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Post# 224475 , Reply# 2   7/22/2007 at 13:13 (6,094 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 224480 , Reply# 3   7/22/2007 at 13:51 (6,094 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 224565 , Reply# 5   7/22/2007 at 19:29 (6,093 days old) by passatdoc (Orange County, California)   |   | |
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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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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)
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Post# 224698 , Reply# 8   7/23/2007 at 13:14 (6,093 days old) by timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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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Post# 226098 , Reply# 11   7/30/2007 at 00:32 (6,086 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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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# 226133 , Reply# 14   7/30/2007 at 07:23 (6,086 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 226138 , Reply# 15   7/30/2007 at 07:44 (6,086 days old) by tlee618 ()   |   | |
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Have to agree with you Gary, it is my favorite too. |
Post# 226146 , Reply# 17   7/30/2007 at 08:24 (6,086 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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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# 226522 , Reply# 19   7/31/2007 at 14:51 (6,085 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 226527 , Reply# 20   7/31/2007 at 15:17 (6,085 days old) by nurdlinger (Tucson AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 226610 , Reply# 21   7/31/2007 at 21:31 (6,084 days old) by timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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Post# 226627 , Reply# 23   7/31/2007 at 21:57 (6,084 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 226632 , Reply# 24   7/31/2007 at 22:06 (6,084 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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Post# 226695 , Reply# 25   8/1/2007 at 05:31 (6,084 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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# 226784 , Reply# 28   8/1/2007 at 15:51 (6,084 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 786678 , Reply# 29   10/1/2014 at 08:57 (3,466 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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Ken had an interesting idea. What if we bring back some old threads just to see how things went over time? |
Post# 786731 , Reply# 32   10/1/2014 at 15:57 (3,465 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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Post# 786739 , Reply# 33   10/1/2014 at 17:43 (3,465 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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