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Am I right in supposing most problems with bearings you came across
were with the Frigidaire/GE/Kenmore frontloaders? These by Electrolux
models were known for their bearing problems, but that doesn't mean
all frontloaders have those problems. For instance Miele makes it's
bearings as strong as the ones found in cars and these have way more
weight to carry than bearings in frontloaders.
Using a drum with two bearings can have it's own problems, some
European H-axis toploaders broke down because the bearings weren't in
one line anymore.
On Apr 10, 1:46 am, "Dave Harnish" <d...@sosbbs.com> wrote:
> If you're thinking about buying a frontload washer, the short answer
> is 'do not do it'. I wrote about this in my newsletter back in April 2005:
>
> "I get asked about front load washers nearly every day, so I thought
> I would share my $.02 on the subject with you. Especially since I have
> already had to 'DOA' two more this month, and I am writing this on
> the 6th! I hate telling folks to scrap these beautiful looking machines!
>
> First, the positives: for the most part, these machines do a good job
> of washing clothes, using little water and detergent. They're very
> easy on fabric while deep-cleaning the toughest stains.
>
> However:
> I am seeing American-made front loaders' main bearings lasting only
> 5-7 years, and that's just not long enough (I do not see enough 'offshore'
> brand machines - Asko, Miele, etc - to know much about their reliability,
> but they seem to be doing better. Parts and support can be hard to find,
> though, at least in our area).
>
> It's tough to fix this inherent weakness, and it's the number one reason
> (of several) that I cannot recommend these machines.
>
> Here's the problem: When you hang 40-50 pounds of water, laundry,
> and basket out on the end of a rotating shaft supported by bearings pressed
> into plastic, you have a mechanical system that just cannot survive very
> long.
>
> Other problems include leakage at the seam between the two (plastic) tank
> halves, basket pulley failure, usually resulting in tub wear-through and
> leaks, and motor (3 phase) controller circuit board failures, just to name a
> few of the most common.
>
> Considering one of these washers can cost up to $1400, 5-7 years just is not
> a sound investment. And we won't even go into the electronics problems we
> have with them out here in the 'boonies' from electrical power that's
> anything
> but 'clean' and reliable. Or voltage 'spikes' from nearby lightning
> strikes...
>
> There is one bright spot on the horizon, but it's too early for me to tell
> you if
> it'll dawn or not. A company in Groveport, Ohio, Staber Corp, entered the
> residential front loader market a few years ago, and their machines look
> promising so far.
>
> They address the bearing problems by supporting their wash tub with bearings
> in both front and rear - a major improvement.
>
> Technically not front-loaders (they load from the top), these are what we
> call
> 'horizontal axis' machines, because the tub rotates horizontally like a
> typical FL,
> and like your dryer. Unique.
>
> Even though it appears they're using electronics driving a 3 phase motor
> like
> the others, this is one to watch. Cost is around $1200, though - still an
> awful lot
> of money to do your laundry, IMO. But check it out:www.staber.com"
>
> Sorry it's so long, but I thought it might be helpful to someone.
>
> God bless,
>
> Dave Harnish
> Dave's Repair Service
> New Albany, PA
> www.DavesRepair.com
> d...@sosbbs.com
> 570-363-2404
>
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> John 14:6
>
> "TomChristner" <tom.christ...@mac.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1176087588.889702.192470@p77g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Hello,
>
> > I've been looking for a good front loading washer. I like the
> > appearance of the Neptune, but the horror stories that I've heard
> > from close friends have made me shy away from that orphaned line.
> > Consumer Reports seems to like the Duet from Whirlpool, but I've
> > read some bad reviews from owners. The GE and LG look like junk and
> > the rest of the brands just seem to be rebadged models from another
> > company.
>
> > Ok, then there is the Speed Queen. Appearance wise, it looks boring
> > and ultra commercial. Since my local dealer knows less about the
> > specs than I do, I'm coming here to find out the real truth about
> > these units.
>
> > 1. Are they hard on clothes? I assume that the lack of agitator bar
> > eliminates that problem. Not sure though.
> > 2. Do they get mildew on the gasket between the door and the tub?
> > 3. Do they clean well?
>
> > If you can help me with this, I'd greatly appreciate it.- Hide quoted
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