By AmandaDenninger November 30, 2012
Thank you for the great customer service and for fixing my heating element instead of just telling me I needed another one. I hope your honesty and great customer service stay around forever ...read more
YOU READY TO BUY A NEW WASHER? TOP LOAD VS FRONT LOAD Many of us believe the top load washer has been around longer than the front loader because more homes have the top loading automatic washer. Over the years many styles of washers have come and gone; from the scrub board to the wringer washer to the front load (cylinder system) to the top load (agitator system). No, that wasn't a misprint. The front load washer was first introduced in 1937 by Bendix of Indiana. The first automatic top load unit was introduced in 1947 by the 1900 Corporation, formerly known as the company and now known as the Whirlpool Corporation. It is true the frontload washer uses less water which means savings on water and electricity. The claim that front load washers are easier on clothes is debatable. Most top load washers do offer a gentle wash cycle. Which style cleans clothes best? I'd say the jury is still out on that one. In my years of repairing washers I have heard differing points of views from the "domestic engineers" (this is what my mother referred to herself as). Although cost of operation is less on frontload machines, initial purchase is more and cost of repair is typically higher. The complexity of the frontload unit with its' electronic components increase the difficulty of diagnoses and cost of repair. Electronic components consisting of the machine control and motor control board typically cost around $250.00 and $125.00 respectively. The motor is around $150.00. Compared to a typical and less complex TL unit consisting of a timer (around $100.00) and a motor (around $150.00) repairs can run from 1.5 times to 2 times that of a top load unit. So what are we going to buy? Let's look at some facts. PROS: FRONT LOAD PROS: TOP LOAD Less water consumption Less expensive to repair Less power consumption Least initial cost Fits under counter No bending over to load Gentler on clothes(maybe) No need for HE detergents Quieter Easier to repair CONS: FRONT LOAD CONS: TOP LOAD Higher initial cost Higher operating cost Higher repair cost Noisier Difficulty of repair Can't put under counter Have you decided yet? If you're like me and a lot of others I know it's hard to separate emotion from fact when making a large purchase. All those fancy gadgets and shiny lights and pretty colors do have an effect on our purchase decisions.All I can say is good luck and happy shopping ...read more
By AAA Parts Today July 25, 2009
The disappointment of a home appliance breaking can make you want to have it repaired as soon as possible. You can always take it to a professional, which can cost a lot of money. Or you can try fixing it yourself. ...read more
If you have the type of Frigidaire refrigerator with water and ice in the door it is highly recommended that you change the filters on a regular basis to keep it operating efficiently. The filters can be purchased at any authorized dealer that sells Frigidaire appliances. ...read more