Becker's Appliance

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

My recommendation for dishwashers:

More expensive is not always better. That being said, there are three things that make any dishwasher work.....hot water, enough water and a good detergent. All new dishwasher use very little water and that is why their run time is several hours.

Two considerations: stainless steel tub or plastic tub. The advantage to stainless steel is that germs cant travel on stainless steel and the metal absorbs the heat and will aid in the drying process. Many models have a sanitize cycle so a stainless steelinner tub may not be necessary.

There are many good dishwashers. I would consider Bosch one of the better brands, however, I would NOT get it with the Zeolite. This is an unnecessary feature and has a lot of problems and is expensive to repair. Other good brands: Frigidaire and Samsung. I would not recommend Whirlpool, Maytag, Hisense or Midea.

As usual, you can always call and talk with us to discuss your options.

05/28/2026

My recommendations on electric & gas ranges:

This is an easy one......There really are no horrible ranges. Most are really decent. My suggestion is to get one that fits your needs. Most ranges should last you 15 - 20 years. That does not mean that there won't be any repairs.

I would say to NOT get an induction range unless you really know this product and what you need for it to operate properly. They are VERY EXPENSIVE to repair and there will be repairs!

Three brands of ranges I would tell you NOT to purchase are: Insignia, Midea, Hisense.

05/26/2026

My recommendations for refrigerators:

Please keep in mind that "Simple is Better"!! I know the current trend is the large French Door Bottom Freezer refrigerators. These refrigerator are the most expensive to purchase, have the most repairs and are the most expensive to repair.

The most economical to purchase, have the least repairs and cost the least to repair (in most cases) are the Top Freezer refrigerators.

Side x Side refrigerators sit right in the middle of the above two.

Bottom Freezer Refrigerators: GE or Samsung. Do yourself a favor and only get an icemaker if it is in the freezer. I would NOT recommend an icemaker in the special compartment in the fresh food section.

Side x Side: Frigidaire or GE. There are no horrible brands

Top Freezer Refrigerators: GE. Maytag / Whirlpool are OK. I would tell you to STAY AWAY from Frigidaire, Midea, Hisense.

In general, I would NOT advise you to purchase LG, Midea or Hisense for any refrigerator!!

On average, your refrigerator will last about 10 years! "SIMPLE IS BETTER"!!

05/25/2026

Over the next few days, I will give you my recommendations on what to purchase when buying appliances. Today is washes & dryers.

My opinion on the best washer's & dryer's to purchase in each category:

Top Load Washers: Speed Queen, GE & LG

Front Load Washers: Speed Queen, LG & Electrolux

All-In-One: NONE. Do NOT purchase unless this is your only option

Laundry Centers (all one unit with the control panel between the washer & dryer - they can not be separated): NONE. Unless this is your only option. You can NOT replace just the washer or just the dryer if the repair cost is too high. You must replace the entire unit.

Stacked Washer & Dryer (2 separate pieces stacked together): LG, Speed Queen, Samsung

NOTE: If you have the room, you are ALWAYS best to have a separate washer and separate washer side by side. Do NOT stack. Your repair costs increase dramatically because in most cases you go from a 1 person repair to a 2 person repair!

Dryers: There are really no bad choices! Best overall is Whirlpool, Maytag & Samsung

Do NOT put your washer & dryers in a pan unless their is a drain attached to the pan. We can not work on an electrical appliance sitting is a pan full of water. Most plastic pans only last a few years before they crack, break or dry rot. If you must put them in a pan, I would recommend a metal pan that has a fold down front that the appliance can be moved out of to work on. Again...many times you take the job from a 1 person to a 2 person if they are in a pan and a tight space, which increases your repair costs.

05/25/2026

Today, we recognize Memorial Day as a time when we honor all the brave men and women who have given their lives in service for this country. As we remember them, let’s honor the gift of freedom they have given us by saying thank you with our actions and choosing to love and honor others. Let’s also honor all those who are serving in our armed forces and their families and sacrificing so much today. Let’s pray for God’s peace, protection, and provision over every area of their lives.

05/24/2026

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/LG-Recalls-Electric-Ranges-Due-to-Fire-Hazard?fbclid=IwY2xjawR_Ip5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeFGM8HbvnpRB6EYm2UE0bMh6FEvr8n5uPkyvP_ipjd9JRIE47283h4h6NjRs_aem_FOVJ3blYICNqJsph-c1H-w

Consumers should contact LG for a free warning label and placement instructions. The label reminds consumers to use the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the range control panel to disable activation of the heating elements when the range is not in use. View the LG instructional video regarding Cont...

05/24/2026

When you want to work on the range but the cat has other ideas!!

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

Can anyone gies what is all over these range control boards????? You are right if you guessed cockroach eggs and f***s!!! We see this way too often!!