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Municipal employee training programs should be designed to teach staff about potential sources of stormwater contamination and ways to minimize the water quality impact of municipal activities, such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, construction and land disturbances, and storm drain system maintenance. Training programs should include a general stormwater awareness message, pollution prevention/good housekeeping measures, Spill Response and Prevention, and information about the operation and maintenance of structural best management practices (BMPs). Training programs also should include information on stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) for municipal facilities and BMPs recommended for use in the field to prevent contaminated discharges. Finally, municipal field staff should be trained to recognize, track, and report illicit discharges.
Municipal employees who are directly involved in potentially polluting activities should receive both general stormwater and targeted BMP training tailored to their activities. This will increase the likelihood that receiving waters and the storm drain system will be protected from inadvertent discharges and spills. It is important to train all municipal staff, however, regardless of field responsibilities, about general stormwater awareness and the detection of illicit discharges. Very often, municipal staff are residents as well, and improving the awareness of municipal employees may reduce residential impacts and increase reporting of illicit discharges, dumping, and spills. Also, because municipalities expect residents and business owners to practice pollution prevention and good housekeeping, municipal employees should set an example for the rest of the community to follow.
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Municipal employees can be educated about stormwater issues in a number of ways: in-house training programs, on-the-job reinforcement, general awareness and educational materials, and workshops or conferences.
Most municipalities have established training programs for field maintenance staff to address safety, materials handling, waste disposal, or other issues. Typically, in-house training formats include formal, classroom style programs that are usually held on an annual basis, and more frequent, informal "tailgate" meetings. Tailgate meetings are usually held weekly to update staff on current issues and tasks, but they often incorporate short training sessions as well. More comprehensive training is usually conducted when new employees are hired or existing employees are looking to be promoted. Basic stormwater information and details about pollution prevention and BMPs can be incorporated into these existing formats. Whenever possible, additional in-field training should be provided to demonstrate proper implementation of operation and maintenance of BMPs and housekeeping measures at municipal facilities. Videos are also useful tools that may be used during training. For example, the North Central Texas Council of Governments developed a video entitled Preventing Stormwater Pollution: What We Can Do" along with an accompanying Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training Module Series, as tools to assist local governments and state agencies in training their employees on stormwater pollution (North Central Texas Council of Governments, no date). In addition, the City of Memphis has developed training for private industrial facility operators [Powerpoint] that can be modified to apply to municipal facility maintenance staff and managers (City of Memphis, 2004).
After training, it is helpful for managers to periodically check employees' work practices to ensure BMPs are implemented properly. Periodic unscheduled inspections of facilities and maintenance activities will allow managers to gauge what has been learned. Posting reminders, such as markers above drains prohibiting discharges of vehicle fluids and wastes, or signs above faucets reminding employees not to use water to clean up spills will remind employees of proper procedures. Stickers that list important information and contact numbers for reporting illicit discharges, dumping, or spills can be adhered to all municipal vehicles. Stenciling or marking all storm drains at municipal facilities will prompt employees to be conscious of discharges. Facility SWPPPs and BMP guidance documents should be available to all employees as a reference to use after training.
All municipal staff can benefit from general stormwater information. Some municipalities provide general stormwater awareness information in new employee training. Paycheck inserts or email notices with information about household practices to reduce stormwater impacts or ways to recognize an illicit discharge can increase overall awareness. Stormwater posters or displays in common areas of municipal buildings educate both employees and members of the community. The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program has developed a number of pollution prevention brochures that could be modified for municipal use (Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program, 2005), and EPA has developed posters, fact sheets, guidebooks and other tools that could be used as well (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2005a). The City of Los Angeles has developed an online handbook to educate city staff about stormwater issues (City of Los Angeles Stormwater Program, no date). Many additional training resources can be found at the North Central Texas Council of Governments Pollution Prevention Training Resources Compilation website (North Central Texas Council of Governments, 2003).
Workshops and conferences about pollution prevention and stormwater management BMPs are offered by numerous federal and state agencies and professional and nonprofit organizations. For example, EPA sponsors workshops and conferences on a variety of stormwater topics, and many states provide stormwater trainings as well (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2005b). These courses are useful if the municipality owns and manages a landfill, or other facility, that requires coverage under an industrial stormwater permit. Employees can learn how to comply with the latest stormwater management regulations, how to develop required stormwater pollution prevention plans, which BMPs to use at a particular facility or site, and methods for collecting and handling samples. By attending these outside events, municipal staff can keep up-to-date on current BMPs and stormwater management approaches while networking with other municipal employees and representatives from industry and regulatory agencies.
Comprehensive stormwater training can be hampered by limited staff time, funding constraints, or lack of commitment from management. To combat these problems, stormwater training can be incorporated into existing training programs. Also, training materials and BMP guidance documents are available free of charge on the Internet. For example, Caltrans provides training materials for BMPs to be used during highway construction (California Department of Transportation, 2003).
Cost Considerations
Costs for implementing an in-house employee training program are related to labor and associated overhead costs. Trainers can reduce direct costs by using free educational materials or training tools that are already developed.
General education materials can also be reproduced inexpensively by using existing resources and tools.
Workshops or conferences presented by outside organizations, agencies, or groups can vary in cost. Often these workshops are free or provided for a nominal fee. Many private companies and groups also provide training. For example, the Environmental Resource Center offers a one-day seminar on how to manage industrial stormwater discharges for $499 per person (Environmental Resource Center, no date).
Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program. 2005. Library of Resources. [http://cleanwaterprogram.org/resources.html ]. Last updated May 11, 2005. Accessed June 30, 2005.
California Department of Transportation. 2003. Stormwater Training. [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/stormwater/swppp_training.html ]. Accessed June 30, 2005.
City of Los Angeles Stormwater Program. No date. We Have a Mission: Preventing Stormwater Pollution. [http://san.lacity.org/wpd/Siteorg/download/pdfs/bmps/empl_hndbk.pdf]. Accessed October 27, 2008.
City of Memphis. 2004. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training For Industrial Facilities in the City of Memphis. [www.memphistn.gov/portals/0/images/Storm.ppt ]. Accessed June 30, 2005.
North Central Texas Council of Governments. 2003. Pollution Prevention Training Resources Compilation. [http://www.dfwstormwater.com/P2/P2_Training_Resources.html ]. Last updated September 2003. Accessed June 30, 2005.
North Central Texas Council of Governments. No date. Stormwater Pollution Prevention: What We Can Do, Municipal Employees Training Resources. [http://www.nctcog.org/envir/SEEclean/stormwater/pubs/videos.asp ]. Accessed June 30, 2005.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2005a. Stormwater Month Outreach Materials and Reference Documents. [http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwatermonth.cfm ]. Last updated June 10, 2005. Accessed June 30, 2005.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2005b. NPDES Training Courses and Workshops. [http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/outreach.cfm?program_id=0&otype=1]. Last updated March 25, 2005. Accessed June 30, 2005.


