Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have experience
with this brand?

All the "major brands" seem to be of very high quality and have parts that
are reasonable obtainable. If you don't want to pay too much for parts,
stay away from the lesser known brands and real high end stuff (the quality
may be good but replacement parts may be harder to find).

Base your descision on features, energy rating, price and style.


"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?

BillJ wrote:
Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have experience
with this brand?

We bought a Frigidaire from Sears about 6 months ago. It works, but
makes strange noises from time to time. A good feature is the coils are
on the back, making it easy to clean. I don't like the draws which are
short, allowing for the compressor. The temp seems to vary quite a bit.
Romaine lettuce seems to suffer (black slimey leaves) if left on the
bottom shelf but are OK anywhere else. The electricity use estimate on
the sticker was exactly right based on a Kill-A-Watt meter.

Frigidaire is on the bottom end of the "name brand" appliances. I've
heard a number of not so good things about their refrigerators, but I
guess you are getting what you pay for. I've had a kitchenaid for 5
years, never a hitch.
Good luck.
David

BillJ wrote:
Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets
our specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?

Hi,

Some consumers opinions may help....
http://www.epinions.com/Refrigerator...--side_by_side

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

"Dave" wrote in message
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Frigidaire is on the bottom end of the "name brand" appliances. I've
heard a number of not so good things about their refrigerators, but I
guess you are getting what you pay for. I've had a kitchenaid for 5
years, never a hitch.
Good luck.
David

I agree, they are the botttom of the list of the major brands. Get
something else if you want it to last.

we had a frigidaire dishwasher ( i know you're looking for a fridge) and it
was CRAP! when we noticed the wood floors cupping in front of it, i pulled
the faceplate off and the pump hose wasn't clamped down, just placed on the
flange. was dripping for 2 months, baaaadddddddddd. Loud, too!
"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?

The Frigidaire frig sitting in my kitchen has been working without any
problems for the last 13 years. Even the ice maker just keeps
churning out ice. Can not speak for other people or todays models.
Stan


On 21 Mar 2005 16:00:40 -0800, BillJ wrote:

Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have experience
with this brand?

Thank you for asking this question! I have to chime in on this one. We have
a fairly new Frigidaire dishwasher, stove and refrigerator that we bought
new when we moved into our house. They're all the absolute worst appliances
I've ever owned. In spite of ample hot water, we have to wash most of our
dishes before we wash them (!), the stove's thermostat blew one month after
the warranty was up ($196 repair), and our frost free refrigerator has to be
defrosted about every 6-8 weeks or it'll stop cooling altogether. I hope
someone kicks me in the butt if I EVER entertain the thought of buying
another Frigidaire appliance. (At least a new one; I can't speak about their
older products.)

Please spend more or even buy a nice quality used appliance. You won't
regret it. We were cheap and now paying for it. If we could afford new
appliances we'd GIVE these things away.

"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?


Not the best brand at all. Used to be about 30+ years ago when it was a
part of General Motors. It is now owned by Electrolux. They have gone
through many different corporate owners and name changes and make appliances
under various names, Frigidaire being one of them.

"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?


This is Turtle.

15 to 20 years ago Frigidaire was one of the best name brands known to man. Know
a days after the buy out of Frigidaire some time back they turned into one of
the cheapest pieces of equipment known to man. Frigidaire did buy out other
company also Maytag and G/E and all are the same. Any Brand not made by
Frigidaire or subs is always better equipment. Sorry but this is a stiff
statement.

TURTLE

I have Frigidaire appliances and so far (1.5 years) everything is fine.
But then again, these are fairly nice Frigidaire appliances, perhaps
they are better.

Yes, in all fairness, when I say we went cheap, I'm talking low-end. I don't
know if that makes a difference, but I want to be fair.




wrote in message
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I have Frigidaire appliances and so far (1.5 years) everything is fine.
But then again, these are fairly nice Frigidaire appliances, perhaps
they are better.

wrote in message
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I have Frigidaire appliances and so far (1.5 years) everything is fine.
But then again, these are fairly nice Frigidaire appliances, perhaps
they are better.

