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Post# 224034   7/20/2007 at 15:29 (6,096 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        

I did it today. Bought new GE front loaders that is. They will be delivered tomorrow. I got the set for $1550 with a full 5 year warranty. I hope they will be everything I think they will be. We chose them over the Whirlpool Cabrio because of price mainly, but we have always wanted front loaders. I'll let you know about them and put in a few pics soon. Does anyone else out there have them? What do you think?
Tim





Post# 224353 , Reply# 1   7/21/2007 at 21:14 (6,094 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
They're Here!

...and they are working like a charm. Gentle and quiet like a FL should. They seem very sturdily build. They older gentleman that delivered them said "You all will be set on a W/D for a long long time. These are good machines. Just follow the instructions and watch the DVD that comes with the set. They won't give you no trouble." I really hope he is right. This makes the third new washer we have had in 10 years. Tim

Post# 224475 , Reply# 2   7/22/2007 at 13:13 (6,094 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Congratulations on the new set! I hope they will serve you for a long time. Ofcourse we would like to get a report now and then. And if it's possible I would love to see a picture of your laundryroom.

Louis


Post# 224480 , Reply# 3   7/22/2007 at 13:51 (6,094 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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It's always exciting to get a new laundry appliance, isn't it? Is this your first front-loader? You mentioned this is the third set you've had in 1- years. What were your other two? Congratulations and many happy, care-free washloads to you.

Post# 224516 , Reply# 4   7/22/2007 at 15:28 (6,094 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Front loader

I'm pretty excited. Yes, this is the first front-loader. My other two were a 1996 GE el crappo all plastic mistake and a 1999 Kenmore 90 series. The Kenmore was pretty good up until lately and it started knocking and making all kind of noise during spin. The GE was never that good. When I bought it, I knew nothing about washers. I recognized the name. My wife's grandfather had worked for GE for 30 years and we thought we would be fine with a new GE. Boy was I mistaken. It lasted about 2 years. The repairman wouldn't even fix it.

Now the salesman who sold me the new GE's said that this FL set was a true GE. He said they had sold many of them and they were working fine. He also said he had a set for 4 years. Anyway, I bought the 5 year warranty. I'll try to put in a pic. The machines are very attractive, but our laundry area is not. But, I guess the machines are all anyone wants to see.
Tim


Post# 224565 , Reply# 5   7/22/2007 at 19:29 (6,093 days old) by passatdoc (Orange County, California)        
GE

I had a plastic 1997 GE toploader that went nine years, then it went bust and was unrepairable. The repairman said I was lucky to get nine years out of it, because they were built so poorly. It was replaced with a Frigidaire frontloader and matching dryer in a stacked configuration.

Post# 224569 , Reply# 6   7/22/2007 at 19:51 (6,093 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Tim, welcome to the wondeerful world of front load washing!! My favorite way to wash, other than a GM Frigidaire washer.

Post# 224645 , Reply# 7   7/23/2007 at 08:56 (6,093 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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The salesman who said he had the same set for 4 years may be lying.The new models(made in China)with the 3.8 cu ft capacity have only been out 2 years max.The only other front loading models with GE's logo on them are the badged Frigidaire's made in Agusta,Ga.Their openinigs are smaller as well as their drums.Especially the dryers(5.7 cu ft.)$799/washer & $699/elec dryer would have been the average price on those not including the 5 years of service( Home Depot sells an addition 4 years pts & labor for only $89.99)

Post# 224698 , Reply# 8   7/23/2007 at 13:14 (6,093 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Let me clarify

I didn't mean the salesman had the same exact set as I bought. He just said he had a GE set.
Tim


Post# 226047 , Reply# 9   7/29/2007 at 21:24 (6,086 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Still liking them

I have a question about good detergents. We are using liquid Tide HE. It's ok, but doesn't do well on whites. What are some brands that you guys have tried and like? Does Fresh Start do well in FL? Sears brand? Thanks, Tim

Post# 226088 , Reply# 10   7/29/2007 at 23:23 (6,086 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)        
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I've been a huge Method fan for a while.
Their soaps clean very well, while being environmentally friendly.
You can find them at Target. I've been using the Method laundry detergent for 3 years now and won't be switching anytime soon. You can use the Method soap in a TL or a FL.


