Thread Number: 44083
Frigidaire Affinity FAFW3801LW0 |
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Post# 647974   12/20/2012 at 17:52 (4,115 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)   |   | |
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Hi everyone!
I bought a new Frigidaire Affinity FL FAFW3801LW0 and the matching dryer FAQE7001LW0 in October of '12. While I am very happy so far with this set, I was wondering what other people's experience has been with these machines. I've read a lot of bad stuff about them, but I have experienced none of the problems the others described YET. I read the manual before using them for the first time and also check the pockets like a good boy before starting the washer. What is the average life expectancy of these washers? I see Electrolux has designed them to be as expensive to fix as it would be to buy a new one(tub/spider combo or the main bearing/rear outer tub setup which can't be bought separately). Would appreciate some nice input! |
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Post# 648077 , Reply# 2   12/21/2012 at 04:24 (4,115 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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I bought the top-of-the-line Frigidaire Affinity when the redesign was released in the summer of 2010. It has been a great machine; no problems. I love having an internal heater for truly hot (155-degree) water, as well as the recirculation jet which saturates even huge loads almost instantly with a concentrated detergent solution.
My previous washer was a 2002 Frigidaire Gallery front-loader. It was just starting to exhibit some bearing noise when I replaced it in 2010. You should get at least 8-10 years of service from your washer. Enjoy! |