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Cash Converters is a highly successful global company that began as a single store back in 1984 in Victoria Park, Western Australia. Since then, the company has continued to expand through its dedication to helping Australians to get on with their lives. We are now in 21 countries and have over 700 stores across the globe and it doesn`t stop there. We are growing quickly and with that come a whole range of fantastic career opportunities, so there has never been a better time to join us.
Embarking on a career with Cash Converters is an excellent choice and is a one of a kind experience where no two days are ever the same! We are a company that live and breathe equal employment opportunity. We encourage diversity, we respect individuality and we support continued growth and development for all of our staff. Check out what our staff have to say about working at Cash Converters.
So where could you work within Cash Converters?
Our retail team members are passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated but above all, they love customer service and going above and beyond for our customers. With so many different products in store, the variety and change will keep you on your toes. So if you have an interest in being our next sales guru- this could be the role for you!
Have an eye for all things bling? How about a career working with unique jewellery from all around the world? We provide on the job training to bring you up to speed with everything you need to know about jewellery plus you get to visually merchandise the way you want to, build your own customer base and help host VIP Jewellery nights!
Handy with a camera and confident in your ability to write outstanding product descriptions? Our webshop operators provide a high level, online shopping experience for all of our online customers. Your day would consist of taking top notch photographs of key products within the store and merchandising them effectively on our website, tracking the sale end to end and answering any customer inquiry along the way. This role would entail liaising with all staff within the store.
Do you like to negotiate and consider yourself quite the 'people' person? Working in Buys and Loans takes a unique personality to keep our customers happy whilst ensuring the role is carried out to a high standard. Working within the "Engine Room" as we like to call it, you would be responsible for ensuring the right products are bought or loaned from our customers at the right prices ensuring they leave with a smile on their face.
Like to work autonomously whilst forming part of a broader team? Our Personal Finance Consultants help Australians to get on with their lives by providing both short and medium term loans to customers in store. Responsible lending is key along with knowledge of the relevant legislation, however training is provided on-site. In no time at all you could be responsible for running a store personal finance centre building rapport with customers and managing your own day.
Does talking to customers come naturally for you? Communication and a high level of data entry skills are essential in these positions. Working within dedicated teams, you would be responsible for assessing the loan applications from our Personal Finance Centres from stores around Australia and online, going through the whole process end to end. We look for loyal professionals that can manage customer expectations whilst making accurate "responsible lending" decisions.
Fancy a crack at the title? Our Store Managers are people leaders, product experts and well trained in all facets of the business. They enjoy a challenge and variety within the day and lead the way as customer service advocates. Our Store Managers are typically promoted from within, however we are always willing to consider someone with an "out of this world" customer service attitude and proven success in people leadership.
If you like to talk and enjoy seeing people develop, then this is the role for you! Working across multiple stores and sites, you will be responsible for ensuring our staff are well trained, well informed and growing towards their career goals. You will relish a challenge and thrive off seeing our staff move ahead in leaps and bounds.
Are you a people person and want to see a workplace grow and develop to the best of its ability? Our HR team in conjunction with Training & Development are dedicated to seeing our staff succeed and put strategies in place to ensure our employees get the most out of their careers. You would be responsible for assisting the team with recruitment, HR queries and a variety of projects across the company.
With multiple projects on the horizon, our IT team is set to expand! Working with the latest technologies and some of the industries brightest minds, we have a conducive technical team that are passionate about technology. Daily stand up meetings, brainstorming sessions and coding in a group to problem solve are just a few of the very cool things you would experience here.
Our accounts function is kept entirely in house; therefore we have a strong team of efficient and highly accurate accounts staff spanning accounts payable, accounts receivable and management accounting. Memberships and ongoing study is something that is supported within this division and we pride ourselves on knowledge sharing and best practice.
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Recommended for students who are preparing for, or currently hold, positions in human service agencies and institutions.
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In addition to the regular day classes, most major coursework is offered periodically during the evening.
- Other Requirements: 3 units (crs.) taken from an approved list of courses. See an academic advisor (Dempsey 130) for the options available.
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- Application for graduation must be made one semester prior to the semester in which you plan to graduate. Applications are available online through the UW-Oshkosh (Registrar's Office) website http://www.uwosh.edu/registrar/graduation/index.php . Note: 120 degree credits is the minimum number of credits required for graduation.
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"We've always had animals. We were both raised with animals so we're just animal lovers," said Brenda Hagy. She and husband Gary are remembering their orange tabby cat named Cody who they had for 14 years.
Gary said, "He was awesome. He just laid around. He was a good house pet."
But Memorial Day they let Cody out around 8:30 in the evening and less than an hour later went out on their patio to find a trail of blood.
"The dog found him back there. Somebody shot him for some reason," said Gary.
Police determined someone shot Cody with a small caliber firearm. It happened in a wooded area behind the Hagy's home on Little Elk Creek Road in East Nottingham. It's also where the Hagy's buried Cody next to this shed.
Brenda said, "I just can't believe anybody would do that to an animal, to a pet that's friendly."
The Hagy's are now concerned for their other pet a rescue lab and six feral cats they care for, had trapped and fixed. Those cats live in the woods behind the house. The Hagy's also have two grandchildren who play near the area where Cody was killed.
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Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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- trewth (obsolete)
From Middle English, from Old English trēowþ, trīewþ ("truth, veracity, faith, fidelity, loyalty, honour, pledge, covenant"), from Proto-Germanic *triwwiþō ("promise, covenant, contract"), from Proto-Indo-European *drū- ("tree"), from Proto-Indo-European *deru- ("firm, solid"), equivalent to true + -th. Cognate with Icelandic tryggð ("loyalty, fidelity").
truth (usually uncountable, plural truths)
- The state or quality of being true to someone or something
- Truth to one's own feelings is all-important in life.
- (archaic) Faithfulness, fidelity.
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- Alas! they had been friends in youth, / But whispering tongues can poison truth.
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- (obsolete) A pledge of loyalty or faith.
- True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
- The truth is that our leaders knew a lot more than they were letting on.
- Coleridge
- The truth depends on, or is only arrived at by, a legitimate deduction from all the facts which are truly material.
- Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
- 2012 January 1, Robert M. Pringle, "How to Be Manipulative", American Scientist, volume 100, number 1, page 31:
- As in much of biology, the most satisfying truths in ecology derive from manipulative experimentation. Tinker with nature and quantify how it responds.
- There was some truth in his statement that he had no other choice.
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- Conformity to rule; exactness; close correspondence with an example, mood, model, etc.
- Mortimer
- Ploughs, to go true, depend much on the truth of the ironwork.
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- That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or 'genuine' reality.
- The truth is what is.
- Alcoholism and redemption led me finally to truth.
- 1820, John Keats, 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'
- Beauty is truth, truth beauty, - that is all / Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.
