now here is another shot of water movement that i thought was cool..as you can see the water being ladled thru the wash vanes...
Frigidaire built GE washer and dryer
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It's a good washer
Everyone I've known who had these little Frigimores liked them. The dryers were a different story. Too much heat and not enough airflow IMHO. Enjoy them nonetheless. Much better than some of the HE shit out there today.
Nick WK78
Everyone I've known who had these little Frigimores liked them. The dryers were a different story. Too much heat and not enough airflow IMHO. Enjoy them nonetheless. Much better than some of the HE shit out there today.
Nick WK78
arbilab
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Also, high reliability clockwork timer. Only electronics are in the motor module. This machine ate a box of wooden matches a roommate left in a pocket. No damage, no clogging. Quiet. Thorough rinsing.
Do NOT 'twirl' the timer dial. It won't hurt the timer itself, but the cam that distributes water in the dispensers can jump timing and need the lid removed to reset.
Do NOT 'twirl' the timer dial. It won't hurt the timer itself, but the cam that distributes water in the dispensers can jump timing and need the lid removed to reset.
I think it was the first models that had the timer/cam/linkage that controlled the dispenser......the model here should have the updated solenoid activated dispensers.....
Frigidaire Built FL Small Door Washers
Around 2000 They switched to the solenoid controlled dispersers as Martin pointed out, and with the switch to the three phase motor from the earlier brush motor these washers still used a mechanical timer, but the timers advance is controlled through the motor board as the machine became a Hy-bred between a mechanical timer and an electronically machine.
Around 2000 They switched to the solenoid controlled dispersers as Martin pointed out, and with the switch to the three phase motor from the earlier brush motor these washers still used a mechanical timer, but the timers advance is controlled through the motor board as the machine became a Hy-bred between a mechanical timer and an electronically machine.
One man's meat: While many of you raise water levels in front-loaders, I've always lowered them. I found them to clean better with less water, as the lift/drop action tended to improve. This was especially true of the '88 Frigidaire and the '91 Gibson. It goes without saying that my 2010 Frigidaire doesn't require such an adjustment, LOL. But I get great cleaning results despite the ultra-low water level, so I've made peace with its inherent lack of splashy drama. Lift/drop action is great, even with very small loads.
I raised the water level a tad because I want it to deal with cat fur since I have been line drying lately. It's does quite alright I have to say! I did buy Tide Washer Cleaner and that stuff got rid of alot of gunk in the washer. The scent is rather nice I think. The dryer drum I washed it out and sprayed bleach onto the drum to kill anything growing in on the surface. It worked and I must say that I did use the dryer and it's rather quick. I had an electric version and I know all too well how hot the back can get. I am wondering if since this is gas if it will do the same. I did notice that the airflow into the drum is n the right side of the drum back so it's not like the electric version.
And yes I wiped out the drum after the bleach douche in case anyone asks.
And yes I wiped out the drum after the bleach douche in case anyone asks.
The gas version of these dryers do better because the heat source (gas burner) is under the drum instead of behind it like the electric version. Also the grease in the rear drum bearing socket tends to last longer and not dry up. That being said, I've never been a big fan of these dryers.
This washer has the solenoids for the dispenser drawer. The Frigidaire washer I had in Omaha had the linkage system. Never had a problem with it. My ex I think is still using it to this day.
arbilab
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When I bought it I knew there was really no such thing as Frigidaire. Safe assumption White didn't design it, but assembled it from Euro components. Which we now know were Electrolux. Now all we need to know is who Electrolux was (owned by) in the 1998-2001 timeframe.
Is the 3-phase chopper motor/electronic set as reliable as the brush/PWM? Having the electronics 'tell' the timer when spin is happening or not gets around the only operational problem I have observed with this set.
Is the 3-phase chopper motor/electronic set as reliable as the brush/PWM? Having the electronics 'tell' the timer when spin is happening or not gets around the only operational problem I have observed with this set.
I gotta say that I like having an old fashioned timer knob again for the washer. It makes it easy to tell how much time is left in a cycle and if I want to repeat the wash cycle I can with no fuss. Granted I do like electronic controls like I had on the dreaded Neptunes and even on the Mieles but one cannot change things up on the fly like a good old timer like this washer has.
The dryer still purrs like a kitten and except for the usual wear marks on the drum surface I think its going to be OK. If I have a rather large load I can use the GE Profile dryer since that will match the capacity of the washer. This washer holds a rather large washload. It amazes me the size of the new washers on the market today but I think its overkill. Cant be good for the bearings of these machines not to mention the motors and suspensions.
The dryer still purrs like a kitten and except for the usual wear marks on the drum surface I think its going to be OK. If I have a rather large load I can use the GE Profile dryer since that will match the capacity of the washer. This washer holds a rather large washload. It amazes me the size of the new washers on the market today but I think its overkill. Cant be good for the bearings of these machines not to mention the motors and suspensions.
Mike-- I agree with you about having a timer to manipulate. I used to double the wash time on badly stained loads or skip one of the three default rinses for small/lightly soiled loads. It's nice having that flexibility at your fingertips.
