When we returned from Pennsylvania we discovered that the ice maker in the refrigerator had stopped working. With the hot, humid weather that we've been sweltering in, I really need my ice.
We've had the refrigerator for 8 years and I thought it was maybe almost time to get a new one. We looked at several refrigerators at Home Depot and I fell in love with a model that looked like this one.
I love the idea of being able to open the door so you can take out things you need more often and keep everything else cold.
Sigh...
I was picturing how it would look in our kitchen.
Then Art looked online and learned that you can replace the ice maker on your own.
What? Seriously?
Yes, I know we could have called the refrigerator repairman, but Art wanted to try fixing it on his own.
He ordered the new ice maker online and it arrived within a few days.
He installed it while I was taking a nap. Does that man never rest?
And there it is! (You can see ice in the pan because I was filling it manually from ice trays.)
Will it work? I don't know. It will be a day before we find out.
This reminded me of Art's aunt who told us how her late husband would keep fixing their range when she had wanted a newer model. She finally ended up almost crying after another unwanted fix.
Now that Art's favorite uncle is gone, the memories of how he would fix everything is a dearly held remembrance.
Our ice maker? We'll see.
I may still get a new fridge yet.
POSTSCRIPT:
Nope, no new fridge. The new ice maker works. Mr. Fixit has done it again.
I love the idea of being able to open the door so you can take out things you need more often and keep everything else cold.
Sigh...
I was picturing how it would look in our kitchen.
Then Art looked online and learned that you can replace the ice maker on your own.
What? Seriously?
Yes, I know we could have called the refrigerator repairman, but Art wanted to try fixing it on his own.
He ordered the new ice maker online and it arrived within a few days.
He installed it while I was taking a nap. Does that man never rest?
And there it is! (You can see ice in the pan because I was filling it manually from ice trays.)
Will it work? I don't know. It will be a day before we find out.
This reminded me of Art's aunt who told us how her late husband would keep fixing their range when she had wanted a newer model. She finally ended up almost crying after another unwanted fix.
Now that Art's favorite uncle is gone, the memories of how he would fix everything is a dearly held remembrance.
Our ice maker? We'll see.
I may still get a new fridge yet.
POSTSCRIPT:
Nope, no new fridge. The new ice maker works. Mr. Fixit has done it again.
When all is said and done, Art is the one.
ReplyDeleteI guess there are pluses and minuses to having a handy husband.
ReplyDeleteYou leave me laughing.
ReplyDeleteHe probably knew he could fix it so why buy another new one? :)
ReplyDeleteJust think . . . you may only have to wait another eight years for that dream fridge.
ReplyDeleteWendell is like that. I can't wait until the HUGE, NOISY, hand-me-down ice machine he inherited is irreparable.
ReplyDeleteArt saved a lotta money toward your next trip to Pennsylvania!
ReplyDelete8 years is not very old for a refrigerator. I can't imagine buying a new one without even trying to fix this one. We keep our appliances for decades.
ReplyDeleteArt had looked it up online at first and read that refrigerators have a life of 8-10 years. That was why we checked on fridge prices at first. I have a feeling they don't last as long as they used to anymore. Whatever the case I believe the life expectancy these days is 15 years.
DeleteHooray, and boo hiss, to Art!
ReplyDeleteHe just fixed our toaster oven too because the door wouldn't close. Unfortunately, it was after we ordered a new one which happened to be on sale, had great reviews and I could pay a chunk of it with a gift card I've been holding for almost a year. Happily, my sister-in-law and Dennis say they would love to have our old one.
DeleteLOL! Art is a fix-it treasure that keeps on giving. Not to worry, new refrigerator models keep getting better and better so when your old fixed refrig finally falls apart, your new choices will be even more wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOne strategy is to find a close friend or relative that really needs a working refrigerator that you can "gift" your current one and you can go shopping for your new one to replace it.
Meanwhile, enjoy your ice!
Amazing husband. I could use a 'lilttle' of that.
ReplyDeleteYes, I understand this completely. I was married to a fix it guy and I miss him, but I have gotten some new appliances since he has been gone.
ReplyDeleteIf I were you I'd mentally bank the money you would have spent on a new refrigerator towards a nice splurge.
ReplyDeleteoh wow good for Art!
ReplyDeleteI visit home depot as part of my job, and I see a lot of do-it-yourself -ers. It must be a great feeling!
ReplyDeleteHaving priced new refrigerators lately I can only say hooray for Art!
ReplyDeleteI actually never really use ice, I like to drink my stuff without ice. I think it water downs the flavor.
ReplyDeleteGood on Art. with a little research and effort the icemaker is fixed and you don't have to throw out a perfectly good refrigerator.
ReplyDeleteArt is just SO awesome!
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I have to admit he surprises me sometimes.
DeleteI would not be happy to have to replace a refrigerator after only 8 years. They are a big ticket item! Good on you, Art!
ReplyDeletehow funny, I'm trying to convince my hubby I need a smart phone-he never uses or answers our phones...lol! wish me luck...
ReplyDeleteBut he's so handy! I would love to have someone like Art in my house! I can understand wanting something new, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure the cost was significantly less than a new fridge. Yea for Art's ingenuity.
ReplyDeleteOh gracious! You're absolutely right. The new ice maker was only about $90 and the labor was free. :-)
DeleteHa ha, maybe next time but think of all the money he saved you. Maybe by the time you really need one, an even better model will be available.
ReplyDeleteHats off to Art, he is a REAL Mr. Fix-it. That's great, Kay. Now you can use the money you would have spent on a new fridge on something else. Tee-hee-heeeee.
ReplyDeleteJust think of the environmental impact of a refrigerator going to the dump. With all the advantages of the Internet, we have been inspired -- and equipped -- to fix several things and get more life out of them. I hope Art's fix keeps you in ice for another 8 years.
ReplyDeleteArt is simply great..
ReplyDeleteArt is a catch, indeed!!!!
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