LG is finally making "agitator" top loaders!

[infusor]

It looks like lg has added a post to their wash plate machines, interesting to see how it performs! Why am i so ecited over this? Lol, those fins look huge! It's not even on LG's website yet! I discovered this as i was nosing around on appliances connections website.

 

[rp2813]

Interesting, as long as it's not like the GE toploaders that barely fill and barely agitate.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

I wonder

how the cotton/normal cycle will perform with the fabric softener option on.

 

[qsd-dan]

Poor financial decision

They really should stick with front loaders only (the TurboWash models are pretty good) and focus their concentration on durability and reliably.

Top loaders are NOT the wave of the future!

 

[pinkpower4]

I plan of buying a top load again...

Seeing is believing. That dual action agitator whether it's on the Maytag mvwp575gw or the less expensive Amana or Roper models really gets clothes clean! Not only does the agitator and tub move separately but so does the top and bottom of the agitator. The clothes are moved down, in, and through the water.

I liked my LG frontload that lasted for ten years, but I was shocked when I put a twin-size comforter in the Maytag that had regularly been washed in the front load. The water was really dirty! There is really no way for the comforter to turn over in the front load. It just kind of tumbled folded up. Other loads were fine. I found it more difficult to work on then the top load I have now too.

I plan on buying another topload Maytag like I have or variant like the Roper or Amana. I am also interested to see what the Laundry Alternatives comes up with. I would put this LG on my list if it has a dual action agitator, but I hope they keep the controls simple. This is one of the things I like best about my Maytag. That, and I love it has enough water to actually get the clothes clean!

 

[qsd-dan]

A well designed top loader using copious amounts of water is superior when it comes to thoroughly washing and rinsing large items or ones heavily loaded with dirt/sand/silt. It's simple physics that higher volumes of water can hold larger amounts of dirt in suspension. Icing on the cake if it has a well designed manually cleaning filter, just my personal opinion there.

But honesty, 80-90% of the population could easily get away with a front loader most of the time.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

What is the model

of this washer coming out? I wish GE would return to the filter-flo system. I wonder what that would look like today.

 

[infusor]

Model

The model is WT7305CW

 

[qsd-dan]

Here's a link for those interested.

https://www.abt.com/product/150607/LG-4.8-Cu.-Ft.-White-Top-Load-Washer-WT7305CW.html

The last 2 warranty items seem backwards:

1 year parts and labor (doesn't sound like they have much faith in the product).

3 year warranty on the tub.

10 year warranty on the direct drive motor.

So, they're predicting the motor to outlast the NeveRust™ stainless steel tub by more than a factor of 3?

Interesting.

 

[combo52]

Top Load Vs Front Load Washers

To get the same cleaning in a TL washer you have to use at least 3 times as much water and 3-4 times as much detergent, it is just way too expensive to use a full fill TL washer,

 

The only way I use them is where I can reuse the wash water otherwise it either is just too wasteful or does a poor job.

 

John L.

 

[infusor]

Top loaders

Well i myself and lots of americans love top loaders, i had two lg front loaders and one ge front loader and got annoyed with all of them. Bough a speed queen top loader and will never go back to a front loader! Besides, i shared the info about the new lg top load for everyone to see, NOT to be a debate between front vs top.

 

[combo52]

Top Load Vs Front Load Washers

Hi Infuser, this is an appliance site, we can debate anything about appliances we want.

 

Being nameless and placeless you have little credibility here we have no idea what your motives are for posting this information , But thanks for doing so.

 

John L.

 

[infusor]

When someone posts about a top loader and you come along and say "i hate top loaders" i think it's safe to say that would be called trolling.

 

[eurekastar]

I didn't see in the photos and the product description if the agitator is a two piece. 

 

[eronie]

Odd thing about LGs 10 year warranty on the pancake motor is if the seal leaks the motor warranty is void!

 

[trappn]

Nameless & Placeless................

We carefully read Infusors comments, and aren't exactly sure why those written words could have gotten under anyone's skin.

At times, this kinds of reminds us of the Chevy Avalanche site. So many individuals willing to be a moderator, but unwilling to actually step up.

 

[imperial70]

I never thought about the fact that I do not post my name or the place I live. I stopped a while ago because I just like to be anonymous. I hope it's not offensive to anyone. I'm simply afraid of people in general.

 

[qsd-dan]

I stopped a while ago because I just like to be anonymous

No need to apologize, it's always best err on the side of caution with ones identity this day and age. Far too many weirdos out there seeking destruction.

 

[appnut]

Imperial70, I remember you for all these years!!

 

[Unimatic1140]

What's Old is New Again!

Wow the shape of that (I assume upper) agitator kind of looks familiar!

 

[gansky1]

Easy Spiralator

I thought the same thing, but I bet it doesn't sound the same.

 

[launderess]

As mentioned already, good to excellent results can be had with most laundering in a top loader, but you'll need copious amounts of water. That is the real anathema concerning top loading washers with central beaters especially.

This being said washing machine makers such as Hurley Machine company who made Thor cylinder washers for domestic/light commercial use, knew then what is widely known and accepted today. H-axis washing machines generally give better results, with less wear on items and using less water/supplies than top loaders.

Consider commercial/industrial laundries never used top loaders with central beaters. They went with H-axis washers powered by steam or other powered belts, then individual motors.

 

[thomasortega]

Not only LG.... actually everybody is.

So many customers buzz us ever single day begging to an agitator that its impossible not to hear them.

Ous is coming in appox. 60 days.

And dont be surprised it it looks like a very well known agitator. The whole industry is taking a ride on vintage models intentionally.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

wash action

What is the agitation arc of this washer on the normal cycle?

 

[mielerod69]

Calling Eugene

Eugene will have to get one into his store to test and post the videos on YouTube. I'm curious how the LG agitator works and I know Eugene would put the machine through its paces.

 

[infusor]

Yessss

Unimatic1140, robert omg yes! I was thinking the same thing! I knew the LG agitator looked familiar! I just hope it washes well, instead of all show like the current cabrio's and maytag agitators with the "fake" dual action agitator which is basically just a post added to a wash plate so the consumer thinks they are getting something good. Being LG though i have faith, they usually design things quite well, even their "smart rinse" jet is superior to anything else, it actually saturates ALL of the clothes in the tub!

 

[maytag85]

That agitator will work well in the LG top loading washer. Some people will complain about it taking up space but it will certainly circulate things better than the wash plate/impeller will. May very well be a option and could possibly be installed on existing LG washers that have been bought not too long ago and the wash performance will certainly be better with that agitator.

 

[smurdle450]

Controls

Anyone curious about the controls can see a closer look here...

There appears to be a deep fill option, which appears to be set up like GE where you press it once to add a few gallons, and you hold for a maximum fill.

Also interesting is the "Inverter Direct Drive" font has changed.

 

[agiflow4]

Water is a blessed gift of God and no one but man puts restrictions on how much water we should use for our washing clothes or flushing our toilets or our low flow showerheads. Ridiculous.

After having a low water use front loader I am fine with how little water they use but at the same time these "regulations" on our appliances are giving us poorer quality tools for our everyday use.

I do actually like my water guzzling Amana though. For modern it isn't too shabby.

 

[trappn]

Water, Water, Everywhere..............

If using less water in washers somehow resulted in cleaner clothes, we would be all for it. Unfortunately, it doesn't; so, would prefer that the water consumption police stay out of our business.

We view it as a personal choice.