P O D 3/19/10......

[yogitunes]

Thats what I'm talking about...a Dual Action that can hande a "normal" size load and get them clean....we all recognize the brands in the competition...and how well do you really think they all stand up against a "real" load.....we should all try this exact load in our machines with a regular agitator...can your machine handle it wih ease? I'm gonna save this one and try it for myself...

 

[combo52]

THE NEXT THREE BEST SELLING BRANDS

I always thought this was a neat ad but wondered how it would have come out if they would included the forth best selling washer at the time, which would have been a Frigidare 1-18. I may have to try this load in my 1-18.

 

[dnastrau]

Brands A, B, C

Based on the lid shape I am guessing that the covered machines are Whirlpool (ironic since they made the Kenmore), GE and Maytag...

 

[mickeyd]

I'm game fellas, but a bit leary

Can't believe they stuff that much stuff into one load. Are the sheets twin rather than double? How big are the table cloths? And the towels. Ben Just washed 5 in a Unimatic, and it was a decent sized load. Any way you cut it, that is one monster load, but I'm giddy thinking about doing it.

Whenever I see this guy's rendition of the DAA, I think of "Gila the Fire Monster."

 

[gowest84]

Other Factors

Since this wasn't an exactly 'scientific' test, I wonder what exactly else is missing. Does anyone know if the film specified in the ad is on YouTube or someplace else?

The soap, the water, and the amount of time on the machine makes a difference. How much, I don't know exactly. However, these variables can affect the outcome, but again, I'm not sure how much.

I'd love to hear what any of you find if you choose to recreate the test. If this test is done, how do we compare the results, i.e. do we pick one kind of detergent, do we have to see how hard or soft the water is first and try to make the water a middle ground using something like Calgon?

Sorry to be a poindexter but when ad came out, I probably would believe it. It's just the OCD part of me coming out now.

 

[yogitunes]

well theres always variables, in any situation, but this just proves that with this agitator of the time, would clean a large load, and you could be sure the machine was moving all the clothes around to the lower part of the agitator where the cleaning was happening....even thogh they used a Whirlpool machine, this went on to prove, that it would clean better than any BD Kenmore/Whirlpool just the same, with a regular agitator of choice....

back to the same of which detergent, water softner, wash time...they were treating all the machines equal to the task...warm wash/cold rinse, normal cycle for that manufacturer, HIGH water level, agitation, and spin speeds...you can't get anymore better than that to compare apples to apples...your mileage may vary....in your particular region, the results would come out the same, don't you think?....

it was just demonstrating with every best scenario possible, proper water temp and softness, a good detergent, and proper wash cycle....you would know that you were getting the best cleaning that could be had from a machine, giving it a family size load....

 

[nmassman44]

Wasnt the washbasket much bigger in that Kenmore washer. I remember reading total usable space in that washer with agitator in place was something like 2.71 cuft. That was a huge washbasket. The Whirlpool had the same basket and the Surgilator. And of course the GE had the smallest basket so no wonder it didnt wash that load well and the same with the Maytag.

 

[aaronfitzy]

Wow....

I think that load size would give my 4.0 Duet a good run for its money...sheesh...

Aaron

 

[mrcleanjeans]

Note that the detergent was put on TOP of the load,which gave the Kenmore an unfair edge off the bat. If the soap was put in the bottom, then the load, which it should be anyway, the results would be different I'd say!

 

[combo52]

DUAL ACTION AGITATORS

It wouldn't make any difference where the detergent is placed in the tub if the washer can't even turn the load over. I don't know why so many people are so skeptical when they see it right before thier eyes and just can't believe it. I guess its not surprising that about half of americans don't even believe in evolution.