Two months ago, my 15-year old trusty refrigerator started making some pretty spooky sounds as if it was possessed. I decided it was finally time to get a new one. My search for a new refrigerator included two canceled orders, becoming buddies with a couple of guys at Best Buy, and finally putting in a special order for a very ordinary refrigerator, but one that would fit in my tiny space. It took a month to arrive. I got the call yesterday that it would be delivered between 2 and 4 pm today.
This morning, I got up early and started on a major cleaning spree. I wanted to make sure my place would be sparkley clean and less cluttered for the delivery guys, not that they would really care. I threw out piles and piles of catalogs, boxes I had piled up in my outdoor storage space, and a few items that have been hiding in the back of my refrigerator for a few years. I live on the second floor and must have taken at least 20 trips up and down the stairs today. Because I still have some gunk in my chest, I am pretty wiped out after all those stairs. Now I knew that the delivery guys would not be peeking into my outdoor storage space, but I got on a roll. A little tidying up turned into a mini spring cleaning event.
I am happy to report that my new refrigerator was successfully delivered and is now sitting in the little corner of my kitchen. I can't believe how quiet it is. I even checked on it a few times to make sure it was still working. I am looking forward to a peaceful night - no more clunking sounds to wake me up :-)
Comments (5)
Great news! Did you ordered the Whirlpool?
Posted by María I. | March 16, 2008 4:55 AM
Posted on March 16, 2008 04:55
Hi María, yes I got the Whirlpool. I forgot to put a link...will do that right now. Because it was a special order and there were no photos of the inside on the web, I only realized after it arrived that this model only has one control for both the refrigerator & the freezer, but I guess it that doesn't really matter much. Otherwise so far, I like it :-) Thanks again for your help during my search.
Posted by girasoli | March 16, 2008 8:42 AM
Posted on March 16, 2008 08:42
We just got a new fridge too. I've been spring cleaning my boyfriends house for a year now. I can't tell you how much stuff I trashed, even food that had the price in french francs!!
Posted by angie | March 16, 2008 10:04 AM
Posted on March 16, 2008 10:04
It looks like it is the perfect refrigerator for you since it meets your specifications.
One control for both fridge and freeze should not pose a problem but defrosting ( like the LG model) is a huge one!
Enjoy your new quiet fridge!
Posted by María I. | March 16, 2008 12:02 PM
Posted on March 16, 2008 12:02
Angie, that is amazing...wasn't that back in 2001? It feels good when everything is dumped. I still have a little more work to do, but did most of it yesterday.
I definitely agree, María. I never want to have to deal with the hairdryer and the knife again. It did finally start making a few noises but nothing like the old refrigerator. It will do just fine :-)
Posted by girasoli | March 16, 2008 3:56 PM
Posted on March 16, 2008 15:56