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Post# 282040 , Reply# 1   5/27/2008 at 21:38 (5,784 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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If you're planning to wash large, bulky items (like comforters), I'd recommend a front-loader. They clean well, use less water and energy, and, as you pointed out, are usually very gentle on clothing. Consumer Reports rates the Frigidaire GLTF2940 very highly, and its tub should be large enough to hold a queen-sized comforter. The price on that is around $650, compared to approximately $800 for the Whirlpool Duet Sport, which (I think) has a smaller tub. Let us know which type and model you purchase! We're nosy that way. We love pictures, too. In fact, here's one of the Frigidaire. The 2940 is also available at discount places like Best Buy, Lowes, etc., although it will probably have other letters preceding the number 2940. Note that Consumer Reports rates this model higher than the more expensive Frigidaire Affinity front-loaders. |
Post# 282047 , Reply# 4   5/27/2008 at 22:20 (5,784 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Several people here have the new 'impeller' top-loaders. I find them interesting, but wouldn't have one as my only washer. They aren't as water-efficient as a FL'er, nor am I sold on their wash action. I think you'd be fine with any Kenmore or Frigidaire FL'er. If you can afford one, I'd go with the full-size Kenmore Hettie or Whirlpool Duet. But if you're looking for something without four digits in the price tag, I'd go with the Frigidaire. I have a Frigidaire FL'er with a 3.1 cu. ft. tub. I stuff a queen-size comforter into it with good results. The Frigidaire 2940 uses less water than my machine. Here's a picture of my laundry room lineup. The TL'er is a 2006 Frigidaire. I bought it for the old-school Franklin transmission, which makes the tub index during agitation. There are three videos of it in action at YouTube (search 2006 Frigidaire Washer). While it's a fun washer to watch, I definitely do not recommend one as your only washer. |
Post# 282050 , Reply# 5   5/27/2008 at 22:43 (5,784 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 282052 , Reply# 6   5/27/2008 at 22:50 (5,784 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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What model number is the front loader with the top mounted controls.. Almost reminds me of our old NeptuneFl. I like that styling better than anything else. Is it still produced? |
Post# 282127 , Reply# 7   5/28/2008 at 18:28 (5,783 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 282153 , Reply# 8   5/28/2008 at 21:29 (5,783 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 282226 , Reply# 9   5/29/2008 at 00:59 (5,783 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 282406 , Reply# 10   5/29/2008 at 23:45 (5,782 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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Doesn't Speed Queen have a FL machine with top and rear mounted controls as well? |
Post# 282411 , Reply# 11   5/30/2008 at 00:13 (5,782 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 282413 , Reply# 12   5/30/2008 at 00:16 (5,782 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 282545 , Reply# 14   5/30/2008 at 21:02 (5,781 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 282559 , Reply# 16   5/30/2008 at 22:12 (5,781 days old) by kenmorekid (IL)   |   | |
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After looking at it at Sears an online I noticed it had a lid lock, how can I override the lid lock so I can see the wash cycle?? |
Post# 282568 , Reply# 17   5/30/2008 at 23:24 (5,781 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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Well, I guess with everything, including washers, you're gonna have good and bad reviews. CLICK HERE TO GO TO dirtybuck's LINK |