- (countable) Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.
- Hunger and jealousy are just eternal truths of human existence.
- 1813, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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- (physics, dated) Topness. (See also truth quark.)
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NewsPersons School Welcomes New Directors of Academic Programs,Enrollment
MARLBORO, VT The Persons School of Marlboro College recently welcomed Claudine Keenan as the new director of academic programs, and Katherine Hallas Stahl as the new director of enrollment and student services.
Keenan received her B.A. in English from Adelphi University in New York, in 1989, and earned her M.A. in rhetoric and composition from California State University in 1993. In 1997 Keenan worked as a post-graduate fellow with the Lehigh Valley Writing Project at Penn State Lehigh Valley campus in Pennsylvania. She has also been a teacher, and a lecturer in English, business communications, and information sciences and technology at Pennsylvania State University.
Keenan first became associated with Marlboro while working as an educational consultant for the College from 1997 to 1999. Keenan says her main incentive for coming to the Persons School was the opportunity to work with Paul Leblanc. "Working with Paul Leblanc on exciting technology projects has been the best direction my career has ever taken," Keenan said. "He continues to inspire me and keep me energized in every new project that the college undertakes." Keenan enjoys participating in outdoor activities with her husband and three children. She also volunteers in her childrens classrooms to read aloud, to lead activities and to chaperone ice skating excursions.
Stahl received her B.A. in government at Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania, in 1992, before going on to earn her M.Ed. in educational administration and supervision at the Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, in 1996.
Stahl became interested in Marlboro College because she "thought it was a great educational model for students who loved to learn and wanted a school that offers them the flexibility to pursue their intellectual passions," she said. Until recently, Stahl was the director of admissions at Marlboro College's undergraduate campus, and made the move to The Persons School when the enrollment position was created. "I completely believe that we are in the midst of a revolution and that all aspects of our lives are being reshaped by the new technology and the new modes of communication and connection," said Hallas. "Working at The Persons School allows me to see this change unfold while working with adult learners who are really the pioneers of the new technology." Stahl volunteers at the Cheshire County YMCA in her spare time.
Marlboro College is a learning community unlike any other in the country. Marlboro's undergraduate college is located on a beautiful 350-acre rural campus in Southern Vermont, and offers its 300 students an 7:1 student/faculty ratio and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Through its Brattleboro-based Persons School, Marlboro College also offers master's degrees in topics such as Internet strategy management and teaching with Internet technologies. It is currently accepting applications for the fall of 2001.


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Alumni of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program will showcase a variety of work, March 7 to April 14
Friday, March 01, 2013
The BFA Alumni Invitational Exhibition will be held in the Main Gallery of The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, 700 Beacon Street, Boston, from Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, April 14.
An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, March 21, from 5 – 7 pm, during which some alumni will present brief artist talks.
The exhibition features works in all media: animation, video, painting, collage, mixed media, printmaking, photography and sculpture.
Each chair of the five departments at Lesley's Art Institute of Boston - Animation and Motion Media, Design, Fine Arts, Illustration and Photography - selected alumni to represent the talent and achievement of their graduates from the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.
Monday through Saturday: 9am – 6pmSunday: 12 – 5pmFor information, call 617.585.6600.An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, March 21, from 5 – 7 pm.
Animation and Motion Media:Geoff MarianMike AnnearKim HuiRob Castillo
Design:Ferris Caldwell Jon BrousseauJenna Short
Illustration:Adam O'DayDouglas SiroisMatt PattersonCynthia Von Buhler
Fine Arts:Stephanie PierceStephanie YoungLuke O'Sullivan
Photography:Paul TaggartLisa WiltseTara SelliosKelly Kleinschrodt
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Lesley Trustee Janet L. Steinmayer to lead Mitchell College
Recent PhD graduate Anne Benoit wins prestigious research award
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Dance legend Judith Jamison speaks at Lesley
Judith Jamison spoke to a packed house at Lesley University's Washburn Auditorium as part of the Strauch-Mosse Visiting Artist Lecture Series.The Boston Globe March 09, 2014
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The Alvin Ailey artistic director emerita enjoys watching the next generation of dancers grow within the family as people, as artists.The Boston Globe
March 04, 2014
Doug Bosch throws us a curve
"Catenaria" is on view at Lesley University's VanDernoot Gallery.Artscope Magazine March/April
Jamie Greubel captures bronze in bobsled
Jamie Greubel, who earned an M.Ed. from Lesley in 2010, wins a bronze medal at the Olympics in Sochi.Bucks Local News Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014
Olympic Bobsledder Jamie Greubel: Blonde Dragon
Lesley alumna Jamie Greubel goes for the gold.NBC | Philadelphia Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014


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Konstantin Grcic is one of the most influential designers of our time. With »Konstantin Grcic – Panorama«, the Vitra Design Museum is now presenting the largest solo exhibition on Grcic and his work to date. Specifically for this exhibition, Grcic has developed several large-scale installations rendering his personal visions for life in the future – situated on the cusp between present and future, reality and fiction. Read more
In 1970, Danish designer Verner Panton was commissioned by Bayer AG to create »Visiona 2«, a living landscape that became known as one of the most radical future living scenarios of the 20th century. Inspired by Pop Culture and Science Fiction, »Visiona 2 « brought the societal transformation of the 1960s and 1970s into the private living sphere, instead of clear room divisions and conventional furniture, Panton applied colourful upholstery elements that projected a relaxed, informal lifestyle. More
Konstantin Grcic (* 1965) has captivated the design scene time and again with unusual and innovative works that have received numerous awards. They attest to an exploration of new materials and technologies but also take up tendencies in contemporary art. More
Richly illustrated with some 200 images, The Vitra Campus offers an overview of Vitra architecture, its daily use, the development of the Campus, and biographies of the architects. Whether as a guide to the Campus itself or as a resource for lovers of great design and architecture worldwide, it is an interesting and inspiring account of one of the most prominent examples of contemporary industrial culture. More
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Dermot Mulroney is on a roll. He's getting attention for his role in "August: Osage County" and has a new series about to premiere on NBC. The actor talked to Lisa and Steve about his on screen reunion with Julia Roberts how the producers pushed for the entire cast to bond before cameras rolled.
"They really meant for us to become a close knit group and it worked...So Meryl Streep is having us over to her little condo for a pot luck dinner and I made the Waldorf salad. I texted Julia and she said that was her favorite salad."
And what about Meryl during that infamous dinner scene? "She's really the only one who can be that mean and that funny!"
Lisa made no secret about her disgust with Dermot's character...he talked about that arc. "He comes in, he seems like he's the potential normal one, just an outsider looking in, and then he gets drawn into their madness and his dark side is revealed."
Dermot is also set to explode onto the small screen in the upcoming NBC series "Crisis". "The pilot is a real spellbinder and what I know that nobody else knows is what happens after that and it's crazy! It's not even funny, it gets real..."