Post# 226098 , Reply# 11   7/30/2007 at 00:32 (6,086 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Fresh Start?

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Tim, I see that you live in Georgia, I live in Savannah and would love to know where to get Fresh Start. Target doesn't carry it, nor does the Kroger, Publix, or Piggly Wiggly. Where, oh where, can I find some Fresh Start?
Fresh Start is a low-sudsing detergent, so it may be ok in a front loader, but I don't know for sure. Try some old-fashioned soap for whites. Someone else can tell you how to make it, but I believe it is equal parts grated Fels Naptha soap, washing soda, and borax. Hot wash, and warm, if hot is not available, rinse.

Good luck,
Dave


Post# 226120 , Reply# 12   7/30/2007 at 03:55 (6,086 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 226129 , Reply# 13   7/30/2007 at 06:38 (6,086 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

I wonder what the guy meant by "True GE"; that it was made in China where so many other GE products are manufactured? I hope that you have good service and lots of fun with them. I use Tide HE powder with STPP for most white and light color loads in my front loaders with good results, for what it's worth.

Post# 226133 , Reply# 14   7/30/2007 at 07:23 (6,086 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Sears HE Detergent

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Toggles and I love this detergent...very low suds and cleans well.



Post# 226138 , Reply# 15   7/30/2007 at 07:44 (6,086 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Have to agree with you Gary, it is my favorite too.

Post# 226143 , Reply# 16   7/30/2007 at 08:09 (6,086 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        

Thanks guys. I knew I could count on you to help me out. The Sears brand seems very cost effective and readily available to me. I would have to order the Fresh Start, which is no problem if it works better than Sears or Tide HE. I know Fresh Start first came out in the late 70's or early 80's, but it was made for TLs right? Will it work in FLs as an HE detergent? Is it's cleaning power as good as its smell?

Is the Method brand powder or liquid?

So I guess my question is Fresh Start or Sears?

Turbomatic,
I'm not sure what he meant by true GE. Probably just sales line. Maybe he meant that they are better than the first FL GE made a few years ago that were really rebadged Frigidaires. Mine looks an awful lot like a Kenmore. I am very happy with them so far. I did buy the extended warranty. The service man came out and leveled them for me. He showed me how to do the bleach wash and how to clean the filter. By the way, what is the STPP that you mentioned with Tide HE?

Have a great day guys, and thanks again,
Tim


Post# 226146 , Reply# 17   7/30/2007 at 08:24 (6,086 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        
Current detergents and their features

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I have the Kitchen Ensemble set and have used regular(not H.E.)detergents finding 4 of them absolutely effective in stain removal with HOT or WARM wash water.I pretreat the stains using the liquid( full strength) directly on the stain then rub the fabric to be sure of pennatration of the liquid.The brands I have tried and currently use are: 1.Gain with Bleach
2.Tide with Bleach
3.Cheer with Bleach
4.Wisk with Bleach

Gain smells great and I also use their softner(the one with the green lid on the bottle has the same aroma as this detergent.)but not on towels or anything that needs absorbtion.Fabric softners having a wax in them that takes the absorbancy away and can make stains that need another soaking permanent ones.


Post# 226510 , Reply# 18   7/31/2007 at 13:48 (6,085 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Fresh Start Detergent

I e-mailed the company to ask if Fresh Start could be used in a FL HE machine. Here is the response I got back:

"Dear Sir/Madam:

I am unfamiliar with a HE machine. This is just as effective as any other clothes washing liquid in a standard washing machine.

Have a good day,

Lisa
Content Dev."

I don't think she is too familiar with Fresh Start, do you? She thinks it is liquid.

So is it safe to use in my machine? Does anyone know?

Tim


Post# 226522 , Reply# 19   7/31/2007 at 14:51 (6,085 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Should be. I get absolutely NO suds with Fresh Start in my F&P toploader, during either the EcoActive or deep wash phase with a full-cap dose.

Post# 226527 , Reply# 20   7/31/2007 at 15:17 (6,085 days old) by nurdlinger (Tucson AZ)        
Sears HE Detergent

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I use that Sears HE Free detergent as well in my 3.5 cu.ft. FrigeMore, and I like it fine. However, my Sears doesn't sell the free-of-dyes-and-perfume variant any more. It wasn't in the online offerings either the last time I looked for it.

