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Thread Number: 81308
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Frigidaire Front Load washers are JUNK! |
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| Post# 1053284 12/5/2019 at 22:24 (1,595 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI) | ||
I had the Rear controlled model. GLTR1670AS1. I one day went to start a load and then I heard... BOING BANG BANG BOING BANG! I immediately put it on drain and removed the water and put the sopping wet clothes in my former 1988 Kenmore dryer. Me and my father took it apart and found that the spider had disintegrated apart. Looked for Replacement part and Frigidaire doesn't care about their customers and I looked and They don't sell the spider separate from the drum. I threw the hunk of junk in the garage and brought in my Maytag Neptune MAH4000AWQ. I then dismantled the rest of that frigidaire and threw the remains into the crusher. Thanks Frigidaire for giving me the crappiest gift you could get. $60 and a ton of my time... Down the Insinkerator. Looking for a LG TROMM as a Replacement. This Frigidaire was a Gift from my aunt and basically I want a LG TROMM because that is what my aunt has and is also the only Front loader with a affordably priced spider. In the video I heard exactly 0:36. Will not be fixing this brand again! (Anything Newer then WCI Age)
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Post# 1053285 , Reply# 1 12/5/2019 at 22:52 (1,595 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 1053287 , Reply# 2 12/5/2019 at 23:28 (1,595 days old) by whatsername (Denver, CO) | ||
Yep, always thought seeing the many different permutations of this machine was fun. Had one in college that I liked a lot. They’re quite common in vacation rentals out here so I still get to use one from time to time. My favorite is the GE Profile with the color logic controls but it seems to be one of the least common versions.
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| Post# 1053292 , Reply# 3 12/6/2019 at 00:21 (1,595 days old) by pumper (SE Wisconsin) | ||
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| Post# 1053351 , Reply# 5 12/6/2019 at 15:49 (1,595 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI) | ||
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SO am I one of the Unlucky ones?
It washed well but it was not just the spider.. I also had this machine have trouble balancing loads. it sometimes would not spin up after trying like 3 times. I have also had it not spin even if the load is balanced. It felt well built but it has had too many problems. I'm sorry If I hurt anyone's feelings.
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Post# 1053359 , Reply# 7 12/6/2019 at 18:01 (1,594 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I would have to say you got a dud there, and rare at that....
for the most part these were bullet proof in my experience....I paid 25.00 for the one I currently have... a no nonsense machine that would handle anything you threw at it.... as mentioned I prefer the Kenmore version, more options to select from, a boosted ATC, solenoid operated dispensers was a plus as well as status lights...the dryers also sported a stainless drum and soft heat these would rev up to a high speed spin without any hassle.....some models had an unusual final spin, some stayed at high speed during the whole spin, and a few of them only revved up during the last 60 seconds.... I would advise, dont give up, and to give another a try....you might be surprised.... as mentioned too, the GE versions had a colorful control panel....
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Post# 1053362 , Reply# 8 12/6/2019 at 18:24 (1,594 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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The last decent FL washer I owned was one of these Frigidaire FL’s, a rear control model. I should have kept it. If FL washers were still made like these I’d consider another one.
There was none of this hunting for a sweet spot to balance and spin, they just did want they were supposed to do, wash laundry with enough water that you could SEE water in the drum, and they started and COMPLETED spinning each and every load. I like the old fashioned electro mechanical controls way better than all this new control board and “algorithm” nonsense. Eddie | ||
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Post# 1053374 , Reply# 9 12/6/2019 at 19:02 (1,594 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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a nice set near me....almost worth considering....they look clean enough....
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| Post# 1055006 , Reply# 11 12/21/2019 at 05:54 (1,580 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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Post# 1055159 , Reply# 12 12/22/2019 at 16:00 (1,579 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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the first versions that came out had a linkage lever setup connected to the timer for selecting where the water would go in each dispenser at the proper time....over time, the linkage would wear a bit, and it would not dispense as it should....
I dont know when, but they were switched to solenoid setup right on the dispenser drawer holder.....more of a fool proof method... | ||
| Post# 1055212 , Reply# 13 12/23/2019 at 06:02 (1,578 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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Post# 1083610 , Reply# 14 8/2/2020 at 15:33 (1,355 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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smh! What a shame! | ||
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Post# 1083615 , Reply# 15 8/2/2020 at 16:25 (1,355 days old) by SudsMaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Bad spiders If it makes you Frigidaire fans any happier, my Neptune 7500, made before Maytag got Whirlpoodled, needed a new spider (cracked) after just two years. Luckily I had purchased the extended warranty and it hasn't failed in the 17 some odd years since.
I also have one of the old Gallery Frigidaire front loaders in the workshop. Never have used it (got it cheap off Craigslist). Will have to check to see if the detergent dispenser cam is worn. I don't run the thing because it's in the workshop with no water heater and I hate cold water washing. It's meant to be a backup for the Neptune which sits in the house with plenty of hot water.
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| Post# 1137317 , Reply# 16 12/25/2021 at 23:25 (844 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI) | ||
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Attempt number 2
I am now considering giving it another try. I want to find the matching set in electric. I have to be careful to not overload the dryer as the rear coil WILL scorch clothes if they have no room. I see them often enough that I can find another one and repair it. I'll dismantle 4 others for parts and mainly keep the spider arm and motor control board. I'll keep you posted.
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Post# 1137342 , Reply# 17 12/26/2021 at 10:23 (844 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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Anything made by frigidaire... Anything made by Frigidaire is a piece of crap! I had one of their dishwashers which only lasted for a year! NEVER AGAIN! | ||
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Post# 1137654 , Reply# 19 12/28/2021 at 12:23 (842 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho) |
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I had this set in a side-by-side configuration. They performed very well, but my washer only made it for 5 years before the bearings/seals failed. | ||
| Post# 1137660 , Reply# 20 12/28/2021 at 13:30 (842 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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| Post# 1141867 , Reply# 21 2/10/2022 at 21:58 (797 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI) | ||
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Replies #16 and #7
I have decided to give another a try. I got the matching set. GLTF1670AS1/GLEQ642AS2
Washer's bearings are shot. Hopefully the spider shaft isn't too damaged or I will have to find a donor machine or do a half-### fix and use waterproof bearings from SKF or Timken. Dryer works Fine. Electric Dryer. Gave it a through cleaning and removed the bounce dryer bar holder. | ||
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Post# 1141887 , Reply# 22 2/11/2022 at 09:14 (797 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts) |
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| Post# 1141888 , Reply# 23 2/11/2022 at 09:26 (797 days old) by quincyman (Oldsmar, FL) | ||
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What is the SPIDER??? New to front Loaders (got a new one in Sept) and keep seeing the SPIDER mention and not in a good way. Could someone please tell me what it is? | ||
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Post# 1141892 , Reply# 24 2/11/2022 at 09:48 (797 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 The three-armed support that incorporates the drive shaft and anchors to back of the drum. Some manufacturers consider it to be an integral part of the drum and don't source it as a separate, replaceable part. | ||
| Post# 1141935 , Reply# 25 2/11/2022 at 20:43 (796 days old) by quincyman (Oldsmar, FL) | ||
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thank you DadeOS I sort of figured that, but never saw a pick or had an explanation. Now I've got it. Thanks. | ||
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