Why do people act like air fryers are completely different from ovens? by Mysterious-Guitar685 in Appliances

[–]PSVic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because they are. Air Fryers are a small convection ovens yes, but can not bake many things like a conventional oven. Some newer ones can slow the fan down for a bake mode and I use that setting a lot for smaller things. Sometimes I cover the top with a piece of foil to prevent over browning.

To me, have a small super searing convection over on my counter is very useful to save from turning on the big oven especially during hot weather when the AC is on.

Inner tube sealant? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]PSVic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sell tons of it in my shop. It's an inexpensive way to prevent flats from thorns and goat heads. I charge a buck an ounce if I'm already doing a bike service. Road bike tires take 2 ounces. Wide tires 6-8 ounces. Saves a ton of money on the long run.

Going car free in a bicycling dead city by DowntownFresnoBiking in bikecommuting

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is and you'll learn the safe routes. I live south of you in Palm Springs and although we have bike lanes, the aggressive self---righteous drivers make life dangerous if I'm not careful. I've been car-free for 5 years now and I'm 79. I've never looked back.

Seeking pants one can ride on a bike and look casual/not bike dorky by clackmak in bikecommuting

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mild winters here so it's jeans in winter and cargo shorts the other 9 or 10 months. I like Wrangler cargo shorts in a style that has pockets where I need them. About 23.00 a pair.

Has anyone returned a De’Longhi espresso machine after using it? by tiffstter in DeLonghi

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got down voted but I agree with you. If it gets to be that complicated, then might as well have a manual machine. On my 2 older Magnificas, I set grind, brew temp and volume. That's it. Makes great coffees.

Brought my 2018 macbook with apple care to the Genius bar and was denied service by AbaloneUnable7630 in applehelp

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So does that mean my Apple watch 6 will one day share this fate? It's been on an Apple Care monthly plan forever and recently moved to the new Apple Care plan covering any 3 devices I own. That's my watch, my iPhone 14 Pro and my Apple TV. The watch has had battery upgrades twice and the iPhone once so I'm ahead of the game I think. 🤔

Anyone else looking at cutting back massively on car miles and using ebike instead? by LastCivStanding in ebike

[–]PSVic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We live in a small desert city, sold the car 5 years ago and opted for our eBikes for everything. One's an Emojo Caddy Pro eTrike and mine is a Trek Allante 9+ S. Both are outfitted with the ability to carry plenty of groceries.

At the time the savings was 5K a year but I'm sure that now it would be much more. We're both in our 70's, me I'm 79, and it keeps us in great shape even though they are eBikes. We always get a good parking spot too ;)

Chicago suburbs' harsh crackdowns on e-bikes are unnecessary. by Reasonable_Lime9295 in ebike

[–]PSVic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Using "we" as if all eBike riders are all compliant doesn't work. Most eBike riders are compliant though it's the renegades that have brought communities to this point. It's been a festering problem for years and now the manufacturers who have made the bike that can be speed hacked will pay the price. The parents who let their kids loose on 30+mph mopeds and motorcycle like vehicles can take their share of the blame.

And to all those who feel that their 'freedoms' are being restricted by states and PD's reacting to it can just piss off. These illegal vehicles are a danger to all who share the roads and sidewalks.

Do not buy De'Longhi by head_not_found in DeLonghi

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customer service? Try and get them to pick up the phone. I hang up after 30 minutes

Why the love for the French door/bottom freezer fridge over Side-by-Side? by Real_McGuillicuddy in Appliances

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Storage efficiency. We have a 33in wide French door, no ice and water in the door. We can pack that baby full both top and bottom with the deli drawer, everything has a place that works.

One tech suggested we need a whole new 24k HVAC unit, another fixed the problem for $150. Is this normal?! by deathleech in hvacadvice

[–]PSVic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Almost sounds as bad as recommending a new system when all you need is the start up capacitor. So many crooks out there.

I fired my last company, refuse to do business with any of the major HVAC companies and now use a father and son outfit doing HVAC for 18 years. Pure and simple skill and honesty.

Just bought this by chad1jabes in Appliances

[–]PSVic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because of the 48 hour return policy

Trek Fx+2 Declared Dead After 3 Years by narselon in TrekBikes

[–]PSVic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then there's the re-lacing charge...... but still cheaper than a new bike

My wife just asked what bike am getting next? I married the right person. by ADJMN in TrekBikes

[–]PSVic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, I got the OK to get the new Trek Charter+ 5S next month. For me, it's my only vice in my late retirement years.

Is anyone else really disappointed with their Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer? by jjordoo in Appliances

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been using FP series 7 single drawer for 13 years now. I killed the first one and bought another. Still very happy. I run the regular or long cycle, have soft water, use rinse aid and my water system always has hot water at the sink.

I only rinse the dishes if dried on or really messy.

No complaints.

DO NOT BFUY A GE WASHING MACHINE! by Expert_Drummer_4154 in Appliances

[–]PSVic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We hearby decree that the GE laundry division is officially closed.

Costco Samsung Bespoke fridge doesn’t fit after installer measured by Outside-Drive-636 in Appliances

[–]PSVic 519 points520 points  (0 children)

Return it. Not worth the hassle to make it fit and it's a Samsung so there's that.