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[johnb300m]

While the WP “super duper advanced technology” of a ratcheting auger was a better performer than a Newton Maytag with a one stage agitator, Maytags are perfectly adequate when loaded properly.
We had a Maytag growing up and it lasted till the mid 2010s. As long as it wasn’t stuffed and you set the Extra large loads to 12min time, it had plenty chance to roll over that load.
WP baskets were taller and a little narrower, they really need the added corkscrew action. I used a single stage DD at a AirBnB once. It was a bit pitiful.

 

[DADoES]

Direct-drive debuted before Kenmore's exclusivity expired on the dual-action. Early WP models were restricted from having it. Early KM DDs maybe also were restricted if KM DA was exclusive to belt-drives?

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Seems I do recall holding the water level knob on our Dependable care to the max level for better rollover. Don't they have a shorter agitation stroke than the prior generation? I had both, and no complaints. I only had a short experience with a first gen. Whirlpool direct drive. An apartment coin op. laundry. Someone was washing oil and gasoline soaked work clothing so I quit using it.

Good for you! As for the factory they were built in, I heard the plant was the size of 30 football fields. That is ABSOLUTELY HUGE!

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Direct-drive debuted before Kenmore's exclusivity expired on the dual-action. Early WP models were restricted from having it. Early KM DDs maybe also were restricted if KM DA was exclusive to belt-drives?

Didn't Whirlpool use the double duty super surgilator in their first direct drives? When did they move onto the extra roll agitator?

 

[circlew]

Good for you! As for the factory they were built in, I heard the plant was the size of 30 football fields. That is ABSOLUTELY HUGE!

The Whirlpool washer factory is in Clyde, OH (east of Toledo), and they also made many of the belt drive machines there. The factory is very large, as is their Dishwasher plant in Findlay.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

The Whirlpool washer factory is in Clyde, OH (east of Toledo), and they also made many of the belt drive machines there. The factory is very large, as is their Dishwasher plant in Findlay.

Could you imagine how big the plant was back then? There's probably a lot of advanced technology in the film and that factory would've been expanded all through the era.

 

[maytag85]

While the WP “super duper advanced technology” of a ratcheting auger was a better performer than a Newton Maytag with a one stage agitator, Maytags are perfectly adequate when loaded properly.
We had a Maytag growing up and it lasted till the mid 2010s. As long as it wasn’t stuffed and you set the Extra large loads to 12min time, it had plenty chance to roll over that load.
WP baskets were taller and a little narrower, they really need the added corkscrew action. I used a single stage DD at a AirBnB once. It was a bit pitiful.

I find it interesting when people complain about Maytags, but usually those are the ones who jam the machine full or use too little detergent, or don’t select the correct amount of wash time for that load.

Not to mention, Whirlpools were rated at 9 amps of power meanwhile, Maytags only used 7 amps of power.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

I find it interesting when people complain about Maytags, but usually those are the ones who jam the machine full or use too little detergent, or don’t select the correct amount of wash time for that load.

Not to mention, Whirlpools were rated at 9 amps of power meanwhile, Maytags only used 7 amps of power.

GE tried to compete with both in 1995 onwards with their plastic tub models, claiming to have a 3.2 cubic feet capacity washtub.

 

[neptunebob]

Could you imagine how big the plant was back then? There's probably a lot of advanced technology in the film and that factory would've been expanded all through the era.

It was mentioned in the film that there would be an expansion of the facility in 1986 which is likely still there, maybe even more as they build more than one brand.

 

[vacerator]

I'll look up the Maytag Newton address and see if it is still there on maps.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

I'll look up the Maytag Newton address and see if it is still there on maps.

Okay. Maytag's probably at Clyde by now.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

It was mentioned in the film that there would be an expansion of the facility in 1986 which is likely still there, maybe even more as they build more than one brand.

I could picture the size of the plant as they built millions of these over the years. I remember the Maytag Centennial versions of these.

 

[vacerator]

Maytag buildings in Newton are till there. Several different companies occupy them. There is a plan for redevelopment into new residential and retail use.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Maytag buildings in Newton are till there. Several different companies occupy them. There is a plan for redevelopment into new residential and retail use.

What are they doing there?

 

[phillymatt53]

What are they doing there?

As far as "new" companies or corporations are concerned, I always get the sense that they are not as reputable as they claim.
Because it seems that an across-the-board mentality has become an increasing part of commerce.
And the results of it are not really a benefit to the consumer.
In plain language, it's got corporate greed and power as an ingredient, along with protections for the company that were never used or needed previously.
Like that use of "L.L.C." that came about a few decades ago.
Product warranties also have changed, with notations of "Limited" being used, along with shortened warranty times.
Long ago, a company would have a name such as Great Valley Tools "Incorporated" - not some LLC crap tacked on.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

As far as "new" companies or corporations are concerned, I always get the sense that they are not as reputable as they claim.
Because it seems that an across-the-board mentality has become an increasing part of commerce.
And the results of it are not really a benefit to the consumer.
In plain language, it's got corporate greed and power as an ingredient, along with protections for the company that were never used or needed previously.
Like that use of "L.L.C." that came about a few decades ago.
Product warranties also have changed, with notations of "Limited" being used, along with shortened warranty times.
Long ago, a company would have a name such as Great Valley Tools "Incorporated" - not some LLC crap tacked on.

I suspect the same is a cookie cutter response. I believe Frigidaire was the worst of the worst. Look at what GM did!

 

[johnb300m]

I suspect the same is a cookie cutter response. I believe Frigidaire was the worst of the worst. Look at what GM did!

And what did GM do besides design a crazy interesting mechanism and washer that could wash shockingly well, while having the fastest spin cycle of the era?

 

[gelaundry4ever]

And what did GM do besides design a crazy interesting mechanism and washer that could wash shockingly well, while having the fastest spin cycle of the era?

They killed Frigidaire in 1980. It was all their fault!