Need to replace our Amana Dryer

[davy1063]

can someone offer their opinion on the Frigidaire FRG5714KW (Gas model)?

Our Amana (electric) is 14 years old and still runs, but natural gas is more energy efficient.

Am I making a good choice?

Dave

http://www.frigidaire.com/products/home-appliances/dryers/frg5714kw

 

[appnut]

My experience has been those are hot natured dryers, I wouldn't use it on high heat for anything. Only low or medium. also, the drum is much smaller than your Amana.

 

[appnut]

Why not just go with a comparably priced, inexpensive Whirlpool product from the Estate, Whirlpool, or Maytag lines. A far superior dryer. I didn't mention Kenmore because those low-end dryers may now be GE or Frigidaire, but some still may be whirlpool sourced.

 

[nmassman44]

Depending on what your going to pair the dryer with. If your washer extracts alot of water from your wash and you dont have a big load then this dryer would be fine. Its a tad on the small side at 5.7 cu ft. One quirk about this dryer is that the front of the dryer between the drum opening wall and the vanes small items get caught there. I have the Kenmore version of this dryer and it does well when paired with a washer that extracts well. If you have a washer that doesnt then the dryer is rather anemic in power. The Kenmore I have is electric.
A Whirlpool dryer with the EquaFlow drying system..aka lint filter on the top does a fantastic job and the 7 cu ft drum is a very good choice. These dryers move about 150 cfms but man do they dry nice and loads are pretty much wrinkle free. Opt for the electronic sensor system. On Whirlpools its called AccuDry. GE built dryers are very good as well. Stay away from Samsung built dryers. My Maytag Neptune Samsung built dryer has issues now. Motor is about to go and the drum seam is coming undone.

 

[volvoguy87]

My vote.

For a new dryer is a Whirlpool-built 29" model with the lint filter on the top in the back right corner. Yes, you need a sensor for maximum efficiency. These dryers have a long-proven track record for reliability, performance, and ease of service. They rarely need work, but they're easy to work on.

My experience with recent GE dryers is a large-mesh on the lint screen which allows more lint to go through the exhaust duct.

Good luck,
Dave

 

[davy1063]

I was talking to Jamie (Pulsator) and he recommends Speed Queen. Looks like the new version of our Amana, which makes me feel pretty good since it lasted 14 years without a hiccup. It will be paired up with our 2003 Kenmore Calypso, which I feel has moderate extraction. My wife and I will be paying a visit to our dealer this weekend.

 

[whirlcool]

Add my vote for the Whirlpool with lint filter on top. We have had ours since 93' and it hasn't even made as much as a squeak.
Total reliability. The Auto-Dry feature works very well. It never overdries the clothes on any cycle.
IMHO, the best dryer out there.

 

[laundromat]

Frigidaire gas dryer.

This dryer is tiny (5.8 cu ft.)and is not meant to do a load any bigger than one out of a smaller capacity Frigidaire top or front load washer.It's always best to get a dryer with a drum twice the size of it's matching washer so the clothes will dry faster and not get all wrinkled up.I'd recommend either a Whirlpool or a Sears Kenmore gas dryer with the hamper door that opens down instead of swinging to either side.

 

[toggleswitch]

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Personally I like

a SS drum,
medium and low heat settings on a switch (not on the the timer)
Not the electronic dry but the time-temp "auto-dry". ELectornic dry contorl is better for an unheated space though.

GE dryers also have a switch that will turn off the heat and motor should the belt pop.

I was extremely happy with my GE of a few yeaers ago that had all these features.

Another thing to note-- the GE and Frididaire type where the enitre back is a heated "mesh" of rotating holes. -- more chance of burning a large item or overloaded machine than a Whirlpool or Maytag type heat inlet that is a small say 4 or 5 inch stationary opening.

 

[DADoES]

 
I don't know if all Whirlpool 27" front-filter dryers have a belt switch, but my Calypso-match model does.

 

[coldspot66]

All Whirlpool built 27" dryers have a belt switch, but my vote goes to the 29" dryer. Best at any cost. Inexpensive to buy, dries fast and evenly on any temp setting, and inexpensive to fix, if need be.