KitchenAid KSM150PSBY 5 Quart Artisan Stand Mixer - Boysenberry

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Price: $330.00 $328.00   

Product Feature

• Designed for ultimate creative culinary expression at home
• Powerful 325 Watt motor
• Rugged, all-metal construction engineered to hold-up for all your needs
• Beater mixes clockwise and shaft counter-clockwise for maximum coverage and thorough mixing
• 10 Speed Control

Product Description

The Kitchen Aid Artisan Series Stand Mixer realizes that Professional quality appliances are required in most home kitchens. There are chefs in restaurants and there are equally creative chefs at home. The difference? How many people are you cooking for? This one's for you! Clear 2-Piece Pouring Shield prevents splash-out 5 Rubber feet protect countertop and offer stability Includes Wire Whip and Dough Hook Comes with 5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl Easy to keep clean Dimensions - 13.9H x 8.7W x 14.1D Weight - 26 Pounds 4 Foot 110-120V AC power cord

KitchenAid KSM150PSBY 5 Quart Artisan Stand Mixer - Boysenberry Review

I spent a lot of time researching counter top mixers and I must say that KitchenAid had a really good selection. I love the variety of colors you can choose from. The mixer is really sturdy and easy to use. I enjoy being able to add ingredients with the pouring shield without having to stop the mixer and then add in the additional ingredients. I've always heard great things about the KitchedAid countertop mixers and I am in love with mine! I bake cakes and make homemade buttercream icing on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis and this mixer is definitely a step up from my old mixer..a handheld one that you have to stop what you're doing and put it down every time you had to add something in or go grab something from the fridge. I got my mixer in Boysenberry :) The handle on the bowl is a plus!

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Broan PM390 Power Pack Range Hood Insert, Silver

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Price: $204.55    

Product Feature

• Improves ventilation and lighting over your stove
• 390 CFM and 6 sones
• One-piece washable aluminum mesh filter
• HeatSentry automatically turns blower to high speed when excess cooking heat is detected
• Recommended for use with LB30, LB36, LT30, and LT36 liners (purchase separately)
• Depth 11-1/4", Height 9-5/8" and Width 20-1/2" (inches)

Product Description

Broan 390 CFM Powerpack Silver GrillHeat sentry, automatically turns blower to high speed when excess cooking heat is detected. Ducted mode uses a washable aluminum mesh filter. Non-ducted modeuses optional, disposable charcoal filter.

Broan PM390 Power Pack Range Hood Insert, Silver Review

I am happy with this fan. Uses two 40W candelabra bulbs. Light has only On or Off setting. I wish the lights were brighter or maybe it's that they are not a focused beam, or maybe the unit sits higher than my old under-cabinet unit. The lights seem to be situated more to the back of the stove than they would be with an under-cabinet unit.

Fan has 3 settings. Low is pretty quiet, high is somewhat noisy but not bad. The controls are sliders. The fan has 3 distinct settings: low, medium, and high. This unit plugs in; it is not designed to be hard-wired.

I bought this to go with the Broan LB30 30-Inch Hood Liner. I bought an older home that had an empty-inside wood hood (no over stove cabinet) and thought the liner would slip right in there, we pop the fan in, and that's it. I downloaded all the instructions, spec sheets, etc., I could find online ahead of time.

The instructions (both from the web and from the box) when utilizing the liner are confusing. My contractor had to call the 800# for advice and that person told him that the liner is not designed to hold up the fan. He said you have to either have a cabinet or build a box. In effect, the liner is just to cover up the wood, protect it, and give a stream-lined look.

After some discussion we decided to just use the liner to hold up the fan and it seems very solid. The liner installs with the opening pointing down (concave), so the bottom of the fan unit ends up 4" above the bottom of the hood and is hidden. I posted some photos.

It's slightly awkward reaching under and/or looking under to locate and move the switches which are on the bottom of the fan unit. I'm sure it will become automatic with use.

For my situation, this unit combined with the liner were perfect. The finished project looks very professional and was way less costly than a custom hood. It was not possible to find a matching cabinet in order to install a ready-made under-cabinet fan unit. The cost for this fan unit, the liner, and labor was less than or equal to what it would have cost for an off-the-shelf fan unit, non-matching over-stove cabinet, and labor.

