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McGoo
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Jul 02, 2014

Amish fridge goes into dumpster!

Well the Amish fridge is going into the dumpster and being replaced at Red Bay. If you should be unfortunate enough to have one, don’t count on the warranty being honored. When I wanted it repaired or replaced, I was told to jump thru many hoops. I had a repairman on site at the time and he could not find a problem other than the fact it was not getting cold enough. I installed two fans outside to force more air thru the outside vent to no avail. Now after two years of not doing the job, (just sat the past four days waiting for the new one and the temp is 50’ and 27’ for high low temp). I believe it is time to let folks know it was junk as well as the dealers word (you know who that is since there is only one dealer). So much for Amish craftsmanship!
I also contacted my repair service in Phoenix that installed the unit too see if they could help. He said they had installed several more and there were so many problems, they refuse to install any more. He also mentioned that the Amish were not supposed to use machines and didn't know how they were able to charge them properly.
Tried to send them a copy of this post but their email didn't work.
  • They don't use electric power in thier homes, no tv etc..
    But they can and do use power equipment and tools for work
    As with other religious beliefs, things will vary between the different communities
  • There are several RV refrigeration vendors that use Amish workers, and at least one Amish owned fabrication business in Shipshewana, IN. It would be helpful to know the origin of the failed units, rather than condemning all units built by Amish workers. Also, most Amish workers are not prohibited from using the tools required by their trade. It's not uncommon at all to see Amish workers using various power tools in the building trades for example, they just don't own them.
  • Right there with you trashed my NDR 1292 and installed a Whirlpool residential, works great 2000 watt inverter and 4 batteries ice cream is FROZE WHOOHOO.
  • Fully nderstand, why I removed all of the LP Gas equipment from my coach, Already had the Aqua Hot, so only LP Gas was the stove top and the worthless refrig. Now am total electric and no more worry about melted ice cream or fires. Love keeping the freezer at 0F and the refrig at 34F, everything stays great much olonger. Have a 2500 watt inverter with 100 amp auto charger and 4 8D Gel batteries.
    PTL
    Dave M