Kenmore Version
Here are some pictures of the Kenmore versions
Here are some pictures of the Kenmore versions
The Inevitable has happened - No more WP agitator washers...
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joe_in_philly
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So is the screw part of the agipeller just for show? It looks fixed to the base.
joe_in_philly
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So is the screw part of the agipeller just for show? It looks fixed to the base.
joeypete
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I'm sure this redesign is in response to water regulations but I bet they kept in mind complaints about the old design and liquid fabric softener. That was actually one of the biggest reasons I didn't choose a WP brand washer because I didn't want a high end machine. With most of the low end models you couldn't use liquid FS except on like one cycle. What a pain! I guess only time will tell how these guys will do. I'm interested to see them in action 
joeypete
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Almost looks like my creation!
Funny I just noticed in logixx's photo 3 of the Kenmore version of the new agipeller…it looks very similar to the setup in my GE Hydrowave. I put in the older straight vane FlexCare agitator. I don't do many large loads so the corkscrew was kind of pointless. This adds a little more room in there. Interesting! ;-)
Funny I just noticed in logixx's photo 3 of the Kenmore version of the new agipeller…it looks very similar to the setup in my GE Hydrowave. I put in the older straight vane FlexCare agitator. I don't do many large loads so the corkscrew was kind of pointless. This adds a little more room in there. Interesting! ;-)
mrb627
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Pictures...
I hope that posted pic (5 of 5) with the clothes washing isn't the largest load it can handle... LOL
Malcolm
I hope that posted pic (5 of 5) with the clothes washing isn't the largest load it can handle... LOL
Malcolm
supersurgilator
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I'm also curious if it will keep the 180 arc that the agitator models used or if it will use a 360 arc like the cabrios use.
Is this the same drive mechanism used in the full size WT washers introduced not too long ago to replace the direct drives?
It's the same drive system as previous VMW machines that replaced LEAP (direct drive).
wp-dude22
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i currently find that the HE agitator models of WP VMW washers don't wash that well or clean to be honest now they are bringing these smh it could get worse now.
Idealy it should have both 180 and 360 degree wash profiles .... idk what WP is doing but i see front loaders as the end all with washers or go SpeedQueen
even is speedqueen goes HE it will still be better than WP variants.
Idealy it should have both 180 and 360 degree wash profiles .... idk what WP is doing but i see front loaders as the end all with washers or go SpeedQueen
even is speedqueen goes HE it will still be better than WP variants.
washerdude
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I will admit...
The wash action with these new agitators is actually good.
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNKCpRMYyo
The wash action with these new agitators is actually good.
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNKCpRMYyo
joeypete
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If it washes like the Hydrowave, it will do a good job. You can use lower water a lot more than in a typical short/fast agitation system since the clothes move more side to side. I've had mine set up with an older straight vane agitator and it looks and works similar to this. Nice improvement over the last models…and I'm glad they brought the deep rinse back!
wp-dude22
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its ok i guess
passatdoc
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I bought my parents this model
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Whirlpool-3-6-cu-ft-Top-Load-Washer-in-White-WTW4800BQ/204307117
and it still appears to be available for sale. Parents are very pleased with it. It has selection dials for water level, temperature, and second rinse, in addition to the master control knob. Seems to wash pretty well for a TL. It was on sale in January for $398. They also sell a similar wash with an "agipeller" and they now bill it as an "HE TL" machine, and currently sell it for $398, vs $498 for my parents' model. THe prices for the two models were reversed in January.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Whirlpool-3-6-cu-ft-Top-Load-Washer-in-White-WTW4800BQ/204307117
and it still appears to be available for sale. Parents are very pleased with it. It has selection dials for water level, temperature, and second rinse, in addition to the master control knob. Seems to wash pretty well for a TL. It was on sale in January for $398. They also sell a similar wash with an "agipeller" and they now bill it as an "HE TL" machine, and currently sell it for $398, vs $498 for my parents' model. THe prices for the two models were reversed in January.
"additional heat"
I don't get how they came to the conclusion to use this as a slogan in combination with the HE agitator.
This washer does not have a heater AFAIK, and I doub it has true hot fills as it advertises its ATC.
I don't get how they came to the conclusion to use this as a slogan in combination with the HE agitator.
This washer does not have a heater AFAIK, and I doub it has true hot fills as it advertises its ATC.
murando531
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Do these machines spin counter-clockwise now???
warmsecondrinse
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"additional heat"
Agreed. The fact that they felt no reason to explain where the supposed heat comes from seriously lowers their credibility, IMO.
Also, do I need new glasses or is the washer only a bit over half full? So I get to run 2 loads instead of one?
Agreed. The fact that they felt no reason to explain where the supposed heat comes from seriously lowers their credibility, IMO.
Also, do I need new glasses or is the washer only a bit over half full? So I get to run 2 loads instead of one?
I immediately caught the reference to "added heat," which is a puzzle for sure, LOL.
Regards to the water level, this is an HE machine with a centerpost added to the impeller. They have auto-water level sensing, no manual setting. And the load shown is of average size, certainly not a full load.
8 lbs load
That threw me to LGs TurboWash all of the sudden. They advertise the 5.7ft³ with TurboWash, however, the tests about it are done with an "average" 8 pound load. Not that 8 pounds is an unusual load size, but for a washer that big it certanly should be nothing.
That threw me to LGs TurboWash all of the sudden. They advertise the 5.7ft³ with TurboWash, however, the tests about it are done with an "average" 8 pound load. Not that 8 pounds is an unusual load size, but for a washer that big it certanly should be nothing.
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