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SPT 12000 BTU Window Air Conditioner Energy Star WA-1211S

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Price: $337.24 Too low to display   

Product Feature

• Energy star Window Air Conditioner
• 12000 BTU cooling Capacity
• 3 fan speed
• Washable Filter
• Temperature Range from 62-86 F

Product Description

SPT 12000 BTU Window Air Conditioner Energy Star comes with 12000 BTU cooling capacity, 3 fan speed and washable filter.

SPT 12000 BTU Window Air Conditioner Energy Star WA-1211S Review

The current Amazon description does NOT do this unit justice! What it tells you is the following:

Energy star Window Air Conditioner
12000 BTU cooling Capacity
3 fan speed
Washable Filter
Temperature Range from 62-86 F

Now, let me tell you what this unit REALLY offers!

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PROS:

First, it has a remote control. This is a big thing for us... we don't like to have to keep getting up and down whenever we want to change a setting... and settings it has! With the remote, you can not only change the temperature, but also set the timer, fan speed, sleep mode, and operating mode (cooling, fan, "drying" - which I'll get into in a moment..., or AUTO)

It has a timer! You can set your air conditioner to shut off after a certain amount of time - up to 24 hours in half-hour increments (one-hour increments after 10 hours). This is great for those of us who "accidentally" fall asleep while watching a movie or something with the air conditioner on... it saves a ton on electricity!

The vent is adjustable so you can direct the air. Pretty standard, but Amazon doesn't mention it.

Digital temperature display - again, probably seems obvious, but again, Amazon doesn't mention it.

About that 3-speed fan they mention... that would be Low, Medium, or High... but you can also choose "AUTO", which will alter the fan's intensity for you depending on demand.

The filter is not only washable, the unit actually tells you when it needs cleaned, so you don't forget to check it.

It has this thing called "SLEEP" mode... where it apparently slowly rises the designated temperature by 4 degrees over a 1 hour period, then runs at that temperature for six hours before returing to the original temp. I suppose this would make it quieter when you're sleeping, but we don't intentionally sleep in the room we have this in, so it's not such a big deal to us.

Lots of other modes! Here's a description:

FAN mode - works like a fan by bringing air in from the outside.

AUTO mode - a "smart" air conditioner! Instead of just flooding your room with constant cold air until icicles form, this allows you to set a temperature and stick to it. This may be a standard function in newer air conditioners, but the one we've been using in our bedroom for years didn't have this, so you'd wake up freezing in the middle of the night. In AUTO mode, the AC starts cooling whenever the temperature in your room hits 4 degrees above your desired temperature, and it switches to FAN mode when the temp drops 2 degrees below that. This seven-degree range may seem broad, but it keeps your air conditioner from constantly turning on-and-off-and-on-and-off, like my grandma's nursing home AC used to do.

COOL mode - standard air conditioner mode. This is similar to AUTO, except that you only have a two-degree range. The booklet offered this example:

Assume you set your temperature to 70 degrees.
- in AUTO mode, it will COOL to 68 degrees, then FAN to 74 degrees, then COOL again...
- in COOL mode, it will COOL to 70 degrees, then FAN to 72 degrees, then COOL again...

Basically COOL is the same as AUTO except it'll switch more often.

Then there's DRY mode - now this is neat... your air conditioner acts as a dehumidifier, removing moisture from your home, which can make it seem drier without having to spend as much on electricity.

Finally, there's an ENERGY SAVER mode, which can be selected from COOL mode. When your desired temperature is reached, it stops cooling, the fan runs for another couple of minutes, then it "cycles" for two minutes every 10 minutes until the room temperature gets above the set temperature, at which point it COOLs again.

Oh, and it plugs into a regular outlet. This is great, because at the time we needed an AC, all the stores in our city were sold out of everything but 220s, which (I recently learned) do not fit normal outlets.

