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Brand:
Frigidaire
Model:
LAFW8000LW
Frigidaire Affinity Front Load Washer

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great!

5

Never had a single problem with it, 5 years later still doing a great job!

los angeles, ca

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A piece of junk! Performance Ours is two years old and we have had it surviced twice. Thank goodness we bought the extended warrenty! Design Can change the direction of the door. Durability Two years old and controll panel went out and now it leaks water. The rubber around the door gets moldy even when you wipe it out and leave the door open. The machine smells even with the detergent door and washer door open. For the amount of money we paid for this machine it should be of better quality! We will never buy another Frigidaire or front load!!!! Buying a new top load Maytag today!!

USA

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Very poor design

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There is a mildew problem on the rubber around the door, the soap dispenser tray is always filled with water, and the front door has started sagging and is actually cracking in two. Cleaning Time If you haven't used a HE washer before, be prepared for longer wash cycles Design The machine is always wet. We dry it off with every use and still have a mildew problem that continues to get worse. We have tried bleach and vinegar, but so far nothing works. The soap tray is always filled with water. Durability The door started to sag, so it has to be lifted up to fit properly. The machine will think it's closed properly, which leads to water all over the floor. The sagging is causing stress ont he door which is now cracking.

USA

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Worst Washer I've Owned

1

Oh how I wished that I had looked at these reviews prior to buying this washer in May, 2013. Already, it will not drain and apparently from the reviews this is standard. When calling the number on the warranty information, it refers you to another number to call to actually speak to a person which is unfortunately for the private individual who owns the number they give on the recording. There is only one service provider in the entire area and I live in Northern Virginia and they can't come out for over a week. Will NEVER buy another product from Frigidaire again. Save your sanity and your clothes and buy another brand. Durability 3 mos before first service needed - FAIL

USA

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Very pleased with this Washer

4

We bought the Affinity washer and dryer set in 2007 and have been quite pleased with their performance. We did have a "Sock Clog" once that did require a repairman to come out. Never happened again. We also figured out that we had to make sure there was nothing obstructing a good seal between the rubber and the door, such as dog hair, or it would leak down the front. Other than that it has quick cycles and uses less energy and water. We've never had a problem with clothes not coming out clean. I especially like the sanitize cycle for towels that have sat just a little too long and got that sour smell.

USA

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Good washer and dyer

5

Never had a problem, 6 years into it. Dryer is fast and drys great. Energy Efficiency Water bill went down. Cleaning Time Seems to clean well. Performance never had any problems and spins dry as hell. Durability Have read all the reviews about the washer but I've never had a problem. I only think folks with problems write these reviews to punish the company. Remember they are man made and things go wrong. They made several models of these, some in the US and some in Mexico. The US version is a stainless steel drum and Mexican ones are plastic. Electrolux makes these and I haven't had any problems with my US model. 6 years of good service from both washer and dryer. I also run a cup of CLR thru it about once a month and it really cleans it out.

USA

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Problematic.

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I have had this machine for 2 years and I have had so many problems with it not draining and finishing the cycles. I have had to call the repair man to my home two time already and I got my arms all cut up trying to unclog the pump myself on the sharp edges of the back panel. This machine is the worst and I wish I had my money back so I could go buy a different washer. DO NOT BUY!!!!! I'm warning you for your own good.

USA

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Ruining my clothes

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This washer leaves white bleach like marks on clothes & I don't use bleach or liquid fabric softener in the washer. Clothes are left rough & doesn't get clothes clean at all. We were looking for a machine like the industrial washers where you can at least see a water level. Energy Efficiency Don't notice a difference in our electric or water bill. Cleaning Time Takes too long to wash (average time 45-52 min). Performance Doesn't get clothes clean & leaves white marks on clothes that look like bleach has been poured on them. The marks are the same size/shape of the paddles in the drum. Water doesn't even come above drum level, so basically it is doesn't really "wash" clothes - it just sprays a little water on the clothes (occasionally) as the machine tumbles. I do like to soak white clothes & that is one of the reasons my husband chose this machine (it has a soak cycle). But water level stays below drum, so clothes can't be soaked. When I called manufacturer about this, they said it was to "give the clothes a rest". I don't need my clothes to get a "rest", I need them to get clean. Ease of Use This is the only thing that is good about the washer. Design It "looks" nice but like I said, water level needs to be higher in order to clean properly & not leave the clothes sitting in a drum while they occasionally get a squirt of water sprayed on them. Durability Water leaks from bottom corner of door onto floor. I have had this washer < 6 months & ready to go back to top loader machine & get rid of this piece of junk.

USA

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Good Green Choice in a Washing Machine

4

When it came time to replace our washer, we wanted to go with something more green, so a high efficiency washer was a given. This model is good for using much less water than our previous model. In addition, it does a more thorough job of spinning the water out, which equates to less dryer usage time, another plus. The fact that the machine is so low to the ground makes for a bit of back strain when filling and emptying. I also struggle with the black mold that forms when water accumulates around the rubber inside the door. At times my clean clothes have scraped against it when removed and left a stain on my clothing, NOT something I was anxious for. Overall, though, this is a good energy efficient washer.

Loveland, OH

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Not Good

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Our white clothes are no longer white. It doesn't matter what cycle you use the washer does not clean very well. After the wash cycle is completed fabric softener is still left in the reservoir. Performance Does not clean well or accept liquid fabric softener.

USA

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Frigidaire Affinity Front Load Washer

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