Big Changes At Frigidaire: No TL'ers/Big Dryer Drum

[frigilux]

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.

 

[appnut]

Hmm, can you say, cousin of Electrolux dryer?

 

[frigilux]

The pricing structure is also rather curious. The dryer is more expensive than its companion TOL washer! The the washer lists at $949 and the dryer is $1019.

I'll bet the washer's price will have increased if I check back next week.

 

[frigilux]

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.

 

[ronhic]

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...

 

[laundromat]

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!!!

 

[thomasortega]

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...

 

[thomasortega]

But if it works...

Cabrio, Oasis and that wierd GE will be ashamed.

The guys are "thinking of us"

 

[laundromat]

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!

 

[brasilianguy]

i always dreamed with a gas washer/dryer, even beter if the dryer is vented.... pretty perfect..... but, a bigger dream is it to come to brazil, where we don't have evem a only gas dryer.... ....and electricity here is too expansive to use an electric dryer!!!

 

[arrrooohhh]

Electrolux/Simpson HETL in Australia

This is the Simpson version,

 

[arrrooohhh]

And the all important money shot

This works by recirculating the water and having a minimum amount of water in the outer tub. Not entirely disimilar to a GE minitub. It should work in theory but many people seem to be complaining about streaks of residue over their clothes. I wonder if this is because of the shower rinse system or if the Australian tendency to wash in cold water has something to do with it.

 

[hooverzodiac12]

eh cold waters all thumbs down for me lol. ive never used it and i always have clean clothes, when my mum used to wash my stuff i always had stuff on it and she uses cold water only. but come awn man bring on the 60 and 40 degree water

joshx

 

[ronhic]

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.

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www.electrolux.com.au

 

[vintagesearch]

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

 

[ronhic]

As shown above, Electrolux in Australia can make a water efficient top loader that still uses a full wash tub of water....the difference is how that water is used

....so what can't Electrolux USA?

 

[whirlcool]

Why can't they just go back to solid tub machines? Didn't those use less water than the current tubs do?

 

[ronhic]

Good point Whirlcool

...they did.

My mothers Simpson Fluid Drive used 26 Gallons (Australian not US)120litres...for about a 6kg load.

Not brilliant, but better than many would use now...