Sound level

[tcox6912]

It seems to me that the Frigidaire washers were/are always louder than other machines. Did the noise level vary much each time they changed design (unimatic, multimatic, rollermatic)? Which is the quietest? What's your input? Todd

 

[gyrafoam]

IMO--

Unimatics nearly silent most of the time.Multimatics not irritating. Deep Clean agitator in solid-tub Rollermatics was noisy (and all the Rollermatic mechanisms could be squeaky). The 1-18's were noisest, especially during agitation.

 

[tuthill]

A well tuned Unimatic is virtually silent, and the noise you do hear is sweet sweet music!

 

[washerlover]

I do believe the beloved Norge/Wards Signature machines are probably the loudest, with that lovely "ka-cha" of the burp-up filter and the comforting "clunk" of the brake. And not to mention the lovely roar of the motor!

 

[kenmorekeith]

In the early 80's My mom had westinghouse and both the washer and dryer were load.

 

[kenmorekeith]

In the early 80's My mom had westinghouse and both the washer and dryer were loud.

 

[frigilux]

Our 1960 Kenmore Model 80 washer and dryer were both roaringly loud. The dryer had the lint filter in a bag on the top of the cabinet, which, I'm told, is why those models were so deafening.

The late-70's Frigidaire 1-18 I had for awhile was also quite loud. It had a prominent low-end growl to it. I could hear it all through my warehouse apt. But it was sure fun to watch. File under: Still Kicking Myself For Getting Rid Of It.

 

[washerlover]

Yeah, even though those Norge/Wards machines had their loud charm, I had a 1/18 and when people came over on laundry day, often asked if something was wrong with my washing machine!

 

[laundryshark]

Whatever Sounds Good, I'll Collect.

Always craving for more classic Whirlpool, Kenmore, GE, etc video demos to collect and enjoy without ever growing tired of. Happy New Year!--Laundry Shark