Lisa also asked about a possible sequel to the movie most ladies remember him from: "My Best Friend's Wedding". "What's happened is I did another movie with Julia so this has become the go-to question because it's such a beloved film...so I'm totally in favor of whatever you're suggesting."
"August: Osage County" is in theaters now.
Fun facts about Dermot Mulroney (Source: Wikipedia)
1.) Most of his lead performances have been in romantic comedy films. Mulroney has appeared in many movies, including as the male lead in My Best Friend's Wedding alongside Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz. He is probably best known for his western roles as either an outlaw or gunman. Mulroney co-starred in the 1988 western Young Guns, for which he is possibly best known, in which he played "Dirty Steve" alongside Emilio Estevez, and in 1994 he starred with Mickey Rourke in The Last Outlaw, which has since become a cult classic among western genre fans. Mulroney also played the love interest of Madeleine Stowe in the western Bad Girls. He first gained critical acclaim in the film Longtime Companion, portraying a young man with HIV during the early days of the outbreak of the virus, who becomes the first of his group of friends to succumb to the disease. He was also in the ensemble film The Family Stone starring Sarah Jessica Parker. In 2005, he played a "date-for-hire" character alongside Debra Messing in The Wedding Date. He was also in the movie Abduction as Martin Price.
2.) Mulroney played Gavin Mitchell on the TV series, Friends. His character dated Rachel for one episode but they broke up when it became too complicated between them because of Ross. In 1993, he wrote the song "Someone Else's Used Guitar" for Peter Bogdanovich's The Thing Called Love. Mulroney also had a cameo in the Joaquin Phoenix directed video "Tired of Being Sorry" for Balthazar Getty's band Ringside. Mulroney also is credited as a song performer on the movie and for four other tunes, as well as acting in the movie. In 2007, Mulroney voiced Green Lantern Hal Jordan in the animated series The Batman in the season 5 episode "Ring Toss". He occasionally reads stories on the WBEZ Chicago Public Radio radio. In 2012, Mulroney played the love interest of Zooey Deschanel, Russell, in the Fox series New Girl. In 2013, he portrayed the title starring role in the psychotronic horror film The Rambler, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
3.) In 2011, Mulroney directed the film Love, Wedding, Marriage.
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Icemaker Problems
Posted by MRFN on 11/23/2009
I purchased the higher-end Electrolux CD FD refrigerator (with WAVE TOUCH) in July and have had nothing but problems with it since day one. Ice Maker issues: wet cubes, slow production, leaky, inefficient, started making noises, stopped working, new motor installed, stopped working AGAIN!!, etc. It's a beautiful, sleek looking unit but it doesn't work properly (repair people have told me that they are not impressed with icemaker design).
Customer service reps seem very nice at Electrolux and the outside repair people are accommodating but Electrolux will not replace this LEMON and the repairmen can only do so much -- it keeps breaking and never worked properly in the first place (so I am out multiple days of work after almost six months and still do not have a WORKING icemaker). For the money I paid, I expected this unit to be attractive AND to WORK PERFECTLY! Don't buy this unit! If I had to do it over again, I would buy the Samsung (I was too impressed by all the Electrolux bells and whistles and now I am paying the price).
My advice is to look elsewhere until Electrolux does a much better job with design and service.
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Posted by Alohazz on 2010-12-24:
Electrolux is giving full refunds for this refrig. I have a similar ice maker problem and am recieving a full refund minus tax and installation.
Posted by DLV on 2012-04-30:
I would recommend a KitchenAid refrigerator.
I would role my 15 year old KitchenAAid from the garage back into the kitchen if it wasn't white and shove this piece of junk electrolux out to the garage.
Posted by Louanna on 2012-05-24:
I too have had nothing but problems with our Great New refrigerator-the ice maker works for 6 weeks and goes out again-I have had 6-8 repairs and nothing works. Would never buy products from Standard appl as there service contract sucks. Now they say it's not repairable-so You spend $2700.00 on a refrigerator that's not repairable 2 years later. Will never buy top of the line again.
Posted by Lori on 2012-08-23:
I too am having ice maker problems. 3 times now in 13 months it has stopped working. Electrolux refuses to acknowledge they have a bad product. One more time and it goes to the dump.
Posted by jc on 2012-09-22:
same story here --- bought an electrosux -- 2 years worth of problems -- paid $700 for a 3 yera extended warranty, after 6 months into the warranty time they had to replace the fridge, and then they said that because it was a new unit, I did not get to transfer the unused warranty portion to the new unit --- just delivered this unit (EI28BS65KS4) and now the ice maker on it is not working -- and the door never shuts right --this is so frustrating! DO NOT BUY ELECTROLUX!
Posted by SMHanson on 2013-10-21:
I agree, I will never buy another Electrolux, bought it for the looks, when you pay that much for a frig, you think it's going to be the best. Ice machine is terrible, over $500 in repairs and Electrolux will do nothing to replace this lemon. Repair crew just out again and will now call Electrolux every day until they get this thing repaired correctly
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Frigidaire/Electrolux Doesn't Care About Their Customers
Posted by Silent reviewer on 06/29/2005
CALIFORNIA -- Our story goes: Started June 18, 2005 - when a repairman came to check why refrigerator isn't working. He told us that it was "sweating back to the compressor" and that it is a "sealed system problem". That someone from Frigidaire will call us to tell us what is going to happen next. We lost all our food for a Father's Day gathering and continue to lose money over this whole HORRIFIC incident.
June 20 (Monday) - No calls all day. We had to call Frigidaire and see what the situation is. No help whatsoever. We had to go to Kinkos to fax the repair order so that they have TWO copies (one from us, one from the repair company) to assure that the refrigerator is un-repairable and needs replacement. We wait...
June 21 (Tuesday) - Called Frigidaire. They said it was going to take 72 hours for a "review" to see if/when it will get replaced. AGAIN, WE ARE PATIENT...AND WAIT...72 HOURS.
June 24 (Friday) - So here we are, 72 hours later. Called Frigidaire, still no answer. They told us that it is STILL in the review process. What the heck were they doing the last 72 hours? Hmmm...makes you wonder...if they care, doesn't it? They said to call back by the end of the day for an answer. So that they can contact the place where we bought the fridge from for replacement. Called them before they closed...STILL NO ANSWER. And of course they don't work weekends...So still no fridge...continue to eat out everyday...we wait again for Monday.
June 27 (Monday) - Called Frigidaire...what a surprise...STILL NO ANSWER. This is 72 hours plus one day. Still no answer from the "Review Department"...which I'm trying to think is a department with a bunch of round filing cabinets. Their reasoning this time is that the department is very busy and shorthanded. I wonder why?...maybe because your appliances are unreliable and need to get replaced not even a year after it's purchase?!! Again...we wait.
