A few times (around year 3) I discovered dark gray and black streaks all over a wash load. Thought maybe I had overloaded the machine or that the dispensers were dirty or that the blanket had got caught in the gasket some how.  Cleaned out the dispensers and cleaned around gasket and made sure not to overload washer.  Problem occurred again and now the basket was starting to knock when it was washing (sounded like there were a pair of cleats in the machine) and the spin cycle was really loud. Called repair man and told me that it was faulty bearings and by the time he fixed it the cost would be close to $600 and I should just by a new washing machine. Just not a frigidaire since this is not an uncommon problem.  Avoid buying under the counter front end load. Previous customer says that the black streaks is from the material holding the rear bearing as it grinds or shakes it's self apart. Front end loaders have more issues that can go wrong from the gasket to the balance issues that stress the bearings.  I would stick with the conventional top loader

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Amount Paid (US$): 600