned how many will respond - especially smaller companies.
That's enough for a Sunday.
Did you discover anything of value in this issue? If so, let me know.
Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Co-Founder - www.StainSolver.com - Certified Organic Goodness
Purveyor of Invisible Happy Waves - www.W3ATB.com
Do It Right, Not Over!
P.S. The "i" before "e" except after "c" spelling rule has been disproved by science.
