Thread Number: 59444
/ Tag: Modern Dishwashers
Thoughts on the Frigidaire 2406 Series |
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Post# 820491 , Reply# 1   4/22/2015 at 21:16 (3,288 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Thanks for the review, Ben. Glad to hear a new, lower-end Frigidaire model cleans well. I replaced a problematic, noisy MOL KitchenAid--one of the first years (mid/late 90's maybe?) every model had a stainless steel tub--with a substantially quieter TOL Frigidaire which cleaned everything but really crusty pots/pans very well.
I was living in a warehouse apartment at the time, so the quieter Frigidaire was a welcome relief. Bought a house a couple of years later and put a stainless steel TOL Frigidaire in the kitchen. It also performed well, but after replacing two control panels under warranty (the START pad failed both times) I went with a Maytag, which cleaned pots/pans well and had better racking. I prefer Cascade pacs over Finish, as well. I'm using Member's Mark pacs now, but still have one container of Cascade Platinum in the pantry. Funny how ashtrays are a good test for dishwashers and detergents, but it's true; I remember that from my smoking days. Keep us posted about the dishwasher's reliability. Too bad it isn't quieter, but if it gets the job done then there are probably more pressing things you need to spend money on in the new place. |
Post# 820543 , Reply# 2   4/23/2015 at 06:07 (3,288 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)   |   | |
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I have the 2445…it's higher MOL I'd say. A Gallery model, does not have stainless interior, but a speckled gray. I've had it since October and it's been an excellent dishwasher. I looked at the BOL models but I'm glad a picked a quieter one, due to the location in my condo. I liked the quality of the Frigidaire's…they seem to be solidly built. I've always had GE dishwashers but the new ones seemed more flimsy to me…though they have beautiful designs!
Keep us posted and congrats! |
Post# 824210 , Reply# 6   5/19/2015 at 17:59 (3,261 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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When my house was built in 2004, the builder installed a BOL Whirlpool. I think it had ONE turn dial and a switch to switch air dry/to heat dry. It was POWERFUL and noisy. About six months went by, and I got A MOL (at that time) Whirlpool which was much quieter, and was the point voyager, to replace the builder model. I'm not sure what wash system the builder model used, but I sold that to my friend Joanne, (who's dishwasher died) and she was remodeling her kitchen and she wanted something white, so she was happy to buy it. Well, 9 years went by, and NEW dishwasher I bought for myself to upgrade from the builder model died, while the builder grade dishwasher I sold to my friend still LIVES ON!!! LOL
Sometimes I think the simple lower end machines can last longer, which is totally the case with my situation.... Glad to hear the dishwasher is working well. But once you get used to a quiet dishwasher, I can imagine going to one of the louder ones would be such a pain. |
Post# 824221 , Reply# 7   5/19/2015 at 19:03 (3,261 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 824233 , Reply# 8   5/19/2015 at 20:10 (3,261 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA)   |   | |
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Oh, Appnut, you hurt my feelings...my Frig DW has been a joy (till now). Ok, maybe after 12 yrs it's beginning to slow down. I'm trying a different tactic tonight. I shall rpt back! |