June 28 (Tuesday) - Called Frigidaire...well, you might as well read what was on my story above, on June 27th. Cause that's pretty much the same story. Except, apparently a supervisor was going to "expedite" the process and give the file to the review department who is still reviewing the case. I think they have one person working there and only one person...who is in a 6x6 room with a stool and files and files of complaints and cases. They said they would call me back by the end of the day. Of course they did..NOT!
June 29 (Wednesday) - So here we are...144 hours (business hours that is) has past...not counting last weekend of course. Eating out, wasting money. But Frigidaire doesn't care...it's not them who has to eat out and it's not them who's money is wasted. Why should they care. Still no answer. Same story. Still no refrigerator. Talked to another supervisor...same story. I might as well call myself and tell myself the same story tomorrow. At least I'll be talking to someone who cares...ME. Will keep you all updated.
June 29 (quick update) - Still no answer. They apparently said that they have an approval and will send the "letter" this afternoon to the place where I bought my appliance. I called them...still not there. Will again call tomorrow.
June 30 (Thursday) - Persistence is the key. You HAVE TO be persistent and keep calling these people at Frigidaire. Even if you get the same answer...keep calling. Almost to the point of annoyance, feel me? Anyway. My dealer called (where I got the fridge). Told me that everything was good to to and to go over to their store and pick one out. I went, I did, and still had to have another bargaining conversation with them because apparently the side by side/stainless steel models wetn up in price. Is that my problem?? What the hell is that supposed to mean to me? Well, that means that I have to pay the difference. Oh, helllll no. :) There is NO WAY that I was paying anything. Long story short...they just gave me the same model as an even swap. Delivery for free (as you would expect). My representative at the Appliance Dealership was AWESOME! She did everything she could to get things DONE. Which is more than what I can say about FRIGIDAIRE OR ELECTROLUX! Let's hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. Especially...let's hope this new one last us more than 9 months!
If you need contact information on Frigidaire, good luck in trying to find a helpful person that will give you answers. But here's what we've found as far as regular mailing addresses and contact people:
Keith McLaughlin, President
Robert E. Cook, CEO
Frigidaire Corporate
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Martinez, GA 30907
(877) 435-3287
or: (I'm sure you all have the PO Box, but here it is anyway):
Electrolux Home Products
PO Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
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Posted by stumpleg on 2005-08-16:
I'm going through exactly the same situation right now, except that I bought a freezer and it lasted less than 2 weeks. I purchased my freezer on 22 July 2005 at a dealer in Laval Quebec.
I just received my credit card statement with the purchase of the freezer as one of the items. I'm disputing the charge until I get my situation resolved.
Whether this situation is resolved to my satisfaction or not, I will NEVER, NEVER, purchase a Frigidaire product again.
Posted by Frididaire/Electrolux hoax on 2010-10-04:
yeah, i got the 72 hour line three times until i figured out that this is the company code for "you're screwed"-good luck, i've been waiting 3 months now for the replacement dishwasher that never came. Personally, I think they are going under and we are on the wave.
Posted by chiavetts on 2013-08-08:
I bought a Frigidaire stove. We were satisfied my husband did all the research and thought we were getting the best product for the money. Not too long after purchase, the glass in the oven door developed a iridescent color. We called to have it checked. A repairman came out, looked at the oven and told us this is normal. It had to do with the gases between the glass. Because he determined it not ba a problem, we had to pay for the visit. Around $92.00. My husband refused to pay. He threatened us with a collection agency. We had to pay. We will never will we buy Frigidaire and I guess now, Electrolux and we are actively looking for two appliances. :-(
Posted by Martina on 2013-09-15:
We have bought 4 Frigidaire appliances and 3 out of the 4 have been crap. We have had our dishwasher repaired twice and now again which will be the 3rd time. The fridge is also not working and we are waiting now for 2 weeks for the parts to arrive for the repairman to come back and fix our fridge. Our above the stove microwave also stopped working and we are waiting for our microwave as well now. I would suggest nobody buy these appliances if you wish for appliances to last longer than a year. Take my word, I have been on the phone a few times with Frigidaire and the repair company and they just send you back and forth playing games and wasting time. Terrible appliances!!!!
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Do Not Purchase a Electrolux Refrigerator and Do Not Do Business With Gerhardt's Appliances
Posted by Mm69111 on 06/13/2009
FRAZER, PA -- I purchased two high end appliances from this store; 1 - a Miele dishwasher and 2 - a Electrolux Refrigerator. After waiting for delivery like I was waiting for cable installation; between the hours of 12 - 5, I finally called at 5:30 to ask if the appliance was going to delivered this day. I was told that yes in fact it would be and that they were running late, of course it never occurred to them to call me to let me know they were running late. It finally arrived around 6:30, while my wife and 3 little kids tried to prepare for dinner, while emptying the old appliance as we could not empty it until the new refrig arrived. It was installed, but apparently never inspected! Here it is almost three weeks later and the ice maker doesn't work, the seals on the freezer do not seal, creating the appliance to leak and ice to build up in the freezer compartment. I have called 5 times, they have sent out a service person once who was not able to fix the ice maker, a pleasant person I would add. FedEx rang the bell the other day with a delivery that appears to be ice maker replacement parts, although no one mentioned to us that they would be shipping to our house! I called the store to ask what was going on and when I could expect the ice maker to be fixed...the store instructed me to call back in three days!
After fuming over this for three days I call and they tell me that someone, once again like the cable companies, "will be out there next week, on Monday sometime between the hours of 1 - 5, so we schedule it. I find the appliance leaking again due to the seals and finally had enough, I called and asked them to take the "lemon" back and provide me a new one that works! "Sorry, we can't do that as it is not our policy." I have had it, I am canceling payment with AMEX until I get what I paid for: a new, in good working order, $3k refrigerator! I would not recommend:
1 - Do not do business with Gerhard's Appliances
2 - Do not purchase an Electrolux Refrigerator
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Frigidaire Appliance Consumer Ripoff
Posted by Fedupliz on 02/15/2008
Purchased Frigidaire stainless steel refrigerator, range and microwave 4/4/07. Microwave door not aligned, range handles so rough they would cut your hands, refrigerator stayed on for hours and the noise would wake the dead. Called Frigidaire and they sent service who said the fan motor was not working. Took three weeks to replace the motor. Noise still waking me at 3:00AM three rooms away. Sounds like it is coming apart when it clicks on which is just opening the door. Service has been here five times, last one 2/11/08. He said Frigidaire knows about the problem and he twisted the cooling pipe which did nothing. Noise still there and now it stays on forever.
My electric bill is higher than it has ever been and waking up at pre-dawn time is making me tired and pissed. Cannot get anywhere with Frigidaire they do not give a damn. How do we get the FTC involved and file a class action. Paid all I want is what I paid for. They are screwing the consumer is anyone listening.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2008-02-15:
I would think these problems are still under the 1 year warranty. Continue to call and keep us updated.
