I'm considering buying a 3.5 cu ft front loader, I've search and can not find just how much this machine will hold. Wondering if anyone out there can help. Also, any opinions on the Frigidaire. Thanks
+1 for Whirlpool or Samsung. Frigidaire doesn't have the best service or product.
i have a 4.0 and i put a set ok king sheets and a king blanket in mine and it was too big. honestly i just got our front loader and i wish i kept the top loader. there is positive and negitive to both washers just do the pros and cons and pick what works for you. if you do large loads i would go with a larger washer
If you are considering purchsing a front loader, you will have more things to consider such as wiping down the door seals once a month with bleach water solution to avoid mildew. And leaving the door ajar to prevent ths since they seal so tightly. Also, you will have to purchase the more expensive HE (High Efficiency) Detergent since normal detergnts are higher in suds and will cause error issues and slow drain in the hoses. 3.5 is HUGE. Most front loaders are around 3.1. That's all I can tell you, but the more bells and whistles you get, the more issues you may have to contend with. You may want to consider getting an extended warranty after the frst year. Read a Users Guide/Manual before you buy one just to see some of the things you will have to keep up with. I can't give any advice on Fridgidaire, but Maytag and Whirlpool are good suggestions and their customer service is great.
I was like you until recently, couldn't decide between top or front loader. I ended up getting a front loader haven't looked back. It's a beauty! Washes extremely well doesn't use much water. It is a 7kg, plenty big enough but I would have preferred a faster spin speed than 800rpm I do advise getting a machine that measures the amount of water required for the load. I will never go back to a top loader. All the best!!!
It's a great decision to buy a front loader..They use 1/3 the water so you also use 1/3 the detergent etc...Yes you have to use High Efficiency, but you use 1/3 less..Also, think about all the crap we put in our waterways from doing laundry etc..Wouldn't you like to add less pollution ? They spin out almost twice as fast as a top loader, so you're cutting your drying time almost in half even if you keep your same dryer..Your dryer is pulling down 30 amps ! Whirlpool is good so is Maytag...LG makes a very good lower priced one but the best in my opinion is Samsung...They have at least two models with an option called silver care...It comeplety iliminates viruses, mold, bacteria, alergens, all without the use of heat or bleach.. Go to different retaier web sites and and check out the actual customer ratings...That's the best way to get a LOT of different personal opnions..Good luck and I hope you do buy a front load.. :-)
