Thread Number: 67445
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
2013 Frigidaire Electrolux Dryer Model FRQG7000LW0 |
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Post# 901699   10/4/2016 at 05:54 (2,753 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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What do you guys think the problem could be with this dryer I found on CL? I haven't bought it but considering it if I can get some insight. My GE is doing fine but I'd still like to get one like this to better match the Asko's cabinet size and I can build a pedestal to match the one I built for the Asko. Thanks guys
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2013 Frigidaire Electrolux Dryer Model FRQG7000LW0 CLICK HERE TO GO TO askolover's LINK on Nashville Craigslist |
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Post# 901710 , Reply# 1   10/4/2016 at 07:31 (2,753 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 901777 , Reply# 2   10/4/2016 at 16:43 (2,752 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 901971 , Reply# 4   10/6/2016 at 03:57 (2,751 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 901982 , Reply# 5   10/6/2016 at 05:51 (2,751 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 902103 , Reply# 6   10/7/2016 at 05:48 (2,750 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 903610 , Reply# 7   10/19/2016 at 11:10 (2,738 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 903651 , Reply# 8   10/19/2016 at 21:49 (2,737 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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I took the front off the dryer to access the burner and igniter...tested the continuity and it has none. Just as I suspected. I ordered a new one for $20. Hopefully it will fix it and I will have a nice dryer for total of $40. The price tag still on the back of it reads $599!
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Post# 903681 , Reply# 9   10/20/2016 at 08:40 (2,737 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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igniter coils perhaps? |
Post# 903740 , Reply# 10   10/20/2016 at 16:51 (2,736 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 903788 , Reply# 11   10/21/2016 at 06:20 (2,736 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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as the coils are energized by the igniter and temp. limit circuits. Not exactly multiplexed, or are they? |
Post# 904544 , Reply# 12   10/28/2016 at 00:05 (2,729 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Well it actually was one of the thermal limiters. It had opened for whatever reason. Replaced just now and the dryer is operational!! I was surprised to find the new limit switch was made in USA! Now to build a pedestal for it. I'm still gonna keep the old reliable GE in storage though, at least for a while. |
Post# 904562 , Reply# 13   10/28/2016 at 07:00 (2,729 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The one near the gas burner is a very common problem on these dryers, but overall these are a better performing dryer than the Westinghouse-WCI-Frigidaire design that has been in production since around 1964 in various forms.
With the 4 roller drum support and not having the entire back of the drum heated to 300F clothing will fare better, unfortunately build quality like most FD appliances these days is not great and this new style dryer is harder to get into to work on.
But still it was a great deal and you get the satisfaction of saving a dryer from the crusher, and maybe saving someone from buying a Chinese or Korean piece of crap and shipping more jobs and money out of the country. |
Post# 904616 , Reply# 14   10/28/2016 at 18:35 (2,728 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Yeah John, I love to tinker with stuff. It wasn't easy to get to as you said. It seems to do an ok job drying, but I have noticed it stops a little early leaving the clothes a slightly damp. I'm experimenting with the settings to see what works best. My GE would roast a turkey if I put it on the rack inside! Talk about convection cooking haha. I'm not sure I like the electronics in the Frigidaire though. Anyway, I'm just playing with it. If nothing else, I can always sell it for $50 and make a small profit. |
Post# 904659 , Reply# 15   10/29/2016 at 07:34 (2,728 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 905145 , Reply# 16   11/2/2016 at 06:16 (2,724 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 911602 , Reply# 17   12/18/2016 at 08:15 (2,678 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Ok, now after having this dryer installed for over a month now, I'm wondering if either the moisture sensor in the drum or the thermistor may be faulty. When I use one of the preset programs such as Towels, it seems to stop early and leave everything damp...as though it isn't sensing the moisture (brand new vent duct and excellent air flow outside). I can set it on timed dry 60 min (the old GE took about the same for an all cotton towel load) and everything is perfectly dry. My scrubs will dry in about 30min. I checked the resistance of the thermistor while I was tinkering on it outside and it checked out...but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. I can get a new thermistor on ebay cheap and it's right in the front under the lint filter box. Is there any way to test the moisture sensor in the back of the drum? I don't want to order one just for poops and giggles if that's not the problem. Otherwise we have been very pleased with the dryer itself. I just want it to function as it's supposed to on sensor dry. Suggestions? |
Post# 911785 , Reply# 19   12/19/2016 at 08:21 (2,677 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Thanks Mike! That pic was taken in 2012 on our actual 10th anniversary...we became legal in Washington DC. I just like to swap my pic once in a while.
The dryer is set on more dry and hi heat. I may just change the thermistor for the heck of it. Not the end of the world either way. It still does a good job. |
Post# 912153 , Reply# 20   12/22/2016 at 11:53 (2,674 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 912392 , Reply# 21   12/24/2016 at 06:31 (2,672 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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I cleaned everything while I had it apart, including those sensor bars with alcohol as that was my first thought. I tested the thermistor and it checked out electronically, but that's not always a guarantee to be correct. Like I said, it ain't the end of the world. I just use timed dry 45-60 mins and all is fine.
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Post# 912535 , Reply# 22   12/25/2016 at 08:53 (2,671 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 912616 , Reply# 23   12/26/2016 at 01:50 (2,670 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 912972 , Reply# 24   12/29/2016 at 07:37 (2,667 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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I turned the front feet out about an inch. I ran one load of towels so far on sensor setting and they were dry. One thing I notice about this dryer...it seems the drum turns faster than my GE did...the clothes tend to stick to the drum more instead of dropping down. Still for $20 it does ok. It has good airflow outside. On a cold day I can see the steamy exhaust going way out in the yard. |