A couple of Frigidaire models have superior specs in their price class, but I’ve been told Consumer Reports doesn’t rate the brand. Is Frigidaire a nameplate for some other mfg.? Or is there another site that does have ratings on Frigidaires?
Thanks,
Houyhnhnm
Frigidaire is currently owned by Electrolux. Consumer Reports’ ratings are independent. CR buys the appliance directly from a retail outlet so the manufacturer cannot slip in a perfectly tuned model. This means if the brand has occasional defects they are more likely to show up. It also limits the number of brands and models CR can afford to test. Therefore, products with many makes and models are likely to have gaps in testing. CR supports its testing primarily from the proceeds of its magazine and subscription website. There are other sites that list reliability, but I cannot verify their independence. Below are a few, but you should search "dishwasher ratings reviews" for others. Remember that customer reviews are not scientific, and people who are unhappy with a product are 10 times more likely to write a negative review.
Frigidaire is currently owned by Electrolux. Consumer Reports’ ratings are independent. CR buys the appliance directly from a retail outlet so the manufacturer cannot slip in a perfectly tuned model. This means if the brand has occasional defects they are more likely to show up. It also limits the number of brands and models CR can afford to test. Therefore, products with many makes and models are likely to have gaps in testing. CR supports its testing primarily from the proceeds of its magazine and subscription website. There are other sites that list reliability, but I cannot verify their independence. Below are a few, but you should search "dishwasher ratings reviews" for others. Remember that customer reviews are not scientific, and people who are unhappy with a product are 10 times more likely to write a negative review.
References :
http://www.frigidaire-intl.com/history.asp
http://www.dishwasher-ratings.com/
http://www.dishwasher-review.com/
http://www.viewpoints.com/Dishwashers