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Thread Number: 16850
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| Post# 277980 , Reply# 3 5/2/2008 at 15:34 (5,830 days old) by rpm () | ||
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I kinda thought the sports cycle was for big bulky things like hockey pants or knee pads or things with alot of padding. Something that was really bulky,smelly and needed a high spin speed. | ||
Post# 277999 , Reply# 4 5/2/2008 at 19:25 (5,830 days old) by frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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You won't regret your purchase! I owned a '96 Frigidaire front-control, which continues to service two apartments. I bought the rear-control version when I bought my house in 2002 and haven't had a problem with it. It isn't as water-efficient as the newest LG's and Duet/Hetties, but it also does a load of wash on the longest cycle in under an hour and, as you mentioned, it doesn't take an act of congress to nudge it into the spin cycle. There is also no dumbing down of the hot water temperature. Many carefree loads to you! | ||
| Post# 278065 , Reply# 6 5/3/2008 at 08:39 (5,830 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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| Post# 278309 , Reply# 7 5/4/2008 at 19:39 (5,828 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Excellent Washer BUT We all know what's wrong with them, but I still think they are a great little washer. We used to have one, and it cleans well, and doesn't take too long for a cycle. And in my humble opinion, the BEST LOOKING FRONT LOADER EVER MADE! | ||
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Post# 278432 , Reply# 8 5/5/2008 at 11:42 (5,827 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Congratulations. Maybe they have improved the bearing seal and you will more than a few years of service. Keep the door open to let her dry out when not in use and her breath should stay sweet. That might let moisture around the bearing seal dry out too. Have fun. Tom | ||
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Post# 278548 , Reply# 9 5/5/2008 at 22:09 (5,827 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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I have always had a weakness for simplicity when it comes to appliances, I have to try very hard to resist the urge to buy the BOL model of these Frigemore washers! Regular or delicate, a temperature knob, end of cycle signal selector and an extra rinse switch, I could do without the buzzer and the delicate cycle, but I think it's pretty simplistic! These machines have become an icon!
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| Post# 278680 , Reply# 10 5/6/2008 at 15:35 (5,826 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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Post# 278955 , Reply# 11 5/8/2008 at 06:45 (5,825 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Post# 279017 , Reply# 12 5/8/2008 at 18:20 (5,824 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 279020 , Reply# 13 5/8/2008 at 18:26 (5,824 days old) by washabear (Maryland) | ||
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Thanks for the additional words. I’m really liking this machine. It seems to work well with little fuss. Time will tell how it holds up, of course, but I will try to treat it well. | ||
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Post# 279087 , Reply# 15 5/9/2008 at 07:04 (5,824 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Eugene: I'm a sucker for stainless steel. Funny how the camera augments the purplish heat discoloration that is not so apparent to the naked eye. I have learned however that the back of this and the Frigidaire, due to the nature of its design, become quite hot in its entirety. This is not so good when drying one large buly item. Methinks the Maytag and Kenmore/WP style of a small grated vent in the rear is better in this respect. 
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| Post# 279238 , Reply# 16 5/10/2008 at 07:14 (5,823 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
got ours in 2001...
and she has begun to make the noisy bearing sound...still no signs of bearing leakage however. Rather than put $$$ into it will continue to use until she gives up! Paid $600 for it so in today's market that price, $480, cannot be beat. Great capacity and good extraction; no heater but in using STPP we're able to produce very good results. Agree the dryer design leaves much to be desired and would not recommend getting a matched set.
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| Post# 279279 , Reply# 17 5/10/2008 at 14:17 (5,822 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Robert Just curious as to what you don't like about the dryer. I still have one (even though the washer bit the dust awhile ago) and it seems fine to me. | ||
| Post# 279401 , Reply# 18 5/11/2008 at 09:58 (5,821 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
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Jed
the matching dryer tended to run really HOT and did not have great air flow which added to dryer times. In our home we have a long air run so if one can use this with a short air run the results could be much better. Our 'new' WP Imperial with the 'Super' setting air flow is never a problem; the capacity is no bigger than the Frig (perhaps a bit smaller? 5 cu ft would be my guess) but the faster processing makes up for it - mind you, just my experience...
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