Adventures in agitation

[compactc9]

Well, our friend Westytoploader offered me a extra straight vane agitator for my DD Whirlpool. I thought that sounded like a interesting experiment. So after it made it here all the way from Texas, I just had to put it in the washer and see what would happen. I took some pictures, and I would have dome something about the lid switch, but its still under warranty. So i decided that switching agitators was probably enough for now.

 

[compactc9]

OK, here we have a picture of the washer and dryer.

 

[compactc9]

Here is a picture od the dual-action agitator that goes in the washer.

 

[compactc9]

Here is the straight vane agitator in the washer.

 

[compactc9]

Now as the clothes are wshing, we have a picture of the laundry room.

 

[compactc9]

Lets see whats going on in the washer. Sudsy.

 

[compactc9]

Well thats all for now. One thing was making me wonder, is it normal to have water in the top of the agitator like that?
I was also wondering how to get that scum ring off the white agitator.

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Straight Vane Agitator:

Some of the Straight Vane Agitators had a Manual Lint Filter in the middle of them, similar to the ones in the Compact Portable Washers. There should be a Plastic Cover with a Seal that fits over the Bolt in the Middle of the Agitator, that prevents the Water, Detergent, Bleach and Fabric Softener from damaging the Bolt. Your Dual-Action Agitator might have the Cover, it is of a Frosted White Plastic and it has Wing-Like Handles for removing and inserting the Cover. It should be the same size between both Agitators so you could use the Cover from your Dual-Action Agitator on the Straight Vane Agitator center to cover the Bolt. I hope that this helps you with your inquiry.

Peace and Happy Whirlpool Washing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[cleanteamofny]

To remove that ring, take some powder detergent and a wet wash cloth and scrub away, it removes it every time!

 

[knitwits1975]

How much would you sell the double action agitator for?

 

[compactc9]

Well I really have no plans to sell it. After I was done, it went back into the washer.

About the cap, there is one on the other agitator. I jst never thought of putting it on the straight vane.

 

[agiflow]

How was the straight vane compared to the DAA?

 

[knitwits1975]

OK then. I'm looking for a new one for my machine, but I'll probably have to buy new. I can't blame you for keeping it though.

 

[cehalstead]

ring around the agitator...

Another way to get rid of the ring around the agitator is to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Works like a charm!!

 

[westytoploader]

Hi Reggie,

Very fun! The straight-vane is a 2-piece agitator (hence the 2 screws in the center), so it is completely normal for water/detergent to go in the center column. That plastic winged cover is only designed for the Dual-Action agitators, and even then, they are only on the later models; not to protect the bolt, but the agitator dogs from water. Personally I don't think they make any difference; the bolt is rustproof and will do fine.

What do you think of the turnover? Have you experimented with different size loads yet?

--Austin

 

[compactc9]

Sadly, because the aitation stops when the lid is open, so I haven't been able to see the turnover. I haven't experimanted yet, but will sometime.