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CONS:

It's heavy. The UPS guy dropped it off and I couldn't get it inside until my husband got home. Also, the instructions tell you to screw it into your windows. My windows aren't made of wood, and I don't really want to drill into them anyway, so we chose not to do that. I'll let you know if it slides out or anything, but I think it'll be fine. We might prop it up outside with a 4x4, we'll have to see.

Installing it was really pretty easy, given that we didn't really follow the instructions. If you follow the instructions, best of luck to you.

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Please comment if you have any questions! I was leery about purchasing this unit when there weren't ANY reviews ANYWHERE, but we did... and I'm glad we did!

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UPDATE: ONE YEAR LATER.

A couple of comments have suggested this review sounded a lot like a manual. It probably does. We wrote this the day after we got the air conditioner, and wanted to help out anyone else considering buying the unit with as much information as possible. When you get the manual, you probably will not have to read it if you've read this review!

That said, we used this air conditioner for the lower story of our 1940s-era brick home, which does not have working central air. It was used for an area of probably around 650-ish square feet. Our home is not insulated, and any argon gas that may once have been in our windows is no longer there, so this is definitely not the "optimal home", but this unit worked for us. It is sort of noisy, but no more so than the 5000 BTU air conditioner we had from the 1990s. I love the different cooling modes that help us save money on electricity. We usually turn it off at night unless it's an especially hot Ohio night.

One more note - it came with foam padding to put around the window opening to more fully insulate from the outside air. This then stuck when we tried to remove it in the fall. We won't be using that this year.

I'm glad to see this review has been helpful to a lot of you. Please keep the comments coming if you have any more questions! It's really a fantastic value.

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Miele S2121 Delphi Canister Vacuum Cleaner

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Price: $499.00 $469.00   

Product Feature

• Exceptionally lightweight
• Air Clean filter
• Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle on VarioClip
• 29.5-feet cleaning radius
• Electro Comfort electrobrush with floating head and swivel neck design for use on low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring

Product Description

The Miele S2 Series Incorporating the quality and performance for which Miele vacuum cleaners are renowned, the S2 Series delivers exceptional cleaning power perfectly packaged in an agile, lightweight body. These versatile canisters gently care for all flooring in your home, from smooth, solid surfaces like tiles and hardwoods to plush rugs and deep-pile carpeting. With six distinct power settings � � all clearly displayed on a front-mounted rotary dial — it’s easy to vary your vacuum cleaner� s suction power according to the carpet pile, flooring and fabrics you ��re cleaning.

S2121 Delphi Miele� s S2 Delphi vacuum cleaner features an Electro Comfort electrobrush ideal for cleaning low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring. The Electro Comfort electrobrush is an electrically-driven carpet tool with floating head and swivel neck design for easy maneuverability. The Delphi features a telescopic, electric, stainless steel wand and long electrical cord with automatic rewind for a total cleaning radius of 29.5 feet. S2 Delphi also features a deluxe handle grip with electrobrush control. Other conveniences include three accessories �� a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle — held in place by a VarioClip.

Six-Stage Suction Easily adjustable, rotary dial power selector ensures the correct level of power for the surface being cleaned.

Electro Comfort Electrobrush Electrically-driven carpet tool with floating head and swivel neck design for easy maneuverability on low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring.

VarioClip with Three Onboard Accessories Provides optimal cleaning for every corner and surface, including upholstery, hard-to-reach places and delicate items.

Telescopic, Stainless Steel Wand Delivers a superior operating radius of 29.5 feet for effortless reach.

Auto-Seal Closing FilterBag Instantly locks in dirt, dust and allergens when the FilterBag is removed.

Deluxe Handle with Electrobrush Controls Ergonomic grip with convenient on/off power switch.

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The vacuum that truly cleans. And lasts. Since 1899, Miele has been dedicated to producing state-of-the-art home appliances, and we support your passion for a cleaner, healthier and more comfortable home with our innovative, award-winning collection of vacuum cleaners. Our canister and upright vacuum cleaners help you care for all aspects of your home. Miele � s advanced, technologically-superior filtration systems also improve the quality of air in your home.
German Engineered Built with uncompromising quality, Miele vacuums are built to withstand the rigors of everyday cleaning, year after year. In fact, Miele vacuums are tested to last 20 years.		7 Year Motor and Casing Warranties Enjoy the comfort and confidence of a Miele-endorsed seven-year warranty on your vacuum� s motor and casing.		Two-Year Warranty Every Miele vacuum cleaner bears the Good Housekeeping Seal — earning you a two-year warranty.

