Thursday, July 24, 2008

Out with the Old....In with the New

I know I'm sentimental. I've always known that, but little did I know that as excited as I was about getting new appliances, that I would have a hard time letting the old ones go! How would I be if I was selling my home?

My kids don't know any other house than this one or these appliances! I mean our old dishwasher has all kinds of dings and dents made from Colt and my nephew, Trey, as babies in their walkers and then toddlers with their toys! Then along came Joy and added her own touches to it as well! Same thing with the refrigerator! And the dryer...well that'a story in it's self...it's REALLY been around!

Almost 2 weeks ago, the trouble began with our dryer. I mean it's ONLY 40 years old...how dare it give us trouble, right? It's a Kenmore 700 oversized dryer that you can stuff lots of clothes inside! My Aunt Jo and Uncle Wayne gave us that dryer when we got married in 1982. They already had the dryer for about 14 years when they gave it to us! Through the years, we've replaced a couple of belts. Well...this time, we tried a new belt and new heating element. We ended up spending $80 on a 40 year old dryer! We really tried! This time we really had to let it go though...we needed a seal (so we were told) and well...they just don't make them for this dryer anymore. Isn't that sad? So we went shopping for a new dryer..........And ended up buying a new dryer, a new dishwasher, and a new refrigerator.


The old dryer


Our dishwasher and refrigerator were both as old as our house. We built and moved in our home in the winter of 1990. So they were both 18 years old. The dishwasher rack has been "rigged" to work by Jason putting a rod under the rack to hold it up! It still worked though, so we had just been procrastinating spending that money for a new one!

The old "embarrassing" dishwasher:


As far as the refrigerator goes, our old one was a white one with the top freezer. I've wanted a black side by side with the ice and water option in the door for some time! For a few months, our ice maker has had a mind of it's own...it will work, work, work...giving us an over abudance of ice, then it will go a week with no ice at all. It's been worked on...and still the same thing. Of course though, on the day we bought a new one, it started making ice again!

The old Refrigerator: I was thinking of not putting pictures or at least not many on the new referigerator, but Joy is telling me it wouldn't be our home if I didn't...so we'll see!


When we went to look at the dryers, Sears was having a 15% off Anniversary Sale. On top of that, a sales clerk had a 5% off coupon that someone didn't use and she let us have it. So we really did get a good deal on those 3 appliances. However, we didn't go for appliances with lots of "bells and whistles" because my Uncle Jesse, a Sears repairman, advised against it. But I feel like it's Christmas at my house today! I feel so spoiled getting my water from the door of the refrigerator! lol! (I know simple pleasures, right?) I've never had that luxury before though! Okay, remember, I told you that you wouldn't be as excited as I was!

New Refrigerator (I'm really loving this!)


The new dishwasher (there's a few fingerprints from where they just put it in):


And since Colt is the official laundry guy in our home (he takes care of our laundry), he is VERY EXCITED about the new dryer. It actually dries the clothes in less than one cycle! Imagine that! He was so used to turning it on at least 2 times to get them dry! I should think we'll be able to tell a difference in our utility bill too!

And Colt's favorite...the new dryer:


So as sentimental as I am, it's time to move on to new appliances...out with the old...and in with the new......and I think I'm going to be just fine. :) (Except I think this is definitely reason for a kitchen redo...don't you think?)

195 comments:

Gettysburg Homestead said...

Lucky you Tammy! I like the choice of black for your appliances in the kitchen. I almost sold my washer and dryer when we moved. Thank goodness I didn't. We had to do a little remodel to fit them in, but I'm glad we did.

Mary

Leslie said...

I know exactly how you are feeling...well, you may be even more excited because you lived with your appliances longer than I have but some were just as old. The thing that bugged me the most about my old appliances were that nobody took care of them and they were dirty, dented and scratched. I was so excited when I got my new stuff. I realized that it proved how much I had grown up when I was THRILLED over new appliances! LOL

I absolutely LOVE my side-by-side fridge. I will never go back! And I love my flat top stove that I got this winter. I enjoy using it and cleaning it and everything!

Enjoy!

the said...

Those are very pretty! Isnt it funny that new appliances make us so happy?! I remember getting the new dishwasher a couple months ago,you would of thought someone gave me a million dollars! The little odd things that make us girls happy! You know the old saying, " If momma aint happy, aint nobody happy"!

Have a fun day,
Stephanie

Anonymous said...

how exciting!! I love to buy stuff like that!! I am so jealous:)

Ann said...

Oh I am drooling over your fridge. We already replaced the dishwasher and stove but the fridge will have to wait at least another two yrs. Mine looks like your old one.

