Looking for a decent quality Front Loader set... Recommendations?

[passatdoc]

I might add that most of the Frigidaires, from 2140 up, are all 3.5 cubic foot capactity and all are pretty much on the same 27 x 27 inch footprint. So they are easy to fit in tight closet or clearance situations. The 6700-7000-8000 are I believe about 1.5 inches deeper due to the fancy, thick rim on the door, but otherwise are sized the same in terms of the cabinet. All of them are stackable using the Frigidaire bracket. Stacked units can be freestanding or built in. Larger units like Duets or LGs CAN be stacked, but because the units are 40" rather than 36" high, the top of the stack will be 6'8" or 6'9" off the floor.....not good unless you are 6'4" or taller!

 

[laundromat]

Stacking kit for the Afinities---

If I remember corectly,Frigidaire dryers come with the brackets needed as well as the instructions to use if you decide to stack them.

 

[yogitunes]

i have the same exact set as autowasherfreak...and the price i paid was for both...dryer was electric...gas slightly higher...not bad for a matched set with decent options for about $1000.00 for the pair

 

[passatdoc]

I remember paying $1150 (pre tax and delivery) for a 2140 and 1442 dryer. This was March 2006 during a robust economy, so no one was slashing prices. Washer was $600, gas dryer $550. I did receive rebates totalling $135 from the water and gas utilities, though it was not an instant at-the-register rebate. The next pre-tax/delivery cost was thus $1035. Currently, the water rebate is now $150, so someone purchasing the washer today would receive $185 back in total rebates. That would bring the cost of a 2140 washer bought today at Best Buy to a bit under $400!

 

[frigilux]

I'll recommend the Frigidaire 2940 or one of the Affinity models.

A good friend just replaced her 15-year old Speed Queen (leaking tub seal) with an the lower-end Affinity and loves it. I've seen it in action a few times and it seems to be a solid machine. I'm amazed at how little water it uses compared to my prior-generation 3.0 cu.ft. Electrolux-made Frigidaire. She has kids and their dirty clothes come out clean.

I suggested she always use the Heavy Soil option, which adds extra wash time. That seems to overcome the nothing-to-brag-about 'good' cleaning score it receives from Consumer Reports. I noticed the Affinity's Normal and Heavy Duty cycles are substantially shorter than those for the LG, Duet, etc.

 

[mattl]

Thanks!

Hey thanks everyone! Lots of good info here for anyone looking for a front loader. I've passed on the info, waiting to hear what they decide.