Posted by fedupliz on 2008-02-15:
This morning I filed with the department of comsumer Affairs. Hope something happens
Posted by Chris Polk on 2008-02-25:
I am contacting you on behalf of Electrolux Major Appliances in relation to your posting on my3cents.com.
I would like to apologize for the difficulty you have had with your appliance. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this issue with you so that I can personally look in to this matter in order to do so please send me your contact information, and the best time to contact you. I would also need your model and serial number and a file number if available, so that I can research this matter? Again I regret the disappointment with your appliance and look forward to resolving this issue with you.
Chris Polk
Escalation Specialist
Electrolux Major Appliances
Posted by seinfeldfan on 2008-08-05:
I am curious whether or not you resolved your complaint. I just bought a side by side stainless steel Frigidare refrigerator, range & dishwasher. The refrigerator is noisy/clunky when it turns on or off, which is frequently, and loud when it runs. I have to keep the temperature dial on colder than the factory setting just to keep the milk cold. The repairman told me to "get used to it" and yet I can hear it in my bedroom down the hall. It is disconcerting to buy a new appliance and have it be so noisy. I'm hoping that there is some recourse.
Thank you.
Posted by fedupliz on 2010-04-23:
Contact Chris Polk at Frigidaire's custonmer service. Believe it or not he was intstrumental in getting my refrigerator replaced. Still have some problems with the microwave sometime it works and sometimes it does'nt.
I think we are just helpless consumers because they all have problems
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Unprofessional Customer Service/Non-placement
Posted by DearVicePresident on 10/13/2007
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA -- October 5, 2007
To: Vice President of Customer Service Electrolux
The Electrolux Group
Customer Assistance
PO Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
(Electrolux Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Martinez, GA 30917)
RE: Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator, Serial # PLHS5267ZAB5, Model # LA23411589
Dear Vice President of Customer Service,
This letter is to explain the circumstances of why we will not buy another Electrolux product. In November of 2002 we purchased new appliances for our kitchen which included the above refrigerator. Approximately two weeks ago the entire cooling system quit working. I called customer service's automated number for a service repair number. There were only two offered. I never received a call back after several attempts to one and the second one did not have a refrigerator technician. They suggested I call customer service directly. In speaking with customer service I was informed that my warranty had expired and that I needed to contact a repair person on my own. I contacted a repair person who explained the board needed to be replaced. That was replaced and immediately blew. He said I needed to contact Frigidaire directly. I called customer service back and explained the situation at which time they said they would put in a request for repair and someone would call me back in 24 hours to let me know what had been scheduled. I call the next day after I did not receive a call. The woman I spoke to said she did not understand why I had not received a call, normally they are very good. She then asked me for all my information again and said she would put the request in again….. it would take 24 hours. I called again after I had not received a call. I explained again to your representative, who then said she doesn't't know why I would think it to be 24 hours. The policy is 48 to 72 hours and why was I calling them anyway since I was not under warranty. I explained about not being about to contact an authorized repair service and she said to use who ever I wanted because it did not matter. I then contacted another repair service who took one look at the old board and said I needed to have Frigidaire come out. It appeared to be the compressor. I AGAIN called customer service and was told it would be another 48 to 72 hours before I would get a call to let me know when someone would be out. Fortunately, after speaking to a supervisor, who placed me on hold while obtaining an appointment with A&E Service, I was able to have an authorized repair technician come to my home. The repair technician then informed me that my unit has a short in the wire that is incased in the unit and therefore not repairable. He asked how old the unit was and that this falls within the five year warranty that I needed to contact Frigidaire. I called on the next business day and was told the service company would be called and the case would be reviewed and we would be told if it would be replaced or not in 48 hours. I then received a call from Brittney would said that because we did not purchase an extended warranty nothing would be done. I called back later and talked with another customer service representative and after asking her to explain how it is that something's can be covered in a five year warranty how it is that something that CANNOT be repaired due to a manufacturing defect is not. She repeatedly said that if I had bought the extended warranty it would be covered. I then asked to speak with her supervisor. She asked me why several times, saying she has already addressed my question and that if I should provide proof of purchase I might be offered a small rebate. I had to ask several times to speak to a supervisor and was left on hold for 20 minutes before I was put through to Laurie. I then asked the same question and she said she is doesn't't write the warranty and what is it that I expected. I explained that we paid a lot for our refrigerator and for us it would be worth paying $1000 to have it repaired but after only four years of owing it we didn't even have that choice. It doesn't't make sense to offer a five year warranty of parts and repairs that can be made and not offer the same warranty of something that can not because of a defect of the manufacturing. She then said there are guidelines and that is what they go with. What did I expect? I should have bought the extended warranty. I asked to speak with her supervisor. She stated there wasn't anyone else for me to talk with. I asked if she has a supervisor and she said yes, but not in that office. I can go the website and make a complaint that way if I like but the answer will remain the same.
So, what is the point of the long letter? I have had to deal with many customer service providers from being in real estate and property development over the last 10 years. My husband currently owns more than 40 investment properties and is developing a handful of multiunit properties over the next five years. I currently own a property management company. This is the first time I have ever felt the need to write a letter about how unprofessional and disappointed I have felt at the end of a resolution to a problem. There never was an answer of let's see if we can help you or answer your question to some satisfaction or even giving me a name or transferring me to someone to answer the simple question of why I have some parts that are under a five year warranty (that I would gladly pay to have fixed) and that something that CANNOT be repaired does not fall in that same category? I understand that customer service doesn't't write the guidelines, but they do interpret the guidelines because that is what guidelines are for, to guide. Doesn't it seem reasonable that perhaps this short in an area that is not accessible falls outside of the 'guidelines'? I don't know, customer service wasn't willing to help find that answer. Given all the above boring details, I will not buy another Electrolux product to replace any existing appliance in any unit or in any new property. I will forward a copy of this letter to Consumer Reports and everyone I know along with what I have learned regarding other appliance companies. If your company cannot stand behind your products, then I cannot either.
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Posted by Ising on 2007-10-19:
If I were you, I would check out your remedies in small claims court. I have been without a fridge for almost two months and my fridge is less than a year old, six repairs, and still not working! I filed a claim (myself, no attorney involved)in small claims court which only cost me $90. If I win my claim, I will get my court costs back. I bet, given your circumstances, you would prevail in small claims court.
Posted by sunshine619 on 2008-02-14:
I have a frigidaire glass top stove. One burner hasn't worked since day one. We purchased our condo brand new in April with the appliances included. The stove only has a 1 year warranty through electrolux and its coming up on the end of the warranty and still nothing has been done! The repair shops they give me never answer the phone and they dont care to help any further. I agree a terrible terrible company, will never own frigidaire appliances again.
Posted by Sparticus on 2008-02-14:
We just bought a Frigidaire double-oven. So far so good (knock on wood!)
