Thread Number: 50295
Need help with front loader not fitting into house |
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Post# 725206 , Reply# 1   1/5/2014 at 11:23 (3,734 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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if front loads do not fit why not buy a good old fashion top load washer instead as you would be sure that a top load washer with agitator would fit model i would recomend is this one that i plan on buying as a replacement for my duet thats is in th end of its lifetime use with the matching electric dryer of course
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Post# 725220 , Reply# 2   1/5/2014 at 12:12 (3,734 days old) by aladude ()   |   | |
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Pierre- thanks for yet another helpful reply. Bethm- I can measure my Frigidaire for you. It's the 2005 model but the dimensions should be the same. |
Post# 725223 , Reply# 3   1/5/2014 at 12:17 (3,734 days old) by aladude ()   |   | |
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My measurements: mine are stacked with the top of the washer removed so I added 3/4" to the height to compensate for the top. 26 3/4" width 35 1/2" height 25" depth |
Post# 725252 , Reply# 8   1/5/2014 at 14:28 (3,734 days old) by bethm ()   |   | |
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Edit: I also have the serial number of the old machine but I'm not so sure that would help determine the capacity. |
Post# 725256 , Reply# 9   1/5/2014 at 14:34 (3,734 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Ugh, I don't know. But I just cant imagine that! Looks kind a small.... |
Post# 725260 , Reply# 10   1/5/2014 at 14:50 (3,734 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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When My machines were delivered, it took the delivery men about two hours to get the washer and dryer down the stairs. The machines are 27 1/2 inches wide, and the doorway was 29 inches.
The 15 inch pedestals were already installed so their height played into the fun as well. The made it, all ok, and only pray they last a good many years, as that is something you don't want to do everyday. |
Post# 725296 , Reply# 11   1/5/2014 at 16:04 (3,734 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I presume your last washer looked something like this.....which is only around a 3 cu ft in the first place.....
I can't imagine going to a store, knowing you have limited access for a machine, not taking doorway measurements with you, and then buying one way too big to fit, and then blaming the delivery guys for all the problems with getting it down the stairs.....its a miracle they did not charge you for damages to the machine... granted some machines can be disassembled to a point to fit thru doorways and tight spaces, I have done this myself....heck, even this machine here I took in thru a window...and jsut the same for the size of this machine, it fit king size comforters with ease, for the most part I see no reason to go with such a huge machine.... |
Post# 725299 , Reply# 12   1/5/2014 at 16:09 (3,734 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 725300 , Reply# 13   1/5/2014 at 16:12 (3,734 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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heres a used set off CL....for around 250.00......sometimes better to stay with the older versions, they at least used more water, and what you were used to....
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on Southjersey Craigslist |
Post# 725318 , Reply# 16   1/5/2014 at 17:22 (3,734 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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mishaps happen.....done....now lets move on....
first of all...take a measuring tape with you, and measure every which way you can think of a display model.....and compare to getting it down your stairs... second....check out some mom and pop type dealers for these Frigidaires.....although they may not show up with an on-line store as being available......some of these smaller places may have stock in the back room.....and may also offer a deeper discount for merchandise that has not moved...give them your measurements and let them search and compare for you, thats why their there, to help you out.... you can shop online, ut see if a SearsOutlet is somewhat near you....a variable of markdown pricing.....and even though they show items online, the actual inventory may be best to view in person...... this Kenmore here may fall into what your measurements...... 3.7 cu ft machine width....27 depth is 29.75 may be a bit of a squeeze...but just might make it.... check it out and let us know how you make out.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK |
Post# 725322 , Reply# 17   1/5/2014 at 17:26 (3,734 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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this one is
width 27 inches depth is 28.25 were getting closer..... and its still a 3.0 capacity.....heck, take a comforter with you while you shop, and try it out inside the machine, granted once water hits it, it will compact down, but if this is what you ahd before and it worked for you, you should be fine... I have taken screwdrivers in with me and opened up machines to see the insides.....I want to know before I buy....if they have arpoblem with it, I just move on...apparently they didn't want me to know something... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK |
