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Post# 319735   12/14/2008 at 19:58 (5,582 days old) by tcox6912 ()        

It seems to me that the Frigidaire washers were/are always louder than other machines. Did the noise level vary much each time they changed design (unimatic, multimatic, rollermatic)? Which is the quietest? What's your input? Todd




Post# 319737 , Reply# 1   12/14/2008 at 20:10 (5,582 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        
IMO--

Unimatics nearly silent most of the time.Multimatics not irritating. Deep Clean agitator in solid-tub Rollermatics was noisy (and all the Rollermatic mechanisms could be squeaky). The 1-18's were noisest, especially during agitation.

Post# 319738 , Reply# 2   12/14/2008 at 20:23 (5,582 days old) by tuthill ()        

A well tuned Unimatic is virtually silent, and the noise you do hear is sweet sweet music!

Post# 319792 , Reply# 3   12/15/2008 at 00:46 (5,582 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)        

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I do believe the beloved Norge/Wards Signature machines are probably the loudest, with that lovely "ka-cha" of the burp-up filter and the comforting "clunk" of the brake. And not to mention the lovely roar of the motor!

Post# 321766 , Reply# 4   12/30/2008 at 13:00 (5,567 days old) by kenmorekeith ()        

In the early 80's My mom had westinghouse and both the washer and dryer were load.

Post# 321767 , Reply# 5   12/30/2008 at 13:02 (5,567 days old) by kenmorekeith ()        

In the early 80's My mom had westinghouse and both the washer and dryer were loud.

Post# 321792 , Reply# 6   12/30/2008 at 17:07 (5,566 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Our 1960 Kenmore Model 80 washer and dryer were both roaringly loud. The dryer had the lint filter in a bag on the top of the cabinet, which, I'm told, is why those models were so deafening.

The late-70's Frigidaire 1-18 I had for awhile was also quite loud. It had a prominent low-end growl to it. I could hear it all through my warehouse apt. But it was sure fun to watch. File under: Still Kicking Myself For Getting Rid Of It.


Post# 321832 , Reply# 7   12/31/2008 at 01:10 (5,566 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)        

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Yeah, even though those Norge/Wards machines had their loud charm, I had a 1/18 and when people came over on laundry day, often asked if something was wrong with my washing machine!

Post# 321834 , Reply# 8   12/31/2008 at 03:13 (5,566 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
Whatever Sounds Good, I'll Collect.

Always craving for more classic Whirlpool, Kenmore, GE, etc video demos to collect and enjoy without ever growing tired of. Happy New Year!--Laundry Shark


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