Hope it lasts until we sell the house! (knock on wood again!)
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Wave Touch refrigerator Ice Maker problems!!
Posted by Pjb800 on 02/08/2010
In July of 2009 I thought I was making a great purchase of a Electrolux appliances for my home. July 18th my appliances were installed and the ice maker on my wave touch refridgerator worked fine for 2 weeks. After that I noticed it would leak, partial ice cubes, and finally a week later wouldn't product ice unless I would manually pull the stop bar. I have about 4 service techs try to repair and circuit boards replaced etc.. Long story short nothing fixed it and hours upon hours wasted waiting and trying to get it fixed. After the 4th service call Electrolux replaced the entire fridge. The ice maker now works but I still have very slow dispense of ice and the auger or something just doesn't seem to work right. For $3,500 one would think that something as simple as a ice market would work perfectly. If you are considering this refrigerator please move on!! I know there appliance looks great hence why I purchased but I am really kicking myself now and really wish I did more research prior.
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Posted by Venice09 on 2010-02-08:
What can a refrigerator possibly have to offer that's worth $3,500? I hope it at least came with a nice, long warranty. Maybe I'm just cheap, but I would never spend that much money on an appliance. And ice makers seem to be the first thing to break. I agree, for $3,500 the ice maker should not only work perfectly but should also dispense gold nuggets!
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Worst Refrigerator Ever Made!
Posted by Kittyvol on 11/21/2010
We bought our fridge in April 2010. In July, the ice-maker stopped working. I called Electrolux and a repairman came twice to "fix" that problem. Then the water through the door wouldn't work. I called again and a repairman came out for that. Now the water isn't working again and the ice-maker is on again/off again. We're waiting on a repairman for that (and here we are at Thanksgiving week!).
Yesterday we went to the store where we purchased the refrigerator and asked what our options are. They called Electrolux and said they would make a decision within the next 24-48 hours as to whether they will allow the store to accept the fridge as a return. SERIOUSLY?? I think Electrolux should be PAYING ME for all the time missed from work waiting on the repairman! I think we need to have a class-action lawsuit against this company. Who's with me? It may be the only retribution that we have at this point.
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Posted by Venice09 on 2010-11-21:
Too bad you didn't research this refrigerator before purchasing one. There are a lot of complaints about the ice makers. You would have known to steer clear of Electrolux. I hope you have better luck on your next purchase.
Posted by JCraigM on 2010-12-11:
Problems with Electrolux are increasing. I'm now waiting for my 5th ice maker replacement and 3rd door gasket in 15 months. The parts are back ordered until late February! Does that tell you there's a much larger problem with Electrolux that the company wants to admit?
I've seen class action over cell phone batteries and ink cartridges that cost far less than a hundred dollars. This is a $4,000. refrigerator. Sadly, class action takes years and by then I'll have a KA refrigerator that works!
Hmmm, just a thought, wonder if Kelly Rippa has had any problems with her Electrolux products!!!
Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-11:
JCraigM, I think that same thing every time I see her commercials. I'll bet she is regretting ever getting involved with Electrolux. Her image is worth more than what they're paying her.
Posted by JCraigM on 2010-12-13:
If Kelly were that concerned about her credibility as opposed to financial gains, she would publicly opt out of the Electrolux financial incentives. My appliance store repair tech says he heard that she has a Subzero refrigerator and probably has never done laundry or cooked a complete meal in her very high end kitchen.
Posted by JCraigM on 2011-01-13:
Kitty, I found a firm that is exploring what you suggested against Electrolux and spoke with their representative at length. Sadly, by the time it is ever resolved, the defective refrigerators will be recycled and our consolation reward will be a coupon for a bag of ice.
Posted by herrell on 2013-09-17:
Same problem.........water and ice! Don't buy any Electrolux appliance until they stand behind their products. Perhaps they could start by making them in the USA.
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Electrolux Is Not A Good Product And Company
Posted by Marcus570 on 05/11/2009
MONTREAL -- We purchased a 2008 SIDE BY SIDE IN COUNTER DEPTH. Refrigerator w/icemaker for over $3000.00!!! Guess what the ice making system has failed on many occasions since then, the appliances were bought at SEARS and they have come to repair it almost 6 times so far... The new appliances are electronic and managed by computer chips, so no mechanical failures here... service people DO NOT KNOW what to do with them, since software problems are ERRATIC and momentary at times... they have trouble pinpointing the problems.
Electrolux HAS NOT answered ANY REQUEST, they obviously DO NOT CARE about customer complaints and SEARS just keeps on coming to fix the darn thing OVER AND OVER and waisting money and time.
I cannot believe the issues with a BRAND NEW high end fridge and the issues with service.
I have been told by different technicians that ALL products are prone to failing, including stoves, m dishwashers and so forth, anything with electronic components commanded by computer chips will eventually fail. How costly is it, just for the refridgerator main board, we are talking over $550.00 !!! and that does not include labor costs... so imagine that!
I would THINK TWICE about getting these and WE WILL NEVER BUY ELECTROLUX PRODUCTS AGAIN!
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Posted by Anonymous on 2009-05-11:
your mistake was having Sears/A&E service out to repair your appliances.These guys are the worst,they are poorly trained and NEVER show up prepaired to finish the job the first time
Good Luck!
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Terrible Product
Posted by Lexus93 on 06/12/2008
BLYTHEWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA -- My wife and I have had 4 refrigerators in our 41 years of married life. Our latest one, an Electrolux /Frigidaire by side refrigerator was purchased four years ago. Fortunately we purchased a five year service program. Within the first 30 days the ice maker was replaced - the service man said this was not unusual. Then the compressor failed and had to be replaced. It took two tries and 11 days to successfully replace it. Another ice maker failed. Then the water supply valve failed. And most recently the ice maker was replaced. I do not know what will happen next. This is no doubt one of the worst home appliances I have ever owned.
I did contact Electorlux and they have never replied. One thing for sure I will never, never purchase another Electrolux product.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2008-06-12:
Compliment? I don't think you can edit that line, might have to delete and start over.
Posted by DigitalCommando on 2008-06-12:
Put some woodgrain wallpaper on it, remove all interior drawers. Install two wooden rods across the inside. Congratulations, you now have a double-door portable closet!
Posted by GenuineNerd on 2008-06-12:
The quality of Frigidaire products have declined since General Motors sold the brand to White Consolidated in the 1970's.
Posted by Ponie on 2008-06-12:
DC, LOL! I especially like the 'portable' part.
Posted by DebtorBasher on 2008-06-12:
Electrolux? I thought they only made vacuum cleaners....I love the old fashioned bullet canister Electrolux vacuums...I even went on Ebay looking for one.
Posted by Slimjim on 2008-06-13:
I believe nerd GM sold Frigidaire to WCI in 1981. Regardless, you are spot on. It's been junk ever since.
