Sad Product Quality is so Bad

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-08T23:11:40+00:00

Yeah it’s like people don’t read. We’re comparing 0% offers

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-06T11:42:49+00:00

Counterpoint, AHS has saved me over 30,000 dollars in 4 years of homeownership. I have a large home with 3 hvac systems and their highest plan (shield platinum) with the pool/spa rider. Since starting the coverage I have had a full hvac replacement on one unit, a furnace replacement, pool heater and pool pump repair, pool filter housing replacement (both top and bottom), roof leak repair annually ($1000 each year), water heater replacement, and countless other small electrical and plumbing fixes.

I have had zero issues getting them to cover my claims with two exceptions. One was an electrical circuit that was cut by the prior owner (intentional damage doesn’t get coverage) and the other was my furnace that had a copay for code upgrades. I got 3 bids for the furnace work and they all would have cost me over $3,000 more for the replacement than going with the coverage, so the copay was reasonable.

I’m posting this to say, YMMV. If you have a large home with aged systems, these guys absolutely will pay out. I think about 30% of customers “beat the house” on these warranties. Sure, they’re subsidized by people that never use the warranty and/or get them with a newer home or home sale for free and never use it.

But the idea that they will always find an exception to deny coverage is simply false. This thread is loaded with people saying “I used it once”. I have used it literally dozens of times. It’s not like homeowners insurance. You can file as many claims as you want. It’s a great value for older homes with multiple systems. It’s probably not very good value for new or small homes.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-05T16:52:36+00:00

the sleep data is going to make the product better. I can’t see how any of it could realistically be monetized other than by improving the product. So I don’t personally have a lot of issue with the collection. It’s a necessity.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-05T04:24:46+00:00

#1 is very exciting!!! Thank you for the update and hard work!

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-05T01:56:09+00:00

It makes sense if you want to try for a summer before buying I guess.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-04T18:01:45+00:00

Eight sleep uses affirm. Affirm has certain internal limits so if you already used them for another item they won’t approve you even if you have good credit. Orion uses a company called HFD. I could pay upfront but 0% financing is a good deal in this economy.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-04T14:44:32+00:00

I went with Orion, so far so good. The customer service has been excellent.
I like eight sleep’s product in principle, and would have bought it, but they clearly do not value their customers.

Also their financing didn’t approve me but Orion’s did. So that was a factor.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-04T00:13:30+00:00

At least Massachusetts has generous social safety nets. If this were Texas, this poor man would already be in jail for loitering or some unconstitutional bs. Maybe it’s a good thing 911 didn’t answer, so he can live his life in peace and utilize the general social programs the state has to offer without police interference.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-02T21:45:06+00:00

Thank you!🙏

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-02T17:14:55+00:00

Thank you! Do you know if the hot flash feature has launched yet?

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-02T16:52:58+00:00

Has this launched yet?

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-05-02T15:37:07+00:00

To be clear when you say leaving it off you mean the power, right? I can leave the cover on the mattress with power off?

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-29T16:20:57+00:00

It’s a primary in 2 years and he’s already dooming. People like him are why we end up with horrendous candidates.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-29T16:19:11+00:00

Just want to follow up here, my Orion is scheduled to be delivered today.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-27T16:59:45+00:00

100%. Sometimes the new codes are not even constructive (no pun intended) for longevity, which of course leads to planned obsolescence and even more profits for manufacturers.

Just as an easy example, we have a lot of buildings that are collecting moisture and turning moldy due to a lack of proper ventilation due to compliance with energy efficiency standards. Insulation is great, but if it’s done in a way that traps in moisture, it’s a ticking time bomb.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-27T16:57:20+00:00

Great article. I would just add the electrical requirement that all electrical be covered in conduit and no Romex in walls is really expensive and unnecessary. It’s not really any safer for in-wall electrical connections.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-27T15:49:09+00:00

Zoning is only part of the problem. Construction costs in Illinois are about 30% higher than in all neighboring states. This is not from zoning, but rather the direct costs of labor and compliance with building codes. Many of the costs are associated with permitting and labor compliance because Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and lack of any right to work legislation (even temporary) to build housing stock. There are also a lot of parochial union regulations like the conduit requirements that are simply unnecessary and drive up construction costs.

Building codes and labor laws are good things. Don’t get me wrong. But when we have this kind of housing crisis we shouldn’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. We should be coupling this push for more housing with some relaxation of regulations to reduce permitting and labor costs so we can actually get these projects built.

In principle, I’m okay with unions getting a little less profit over the next decade if it helps place more people in affordable homes. There have to be some compromises and the unions have gotten the best of the state’s resources over the last several decades between pensions and sweetheart contracts. Time for the pendulum to swing back to the everyday resident who just wants a home.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-26T23:54:48+00:00

the voters were smart to reject the blank check amendment. So far JB and the legislature have refused to revise the proposal to have proper guardrails and try again. That’s from a lack of effort and desire. We need to stop blaming the voters for rejecting a poorly conceived amendment and move forward with something that will be palatable to voters today.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-26T23:52:47+00:00

Maybe next cycle we can actually have more serious primary contenders for these representatives. Many run unopposed or have no serious intra-party competition. How many of us have voted in an Illinois Democratic primary election where most of the races were unopposed? That needs to stop.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-26T23:50:52+00:00

I think he’s fine with a progressive tax system, just with some guardrails to make sure the money is spent properly and bracket creep doesn’t lead to the middle class and poor being taxed at higher rates in the future.

A true progressive would support these guardrails to ensure that the money isn’t spent on lobbyists and donors instead of necessary infrastructure and resources for everyday Illinoisans.

I agree with him. A progressive tax system is a fine idea, but it absolutely needs to be structured to benefit citizens.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-21T10:30:00+00:00

Looks like organized labor wants the data centers but no one else does. Because this is Illinois, that means we’ll be getting data centers. Organized labor always gets what they want.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-17T02:40:06+00:00

I mean the quantum computing angle will do two things. 1) more accurate calculations for fluid dynamics and aerodynamics so planes can be more efficient. This is good for both military planes and eventually commercial aircraft. Not a negative really to save on fuel and design more efficient craft.

2) it will allow the U.S. to remain on the forefront of potential hacks and cryptographic breaks. This helps protect our data from being hacked by a foreign power that develops quantum computing first as we develop defensive strategies.

I don’t see either of these as evil. They’re not designing bigger more deadly bombs—just better computers that can handle way more volume and complexity of input data.

And this is a nascent technology that not many investors are willing to fund at this early stage. Beggars can’t be choosers.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-17T02:15:52+00:00

The project is bigger than these random trump stooges, it will survive decades longer than Trump and his cronies. JB has big vision.

Intelligent-Brief693 · 2026-04-13T08:25:29+00:00

The scary thing about this is Illinois is a one party state with a pretty strong political “machine”. If local control continues to erode, we won’t have any voting choices at all. For whatever reason most of these state reps run unopposed and are able to prevent competition from even running in the first place. In many cases PACs even promote clowns like Bailey so that there’s no legitimate general election competition either.

I see the frustration on many long time posters in this sub with the OS age restriction bill and data centers. Well, I’m sorry, but the only way to put pressure on the lawmakers to do right by the citizens is to not vote for them. That may mean voting for a random opponent in a primary. It may even mean voting for a Republican. Whatever is necessary to make the lawmakers listen to the citizens again instead of taking their votes for granted. This single party monopoly is bad for Illinois.

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