The folks at Reviewed.com sure like it!
CR tested the model up--the 617-- and gave it a composite score of 63 (for comparison, CR's highest rated washer, a Samsung, received an 85). Washing performance received an Excellent. Energy/water usage, capacity and noise were Very Good. The dings came with resistance to vibration (Good) and gentleness to fabrics (Fair). Cycle time was 85 minutes (heaviest soil setting on the Normal cycle; warm (75-degree) water).
Interestingly, the E-Lux 417 was the lowest-rated front-loader, scoring only a 33. Major dings for energy efficiency (Good) and gentleness (Poor). Washing performance was Excellent. Since water efficiency for the model was Very Good, I'm guessing the energy score is reflective of the maximum spin speed. A Frigidaire was the second-lowest rated machine.
Again, for purposes of comparison, the top-rated Samsung received Excellents in everything but noise and vibration, which received Very Good. The behemoth Samsungs and LGs won't even fit through the doorways inside my house.
The Electrolux is a standard 27" wide and has 4.4 cu. ft. drum, nearly identical to my Maytag 8100.
Go for it, Malcolm. Electrolux isn't available in my village and I'm kinda finished with the whole Frigi/Lux brand. I lucked out and got a TOL Frigidaire double-oven range before they de-featured it; they've done the same to their front-load washer line. It's a shame. Looks like Electrolux wants Frigidaire to be their 'budget' line.
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CR tested the model up--the 617-- and gave it a composite score of 63 (for comparison, CR's highest rated washer, a Samsung, received an 85). Washing performance received an Excellent. Energy/water usage, capacity and noise were Very Good. The dings came with resistance to vibration (Good) and gentleness to fabrics (Fair). Cycle time was 85 minutes (heaviest soil setting on the Normal cycle; warm (75-degree) water).
Interestingly, the E-Lux 417 was the lowest-rated front-loader, scoring only a 33. Major dings for energy efficiency (Good) and gentleness (Poor). Washing performance was Excellent. Since water efficiency for the model was Very Good, I'm guessing the energy score is reflective of the maximum spin speed. A Frigidaire was the second-lowest rated machine.
Again, for purposes of comparison, the top-rated Samsung received Excellents in everything but noise and vibration, which received Very Good. The behemoth Samsungs and LGs won't even fit through the doorways inside my house.
The Electrolux is a standard 27" wide and has 4.4 cu. ft. drum, nearly identical to my Maytag 8100.
Go for it, Malcolm. Electrolux isn't available in my village and I'm kinda finished with the whole Frigi/Lux brand. I lucked out and got a TOL Frigidaire double-oven range before they de-featured it; they've done the same to their front-load washer line. It's a shame. Looks like Electrolux wants Frigidaire to be their 'budget' line.
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