Posted by Chris Polk on 2008-07-28:
I am contacting you on behalf of Electrolux Major Appliances in relation to your posting on My3cents.com. I would like to apologize for the difficulty you have had with your appliance. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this issue with you, so that I can personally look in to this matter in order to do so, please send me your contact information and the best time to contact you. I would also need your model and serial number and a file number, if available, so that I can research this matter.
Again, I regret the disappointment with your appliance and look forward to resolving this issue with you.
Chris Polk
Escalation Specialist
Electrolux Major Appliances
Posted by lexus93 on 2009-02-01:
The reply from Fridigaire must have been bogus, becasue the email are beign stopped
Posted by lexus93 on 2009-02-17:
I did receive an offer from Frigidaire. They are willing to give me a 50% discount on a new unit. Sounds great until you do the math. Considering sales tax, delivery costs, disposal, another extended warenty, etc my out of pocket expenses for the replacement unit is $668.00. Also why a 50% discount on a unit that is (1) pure JUNK and (2) only 4 years old. If I take Frigidaire's offer my total out of pocket costs would be over $1900.00. (old unit + new unit + tax etc) I have declined the offer and requested either receiving an equal replacement unit (at no cost to me), or a 5 year extension to my present maintenance agreement.
Posted by lexus93 on 2009-02-19:
Here is Frigidaire's reply:
Thank you for contacting Electrolux Major Appliances. We sincerely regret that you have experienced difficulties with your product. Electrolux provides very comprehensive warranties with each product to guard against parts that may be defective at the time of manufacture. However, we are sure you can appreciate that a point is eventually reached when the manufacture's responsibility for any assistance we offer outside your warranty.
After a reasonable period of time, many factors beyond the control of the manufacture may affect any product.
We offer Extended Service Contracts to all our customers who register their appliances with us, to guard against unusual problems that may occur outside of warranty beyond normal wear and tear. Unfortunately, it would not be fair for customers who pay for this added insurance for us to cover the same replacement for customers who did not elect to insure their purchases outside of warranty. We apologize for not being able to assist with a higher offer.
Here is my reply:
I am one of your customers who PURCHASED an extended warranty - thank goodness.
I totally disagree with your assessment. Frigidaire manufactured and sold a piece of junk!!!!! A true Lemon!!!
My unit was having problems within the first three months. Yes the worst failure occurred in the second year. By that time the standard warranty would have expired and I would have been stuck for the whole cost if I HAD NOT purchased the EXTENDED warranty.
I must say Frigidaire has reached a new low in consumer appliances. As I said before, my prior units, Sears and GE, lasted over 12 years EACH without repair - for anything - that's right for ANYTHING. And you believe that the consumer should pay out over $2000 for a unit that even in your opinion will fail within 8 years!!!
Well my offer stands. If your position remains as stated in your recent letter, I will:
- of course never buy a Frigidaire product again
- spread the word via the any means I can, including the Internet, on this sorry product
Bottom line I hope anyone who reads this will learn from my sad experience and boycott Frigidaire - Please pass the word!!
Posted by leonardo on 2012-01-02:
our electronic oven in a gallery range (GLES3809EQD quit almost 5 years to the day--the range cost 1,000 and electrolux says they can do nothing except suggest i get it fixed ($578) and buy an extended warranty. . what i can do is inform others that electrolux does not make quality stoves and does not stand behind their products and is a totally unresponsive, uncaring company.
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Posted by Srsteveroy on 03/16/2013
Here we go! After reading all of your complaints, I felt as if it is a page out of my book. We purchased a 4000$ "top of the line" french door Electrolux refrigerator in 2009. We were so happy! What a beautiful unit. Well, our happiness did not last but 24 hrs when we woke up to a puddle of water in the kitchen. The water was flowing out of the ice maker and the ice was already clumped up into a block. We thought how could this be? A $4000 fridge that doesn't work!
We called Warehouse Discount Center where we purchased this boat anchor, and told them about it and they sent a service guy to look at it. Skip ahead three weeks and they replaced the unit. Approximately 6 weeks later, same problem so I decided to call Electrolux directly and the customer representative argued that she had never heard of such a problem. Only after I spoke with her supervisor was I told that it was a major problem with 80% of the units sold. I guess the other 20% were sold in Alaska!
So, here we are 4 years later and 3 refrigerators they now replaced the unit with a side by side (of lesser value),which we had no choice due to the fact that Electrolux would not refund our money but they were kind enough to offer us a discount on a purchase of another model of refrigerator. They delivered the unit and to our dismay, due to the design of the new model, the drawers would not open unless the door swung completely out of the way which is impossible in our kitchen.
So, now we have a $3000 unit that we cannot use and after speaking with Theresa Jones (customer representative at Electrolux), we were told that they cannot do anything for us and that we would have to live with it. IS ANYBODY READING THIS AND IF SO, LET'S GET SOMETHING GOING HERE! HOW CAN WE LET THIS COMPANY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SO MANY HONEST HARD WORKING PEOPLE?
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Posted by CPolk on 2013-03-28:
Hello Srsteveroy,
On behalf of Frigidaire, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in resolving your concern.
As both a representative and a consumer, I certainly appreciate and understand your frustration. It is expected that our products will meet and even exceed consumer expectations but the experience that you encountered is unacceptable and not typical of the quality products that are produced day in and day out. The manufacturer stands behind its products, services and valued consumers like you.
I would like to further assist you but in order to do so; will you please email me directly at email@example.com with your unit's model/serial information, personal name, address, phone number and date of purchase of the unit?
Thank you in advance for supplying me the information needed. Please include any other pertinent information concerning this unit. I look forward to further resolving this matter.
Chris Polk
Online Outreach Representative
Electrolux Major Appliances, North America
Posted by 157cowboy on 2013-05-06:
I also have an Electrolus model EI26ss55GSO that is a piece of junk. Main Power Board failed and must replace the Circuit interface panel as well, about $600. Plus this mis designed frig freezes my veggies in the veggie tray even when set at the recommended 37 degrees. Tray pull handles also very fragile. Very disgusted with all three Electrolux appliances. We need to file a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT Ken at email@example.com
Posted by Greggmark1@aol on 2013-05-10:
These units were problematic. Although in my opinion a decent design when working properly. Mistakes were made. Corrections were made by engineers. Good permanent fixes. The problem. The information wasn't distributed. As with most large companies, customer service. Cost cutting. Believe me this French door unit can be a great unit. Don't know the rates in your area. $600 sounds high. If I can help.
Posted by Richard Kramer on 2013-07-30:
We purchased an Electrolux refrigerator in November of 2010 it's a French door model EW28Bs7. Love the refer but the ice maker is a piece of junk. The service man will be out tomorrow for the third time since it was new. Leaking water not making ice and weird noises. For $3500 you would expect more.
Rich Kramer
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