New Maytags are shipping!!!

[johnb300m]

Dual Action???

Ok I was looking at this again. I know many of us were wondering.
Is this pole agitator a true 'dual action' or a fake?

I'm still not sure but it looks like they might be two pieces.
See the pic.
Any ideas?

 

[logixx]

Single piece

 

[vacerator]

Excellent Andrew!

That's what I've been wondering all along. They've changed the hub design and eliminated the basket drive inner and outer flotation hub, and replaced it with a clutch. No gears (splutch) either??????, but they sure sound like they have gears.

 

[mrb627]

Wash action.

Maybe the impeller spins in a longer arc in the clockwise direction?
Like 720* CW then 360* cow?

Malcolm

 

[henene4]

RevinKevin

Yeah, then your point is totaly and utterly useless for this discussion.

Then, each and every V-achis TL washer except for some more exotic desingns (Frigidaire -matic series, Calypso, Neptune TL) can theoreticly do the same if they'd be designed to. But they aren't.

Sure, if I'd design a microwave to dry my socks, it sure could. If I'd design a VMW to be a Oasis or vise versa, it sure would be.

But it isn't.

Everything is possible; most of it hasn't been done yet and thus is not matter of discussion until its tried to be done.

 

[vacerator]

Yeah!

Zee Snap!

 

[jkbff]

I guess I was told wrong about the dual action agitator.

 

[joeypete]

Video

There's a video on the product descriptions. This looks like a great washer (the one with the agitator). Looks like they are really targeting both Speed Queen with the 5 year warranty model only sold by appliance stores...and the regular warranty one is towards GE and their new machines, with boasting the ability to add as much water as you want...and largest capacity.

http://www.maytag.com/laundry-1/laundry-appliances-2/washers-3/-[MVWB765FW]-5870096/MVWB765FW/

 

[murando531]

They need to place an asterisk foot note about that capacity, if they haven't already. 4.7 may be technically the largest capacity top load washer with an "agitator", but it's most certainly not the largest capacity in general.

Correction*** I completely missed where they did indeed back their claim as "largest capacity agitator washer". Even if it is just a washplate machine with a pole, but that's none of my business. Carry on!

 

[wishwash]

Here's one in action.

http://https//youtu.be/UCM00oAZWIE

 

[askolover]

Wow

no thanks, not for me.

 

[DADoES]

 
Seriously??  That's way, wayy, wayyyyyyy too much water for that little load.

But interesting to see the Deep Water Wash option fills it FULL.

 

[appnut]

What a joke.  A huge waste of water for that small load with it filling up all the way toward middle of the wash cycle.  And then poor rinsing.  I'd set it for fabric softener rinse all the time.  Plus not use normal.  I'll stick with my superior performing front loader tyvm. 

 

[jkbff]

Is that one direct drive? The ones we just put on the floor are direct drive with the glass lid.. as soon as I get it hooked up, I'll post a video.

 

[tolivac]

I will stay with my old Hotpoint with its rampted agitator.The washer shown has lame agitation!If its going to fill that full-give the machine a REAL agitator-not one of those impeller things with the dual action spiral on it.And the spiral parts turns both ways-reducing its effectiveness.At least the machine is quieter than some.

 

[brucelucenta]

This is an excellent example of why new front load machines are so superior to top loaders. I was already convinced of this, but this makes me even more sure.

 

[retro-man]

I don't understand why are manufacturers so reluctant to put a normal style type of agitator in any machines. It makes no sense to me.

Jon

 

[mrb627]

I said it years ago...

We will slowly be turned away from top loaders to front loaders.
It's a government conspiracy.

Malcolm

 

[joeypete]

OMG you guys are killing me. LOL. The new BOL Amana and Roper machines use the old WP surgilator. As does 2 of the WP branded machines that offer the Deep Fill option.

It is now safe to buy a cheap washer again. Using the "extra rinse" option on all these machines gives you a full deep rinse where you can use fabric softener. The machines that don't have a dispenser can use a Downy Ball or you can buy the dispenser as an accessory if you choose.

Things are getting better at least.

 

[brastemp]

I found a video with a Whirlpool version of this agitator. The guy used the Deep Wash function for little amount of clothes.
The agitator is only one piece, no "dual action" movement.