Does anyone like Whirlpool or GE still make them? I can't find any, but I can still get what appears to be a direct drive thin twin. What is the story with those anyway?
Portable Top Load washers
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arbilab
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The only current portable US-sold topload automatic I can think of is Haier. Read the reviews before jumping into one.
tinkr
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Haier washers 1.6 cu ft.
It cleans well. 120 degree hot water max. They review as one of the best.
But before anyone buys one they should make sure there is a repair co that can work on it near you.
I purchased mine thru Walmart. With extended 2 yr warranty.
I was very careful not to overload it but the transmission went out, no warning just stopped. just before the extended warranty expired.
There was only 1 repair co in the Phoenix area, they did fix it.
It's 5 years old and still running.
How long will it last heaven only knows.
It is not my weekly driver. I usually use a Maytag wringer. And the haier as a spinner only.
It cleans well. 120 degree hot water max. They review as one of the best.
But before anyone buys one they should make sure there is a repair co that can work on it near you.
I purchased mine thru Walmart. With extended 2 yr warranty.
I was very careful not to overload it but the transmission went out, no warning just stopped. just before the extended warranty expired.
There was only 1 repair co in the Phoenix area, they did fix it.
It's 5 years old and still running.
How long will it last heaven only knows.
It is not my weekly driver. I usually use a Maytag wringer. And the haier as a spinner only.
The Laundry Alternative
The Laundry Alternative has a fully automatic model.
The footprint a lot smaller than the Haier but the capacity is almost the same (the tub is only 1 inch shorter).
Some people think it's a toy, because the washer is really small.
Even built in China, it's an american project, so it was made for the american needs, including a decent lint filter, stands up to 120°F and it has a decent full tub water level. No "High efficiency" dumbness.
It's much cheaper than Haier and it comes with a 2-year full coverage warranty. If something goes wrong with it, TLA simply sends you a new washer for free.
Review:
Product link: http://www.laundry-alternative.com/our-products/super-compact-full-automatic-washing-machine/
The Laundry Alternative has a fully automatic model.
The footprint a lot smaller than the Haier but the capacity is almost the same (the tub is only 1 inch shorter).
Some people think it's a toy, because the washer is really small.
Even built in China, it's an american project, so it was made for the american needs, including a decent lint filter, stands up to 120°F and it has a decent full tub water level. No "High efficiency" dumbness.
It's much cheaper than Haier and it comes with a 2-year full coverage warranty. If something goes wrong with it, TLA simply sends you a new washer for free.
Review:
Product link: http://www.laundry-alternative.com/our-products/super-compact-full-automatic-washing-machine/
Thats awful. Why did Whirlpool stop making them?
I think i know the reason.... ENERGY GUIDE LABEL.
the bigger the washer, the better it is for the energy efficiency standards. not exactly for the clothes, but for the waer and electricity use ratings.
Add to that the "average american estereotype consumer" that is a workaholic and HATE doing laundry so they accumulate dirty laundry for as much as they can to do everything at once. Understand it as washing bed sheets, clothes, towels, kitchen towels, whites, coloured and blacks, underwear with tiremarks and even the children, the cat, the dog, and it it fits, even the matress and the husband all together in the same load.
To make things worse, there's the "show off" factor. people that want to show off to their friends only to say "look, my washer is bigger than yours"
And also, the production cost. A 1 cu ft washer costs almost the same as a 5 cu ft washer. What varies according to the size is reasonably cheap (plastic, steel, zinc, glass) and what really costs in a washer is the same (motor with a minimal price change) drain pump, inlet solenoid valves, wiring, control board, and production line staff.
the bigger the washer, the better it is for the energy efficiency standards. not exactly for the clothes, but for the waer and electricity use ratings.
Add to that the "average american estereotype consumer" that is a workaholic and HATE doing laundry so they accumulate dirty laundry for as much as they can to do everything at once. Understand it as washing bed sheets, clothes, towels, kitchen towels, whites, coloured and blacks, underwear with tiremarks and even the children, the cat, the dog, and it it fits, even the matress and the husband all together in the same load.
To make things worse, there's the "show off" factor. people that want to show off to their friends only to say "look, my washer is bigger than yours"
And also, the production cost. A 1 cu ft washer costs almost the same as a 5 cu ft washer. What varies according to the size is reasonably cheap (plastic, steel, zinc, glass) and what really costs in a washer is the same (motor with a minimal price change) drain pump, inlet solenoid valves, wiring, control board, and production line staff.
But surely people who live in apartments need one?
Whirlpool's Last Compact Top Loader
Was model number LCE4332PQ which though recently discontinued can still be found if you look hard enough.
https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/LCE4332PQ.html
My guess is WP concentrating on their front load "compact" washer which aside from not being portable is probably a better bet capacity wise. You can fit far more into the latter and use less water.
You can find a pretty exhaustive list of compact "portable" top loading washers here: http://portable-washing-machine.toptenreviews.com/whirlpool-portable-washer-review.html
Was model number LCE4332PQ which though recently discontinued can still be found if you look hard enough.
https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/LCE4332PQ.html
My guess is WP concentrating on their front load "compact" washer which aside from not being portable is probably a better bet capacity wise. You can fit far more into the latter and use less water.
