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Thread Number: 22200
Big Changes At Frigidaire: No TL'ers/Big Dryer Drum |
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Post# 347766 5/10/2009 at 00:17 (5,459 days old) by frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Frigidaire has redesigned their website. The first thing I noticed was that they are no longer producing top-loading washers. No big surprise there, I suppose. However, the most exciting news is that the new line of dryers has a 7.0 cu. ft. drum. Finally! The puny 5.8 cu. ft. drum was always too small to accommodate the a full load from their washers. Looks like dishwashers have undergone a cosmetic makeover, as well. 
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Post# 347775 , Reply# 1 5/10/2009 at 02:46 (5,459 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 347777 , Reply# 2 5/10/2009 at 04:31 (5,459 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 347779 , Reply# 3 5/10/2009 at 04:40 (5,459 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Bob, you're right. The new Frigidaire dryer looks like its Electrolux cousin. The Electrolux claims an 8 cu. ft. capacity. I really hate it that Frigidaire is the corporation's 'middle' line, while Electrolux is the premium. It's too bad that, at least in the US, the Frigidaire brand couldn't have been restored to a more kingly status. Here's a pic of the TOL Electrolux dryer. 
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| Post# 347785 , Reply# 4 5/10/2009 at 05:40 (5,459 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
I really hate it that Frigidaire is the corporation's &#
Don't fret, it's happening all over the world. Here, Electrolux owns the rights to Hoover, Chef, Dishlex, Simpson and Westinghouse.... Hoover has gone with the exception of floor care Simpson has become 'budget' in everything Chef has become a very low-mid line range Westinghouse no longer do washing machines (though their website says they do...try and find one for sale) ...and Electrolux is top of the line... | ||
| Post# 347810 , Reply# 5 5/10/2009 at 12:01 (5,458 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
Remembering the eras
Let's not completely forget that,after the major downfall in 1978 from GM "slamming the car door" on FRIGIDAIRE,the horrific way that WCI alost destroyed FRIGIDAIRE's great reputation they had built up for decades.Now,after Electrolux has done some serious make overs bringing life as well as design,performance,glamor,great features,quality and dependability back.It's like a breath of fresh air and,if and when I return to retail,I would not feel as thretened or embarased to sell their appliances.They've come a long way and truly paid for their many mistakes.It looks like the price they paid was well worth it and I hope to see them continue on in improvements as well as inovation.Frigidaire bothers to build in more help----again!YAY!!!
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Post# 347816 , Reply# 6 5/10/2009 at 13:55 (5,458 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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No top loaders....... YET! A green bird told me that soon the Americans (and the Brazilians) will see something new... I hate to mention these 4 letters: HETL Will they work ok? I don't think so... | ||
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Post# 347817 , Reply# 7 5/10/2009 at 13:58 (5,458 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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But if it works... Cabrio, Oasis and that wierd GE will be ashamed. The guys are "thinking of us" | ||
| Post# 347839 , Reply# 8 5/10/2009 at 17:42 (5,458 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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combination
There is also a rumor out that E'Lux is considering a combination reintroduction using their new design to make a combination washer/dryer available in a convertable 220 volt model which can be wired for 110 if need be and another with a gas burner to not only heat the dryer half but also the boosting of the wash water.I heard that,at the KBIS which I was unable to attend,they had the prototype of these models on display in red and turquoise.Let's hope they got all the bugs out this time!
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Post# 347918 , Reply# 10 5/10/2009 at 23:18 (5,458 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia) |
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Electrolux/Simpson HETL in Australia This is the Simpson version, 
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| Post# 347961 , Reply# 12 5/11/2009 at 03:33 (5,458 days old) by hooverzodiac12 (Melbourne, Australia) | ||
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| Post# 347962 , Reply# 13 5/11/2009 at 04:19 (5,458 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Electrolux/Simpson HETL in Australia
Here is the link to the HETL Electrolux Australia site. There is an illustrated graphic demo on how it works. Basically, it still gives you a full tub wash but as there are less drain holes in the inner tub, the water moves to the outer tub more slowly and the pump can pump this back to the inner tub keeping it full whilst the outer tub level is low thereby reducing overall water usage. The only machine manufacturer that was mentioned by name by Choice magazine was Fisher and Paykel when it came to undisolved detergent residue. F&P use a completely different water efficiency system to Electrolux being more comparable to a 'squashed' agitator or 'raised' washplate where Electrolux use a traditional agitator. CLICK HERE TO GO TO ronhic's LINK 
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| Post# 347985 , Reply# 14 5/11/2009 at 07:38 (5,457 days old) by vintagesearch () | ||
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i think this would be the new *era* of toploaders all together which isnt that bad its familiar territory for those who are scared of FL'ers and the true HE TL'ers LOL | ||
| Post# 348297 , Reply# 15 5/12/2009 at 07:08 (5,456 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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| Post# 348378 , Reply# 16 5/12/2009 at 14:37 (5,456 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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Why can't they just go back to solid tub machines? Didn't those use less water than the current tubs do? | ||
| Post# 348408 , Reply# 17 5/12/2009 at 16:57 (5,456 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Good point Whirlcool | ||
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