GM Frigidaire 1-18 Gentle Speed

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pulsator

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Does anyone else tend to leave their 1-18 on gentle speed agitation? I find it rolls the load very well still and makes me less nervous about the cones on the agitator getting cracked/chipped on buttons and such.

I’m debating looking into changing the wiring so that regardless of the speed I have set (options are Gentle Wash / Slow Spin or Normal Wash / Normal Spin on mine) it will do a normal spin.

Thoughts?

 
From the looks of the video is it on the gentle cycle?

I read that the gentle cycle on one Frigidaire washer had intermittent action, which is what I'd guess there'd be if yours is set on...

 

Seems that kind of washing action is hard on itself enough that if using it gently preserves its life, Jamie/Pulsator, then that's the best thing to do...

 

Just run it on that slow agitation/slow speed, if the system is uniquely uncommon in other washers that you want this one not to consume parts that don't circulate as much for this type of washing...

 

 

 

-- Dave
 
Good idea.

 

Anything below a Maxi load really only needs slower pulsation in a 1-18.  The slower speed allows the plunging action to work better at the bottom of the tub, especially for smaller loads that tend to float on top the water if the speed is too fast. 
 
Same here

I also use the gentle setting for washing and have noticed turnover is fine (unless it's a very large load).  I like a second rinse anyway so I just repeat the final spin at normal speed.  Works great!

 

Robert, love the upgrade!  

 

 
 
Is there a video of your 1-18 in action ??

Hi Austin, no I haven't done a video, the agitation speeds are all the same as the original design, the only difference is a 260rpm increase in spin speed on high so it's not all that different. But it makes for a much more cost efficient machine with drying time reduced greatly.
 
I imagine with a 3 phase motor, agitation and spin speeds are infinitely variable. A nice feature to customize every load.
 
Dang Robert! That’s quite the setup! Is the new motor heavier than the old one? Notice any issues with the tun starting to lean towards the right? Would love to see a video of that high speed spin!

Glad I’m not alone in my thinking with the gentle speed wash.
 
Is the new motor heavier than the old one? Notice any issues with the tub starting to lean towards the right?

Hi Jamie, no the weight of the new motor is within a pound of the old motor's weight, these 3 phase motors are bigger size wise but actually slightly lower in weight.
 
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