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Miele S2 Series Canister Vacuum Product Comparison

	S 2121 Olympus	S 2121 Capri	S 2121 Delphi	S 2181 Titan
�Power Features
� � Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made Vortex Motor
� Controls via rotary dial
�  Six power settings
� � �Motor protection function
Filtration
�� � AirClean FilterBag, Type G/N
�  FilterBag change indicator
�   Air Clean Filter	�   Standard	� Standard	�� �Standard	� � Optional
�� � � Active Air Clean Filter	�   �Optional	� ��  Optional	� �Optional	�� Optional
�Active HEPA Filter	�  Optional	�� � Optional	�� � Optional	�� � �Standard
� � Accessories
�   � Telescopic stainless steel wand
� �  Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle
� � �Long electrical cord with automatic rewind
�    29.5’ cleaning radius
��  Durable non-electric hose
�Durable electric hose
� � �Deluxe handle grip with electrobrush control
��   �Standard floor tool	SBD 350-3	STB 205-3 & SBB Parquet-3	SEB 217-3	SEB 217-3 & SBB Parquet-3
Recommended Flooring	Low pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring	Low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring	Low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring	Low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring

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Miele S2121 Delphi Canister Vacuum Cleaner Review

First of all let me state that this is my first Miele vacuum. I've not laid hands on a Sebo, Riccar, or Miele (except briefly in a store) before receiving the Miele Delphi. In the past I bought what was cheap and hoped for the best. Lately I've changed that philosophy and research everything diligently. Consider in my review that I don't have experience with premium vacuums prior to this one (and even though it's at the bottom end of the price range I think $500 is premium for a vacuum cleaner).

This vacuum replaces a Kenmore upright that lasted 10 years. We were never really satisfied with it though. It's performance was mediocre and it always had belt problems. The beater was driven from the main motor by means of a cheap idler pulley arrangement (so that it could be disengaged for bare floors) which was a weak point. Like many uprights it was heavy and fell over easily when using attachments. Our house is 50/50 bare floors and low carpets. It did poorly on bare floors, particularly the tile in our bathrooms.

We use a vacuum to clean all the floors, upholstery, for dusting, and cleaning out the cars.

After a lot of research I decided on these priorities:

* Sealed system. Why clean if the dust is shooting out all over everything as you go?
* True power brush. Even though we have low carpets it was pretty clear that the combo tool would not cut it. Nor was I impressed with the turbo brush at the store. It's very convenient to flip a switch and go from carpet to bare floors. I realize that there are specific brushes for bare floors, and we may get one eventually, but they seem very expensive for what you get.
* Quality construction. Means a lot for me and I'm willing to pay for it. I'm practically an expert appliance repairman from working on all the junk appliances we bought for our new house 10 years ago. First world construction AND assembly is not everything, but it goes a long ways.
* HEPA was not a necessity. We don't have dust allergies. The ability to upgrade is a nice plus, but for now I just don't think we need it.

So why did I choose the Delphi?

If you are confused about Miele's model selection join the club. To sum the it up (canisters only):

S2 series, larger bags, powered and non-powered hose models tools mount on base of hose.
S4 series, smaller bags, non-powered hose models only, tools mount of base of hose.
S5 series, larger bags (same as S2), premium line, powered and non-powered hose models, tools mount inside.

Differences within the lines largely involve attachment packages and the type of controls on the vacuum itself.

Models with a non-powered hose cannot use power accessories. You cannot add a powered hose later. There are no provisions to power it. You are stuck with the turbo (air powered) brush heads only. As I said earlier I was not satisfied with the performance of those. All the new models with powered hoses have direct connect. That means when you connect the attachment the power plug is attached as well. There are no extra wires to connect. Some older models required extra wires which I would find inconvenient if you just wanted to change over the dusting brush for a quick second.

