Frigidaire FL

[frontloadfan]

Do the new Frigidaire FL have the electronic hum sound?

I have a question that I haven't been able to get an answer to. I had the small Frigidaire fl from 98 until four months ago. I really liked the machine. It did, however, have a loud electronic hum during regular tumbling actions. In recent months I had the new samsung Neptune and then the KitchenAid front loader. Both of them have no electronic hum during the tumbling actions.

I was curious, do the new Frigidaire fl have the electronic hum during tumbling actions?

 

[nurdlinger]

I have noticed this question a few times before.

I never thought to reply before now. I have the Kenmore 44092 as seen earlier in this thread. It makes no sound at any time which can be described as a hum.

 

[frigilux]

Hum: On some older Electrolux-based FL'ers, the door lock would loosen. When tumbling, clothes would push outward on the door and cause an electronic buzz or humming sound related to the locking mechanism. Have you tried pushing in on the door while it's operating to see if the hum goes away?

 

[frontloadfan]

Hum Not Related to Door

Hi Frigilux,

I am pretty certain that the hum was not related to the door in any way. The hum was constant, even when the drum was not moving. Listening to the sound, it was easily identifed as a motor hum. Compared to a top loader, it was a really quite machine. Comparing it the new generation of front loaders, it was very loud.

I am just curious as I have never been able to confirm with any other Frigidaire front load owner whether their machine had this hum or not. If anyone out there own(ed) the smaller Frigidaire (or Kenmore branded), please let me know if it had a motor hum.

Regarding the boot on the Frigidaire, I agree that the design could have been better. The rubber itself is formed in such a way that it creates an inner ring that will trap, but not release water. If you want to see how the boot can be constructed to avoid this, just look at the Whirlpool, Kenmore or Kitchenaid front loaders. The rubber itself doesn't have any internal trap areas. There is a trap area where the boot unions with the rim of the door way, but a series of weep holes take care of that area.

 

[toggleswitch]

haul it boy.

Tom /Nurdinger-

TUCSON? Are we gonna see you at the TUSCSON wash-in?
Hi BTW. LOL,

-Steve

 

[toggleswitch]

Eugene? you coming to Arizona?

 

[toggleswitch]

No pressure or anything.
LOL

 

[frigilux]

Hi Toggle--- No, unfortunately I can't come to Arizona for the wash-in because the itty-bitty planet which is my personal life revolves around the ruthless, big, bad, sun which is my work life...

 

[re563]

I had a question about the new Kenmore, Frigidaire sets.

I'm thinking about selling my HE3 set. One of the main reasons is because my Laundry room is small 6x7 and a set like this would fit much better. Second reason is although I have been very happy with them, I want something that rinses more than 2 times. I had the older FriGEmore set in 2000 and they went with the old condo I had--I LOVED THEM. So if the new set does more than 2 rinses then these would definately be something I'd would consider. I've seen them at sears, and at lowes, but I am a rinse fanatic. Yes I can set my HE3 for and additional 3 rinse, but my old FriGEmore set did 3 plus a spray rinse with and Optional/extra 4th. So if some one can tell me how many the new Frigidaire set does I would very much appreciate it--Thanks

 

[frigilux]

I don't have the newest Frigidaires, but if I recall correctly from reading the owner's manual online, I'm quite sure the normal cycles still have three rinses. Someone on this forum actually owns one, but I don't recall who that is...

 

[nurdlinger]

It's the Operating Instructions...

not the Owner's Manual that describes the machine cycles. The link below is for my machine, Kenmore 44092. This is the 3.5cft Electrolux-built FrigMore with the big glass window, the round retro control knob, and the LED time-remaining display.

ftp//ftp.electrolux-na.com/ProdInfo_PDF/webster/134524000esb.pdf

The URL posting means insists on prefixing with http:, so the ftp link won't work in the normal spot.

If there is any interest I can post how to find other manuals on the Electrolux site.

 

[nurdlinger]

Bah

I left out the colon. The link should be:

ftp://ftp.electrolux-na.com/ProdInfo_PDF/webster/134524000esb.pdf

 

[re563]

nurdlinger:

Thank you so much for that information. That is exactly what I wanted and need to know--I'm now sold--just have to sell the HE3 set--any takers????

 

[sudsmaster]

My reservation about the Electrolux/Frigidaire FL is that it still lacks an internal water heater.

For about the same price, you can get the new GE fl, which has:

- horizontal drum

- internal water heater

- even more capacity (3.7 cu ft IEC)

- presoak, sanitize, delay, favorite features

- bigger door

 

[golittlesport]

I was all set to get the new GEs, but discovered they are too big for my laundry room. They are over 40" tall! My washer and dryer (Kenmore f/l set) are under a counter and are 36" tall.

Home depot has the GE washer for $999. Sears has the Electrolux 44092 on clearance for $699, but I can get the Frigidaire version for $675 at Best Buy. That seems a pretty good deal and I think the Frigidaire has the features I'm looking for...and it is the right size. (Plus, the Frigidaire script logo matches my 1955 Frigidaire Unimatic. Ha!)

It will only be used for two people. My son is getting his own apartment and I'm giving him our current pair.

The GE is a great buy for the features it has. A heater would be nice, but something I won't miss. The GE cannot set a warm rinse and warm/warm was a feature I wanted.

 

[appnut]

Rich, I was wondering about your countertop and the GEs, I didn't think they would fit unless you moved that countertop again. I am sorry you couldn't get the GEs, I wanted your thorough input and testing.

 

[golittlesport]

Hi Bobbie
Yeah, I didn't feel like doing a major remodel of the laundry room right now. The more I read about the Frigidaire, the more I liked it. The Frigidaire owners manual is great...it spells out exactly what the machine will do for each cycle and option selected and how many minutes, etc. Other manufacturers' manuals are vague and do not give you specific information about what the machine will do for a selected cycle. I'll let you know how I like it when I get it in a few weeks. Happy New Year!!!!