Post# 725408 , Reply# 18   1/5/2014 at 23:22 (3,734 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 725413 , Reply# 19   1/6/2014 at 00:15 (3,734 days old) by NYCWriter ()   |   | |
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... this is why I could never live in a house without a direct outside access to the basement. |
Post# 725518 , Reply# 22   1/6/2014 at 11:06 (3,733 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Well, 24" deep isn't a lot! But anyway, I believe you will do a good deal, no matter if you get LG, Frigidaire, E-Lux or maybe even Speed Queen! |
Post# 725695 , Reply# 24   1/7/2014 at 00:07 (3,733 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Front load washers in the US used to advertise capacity using the IEC equivalent measurement of capacity, but a few years ago they switched to DOE, which resulted in lower capacity numbers. So your old machine probably was advertised as a larger cubic foot size than it would be advertised today.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO joe_in_philly's LINK |
Post# 726063 , Reply# 27   1/8/2014 at 09:08 (3,731 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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AFAIK they are not unstackable. This way, you could get pedestals and than rearcontrol units because, as you might can imagine, the controls are than higher from the flor so they might be easier to use. But some prefer frontcontrols. It all depends on what you prefer! |
Post# 726070 , Reply# 28   1/8/2014 at 09:19 (3,731 days old) by bethm ()   |   | |
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Ok, so the guys came and good news is I can get whatever I want! The bad news (?) is that the dealer does not carry Speed Queen anymore. Thinking of the LG WM3470 based on suggestions here. Thoughts? |
Post# 726077 , Reply# 30   1/8/2014 at 09:47 (3,731 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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This is the LG on YouTube, performing it's TurboWash cycle on Cottons warm/cold! |
Post# 726470 , Reply# 33   1/9/2014 at 16:17 (3,730 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 726647 , Reply# 36   1/10/2014 at 08:06 (3,729 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 726652 , Reply# 38   1/10/2014 at 08:44 (3,729 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 726679 , Reply# 40   1/10/2014 at 12:06 (3,729 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 726693 , Reply# 41   1/10/2014 at 12:50 (3,729 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)   |   | |
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Post# 726701 , Reply# 43   1/10/2014 at 13:17 (3,729 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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... get the warranty! We had that much problems with our washers/dryer/stove/hoob/fridge/freezer/TV/Sat-Sytem/PC's, we now buy anything with at least 3 years warranty, better 5. |
Post# 727229 , Reply# 44   1/12/2014 at 15:33 (3,727 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Congratulations on your new washer and dryer.
I would not get the extended warranty if they give it to you for free, Extended warranties are not only an incredibly poor buy [ you usually get 25% back of what you pay them in actual service, State lotteries pay twice that much if you really like to gamble with your hard earned money ], but even worse they take away any control you now have on who will fix your machines, and how your machines will be fixed [ used or rebuilt or new parts ], and when you might get your machines fixed. Extended service plans generally only guarantee one thing, you will probably get POOR SERVICE when needed. It is interesting that appliance buyers that buy extended service plans usually end up replacing their appliances much sooner than consumers that do not buy these plans. SAVE your money, if you have a serious problem in the first few years complain to the manufacturer and the store where you do business, they will usually help. John L. |
Post# 727233 , Reply# 45   1/12/2014 at 15:49 (3,727 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Thanks for sharing the photo of your new Frigidaires! You have the current top-of-the-line model. Mine were purchased in 2010 and have not given me a bit of trouble.
You'll find using the Sanitize cycle for whites (coupled with an excellent detergent like powdered Tide With Bleach HE or Wisk Deep Clean) banishes every imaginable stain. The cycle is long, but worth it.
Keep the door and dispenser drawer open a few inches when not in use (if possible) to help prevent mold/mildew issues. Don't do this if you have small children around. |
Post# 727380 , Reply# 46   1/13/2014 at 08:36 (3,726 days old) by bethm ()   |   | |
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Final update after trying these out - WE LOVE IT! Thanks again everyone. |
Post# 727383 , Reply# 47   1/13/2014 at 08:51 (3,726 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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one last thing.....did anyone notice Beth's double laundry tub?....I took out the single and installed the double tub, just like this....I have the pull out faucet.....Beth has a sprayer.....what a gem to have in a laundry tub setup....once you have it, you won't ever go back to not!....a sprayer can easily be installed in a plastic tub type...
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