Hey guys, I noticed that the whirlpool dishwasher motors of today seem to be weak and alternate their wash arms on all models, even on Maytag. I don't understand. Why couldn't Whirlpool use the bigger motors like they do on Maytag? What are they trying to hide? Kitchenaid uses a bigger motor like its Maytag counterpart, unlike Whirlpool who uses these puny motors. I thought Whirlpool discontinued their global wash system. Either they did or they didn't. I wish Whirlpool used the microclean motor for their own namesake models just to keep up like they did with the point voyager. There's no way these stupid crappy puny pumps can handle anything due to that weak spray. And, I hate that stupid alternating wash system. My Bosch-built Kenmore never does that. It has a more powerful pump that actually blasts water up to the roof. I can pee harder than Whirlpool dishwashers can pump water through their spray arms, I swear. The alternating wash zones are really driving me crazy. Most of everybody is using them, even Maytag as of late. I can see these wash pump motors burning out in short order.[this post was last edited: 8/3/2024-22:56]
Whirlpool dishwasher motors update
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It's time for you and your dishwasher/clothes washer motor groupies get off your bus and make a concerted effort to remain civil and not continue your conquer and divide behaviors that are undermining the purpose and the privilege we as members enjoy on this website.
It's time for you and your dishwasher/clothes washer motor groupies get off your bus and make a concerted effort to remain civil and not continue your conquer and divide behaviors that are undermining the purpose and the privilege we as members enjoy on this website.
maytaga806
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So what’s the update? All I’m hearin is a whole lotta barkin
Maytag Kitchenaid and Whirlpool all are the exact same dishwashers for the top of the line models, all have the same wash systems and motors. There’s absolutely no difference other than the badge. As we’ve discussed many times before, this new wash system began in 2020. Whirlpool has been making alternating wash arm dishwashers for quite a long time now, since maybe 2013. Not every model was this though.
From what I know the motors are indeed smaller on this particular wash system VS what they used to make long ago, however the arms are still powerful when they run since all the water in the tub is being forced out one single spray arm at once, but I do agree it’s quite unnecessary & unconventional to alternate the arms instead of just using a large enough motor that could handle running every wash zone simultaneously getting the job done faster and more efficiently as manufacturers have been doing for decades but variety is also good too but unfortunately whirlpool doesn’t offer variety anymore really. Almost every single one of their dishwashers have the alternating arm system. Only the base model has an old fashioned wash system unless they screwed that one up too now.
But this is nothing new, it’s just becoming much more popular for some reason nowadays I don’t mind it too much since I don’t like brand new dishwashers anyway! Frigidaire has been doing this since like the early 2000s or even sooner, and some other brands have as well. So doesn’t affect me much, and they still offer great cleaning results and everyone has a preference here.
Maybe because the bigger motors pulled more electricity they had to switch to smaller motors to meet updated energy regulations, who knows. And the smaller motors they had to start using wouldn’t be powerful enough to handle running each zone simultaneously.
Maytag Kitchenaid and Whirlpool all are the exact same dishwashers for the top of the line models, all have the same wash systems and motors. There’s absolutely no difference other than the badge. As we’ve discussed many times before, this new wash system began in 2020. Whirlpool has been making alternating wash arm dishwashers for quite a long time now, since maybe 2013. Not every model was this though.
From what I know the motors are indeed smaller on this particular wash system VS what they used to make long ago, however the arms are still powerful when they run since all the water in the tub is being forced out one single spray arm at once, but I do agree it’s quite unnecessary & unconventional to alternate the arms instead of just using a large enough motor that could handle running every wash zone simultaneously getting the job done faster and more efficiently as manufacturers have been doing for decades but variety is also good too but unfortunately whirlpool doesn’t offer variety anymore really. Almost every single one of their dishwashers have the alternating arm system. Only the base model has an old fashioned wash system unless they screwed that one up too now.
But this is nothing new, it’s just becoming much more popular for some reason nowadays I don’t mind it too much since I don’t like brand new dishwashers anyway! Frigidaire has been doing this since like the early 2000s or even sooner, and some other brands have as well. So doesn’t affect me much, and they still offer great cleaning results and everyone has a preference here.
Maybe because the bigger motors pulled more electricity they had to switch to smaller motors to meet updated energy regulations, who knows. And the smaller motors they had to start using wouldn’t be powerful enough to handle running each zone simultaneously.
whirlpool wash system
I wish I knew what Whirlpool called their wash system on their own TOL models. I don't believe Whirlpool's own TOL model has a chopper in it. At least not what I've seen.
I wish I knew what Whirlpool called their wash system on their own TOL models. I don't believe Whirlpool's own TOL model has a chopper in it. At least not what I've seen.
What matters to me is that the dishes get completely clean in a reasonable amount of time. And not with stupid crappy puny pumps! Call me petty if you will, but I want a real pump and motor behind the machine, not a toy. These new machines sound like toys compared to yesteryear!
Why should I clean a stupid filter? I want the hard food disposer back. My Kenmore dishwasher from 2018 made by Whirlpool just died. It wouldn't spray. The Chinese recirculation pump just died and I suspect it was made in China. I told you, these puny pumps don't last!
What could a measly 65 watt pump do to move a mountain of filth and grease? I bet this dishwasher would struggle to clean off a plate of shrimp alfredo casserole. When I lived in Nacogdoches, my Bosch/Kenmore didn't! It didn't matter how dirty dishes were! It just cleaned dishes! I expect when I move to Temple I have a dishwasher that will just clean too!
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How many shrimp do you typically leave on the plate? The people want to know!
Signed: Goofy Glenn
I don't! It's the pressure these puny pumps use, and they take over 3 hours! I wish Whirlpool would just leave the power clean module alone! They could've easily offset the pump and make the basin deeper.How many shrimp do you typically leave on the plate? The people want to know!
Signed: Goofy Glenn
I bet these pumps just last up to a year. These have way too little power to move anything off of crusty plates and dirty bowls. I was shocked when I ran my dad's dishwasher with the door open when the upper rack was running, and I was surely disappointed. The spray was so weak you couldn't wet the floor. My older GE/kenmore would blast the water all across the room. I remember my dad started the dishwasher with the door open by accident when I was a kid. This was around 2000. That dishwasher could clean anything.
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Lmao!!!! That’s LITERALLY what they did in the Point Voyager.
Then it was clearly broken. But don’t let any of our firsthand knowledge get in the way of your opinions.
What do you mean broken? Even if working properly, many consumers are sick and tired of the 2-3 hour cycles and the poor performance, due to the weak water pressure these pumps use. Older dishwashers just plain worked. no messing around. Where's phillymatt?
At least all arms operated at once. That's something I wish these Whirlpool units would go back to again. And they had a real motor to greet you.
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