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Neptune or FriGEMore? |
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Post# 416193   2/16/2010 at 22:33 (5,153 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 416238 , Reply# 2   2/17/2010 at 04:23 (5,153 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Probably for the reason being, these designs first introduced a whole new wave of frontload washers, sure there were others out there like Asko, but at a highprice/small capacity didn't strike anyones real interest...and as new products come out you always have proto-types with glitches...but my opinion is these first few designs started a whole new wave in energy/water conservation, but the newest ones with the washing with drops of water have gone too far...probably the best choice is to pick a machine with a lower TIER for energy use...the idea is the lower the TIER, the more water that is used for better results, at least to our liking, per pound of laundry, and the worst part of the new machines out there is theres no way of making adjustments to water levels as before...so it kinda makes me hold on to the sets I have cause the new ones are getting worse.... I have 2 sets, the first one I got in 2000, and just did bearings last year, the second set I got off craigslist last year and also had to do bearings, other than that no real issues... |
Post# 416241 , Reply# 3   2/17/2010 at 04:29 (5,153 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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This set is also part of my daily drivers (did I mention I have a family of 8, laundry non stop)...prefer the older version with the small door, where you could adjust the water level from inside, not so with this new one, so I Improvised with a little extra tubing and a 3 liter bottle, which allowed me to increase the water level anyway...
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Post# 416252 , Reply# 4   2/17/2010 at 06:24 (5,153 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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I have a 2002 Frigidaire front-loader which has given me no problems at all. It has been oversudsed many times and I use liquid chlorine bleach on several loads a week. Prior to this washer, I had an original-issue 1996 Frigiaire/Electrolux-based. Used that until I moved in '02. Never had a problem except for the timer, which I broke. It is still in service for a building with two apartments. Although others around here have had bad experiences with Frigidaires, I can't complain. Note: The top-loading Frigidaire is a 2006, which I use for a couple of loads a week, as it's fun to watch the indexing tub. The front-loader is my daily driver. |
Post# 416266 , Reply# 5   2/17/2010 at 08:12 (5,153 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 416269 , Reply# 6   2/17/2010 at 08:57 (5,153 days old) by mr_jms ()   |   | |
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I have the second issue model Maytag Neptunes (with pushbuttons), purchased May 1999. Never had any issues with them. I am completely satisfied with these machines. |
Post# 416502 , Reply# 7   2/18/2010 at 06:17 (5,152 days old) by nurdlinger (Tucson AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 416531 , Reply# 9   2/18/2010 at 10:49 (5,152 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 417018 , Reply# 10   2/20/2010 at 02:53 (5,150 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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I meant FriGEMore as the smaller round door style like the one pictured by Frigilux. Is this style still being made? They seem to be a more BOL machine, but have higher than expected reliability due to the mechanical controls. Their greatest weaknesses that I know of are the tub bearing (is this replaceable?) and the spider corroding. These little FriGEMores seem to be pretty reliable, but how do they perform in a stock configuration (not much water)? The Neptunes, however, seem to be generally more rugged and may perform better, but seem to have more mold problems and there are some out there with the wax motor and control board issues. Interesting, Dave |
Post# 417486 , Reply# 11   2/22/2010 at 01:09 (5,148 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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I bought the first generation Neptunes in 1998 (dial and push buttons). Went through 3 wax motor locks and motor control boards. They also replaced the boot on a recall for mold problems (which I did not have). I got a full refund (lemon law)for the washer and got to keep it. Maytag finally got the wax motor lock right and the washer is still running today at my brothers house. The dryer too,is still running and never had any problems. My sister bought the Neptunes in 2003 (touch screens) and still has them today,no problems. I bought Kenmore HET3 front loaders in 2004. Hated both the washer and dryer and took them back after 6 months and got Maytag Neptunes again (touch buttons). Still have them today,no problems at all. |
Post# 417487 , Reply# 12   2/22/2010 at 01:10 (5,148 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 417488 , Reply# 13   2/22/2010 at 01:12 (5,148 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 417489 , Reply# 14   2/22/2010 at 01:15 (5,148 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 417556 , Reply# 15   2/22/2010 at 10:17 (5,148 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 417565 , Reply# 16   2/22/2010 at 10:59 (5,148 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 417779 , Reply# 17   2/22/2010 at 23:38 (5,147 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 417863 , Reply# 18   2/23/2010 at 11:16 (5,147 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 417885 , Reply# 19   2/23/2010 at 13:00 (5,147 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 418083 , Reply# 20   2/24/2010 at 00:55 (5,146 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 418086 , Reply# 21   2/24/2010 at 01:32 (5,146 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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The front drum support wore down, the edge of the drum tore completely through it and shredded, jamming the works. A sharp strip of the drum edge was protruding through across the loading port. I disassembled and thoroughly cleaned the whole thing, replaced the drum, front support shroud, one rear support roller and the belt idler. The peeps that gave it away knew what it needed, even had looked up the required parts, but didn't want to make the investment. They had previously replaced the matching washer (5500 I assume) and decided to replace the dryer instead of repairing it. They offered it on FreeCycle with disclosure of the problem, even advised what the repair cost would be per their investigation. |
Post# 418088 , Reply# 22   2/24/2010 at 01:34 (5,146 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 418137 , Reply# 24   2/24/2010 at 11:08 (5,146 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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I would definitely get a Frigemore again, especially the models with the water level adjustment. But "MISS SPOILED ROTTEN" loves the Oasis. Wait till it breaks (not if, when) and I say "Well, we can't afford a new Oasis but there's a used Speed Queen top loader for sale" lol. |
Post# 418745 , Reply# 25   2/26/2010 at 13:11 (5,144 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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