Our New Laundry and Dishwasher Appliances - U.S Frigidaire and Aus Dishlex

[markt5004]

Congrats on the new machines Matt!

I didn't realise the front loader was so big. I always thought the machine was the same size as our / european front loaders. I know the Americans have larger front loaders but I thought that particular Frigidaire model was the same size as ours.

Im still not and never will be convinced of such a short wash time..lol

Mark
xx

 

[westie2]

Matthew in the normal wash/rinse tumble the motor does hum some maybe due to the differenct in HZ.  The spin sound though sounds ok with jet sound.  In my family there are 3 of these a Frigidaire, GE and Kenmore all wash for a family of 2 adults and 3 children.  Our front load is the same as Passtdocs only the Kenmore brand.

 

Bob/Appnut has this machine and I know he will respond to the sounds made also.  Mine is just a guess as normallyh in the wash tumble the machines are quite.

 

 

 

[paulc]

Welcome back........

Mark!!!

Matt, I do like your washer, especially the controls. I did not realize that they were bigger than euro machines either!

 

[ronhic]

Matt

The thunking noise does sound a little like suspension slap

 

[limey]

Bearings

Sounds like bearing failure to me. You only really notice the difference when you hear two machines one shortly after the other.
One other point that does seem to be a lot of detergent and fabric softener.
One way to check to see if the bearings are 'less than good'. try lifting the top front of the drum. Anything more than the slightest upward movement indicates that the bearings are on the way out. The 'slap' also does indicate possible suspension problems, as per ronhic.
From the photographs and video you seem to have plenty of room to work so may I suggest that you pull the washer out and take the back panel off, disconnecting the electrical supply first of course, and then remove the belt and turn the drum by hand. Should the bearings be good it will be almost silent. Turn the motor by hand also and listen to the noise.
Now with one hand try to lift the top front of the drum and with the other note how much the pulley moves. Should there be corresponding movement at both ends it is further indication of bearings failing but just to make sure that the pulley is not loose on the shaft check that the bolt in its centre is tight.
When replacing the screws in the back panel please make sure that you put them all back. the only reason there are that many is because the panel contributes to the structural rigidity of the machine.
Good Luck

 

[limey]

Noise from bad bearings

Here is a link which lets you hear what good bearings sound like.
I think the ownwer had one of these detergent dispenser balls in during the wash cycle.