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Thread Number: 84756
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Frigidaire FFTW1001PW TL Washer - Frequent Out-of-Balance Problems |
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Post# 1092262 , Reply# 2 10/7/2020 at 08:33 (1,295 days old) by Frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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I'm not a fan of the really loose suspension systems. I think they're sometimes referred to as "hanging suspensions." Very few of them can handle the weight-when-wet maximum capacity loads their spacious tubs are capable of holding.
There are a few toploaders with the really loose suspension systems in this 8-plex apartment building's two laundry rooms and I often hear the bam-bam-bam cabinet banging of imbalances the machines' suspension systems can't handle. There's one in the laundry room across from my set that goes out of balance quite often. It's a GE. I often hear a Maytag banging away from the laundry room on the downstairs level, as well as a Samsung that has a wash plate rather than a center post agitator. What's really horrifying is some machines try to rebalance the load by filling with water, agitating for a couple of minutes, then trying to spin again. From what I've seen in videos on Youtube, this method often doesn't correct the issue. Some washers will fill four times before finally launching an error code. That's probably over 100 gallons of water absolutely wasted. I agree with Nick: Try washing smaller loads of similarly-weighted items and see if that helps. A big load of bath towels is very, very heavy when saturated. If the time should arrive that you decide to kick this washer to the curb, I'd suggest a moderately-priced LG front-loader (like the 3500 or entry-level 3400). If you want to stick with a top-loader, get a Speed Queen TC5000, which has a traditional suspension system and old-school agitation that can handle a maximum capacity load without out-of-balance issues. I've had my Speed Queen top-loader for three years without a single imbalance problem. Good luck and let us know if decreasing the load size helps the situation. Hope there's a workable solution, especially if you're satisfied with the washer's cleaning performance. This post was last edited 10/07/2020 at 08:59 | ||
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Post# 1092549 , Reply# 5 10/9/2020 at 07:51 (1,293 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Nick- If you want an LG with an internal water heater and steam technology, the WM3900 is your machine. It lists at about $1,200.
The LG models I listed in Reply #2 don’t have internal water heaters, but are priced at $725-900. Frigidaire dropped front-loaders from their laundry line a number of years ago. A series of front-loading Frigidaires were my daily drivers from the mid 1980s-2015. Bought a Maytag set in 2015 (which I loved) that was sold with my house in 2017 when I moved to an apartment in anticipation of retirement. I was concerned about possible noise/vibration issues given the upstairs communal laundry room’s wood floor coupled with the very tight space given to work with, so I bought a 2017 Speed Queen 9-Series top-loader. Turned out my concerns about the floor were unwarranted; there have subsequently been a couple of front-loaders in the upstairs laundry with no vibration issues whatsoever. While I still prefer front-loaders, I’ve grown to like my very old-school SQ. Gave strong consideration to the LG3900 pair about six months ago, but decided it was not financially wise to get rid of the SQs on a whim—which I did frequently pre-retirement— when they have many years left in their natural lives. This post was last edited 10/09/2020 at 08:52 | ||
| Post# 1092583 , Reply# 6 10/9/2020 at 13:15 (1,293 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
If Frigidaire continued to sell front load washers, it would probably be the same ones that Electrolux sells today since Frigidaire is currently owned by Electrolux. Last year I used an Electrolux front load washer when it was bought new, I wasn't impressed with it. We have an LG WM8100HVA (Supposedly the same thing as the WM3900) for almost a year now, it's a WAY much better machine. Perhaps the best performing washer that's out in the market today but I'm pretty sure that a Speed Queen front loader would outlast the LG in terms of durability and reliability. I think that's what I would get if I were to buy myself a front load washer today. But as of now, I'm leaning towards on getting a top loader and so far I will be taking a closer look at the Speed Queen TC5 unless when or if Speed Queen would bring back a model similar to the 9 series.
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Post# 1093005 , Reply# 8 10/12/2020 at 21:01 (1,290 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1094070 , Reply# 9 10/22/2020 at 15:50 (1,280 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA) | ||
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appnut For clarification, I've only ever owned one front-load washer over the years: the LG 2650 I mentioned above. A new washing machine is not a priority at the moment, as my Frigidaire still works. But if it ever dies, I'll consider another LG front-loader. | ||
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