New Maytag commercial top load washer video.

[johnrk]

The Latest Video

on this washer is supposedly 'small', but the water level is very close to the top of the agitator. Doesn't look like much difference. I'll say that for my SQ 432--small is definitely way less and mini is even less.

 

[agiflow2]

The truest low water level I ever saw on a washer was a Norge 20 lb. we had in the 70s and early 80s. Just enough to cove the base of the agitator.

 

[48bencix]

Porcelain Enamel

Porcelain Enamel top and lid. I also like the graphics and knobs. Very plain and straight forward design.

 

[DADoES]

Low Water Level

 

 

[agiflow2]

Dadoes

Now that's LOW!

48bencix...so this residential "commercial" Maytag has a porcelain lid and top? I saw the other commercial models do. I guess if it rolls off the same line as the other commercial machines then I guess it would.

What I would really like to see is the wash action with that single action flex vane with this motor. The flex vane agitator looks very much like what was used in BOL Kenmore DD units. I'll bet it is much more effective in this machine. [this post was last edited: 11/25/2017-16:24]

 

[joeypete]

Kirk is posting a video of it washing just a few shirts and he said the water level is def lower than this last video.

 

[agiflow2]

Thanks JoeyPete. Appreciate the heads up

 

[washerdude]

That agitation gets me every time. Looks like it stayed on fast like agitation with no long slow short strokes during the wash. LOVE IT!

 

[washerdude]

And not to mention, 2 RINSES with SPINS all in 53 minutes! AMAZING.

 

[agiflow2]

That's pretty good for a modern machine on this current platform. I wonder why though it changes agitation profiles? Since this machine doesn't have a sensor... I am curious to know how does it sense to use Lower water in the normal cycle?

This will be very interesting to see how this washer handles different loads. I want to see the power wash cycle. Now they have agitation that is worthy of the "powerwash" name with or without such a cycle.

 

[agiflow2]

Whirlpool had to do something. There are generations who purchased their washers and remembered those old reliable top loaders. We can only hope Whirlpool spreads this into their other model lines. Dump those useless wash plate Cabrios and make all the top loaders like this. Probably won't happen but what is life without hope?

 

[murando531]

I love that the video of my Whirlpool (the one with the orange fabric softener in the dispenser) has been making its rounds, haha.

But I LOVED that 4800 model. Four water level selections that ranged from the top of the lower agitator, to the top of the basket where it's shown here. And no dreaded thrashing while it filled either. It didn't even turn the tub for that matter, just filled, started with about a minute of short strokes to distribute, and then long strokes for the remainder, with short strokes at the end to balance before the spins. And a true rinse that filled to the selected level too. Sometimes I miss the simplicity and ease of use with that machine but it's now serving my aunt well after her '98 Frigidaire finally kicked. I wish I had gotten longer, full cycle videos of that washer while I had the chance.

 

[Chetlaham]

Long stroke agitation

I think thats to re-distribute the load before the start of fast stroke washing and before spin.

 

[Chetlaham]

Thanks Joey!

I'm going to be making popcorn tonight!

 

[agiflow2]

Last one for tonight. It does use a lot less water on this load.

 

[mrsalvo]

Thank-you for adding the videos, certainly helps to clarify the wash cycles and process. I, too, like to simplicity of the cycle selectors and layout. Always thought less is better. It appears to be a good machine, hope the durability proves to be long lasting. The tub size looks larger than a SQ from what I can tell, looks to wash larger loads than a SQ. I'm hoping this washer would be a good successor to the t/l SQ. I'll be watching comments to see if there would be any fabric damage due to the agitation, and any linting issues. Again, I agree with the comments that Whirlpool had to do something, SQ became a major threat and this is a defensive move.
It's all good though.

Barry

 

[agiflow2]

Your welcome Barry. Just wanted to contribute and give a shout out to Kirk Rivas for filming all of these washer videos he is doing! Thank you Kirk!

I don't know if this model has the porcelain top and lid but if it does that to me already puts it ahead of Speed Queen.

I wonder if this washer was the answer to those videos of Speed Queen up against Whirlpool's various impeller machines showing how much better wash action the SQ has over WP. Probably more than likely and the fact that most of the threads I have seen on Speed Queen washers has been overwhelmingly positive.

Pat

 

[Chetlaham]

If anyone gets in touch with Kirk tell him his videos are worth gold. I greatly appreciate them and I think even the none washer enthusiasts do as well judging by some of the comments. Its nice to know how your new machine will wash ahead of time, something that no one else does.

 

[wishwash]

Given Whirlpool's products over the last few years, I'm impressed! Its good to see them becoming a brand that offers something for everyone again. If they came out with a model similar to this with a more intuitive and attractive control panel, I'd buy one!!

 

[joeypete]

Yes I'm very impressed too. It would be nice if they did incorporate some of this technology in other washers. But given the price of this machine, I imagine it would be more expensive too. Probably part of the reason they ditched their DD wash system across the board. It was most likely getting more and more expensive to build them and they couldn't really raise the prices that much.

But either way, this machine is def a competitor with SQ.