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That's the new Whirlpool belt drive that has been out for 3 years. It's just the latest version with some changes in programming to overcome some consumer complaints. It's a piece of junk unless they have fixed all the problems that were happening with the earlier versions. Eric

By the way, there are induction motors that utilize brushes and slip rings but these are "wound rotor" type. The ones in washing machines are the "squirrel cage" type that have no physical outside electrical connection to the rotor.

These are AC induction motors, there are no brushes as there is no direct electrical connection to the rotor.

They still market commercial DD washers that meet 2007 energy standards. The new commercial line that meets 2013 standards are the new belt drive model. They also make consumer grade belt drives that they label as "commercial quality", whatever that means.

The water level is just a two position electrical switch. It does not control the pressure switch directly as many models that have the adjustable diaphram type pressure switch. The pressure switch in this washer consists of three separate switches. I don't have the wiring diagram for this...

That $1500 price tag is ridiculous. I see it online (new) at various places for around $800. Doesn't have the dual-action agitator and it has dumbed down water level control.

And it's a Whirlpool direct drive, cool!

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It's not the manufacturers, it's the federal government, and it's only going to get worse. In May 2012, DOE adopted new clothes washer standards based on a 2010 agreement between manufacturers and efficiency proponents. DOE uses new metrics called IMEF (integrated modified energy factor) and...

The gearcase has a small vent hole in the top of it. Only the bottom half of the gearcase has oil in it. I would suspect that with it underwater for a long period of time, the air would have leaked out being replaced with water. Eric

Extra hot? You can't even get plain hot nowadays. My sister just complained about her new Roper not giving hot water. I told her she will have to turn the cold water valve off to get hot which is what she is doing now. On some washers you can't even do that cause the ATC will turn the water...

•Deep water wash option - Gives you more control over the amount of water used during the Heavy Duty cycle. Depending on the load size detected, the wash basket can fill up to the maximum wash water level Whatever that means. This is still the Whirlpool VMW POS See Maytags wonderful BS...

"Also what is with that what appears to be indexing tub in the new BD machine?" There is no tub brake or tub locking mechanism in these washers, thus the lid lock. The transmission is a planetary gear design. If you hold the agitator, the tub will agitate in it's place. Eric

"Senior consumers are confused with all of the electronics. If they see an agitator and dials they assume the TL is replacing exactly what they had previously" Seniors are smarter and wiser and know what works and what doesn't. The electronics are for the youngsters who are easily duped, don't...

Yes, then maybe you could get in on one of the many class action lawsuits against Sears, Whirlpool, LG, and Electrolux concerning foul smelling mold issues with there wonderful front load washers that use even less water than current top loaders and use about a tablespoon of detergent. Make sure...

Total piece of junk! Unbelievable number of failures on a design that's been out for just 3 years. Loose nuts on main drive pulley, high failure rate on the shift actuator, loose connections, broken wires, bad transmissions and drive splutch's, faulty control boards, faulty lid locks, very high...

Current Speed Queen toploader installation manual does not recommend higher than 4'. Wow, amazing difference. Eric

As stated, model specific. Some Whirlpool DD's list an 8' maximum, some 6'. Direct drives with neutral drain always drain in high speed. The new Whirlpool belt drives list 8'. Older Maytag belt drives list typical 5' max. Newer Maytag Bravos and others are 8'. So, minimums are typical 34" to...

I would remove the motor and set it on the floor still wired up, place your foot on it and try spin mode. If it just hums, it appears to be a bad timer. There is no extra speed switch on this model that could cause this problem. Eric

"Agitator works so motor must be good"