Electrolux washers

[hoaglanddiver]

what's the diff between the IQ and the wave touch?

 

[georgect]

Differences Are...

IQ-Touch has all option selector buttons laid out individually and a separate count down window for time remaining.
Wave-Touch has a multifunction screen that shows all your options, those options have a button directly underneath them and also displays with images what the washer is doing as well as time remaining.

IQ-Touch you can make one "My Favorite" cycle.
With the Wave-Touch you can create three "My Favorite" cycles.


IQ-Touch maximum spin speed is 1200 RPM.
Wave-Touch maximum spin speed is 1350.

 

[hoaglanddiver]

Thx for that info on IQ vs Wave-touch.
Does anyone out there know how these do on non-cement floor regarding vibration during spin? I curr have LG wm0642hw which I love. I've used in basement on cement floor for years.. Recently moved upstairs and it's jumping all around like a cat on a hot tin roof (yes, it's level).

 

[georgect]

Regarding Vibration...

They are supposed to be forgiving on flooring that is not as solid as cement basement slab.

From what I've read (I don't know this as fact), there are gel packs near the weights around the washer drum that counteract vibration by shaking in the opposite direction.

You could always reinforce your flooring with a large piece of plywood securely fastened to floor joists.

 

[maven1975]

Electrolux EWFLW65HIW Vs. Samsung WF419AAW - Wave or IQ?

Hello,

I am trying to decide between the Electrolux EWFLW65HIW and the Samsung WF419AAW. The price would be the same for me, and I realize that the Electrolux does not have steam. I will be purchasing their respective matching dryers as well. (Electrolux EWED65HIW - Samsung DV419AEW)

Larry,

After viewing this post, is it still worth the cash to go with the Wave over the IQ controls?

"As for the Electrolux IQ, I had it for a short period and the machine performed very well.
I've upgraded to the Wave Touch for higher water level during the wash like in gemini80204's YouTube video.
My Wave Touch still fills like the IQ and the only way to get that water level as posted is to add it myself through the detergent draw.
(When I re-looked at his video) The water should not stay on that long, it will fill in increments until water level is satified.
I think he added water and the machine did not regulate. "

I appreciate and comments or suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

 

[cleanteamofny]

Maven,

The Wave touch is the way to go because of cycle flexibility.
Both machine performed well and cleaning is outstanding compairng it to my toploader.
Launderess explained the purpose os steam for the wash as noted above,
but it is a feature that's a bonus and not a must if you're using the right detergents and proper cycles.
Keep in mind that the cycles ranges from 18 minuets (The truth about 25/27minuets because of the balancing act) to 2 hours,
it is how you modify the cycles for your laundry.

Keep us posted on which washer you've purchased on this thread.

A note to the wise.
If you are installing any front loader with pedistals. (It does not matter what brand!)
Do not allow delivery guys take shipping bolts out until the pedistals are completely mounted on the machine and 5 feets from final resting place.
Yell at them not to do it and tip them good!

 

[cleanteamofny]

Mark, when I have a little free time, I will make a rinse video.
I'm coming close to doing 50 loads and the System Clean Announcement is soon to arrive.
Vid's to follow.

 

[cleanteamofny]

It arrived two weeks ago and had to reschedule for another time since I've put detergent in the draw and I had to cancel.
The next bout should be within the next three loads!

 

[cleanteamofny]

Any day now, any day.........

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Larry. Back in July, I bought Whirlpool Duet to wash king size bedding. It works ok but sometimes, I open detergent drawer and stick hose in to add water to the tub.

Ross

 

[cleanteamofny]

Robert,

I do the same thing!
It just does not get the king size comforter completely wet the way I like it, so I add water through the detergent draw just like you.
I only do this for the wash cycle. Rinsing is fine at the present.......

 

[cleanteamofny]

It looks like it took all fall to get to this point!
The Run System Clean Cycle has been uploaded to YouTube.

Right now I'm at work working on the rinse cycle, so sometime tomorrow I will upload the balance of this cycle.

 

[cleanteamofny]

I think I will be late for my own funeral.....

This is just the spin cycle and what was in the load....

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[cleanteamofny]

Yesterday I needed to wash my sheets and mattress pad because I have a boil on my thigh which drained onto my sheets and pad.
I've done a profile wash as Ms. Laundress recommends, so I've set the washer on the sanitary cycle and manually filled the machine with cold water
and added Tide He powder and bleach. The wash cycle too close to 4 hour to complete because around these parts, the water temp is freezing,
so it took forever to heat the water to 154*.

And I do ask......., was it worth it?
YES!!!! No blood, nor pus remained and I did not pre-treat!

 

[cleanteamofny]

I'm Done! Final rinse in action......

This is the last and final videos on the Wave Touch.
Thanks for allowing me to share and making a decision on purchasing one.

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Larry

 

[cleanteamofny]

Part 2

It is finished!
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[cleanteamofny]

I had to re-edit and upload.
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[cleanteamofny]

Something Old

Something new!

Going back in time and wow the machine is still running strong with 2 minor problems.
Ripped boot that has not been replaced yet at the 10 O Clock mark and the push clip for the detergent draw is broken but does not effect function.

The new thing that is not mentioned in the manual is that the tub clean cycle can be used anytime if we look through the option cycle on the machine instead of waiting 50 cycles!

Nice that LUX hid this from us common peoples!

 

[frontloaderfan]

I seriously considered one of these when I was looking for a new machine two years ago, but the thing that made me shy away from them was the slant tub design. I just don't like it, somehow. What it supposed to do, anyway?

Then I watched the videos of this washer on youtube. I noticed someone commented they couldn't tell if they were watching the dryer or the washer because there was almost no difference between the two while they were in operation, i.e. no water or even droplets on the glass...can these be tweaked to use more water like their Frigidaire cousins?

 

[cleanteamofny]

The tilt in the tub prevent coins and small socks entering the outer basket so there are no traps to clean monthly.

And no need to tweak them, they use the right amount of water according the load except comforters.

Concentrated detergent in the least amount of clothes equals cleaner loads.
It takes time to get used to the low water usage but the results are wonderful.
My nephew uses my machine and I will take time to teach him how to wash his clothes properly so the whites does not turn grey.
10 Shades of grey.....
I wished I took a photo of the before pictures.
This is what they looked after I super treated them!

 

[georgect]

CleanteamofNY...

I miss your Electrolux vid's.
Any new videos in the near future?

Supposedly the new line of Electrolux washers/dryers are due out this winter.
Electrolux wanted to focus on their cooking line this summer (yet I haven't seen any advertising).

 

[logixx]

I wonder what their new line will be like. Lux made the largest washer/dryer for a while, but I suppose they won't top Samsung's 5.6 washer and 9.5 dryer. Am also wondering, if they'll bring out their energy-efficient dryer concept.

 

[cleanteamofny]

I don't think the dryers can be as efficient as they are now unless they use low heat long vacuum section between heating cycles. When drying my active ware clothing, I use the air setting for 50 mins and they are dried or I choose to hang them up if not in a hurry.

Bigger is not better for a washer but must a must for a dryer except when only doing small loads and the space is wasted!