Intersting WP Belt drive washer

[washerdude]

This immediately reminded me of the newer WP Top loads...except it features all mechanical controls...I feel like this would've satisfied more people if they went to this design. Agitation and spin looks very strong too. Thoughts?

 

[laundromat]

Me likes it.

 

[jamiel]

Believe this was the WorldWasher design--I had one 20 years ago in a house where the laundry area froze during the winter--felt that it was probably safer than a more advanced design.

 

[appnut]

This is direct drive and not belt drive.

 

[tolivac]

For a direct drive--THIS would be the one to get!!Not blender like as the other DD's are.

 

[washdaddy]

interesting on how this machine pauses briefly during the spin and coasts for a moment or two then it engages the basket again and revs back up to full speed. The pump runs the entire time but the motor that drives the basket doesn't

 

[DADoES]

 
That's how the VMW design, which is based on the WorldWasher, handles spin acceleration, yes?

 

[vacerator]

It sure

sounds like the first world washer, but has a clutch. I had a compact, but I don't remember if it had a clutch. I remember the graduated spin pulses though.
I had to block the wheels so it didn't walk across the kitchen floor.
Direct drive? I looked under it one time. I think it had a belt, but I can't sear on that.

 

[combo52]

Mechanical Controlled World Washer

These came out in the later 80s in 24" wide and 22" cabinet models. It is belt driven, they washed well and spun around 800 RPMs.

 

Unfortunately durability of the main seal was always a problem much like many of WPs and GEs offerings today, once the seal leaks the main bearings are toast and the machines are not easily repairable so 99% of the time they just get junked when the seal starts to fail.

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GE is using a drive system like this in their 24 " & 27 " top load stacks the last five years and these machine are dropping like flies, many people have not even gotten two years out of them, GE is replacing the entire machine at a reduced price if you complain.

 

[brucelucenta]

app nut

It really is a belt driven unit. I have seen one of these before too.

 

[Chetlaham]

Belt drive

Had the Kenmore compact portable electronic version- loved it for what it was. Personally it did a better job at cleaning than the DD in the laundry room. Fitted a lot of clothes for a compact- and I mean a lot- almost the full size DD amount! Impossible to get suds lock on that critter. I know because I goofed multiple times adding the DD with prewash amount. How did I get ahold of one? Found it by the dumpster one day only a year old. I had to roll it into my condo- it was like a command from God LOL. Turned out it would not drain because it had a hair pin in the pump- very stereotypical. Over all I have to say I was using it more than my full size DD, rolling it up to the sink just to do laundry.

The machine had one major flaw that ultimately had me give it away in 2011. When ever it would stop from spinning, it would literally physically spin around 180+ degrees. The cabinet was simply to light for the heavy spinning tub. It would often damage the sink as it would tug violently at the coupler. Had to hold and bracade the thing at times. Thought about removing or oiling the break band which I did (oiled it generously)- it helped- but backfired as the tub would spin half way in agitate. Although I did later on find out it was a mistake to give up on that machine- the new control boards actually allotted for a 30 second coast down before engaging the break band. Could have gotten one of those, but I was already into other machines.

If you guys ever find on, its certainly by far the best portable ever made- and yes it does clean better and is gentler than a regular DD. Apartment folks don't know what the full size folks are missing lol.

 

[Chetlaham]

No clutch

At least my model. The motor in the first 2 minutes of spin would start and stop- completely normal- most likely to let the small pump catch up. Remember that these had to spin what was practically a full size DD amount of clothing water through a restricted adapter. Overall great design, and I am esthetic to see this was produced in a full size (I think) cabinet for the Spanish market.

Personally I think Whirlpool should have skipped the DD altogether and gone right to producing this in apartment size, the size seen in the vid, and the DD size common to everyone. Not only would it have been cheaper, it would be easy to beef up the seals as I've heard complaints on here about them. I guess the only factor might have been the electronic pulsing of the motor- but again I'd imagine that even in the late 80s that could have been off set by all the material saved on the case transmission and metal frame. At times I feel like domestic machines either spend way to much on raw material, or don't yet produce a machine that fails prematurely when it does not have to.

 

[yogitunes]

the idea of the spin-pause-spin as noticed on the VMW machines, with the spinning tub, air currents keep the water stuck to the outer tub and spinning with the load, and the pause allows the water to fall to the bottom so it can drain, and then spin concludes....

I know some of the newer outer tubs have tiny vanes built into the walls, so the water will not spin with the load, but fall down instead....

 

[Chetlaham]

Water spinning with the load

Had not though of that, and it would make sense.

 

[vacerator]

I also bought mine

because the Laundry room washers were always in use, and often had greasy overall's being washed in them.
I had to wear dress business attire, so my shirts and slacks had to be clean.
I sold both the washer and 110 volt dryer after 2 years when I bought another house. My friends sister never had trouble with it for a few more years at least.

 

[Chetlaham]

Trouble

I think its hyped, I've known people to use these "world" washers for years without issue. The 120 volt dryer takes FOREVER to dry, but its durable and so adorable!

 

[washerdude]

I love that these have the brake at the end of the spin...something the present VMW units don't. Tbh, I feel like they might bring this design back soon considering how problematic the VMW design still is, not to mention the how well it washes.

 

[yogitunes]

a lot of them don't have an actual brake, but uses a similar kinetic energy to stop the tub, it is quick to bring it to a full stop...and in a split second, the tub is free to move...

makes sense in a way, the so called mechanics are already there...without actually adding a brake package...

 

[washdaddy]

What does VMW stand for?

I know it has to do with the the machines after the direct drives but not sure what it translates to.