Yes I said it! LOL as much as I wanted the matching dryer to the SQ washer , the SQ dryer would have cost us close to $500 and the GE Profile dryer was on clearance at Sears for $500 and we got another $100 off it since I asked if that was the best they could do in price. The dryer originally was supposed to be $700. The GE has way many more features compared to the bare bones SQ dryer. Stainless steel drum, sensor dry, steam, tighter temp control. The SQ had the galvanized drum, thermostatic control.
So I got more for less with the GE.
So I got more for less with the GE.
Well I used the dryer yesterday and it does quite well and it's very quiet. I used the Cottons Automatic cycle and set it for Optimum Dry and was impressed at how well it did for a thermostatic control dryer. This dryer has a duct in the back of the drum that funnels the air onto one side of the drum and I have to say its very fast drying a load. I used the regular temp for the whites and it dried without cooking everything. I used low temp on the colors and things were wrinkle free. Medium temp I think is the best of both since ts not too hot and not too cool. Drum size is adequate I think for what I need.
You've had your fun now.................................
enough with the Figidaire, assign it's use to the tenant, and get back to using me!!I know you like new things, but I am built to last, and I can outwash that
wanna-be washer any day of the week!!!!
Signed,
Your SPEED QUEEN top load washer!
LMAO!!!
enough with the Figidaire, assign it's use to the tenant, and get back to using me!!I know you like new things, but I am built to last, and I can outwash that
wanna-be washer any day of the week!!!!
Signed,
Your SPEED QUEEN top load washer!
LMAO!!!
aldspinboy
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Mike what good washer!
Love the water shots.
That was my first front loader got it for 40 dollers second hand.
Since I have to downsize which of course I dont.
I gave it to Martin and beleave Brian L took it.
Hey Brian you got picks of that washer ?
I called It Mr.Cotton.
The GE made one was a quiter unit you have and accelerate nicer to top
speed I beleave yours is 950 rpm.
Where as mine was a 30 sec Burst at 850 rpms.
Very nice and good luck with it.
Here is Martin carting away The Frigadare Gallery line.
Darren k[this post was last edited: 6/28/2012-20:48]
Love the water shots.
That was my first front loader got it for 40 dollers second hand.
Since I have to downsize which of course I dont.
I gave it to Martin and beleave Brian L took it.
Hey Brian you got picks of that washer ?
I called It Mr.Cotton.
The GE made one was a quiter unit you have and accelerate nicer to top
speed I beleave yours is 950 rpm.
Where as mine was a 30 sec Burst at 850 rpms.
Very nice and good luck with it.
Here is Martin carting away The Frigadare Gallery line.
Darren k[this post was last edited: 6/28/2012-20:48]
aldspinboy
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Control panel.
Mr. Cotton went to a member here so its in good hands.
Sigh ...
Darren k
Mr. Cotton went to a member here so its in good hands.
Sigh ...
Darren k
Darren I had that same washer when I lived in Omaha. It just did the 850 burst and then the spin was over. The GE/ Frigidaire does spin at 850 for about 5 mins. It's amazing how much water it extracts in the final spin. The Miele I have in Maine spins at 1400 rpms and I find that there isn't much difference in extraction. The GE extracts a whole lot more water than the SQ washer. And gawd I am going to get crucified for saying this but the front loader cleans better than the SQ washer. I have been using this machine for everything lately. I have been line drying and things dry in a flash on a warm breezy day here.
So I did the math with water consumption here. The SQ washer uses about 60 gallons per load set at extra large water level. I double rinse that's why the high consumption. Doing 6 full loads = 360 gallons of water used. The GE doing the same amount of laundry 6 full loads at 30 gallons per load = 180 gallons used and that's with 4 rinses. Water saved is 180 gallons. That's also taking into account for the water level rise. Now I normally do 6 loads a week so in a months time SQ 360x4 weeks = 1440 gallons.
The GE 180x4= 720 gallons for a savings of 720 gallons. It adds up over time.
So I did the math with water consumption here. The SQ washer uses about 60 gallons per load set at extra large water level. I double rinse that's why the high consumption. Doing 6 full loads = 360 gallons of water used. The GE doing the same amount of laundry 6 full loads at 30 gallons per load = 180 gallons used and that's with 4 rinses. Water saved is 180 gallons. That's also taking into account for the water level rise. Now I normally do 6 loads a week so in a months time SQ 360x4 weeks = 1440 gallons.
The GE 180x4= 720 gallons for a savings of 720 gallons. It adds up over time.
aldspinboy
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Wooohhh SQ police Run Run lol.
Mike yes that is amazing savings.
In water... I mean you really have to look at it for what front loaders save.
My friend just got a pair of SQ for his tenents the same model you have.
He had problems with Whirlpools walking when the tenents overloaded or but large items like a comforter in.
Darren k
Mike yes that is amazing savings.
In water... I mean you really have to look at it for what front loaders save.
My friend just got a pair of SQ for his tenents the same model you have.
He had problems with Whirlpools walking when the tenents overloaded or but large items like a comforter in.
Darren k
