Thread Number: 22456
FriGEMore laundry center: experiences? |
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Post# 351464 , Reply# 1   5/25/2009 at 09:29 (5,421 days old) by ptcruiser51 (Boynton Beach, FL)   |   | |
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Should be twice what the washer capacity is. Unitized models always suffer from undersized dryers, but this is not a really big concern unless you do full loads all the time. Or if you regularly wash a lot of heavy articles: bath towels, jeans, outerwear. The other consideration is that when one unit finally "goes", you're either stuck with an enormous repair cost, or junking the other unit that still works. Good luck! |
Post# 351466 , Reply# 2   5/25/2009 at 09:40 (5,421 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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You may want to consider individual units stacked. I've had good luck with Frigidaire front loaders. My son has a nine year old washer with no repairs. The dryer does a good job and is fine for most loads. Frigidaire has a larger dryer out now, but the footprint may be bigger, somthing to consider in tight spaces.
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Post# 351512 , Reply# 9   5/25/2009 at 13:16 (5,421 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Is there some thought they are made by Kenmore for Frigidaire, or vis versa? What's the story? As far as I know they are made by Electrolux primarily for Frigidaire, but are also sold under the Sears/Kenmore and GE names. I have had this same Frigidaire individual stacking units (3.1 cu ft washer, 5.7 dryer) for 12 years now and have had only very minimal problems with them! In the last year one of the tub shocks for the washer physically broke and the timer knob came off in my hand one day about 5 months ago. I ordered the parts online and replaced them myself, very easy repairs! I have always used chlorine bleach when I do the whites and in the last 12 years it has only had an oversuds issue twice and then completely by accident. So far 12 years and 2600+ loads of laundry later..... they are still going strong! |
Post# 351551 , Reply# 14   5/25/2009 at 16:14 (5,421 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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The Affinity washer and dryer are the ones I recomend for those on a "budget"They are pretty much "tried and trued" and I have heard verry few (if any) issues regarding them.They are a good size in capacity and I think the dryers come equiped with a stacking kit?? I could be wrong but the stacking is nothing but a couple brackets that mount in the rear section of the set and will be more secure than most other stacking kits with other brands.I just installed a new set made for Crosley that are identical to the 8,000 model Frigidaire set.Those sold for $1399 + $250 S&H from Kent,Washington.The buyer, who is a dental hygenist localy,came in to get some propane and marveled over,bragged about and thanked me for talking her into a front loader.She said that she originaly was going to allow the tenants to use it but she now does their wash for them to be sure nobody abuses them. I laughed because most people really don't give a rat's ass about how to maintain and take care of appliances. She uses Windex and leaves her door ajar after finished for the day in doing the wash.She also cleans her dispenser tray and uses WiskHE detergent.She was verry disturbed at first because her friends told her if she got the front loader,she would not be able to open it during the cycle. I showed her they were wrong and all she needed to do was open the dispenser tray to dissengage the door lock. She was then sold and bought the pair. Her's has the drawers to store all her additives.
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Post# 351644 , Reply# 15   5/25/2009 at 22:07 (5,421 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 351715 , Reply# 16   5/26/2009 at 01:07 (5,421 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 352121 , Reply# 19   5/27/2009 at 02:11 (5,420 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 353364 , Reply# 21   5/30/2009 at 13:55 (5,416 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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it inspired me to look for the Whirlpool Duet part to see if I could tell if it was aluminum, the spider is much larger that the one of the Frigidaire but it looks like it is Aluminum as well! Tisk Tisk!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO mark_wpduet's LINK |
Post# 353481 , Reply# 22   5/30/2009 at 23:01 (5,416 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Thanks for the link Mark! As the owner of a Duet clone (Maytag Epic) this news does not make me happy. I guess time will tell as far as durability goes. Andrew S. |
Post# 353631 , Reply# 24   5/31/2009 at 15:41 (5,415 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Something that has always puzzled me. When the FL washers started taking off in the US, I've read a lot of people speaking of how they didn't want a FL washer because of the "bending over" to load/unload. But the DRYERS have always been front loading and NOT on a pedestal, and you had to bend to unload/load it. What's the difference? LOL
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Post# 353763 , Reply# 27   5/31/2009 at 21:59 (5,415 days old) by passatdoc (Orange County, California)   |   | |
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The Samsungs are 38" high, so the top of stack will be 6'4", i.e. controls about six feet off the ground. Should work as long as your mother isn't just five feet or so. |
Post# 353837 , Reply# 28   6/1/2009 at 09:52 (5,414 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Thanks Passatdoc - Mom's about 5'4" so it should be OK of they go that route... Andrew S. |
Post# 353912 , Reply# 29   6/1/2009 at 15:30 (5,414 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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I don't see much difference between a front load washer or dryer as far as loading/unloading go. On the newer large capacity washers, the port is rather large and I just toss in the clothes. But, getting that last sock out of the back of the dryer drum usually has me on hands and knees. Ha! Also, I found it more of a pain in the neck trying to pull a tangled mass of clothes out of a top loading washer, especially large capacity models with deep tubs. There is not that much space between the big auger agitator and the tub opening on many models. When I switched from top loading to front loading, I found unloading much easier. I think the front loader's fluff cycle at the end that untangles the clothes has me spoiled. Just my opinion. I know many people cannot touch their toes and do not like to bend. |