Post# 226610 , Reply# 21   7/31/2007 at 21:31 (6,084 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Detergent

I think I will try the Sears brand. I can order the Fresh Start later when someone can tell me if they have used it in a FL or not. Tim

Post# 226626 , Reply# 22   7/31/2007 at 21:56 (6,084 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
I use Fresh Start all the time in

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my FL's. Its great but you need to use Softener in the rinse for everything except towels. It leaves clothes crunchy at the end which is great for towels because that makes them very thirsty. But crunchy socks and underwear are too rough to wear!


Post# 226627 , Reply# 23   7/31/2007 at 21:57 (6,084 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Pictures please

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witn interior shots and wash and rinse shots!


Post# 226632 , Reply# 24   7/31/2007 at 22:06 (6,084 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)        
Method....

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Method is a triple concentrated liquid only.

www.method.com...


Post# 226695 , Reply# 25   8/1/2007 at 05:31 (6,084 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City)        
I really like

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The SA-8, and my Persil. I am not a big fabric softener guy as of lately.Clothes seem to come out fine w/o it. Congrade on your new set. I am on my second new set in ten years.Although, the new ones have been pretty trouble free.
PS----Does your washer have an online water heater? I know that once Tide HE heats up,,it gets weird, when I say heat, i am talking over 140 F,


Post# 226739 , Reply# 26   8/1/2007 at 10:41 (6,084 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Let us know how the wash times are. One of the things owners of the larger GE FL machines complained about was excessive wash times.
They are a nice looking set.

You could also try some Persil. It's available at most vacuum stores that sell Meile vacs. We've been using it on and off for a year or so and really love it.


Post# 226748 , Reply# 27   8/1/2007 at 12:07 (6,084 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Wash Times

I don't really think the wash times are any longer than in other FLs. The longest time is the Whites cycle it is 1:45. Mine does not have the internal heater though. I have used the Speed Cycle lots. It is only 38 min, and it does great on lights and darks.

I have heard a lot about Persil on this site, but have never seen any in my vac store and they do sell Mieles. Actually, I have been filling the detergent dispenser to MAX with liquid Tide HE and it has been doing much better. At first, I was not filling the dispenser to the top. I will use this bottle of Tide then try something else. I do think I will go with a powder next time--probably powdered Tide HE or Sears HE powder.

Tim


Post# 226784 , Reply# 28   8/1/2007 at 15:51 (6,084 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        
Don't let him fool you...

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Jetcone's clothes are all stiff and scratching because he uses those Bendii Duolintmatics that pull all the fibers out and leaves things threadbare...

Post# 786678 , Reply# 29   10/1/2014 at 08:57 (3,466 days old) by ken (NYS)        
Hey Tim

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Came across this thread from seven years ago and curious as to how the FL GE's have held up?

Post# 786698 , Reply# 30   10/1/2014 at 12:21 (3,466 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)        

Ken had an interesting idea.

What if we bring back some old threads just to see how things went over time?


Post# 786713 , Reply# 31   10/1/2014 at 14:56 (3,466 days old) by timborow (Georgia)        
Not So Well.....

The GE set worked faily well for the first three years, although my wife hated the long cycle times and that the speed wash setting didn't clean well. I did buy the extended warranty, and I'm so glad I did. We had to have the repairman out several times. The repairman finally told the warranty company they were not repairable and they gave us a prorated price. We sold the set on CL and bought a new Speed Queen set, and they lived happily ever after (so far).

Tim


Post# 786731 , Reply# 32   10/1/2014 at 15:57 (3,465 days old) by ken (NYS)        

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Thanks for the reply. So you've now had the Speed Queen set longer than you did the GEs. Sad that buying an extended warranty is necessary. I mean if whatever you're buying is well made an extended warranty shouldnt be necessary. I wonder if they were available back in the 50s-60s?

Post# 786739 , Reply# 33   10/1/2014 at 17:43 (3,465 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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Are your SQs front loaders?

Post# 786740 , Reply# 34   10/1/2014 at 18:04 (3,465 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
While I am not at all surprised:

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that the GE set S#!t the bricks in short order. I am quite sure the SQ set will do a much better job and last for many more years than the GE's. Enjoy them.
WK78



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