I agree. I just bought a Frigidaire gas range, and it is very high quality.
I don't have enough time with it to say what the durability is, but initial
quality is very good.

M

This is for Dee, below.
I bought a Frigidaire, 21 cu., freezer on top.
Immediately after the parts warranty expired it quite defrosting!
I know how to trouble shoot --it was the computerized defrost control!
Since I worked in that field, I got the part close to whole sale. {$60.00]
Hopefully, the new part may be an upgrade. So far it is good to go.

Every time the compressor starts it makes a lot of refrigerant noises as it
goes through the metering device!
It is a piece of crap! It does cools okay, though. I would NOT buy
Frigidaire!
I should have done some research on recent model refrigs before buying.

Back in the 1940's Frigidaire made tough long lasting trouble free
refrigerators, --not now though.
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"AutoTracer" wrote in message
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All the "major brands" seem to be of very high quality and have parts that
are reasonable obtainable. If you don't want to pay too much for parts,
stay away from the lesser known brands and real high end stuff (the
quality
may be good but replacement parts may be harder to find).

Base your descision on features, energy rating, price and style.


"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets
our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?

I should have done some research on recent model refrigs before buying.


I wish I had, too. (Btw, mine's also a top freezer, 21 cu. ft. and also
makes that noise when the compressor kicks on.)
Like many of us, I grew up with great Frigidaire appliances. Thanks to its
former reputation, we're hardwired to trust the name. But between the thick
layers of ice in the freezer, the ice maker leaking water into the fridge
section and the motor working when it wants to, I've had it.
Thanks for the tip on the defrost control. Hopefully we'll be able to afford
a new fridge soon, but just in case....

"Milos" wrote in message
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wrote in message
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I have Frigidaire appliances and so far (1.5 years) everything is fine.
But then again, these are fairly nice Frigidaire appliances, perhaps
they are better.

I agree. I just bought a Frigidaire gas range, and it is very high quality.
I don't have enough time with it to say what the durability is, but initial
quality is very good.

M

This is Turtle.

A new broom Always sweeps clean but time will tell. They don't make anything
Lower End than Frigidaire but some work fine.

TURTLE

"Dee" wrote

: I grew up with great Frigidaire appliances. Thanks to its
former reputation, we're hardwired to trust the name.

Frigidaire was once manufactured by General Motors appliance division. In
the late 70's it was purchased by White Consolidated Industries. More
recently it was purchased by Electrolux. In others words, it's not the
Frigidaire you grew up with.

We have a Frigidaire and we've had one before in our other house. They
do last a long time but they also make strange noises.

wrote:
We have a Frigidaire and we've had one before in our other house. They
do last a long time but they also make strange noises.


It helps if the bodies are dead when you stuff them in the freezer.

"Yes, in all fairness, when I say we went cheap, I'm talking low-end. I
don't know if that makes a difference, but I want to be fair. "

That's why I specifically stated that I bought higher end Frigidaire
stuff. Since It's just me and I don't cook much I suspect that my
Fridigaire oven will last quite some time.

As a repair guy, I like Whirlpool best. Seem to be dpendable, and fairly
easy to repair.

GE, I like the least. Well, them and anything Shears and Roebuck (anyone old
enough to remember that name?). I used to work for Shears, and I don't like
how they make off spec parts, that you can't get any where but Shears.

--

Christopher A. Young
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"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?

Frigidare seems to make good refrigerators, but not much else. Most of
their other appliances weren't as nice and were also rated pretty low by
Consumer Reports. I'd recommend you check the mag out for info like this.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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As a repair guy, I like Whirlpool best. Seem to be dpendable, and fairly
easy to repair.

GE, I like the least. Well, them and anything Shears and Roebuck (anyone
old
enough to remember that name?). I used to work for Shears, and I don't
like
how they make off spec parts, that you can't get any where but Shears.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
www.mormons.com


"BillJ" wrote in message
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Shopping for a side-by-side refrigerator. The model which best meets our
specs
is a Frigidaire, but I know nothing about their quality. Anyone have
experience
with this brand?