You're gonna feel like you just an entire new kitchen.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

I just love your blog Tammy! I love your frig so neat and black of course is my favorite:) Lucky you!
When I first moved in with Stush he had an old, off white electric stove with only 3 burners working, well when Thanksgiving rolled around and my kids were all going to be here, a few days before the holiday we went out and bought my new silver and black stove:) Now I'm just waiting for the frig to go!!! I see one like yours sitting in it's place:)
Have a great day with your new appliances and yes, time to redo:)
*Rondell*

Dawn said...

Tammy love the new appliances. You will love them. We bought new this past winter. The microwave went out so we bought all new. We thought that the rest would follow suit. We thank you so much I have been fiddling around and I have uploaded photos of my house on my new blog site. Im still practicing so I will go our and take more photos. thanks so much for the helpful hints. I would love for you to take a look! Thanks Dawn

Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouse said...

Isn't it exciting to get new appliances?!! when we bought our home a year ago we pretty much gutted our kitchen and had to get all new appliances I was so excited!!! So a new remodel might be in order to go with the new appliances!!!LOL..Enjoy them!!! Take care!~Wendy

Anonymous said...

TAMMY ISN'T IT FUNNY THAT YOUR DRYER LASTED THIS LONG. THIS LAST YEAR MY DRYER WENT OUT AND COULD NOT BE FIXED, AND IT WAS NOT THAT OLD. WELL THIS LADY THAT WORKS AT THE BANK WHERE I BANK TOLD ME SHE HAD A DRYER FOR $50.00 SO MY SON AND I GO AND GET IT AND GUESS WHAT IT IS AS OLD AS ME AND I TURNED 40 IN JUNE, IT STILL WORKS. MY SON WHO IS 21 WAS WORRIED ABOUT IT BEING OLD. I TOLD HIM THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY WORK ANOTHER 40 YEARS THAT BACK THEN THEY WHERE MADE TO LAST! BUT I GLAD YOU GOT NEW STUFF.

TAMMT SMITH

Angie said...

i totally understand getting excited over appliances..i am the same way. we had to get a new fridge 2 years ago..and i must have been in sears for 2 hours just going up and down the aisles..trying to pick just the right one...just waitin on my range to die so i can get one that matches the fridge..hehe.

~Angie

p.s. and thank you for leaving such a nice comment about cooper. i still think about our little guy everyday..but i know it will get easier. your kind words meant alot..thank you.

Kindra-At Home With K said...

I love all your new appliances! Black is nice for the kitchen I think. Now it will inspire you for more changes in the kitchen?! Oh the list never ends, does it?! :)

Colleen/And Baby Makes Five said...

Those sure were some well-loved appliances, Tammy. Imagine the fun you'll have with your new ones! We are hoping for a new fridge and stove (in black) too -- as well as a kitchen redo... So it was fun to see your shiny new appliances :)

Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog this morning. It was awfully nice of you to do that, my friend.

Have a great afternoon! I'm off to prep more company food. Everyone arrives tomorrow!!!

Deb said...

Hi Tammy! You didn't think we'd be excited, but I am! That's great I'm so happy for you. I think everything looks great too! Deb

Black Sheep Lisa said...

Congrats on your new goodies!
They just dont make things to last like they used too.
Blessings

Anonymous said...

Its always great to get new things...I think your old ones had a good long life and hope the new ones last as long...glad I stopped by!

Raggedy Angel said...

You can bet your new stuff will not last like the old stuff.
It is like every thing is disposable. I just got a new dishwaser...I love it. We are on our 3rd dryer. Beth

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

Lucky girl with the new appliances! I LOVE new appliances LOL! The black sure is a reason for a kitchen re-do. Tell them I SAID SO! :-)

Farmhouse Blessings said...

How exciting! I love the black. I was just thinking today that I wish had ordered black when we built our home 2 years ago. I'm so happy for you ... and for Colt!

Blessings,
Lea

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

I know how excited a gal can get about new appliances. I posted our new fridge last spring and recently, our new freezer. I am a bit old fashioned and prefer everything white-appliances anyway.
I love yours though.

Julie said...

Oh, Tammy!
I am really so very excited for you! It's so much fun getting new appliances (not paying for them, but getting them!;*)
Isn't it funny the way our wants change. Being a child and wanting a Barbie, but as a wife ... a side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice dispenser!!!! Yay!
Enjoy your new gifts!
Blessings,
Julie

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

I love your new appliances. I have black appliances in my kitchen, too.

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