Our current "refrigerator" is out in the garage and has been for two weeks- it says "Igloo" on the side and I have to put ice in it. The less than 10 year old Kenmore Elite (actually a Frigidaire) refrigerator has crapped out again for the second time in eight years. Warranty covered it the first time (bad compressor) but I refuse to put a penny into it. The less than 10 year old Kenmore Elite dishwasher (also a Frigidaire) went kaput a few months ago ... for the third time in less than 10 years. Headed out to look at new refrigerators/ dishwashers- some good deals out there now with black Friday and all but it's more than about price. I'm leaning towards the local Maytag/ Whirlpool dealer in town mostly because they have a great rep for service but I haven't ruled any brand out yet except for Kenmore/ Frigidaire ... other than the microwave there isn't one item among them (range, refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher) that hasn't needed repairs during the eight years we've been in this house. What brands do you guys suggest or have had good experience with?