04-12-2010, 05:30 PM
We bought a Frigidaire front loader about 6 years ago and have had zero problems with it so far. It was the lowest end model, about $600 and had a slightly smaller tub (about 0.4 cu. ft. smaller) than the full priced models and we got the city's $200 off with it so it was the same price as the top-loaders to us.
We've never had a mold problem and we use Costco detergent which they claim is HE compatible but we leave the door open to air it out for a few hours after last use of the day (or overnight). This is the problem with mold for some people— you're OK with leaving a top loader open as the kids, etc. won't fool with it but you're more reticent to leave the front-loader open.
We've never had a mold problem and we use Costco detergent which they claim is HE compatible but we leave the door open to air it out for a few hours after last use of the day (or overnight). This is the problem with mold for some people— you're OK with leaving a top loader open as the kids, etc. won't fool with it but you're more reticent to leave the front-loader open.