Product review (3 stars): Owned since 1/2009  Read On
I purchased this machine new, back in Jan of 09 at Lowes. $589.00  I also bought the extended 4 year warantee.$69.00.  It has only died once, a computer board problem, but it was covered by the EXTENDED WARANTEE.  My experience as a single, male...  It is very quiet, uses very little water and detergent.  I have had no problem with odor, but I do leave the door ajar when not in use.

Unfortunately, I find clothes must be washed twice to get them really clean, especially if trying to rid of an odor.  Also, I noticed some simple articles of clothing, like T-shirt come out ripped or torn.  I never had either of these issues with the top loaders I've owned.

Would I buy it again... no.  Though I am not dismissing another front loader, just this model.  By the way, it is labelled Frigidaire, but the manufacturer tag is ELECTROLUX.  Interesting tidbit.