So on to the Miele Delphi:

The item arrived well packaged with clear documentation and only reasonable assembly required (~3 minutes, no tools). There are separate manuals for the power head and vacuum.

The included power head is the SEB 217-3. It is about 10 1/2" wide with no light bar. It is a couple inches narrower than the power head on most vacuums. Miele has a larger one available that would work on this vacuum for around $250.00 (half the cost of the entire thing). Consider that the wider the power head the more your suction is dispersed. As the suction on the Miele is excellent I think it could certainly power a wider head just fine, but unless you have a very large home I think it would be unnecessary. Probably more important to that decision is the type of carpet. The 217-3 is designed for lower nap carpets. It has no height adjustment. I suspect it would be very hard to push on higher carpets. On high suction it can get tough to push on medium to low carpets, so consider that if you have deep carpeting. It does well on bare floors and I run it at the highest setting for this. You can actually see the dust being pulled under from a couple inches out front of the head.

The head has a swiveling attachment and as such it is very maneuverable. It also lays nearly flat, but not completely so, for getting under things. The head itself is very low profile so I can get under things I couldn't before. The wand appears of very high quality stainless and the plastic latches for extension and connection appear of similar high quality and function.

The so called "deluxe" handle has a single switch for the power head which is a necessary convenience. I would not consider one without this. A second switch to power the vacuum on and off would have been a nice addition, but it's not a necessity.

They claim the power hose is crush proof and strong enough to support the weight of the vacuum plus some but I have no reason to test it. The hose is free to swivel 360 degrees at the handle end but not at the vacuum end due to the connection for the power head. It doesn't swivel all that well and it may take me a little getting used to it, but like I said I've never used a canister. As I mentioned there is a separate plug on the base of the hose for the power head. The S5 models have a plug integral with the hose. You have to unplug it to open the bag chamber but that's not a big deal.

The vacuum itself has very strong suction. It's adjustable of course by means of a knob on the top of the body. I noticed some dust on the bottom of the vacuum so decided to vacuum it off and pulled the label right off the base as well! It is fairly quiet, but noticeably louder with the small attachments due to drawing the amount of air it is through such a small opening. The cord reel works well. It rides on 3 independent caster wheels and maneuvers very well. The small attachments mount to a bracket on the base of the hose. They stay there well enough but the bracket nor the attachments are awe inspiring. Then again, what do you expect.

The bag compartment door opens by a latch at the front of the vacuum body. The cover seems pretty flimsy when open so be careful with it in that position. It looks to be held in the open position only by plastic detents in the hinge. Plastic hinges are also used on the motor filter door, but considering that this only needs changing with every 4th or 5th bag shouldn't be subject to a lot of wear. The bag compartment holds a factory installed g/n bag with a hinged closure to prevent dust leakage. By the time you open the compartment it is already closed. Removal and replacement couldn't be easier. For all the talk of a sealed system this Miele relies on a tapered plastic to plastic joint to achieve it. I expected to see a rubber gasket of some type around the bag chamber but it's not to be found on the Delphi. I think the s5 models have one and this may be what is meant by their double seal. I don't have any way to test it, but it certainly seems air tight. I suppose the motor's suction makes it even tighter when it's running.

As I alluded to earlier, the Delphi comes with a thin, non HEPA, air filter. You can buy one any time you want to put in, but at $53.00 I wouldn't get it unless you really need it. The thin "super clean" air filters come included in each box of bags. I assume if you don't have a model that originally came with this thin filter you will need to locate a carrier to hold it as it is much thinner than the HEPA filter. Kudo's to Miele for making this an option. Ongoing operational costs are something to consider with any appliance.

In summary I'm pleased with the S2120 Delphi. It has exactly the features I was looking for and I was willing to pay the higher price over something like an Electrolux Oxygen 3 in consideration of Miele's excellent reputation. At it's heart you get the same motor and suction as the higher priced models. My main concern is the durability of the plastic door, in particular it's hinges. If they break your vacuum is useless. Perhaps my fear is unwarranted. My four star rating is what I consider excellent for a new product. For me five stars would need to include a consideration of reliability. It's always a gamble, but I think with a Miele a pretty safe bet.

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