whirlpool862
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I didn’t know VMWs exploded, when I saw that title i immediately assumed a Samsung, LG, or a GE but it was a Whirlpool WTW4800XQ4 according to the user, that has shook violently and eventually it just blew up. I’m guessing the suspension rods blew off. They said the machine bowed on the side and put a hole in the wall. Meaning the machine drum must’ve been violently shaking.
The particular model outlined in the Reddit is notorious for suspension rod issues and going off balance but I didn’t know they can explode.
I’ve heard this numerous times with Samsungs, LGs, and GEs but NEVER a Whirlpool product (except for their F&P-based Cabrio style machines) and some VMAX’s. But I’ve never seen this complaint on a basic VMW until now.
I rarely hear about explosions on any Whirlpool product.
I guess any washer with a hanging suspension can explode. But I think my VMW (WTW4900BW0) since I load it properly it won’t happen and I think when it does get unbalanced my washer will just stop spinning and fill with water to rebalance. The washplate VMWs like mine seem to have much better balance sensing than the agitator versions and they seem to have better quality suspension rods.
The post reads “My washing machine exploded
I have a Whirlpool WTW4800XQ4 washer that has started to shake violently on the spin cycle on every load. Heard an extremely loud bang that sounded like a car crashing into my house.
The tub is way off center and the whole side of the machine has completely bowed out and the tub is on it. The balance ring blew up, and it put a hole in my wall. The bleach dispenser also blew out.
One of the sides of the washer is destroyed and is all bowed out and dented out and the front of the washer also bowed out. I didn’t expect a washer to self destruct. Wow!
I’ll definitely need a new washer this cannot be repaired.”
I don’t mind Whirlpool washers tho and most don’t explode. I mainly see this on GE and Samsung washers. GE and Samsung washers have a huge explosion problem. The newer Whirlpools have control board issues and parts are a bit pricey.
I like direct drives more but Whirlpool VMW/VMAX is better than Samsung or Midea.
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The particular model outlined in the Reddit is notorious for suspension rod issues and going off balance but I didn’t know they can explode.
I’ve heard this numerous times with Samsungs, LGs, and GEs but NEVER a Whirlpool product (except for their F&P-based Cabrio style machines) and some VMAX’s. But I’ve never seen this complaint on a basic VMW until now.
I rarely hear about explosions on any Whirlpool product.
I guess any washer with a hanging suspension can explode. But I think my VMW (WTW4900BW0) since I load it properly it won’t happen and I think when it does get unbalanced my washer will just stop spinning and fill with water to rebalance. The washplate VMWs like mine seem to have much better balance sensing than the agitator versions and they seem to have better quality suspension rods.
The post reads “My washing machine exploded
I have a Whirlpool WTW4800XQ4 washer that has started to shake violently on the spin cycle on every load. Heard an extremely loud bang that sounded like a car crashing into my house.
The tub is way off center and the whole side of the machine has completely bowed out and the tub is on it. The balance ring blew up, and it put a hole in my wall. The bleach dispenser also blew out.
One of the sides of the washer is destroyed and is all bowed out and dented out and the front of the washer also bowed out. I didn’t expect a washer to self destruct. Wow!
I’ll definitely need a new washer this cannot be repaired.”
I don’t mind Whirlpool washers tho and most don’t explode. I mainly see this on GE and Samsung washers. GE and Samsung washers have a huge explosion problem. The newer Whirlpools have control board issues and parts are a bit pricey.
I like direct drives more but Whirlpool VMW/VMAX is better than Samsung or Midea.
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