You can find a pretty exhaustive list of compact "portable" top loading washers here: http://portable-washing-machine.toptenreviews.com/whirlpool-portable-washer-review.html
I always wondered about A.J. Madison if they kept NLA appliances in stock for a long time or if they were just bad at maintaining their website.
Should have looked at the bottom of webpage
A.J. Madison lists the product as NLA, indeed many places sold out of the units including Sears and Sears Outlet.
For urban dwellers such as in the New York City area those compact top loaders are a big seller. Especially where you aren't allowed to have W&D units installed. Just roll them up to the sink to do their business, then put away in closet or in a corner hidden by perhaps a table cloth or sheet.
A.J. Madison lists the product as NLA, indeed many places sold out of the units including Sears and Sears Outlet.
For urban dwellers such as in the New York City area those compact top loaders are a big seller. Especially where you aren't allowed to have W&D units installed. Just roll them up to the sink to do their business, then put away in closet or in a corner hidden by perhaps a table cloth or sheet.
Launderess, there's somethign wrong on that comparison...
both Midea and Magic Chef 1.6 cu ft washers are exactly the same product, made exactly in the same plant, with the same components and exactly the same cycles. THe only difference is a different design on the lid.
How can they have a discrepancy on the tests?
both Midea and Magic Chef 1.6 cu ft washers are exactly the same product, made exactly in the same plant, with the same components and exactly the same cycles. THe only difference is a different design on the lid.
How can they have a discrepancy on the tests?
Don't look at me
Only found the link......
*LOL*
Only found the link......
*LOL*
There haven't been any worth a damn:
Since WP stopped the production of the DD portable. The best ever was the KM version of that which was the ONLY portable to offer dual action. It is also a very robust machine. Overbuilt to say the least.
WK78
Since WP stopped the production of the DD portable. The best ever was the KM version of that which was the ONLY portable to offer dual action. It is also a very robust machine. Overbuilt to say the least.
WK78
vacerator
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Three quarter scale Whirlpool
washers and dryers were the best.
washers and dryers were the best.
joeypete
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GE and Kenmore
both have "portable" models. The GE one is 2.6 cu ft but is wicked expensive. The Kenmore might be new and it sells for around $450-500...looks like a nice machine...with matching dryer. The Kenmore has a 110 source code, for Whirlpool, so my guess is WP supplies it to Kenmore, but it's doubtful they actually make it...I dunno...
http://www.sears.com/ge-appliances-...p-02604402000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3
both have "portable" models. The GE one is 2.6 cu ft but is wicked expensive. The Kenmore might be new and it sells for around $450-500...looks like a nice machine...with matching dryer. The Kenmore has a 110 source code, for Whirlpool, so my guess is WP supplies it to Kenmore, but it's doubtful they actually make it...I dunno...
http://www.sears.com/ge-appliances-...p-02604402000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3
IS there a parts list for that? I just don't get it, I mean they still supply a compact dryer and Whirlpool's thin twins are still direct drive. That and the fact nearly all modern top load whirlpools are based on the "splutch" design which originated out of Whirlpool portables.
vacerator
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Those look
like Asian made washers, not the Whirlpool world washer design.
like Asian made washers, not the Whirlpool world washer design.
the 'world washer' seemed to take the DD place.....most likely, cheaper to build....down side of not having a matched set, as far as size of the units, you could set them side by side for a somewhat counter top when not in use
now your only choice is a stack rack....
I have an Avanti 1.7...impellor machine...works flawless, actually better than its bigger full size counter parts...features and options those don't even offer, especially for the price they charge....
puzzled by the ones with a transmission....didn't know there were ones with them, most of all the ones I seen just have the solenoid/actuator to hold the tub in place until ready to spin....
typical of any machine out there, some good that last forever, and some not so great, with a series of issues....
but yeah, most all look alike, most likely all built by the same company, Midea, RCA, Avanti, Haier, Danby....
now your only choice is a stack rack....
I have an Avanti 1.7...impellor machine...works flawless, actually better than its bigger full size counter parts...features and options those don't even offer, especially for the price they charge....
puzzled by the ones with a transmission....didn't know there were ones with them, most of all the ones I seen just have the solenoid/actuator to hold the tub in place until ready to spin....
typical of any machine out there, some good that last forever, and some not so great, with a series of issues....
but yeah, most all look alike, most likely all built by the same company, Midea, RCA, Avanti, Haier, Danby....
Kenmore World Washer
If anyone is interested I found a site about the internal parts within one of these portable:
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Kenmore_110_Series_Washing_Machine
Anyway, looking at the manual on the Sears site it looks like it might have a similar design transmission:
http://i.sears.com/s/d/pdf/mp-tc/10130653/prod_2049220612
Question. Does Whirlpool still make the DD design for their thin twins or is it just left over stock?
If anyone is interested I found a site about the internal parts within one of these portable:
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Kenmore_110_Series_Washing_Machine
Anyway, looking at the manual on the Sears site it looks like it might have a similar design transmission:
http://i.sears.com/s/d/pdf/mp-tc/10130653/prod_2049220612
Question. Does Whirlpool still make the DD design for their thin twins or is it just left over stock?
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