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Kitchenaid Washers
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andrewinorlando
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The biggest difference between the KA washer and Whirlpool and other equivalents is that the KA washer has a larger agitator base with bigger fins that Whirlpool. Because of that key design difference, the washer can wash at slower speeds, making it gentler on your clothes and quieter than the Whirlpool counterparts. The slower agitation cleans just as well because each stroke moves as much or more water/clothes through the machine as does the Whirlpool. So if you're looking for a reliable washer with a good warranty at a decent price, this is the way to go.
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hi, My everyday washer is a 1995 Kitchen Aid that I bought brand new. I think it is a great machine and will buy another one. The agitator is 60's torquoise too. Have fun with your new find. ABC-o-matic
hi, My everyday washer is a 1995 Kitchen Aid that I bought brand new. I think it is a great machine and will buy another one. The agitator is 60's torquoise too. Have fun with your new find. ABC-o-matic
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My own personal opinion is the same on the KA's as the Whirlpool and Kenmore.They're easy to repair(thank God!)but the 3 point suspension system(not 6 like one of their competitors) and the painted cabinets as well as the painted base frame have a tendancy to rust.The outer thin,plastic tub gets a real gross build up of scum as well as the hard to clean snap in fabric softner dispenser and the agitator shaft it's snapped into.Clothes get verry worn out by the over invigorating agitator speeds that are not only way to fast but also they don't ossolate far enough to really clean the clothes.As a whole,top loaders use far more water and detergent to operate and most of them have all plastic parts in their transmissions."We've come a long way baby!"But I want to see us go back a little.
My own personal opinion is the same on the KA's as the Whirlpool and Kenmore.They're easy to repair(thank God!)but the 3 point suspension system(not 6 like one of their competitors) and the painted cabinets as well as the painted base frame have a tendancy to rust.The outer thin,plastic tub gets a real gross build up of scum as well as the hard to clean snap in fabric softner dispenser and the agitator shaft it's snapped into.Clothes get verry worn out by the over invigorating agitator speeds that are not only way to fast but also they don't ossolate far enough to really clean the clothes.As a whole,top loaders use far more water and detergent to operate and most of them have all plastic parts in their transmissions."We've come a long way baby!"But I want to see us go back a little.
I believe the spin gear is "ceylon" plastic, but the rest of them are steel/metal.
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