My house has never been and never will be a Front-Load washer house. But I do have a lot in intrest in the Duet washer and dryer by Whirlpool. Can anybody here tell me more about these washers and dryers such as how they work, what is inside of one, how they work, etc. I'd also like to see some videosof these machines in action. I also want to know what is up with the different versions like the Duet Sport or the Duet HT. And what the heck does "HT" stand for?
Whirlpool Duet washers and dryers
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laundromat
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There are two seperate motors.One revolves the wash drum at different speeds reversing itself during the tumble modes in duration to the program selected.For example,you load the clothes loosely to the top of the drum,close the door(not slamming it)ad detergent,bleach and fabric softener into the dispenser tray.(It dispenses everything at the correct time in each cycle.There is even a dam to hold liquid detergent for the main wash while dispensing detergent directly in during a pre wash),turn the program selector to the one that is best for the load you're washing.It will automatically set the wash and rinse temperatures,the wash time,dispenser differentials,the tumble times (normal is 12 seconds clockwise,3 seconds soak,12 seconds counter clockwise. delicate is 7 seconds clock wise,8 seconds soak,7 seconds counter clockwise.The hand wash is 2 seconds clockwise,13 seconds soak,then 2 seconds counterclockwise.)the drum spins counter clockwise for each spin speed (600 rpm,800 rpm,1000 rpm and 1200 rpm)these spin speeds too are set automaticly on the seperate cycles.They are however adjustable higher or lower than the preset speed for any cycle but it is fool proof.it is impossible to set 1200 rpm spin for permanent press,delicate or wool fabrics and if you select the sanitary setting you can not change the wash and rinse temperatures.
It has 3 seperate,evenly distributed wash/tumble arms that help keep the clothes from tangling as well as work like a scrub board.This is not only gentler than any agitator but also gets clothes thoroughly washed and rinsed.Instead of using 55 gallons of water for a wash and a rinse,it uses about 20 gallons for a wash and 3 rinses!!!it also uses 1/3 less detergent,bleach and fabric softener.at 1200 rpms(twice the speed of most top loaders)this machine removes so much more water that once the load is in the dryer and a second load is in the washer,the dryer is finished before the next load in the washer.Mine is usually on the final 3 minutes of the final rinse.During the spins it also balances itself so there is less wear and tare on the mechanism.
During the beginning of the wash cycle,if you need to open and ad or remove anything,you can because the use of less water means it's never going to be high enough to not be able to open the door.there is one rinse that fills above the opening but the electronic door lock as well as the program setting will not allow you to open the door at that time.each cycle has 3 different time settings depending on the soil level of the load.
The matching dryer is great too.It has a huge drum that lights up when you open the door and several auto dry settings with 6 different temperatures.It also comes with a no-tumble drying rack for sweaters,tennis shoes,stuffed toys and lengeret.It also has a reverseabel door,see through window,white enamal interior and 3 way venting.
I highly recomend them and am very satisfied with mine that are now 3 years old with no problems whatsoever.
It has 3 seperate,evenly distributed wash/tumble arms that help keep the clothes from tangling as well as work like a scrub board.This is not only gentler than any agitator but also gets clothes thoroughly washed and rinsed.Instead of using 55 gallons of water for a wash and a rinse,it uses about 20 gallons for a wash and 3 rinses!!!it also uses 1/3 less detergent,bleach and fabric softener.at 1200 rpms(twice the speed of most top loaders)this machine removes so much more water that once the load is in the dryer and a second load is in the washer,the dryer is finished before the next load in the washer.Mine is usually on the final 3 minutes of the final rinse.During the spins it also balances itself so there is less wear and tare on the mechanism.
During the beginning of the wash cycle,if you need to open and ad or remove anything,you can because the use of less water means it's never going to be high enough to not be able to open the door.there is one rinse that fills above the opening but the electronic door lock as well as the program setting will not allow you to open the door at that time.each cycle has 3 different time settings depending on the soil level of the load.
The matching dryer is great too.It has a huge drum that lights up when you open the door and several auto dry settings with 6 different temperatures.It also comes with a no-tumble drying rack for sweaters,tennis shoes,stuffed toys and lengeret.It also has a reverseabel door,see through window,white enamal interior and 3 way venting.
I highly recomend them and am very satisfied with mine that are now 3 years old with no problems whatsoever.
laundromat
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HT stands for High Technology.HE stands for High Efficiancy The other great feature on fromt loaders as compared with most top loaders is they have NO transmissions!!No gears to ware out,no oil to leak all over the floor.They have either single belt drive or direct drive mechanisms.I like the direct drive the best.
Well, Whirlpool has just come out with the "Duet Steam" washer and dryer pair. The washer uses steam to sanitize clothes just like the LG TROMM SteamWasher and the Dryer uses steam to remove wrinkles from clothes.
Although I've only had my big Duet HT pair for 7 months which leaves plenty of time ahead for problems, I haven't had any so far and am just as pleased with the performance of mine as Chuck has been with his for the past 3 years.
Chuck has provided a very good summary of how the Duet washers work. I'd only add that except for the "Sanitary" cycle, you have options to tweak water temps on the other cycles and I believe the same goes for spin speeds--up to a point. I'm still learning which cycles I like best.
Is there anything I'd change? Sure, like yesterday when I was washing a puffy king sized mattress pad. I wanted to use the "Bulky Items" setting but couldn't choose the "Extra High" spin speed, which I consider a must with this mattress pad since it's quite a job to dry, so I used the "Normal/Casual" cycle instead, which is always a safe default. You can also select an extra rinse and there are cycles for just "Rinse/Spin" and "Drain/Spin" as well. I find my concerns that I wouldn't have much say in the way I want my washer to work on a particular cycle were unfounded. The Duet offers just about all of the flexibility I need.
I do find that when running a full load of bath towels (just full, not crammed) when I unload them from the washer I have to do some un-tangling. Still, I would not go back to a top loader after enjoying the ease of use with the Duet and the ability to wash items at home that I used to have to haul down to the laundromat.
Chuck has provided a very good summary of how the Duet washers work. I'd only add that except for the "Sanitary" cycle, you have options to tweak water temps on the other cycles and I believe the same goes for spin speeds--up to a point. I'm still learning which cycles I like best.
Is there anything I'd change? Sure, like yesterday when I was washing a puffy king sized mattress pad. I wanted to use the "Bulky Items" setting but couldn't choose the "Extra High" spin speed, which I consider a must with this mattress pad since it's quite a job to dry, so I used the "Normal/Casual" cycle instead, which is always a safe default. You can also select an extra rinse and there are cycles for just "Rinse/Spin" and "Drain/Spin" as well. I find my concerns that I wouldn't have much say in the way I want my washer to work on a particular cycle were unfounded. The Duet offers just about all of the flexibility I need.
I do find that when running a full load of bath towels (just full, not crammed) when I unload them from the washer I have to do some un-tangling. Still, I would not go back to a top loader after enjoying the ease of use with the Duet and the ability to wash items at home that I used to have to haul down to the laundromat.
You know Maytag has their own version of the Duet? Is is called the Maytag "Epic". It looks exactly like the duet but has the Maytag brand on it. Then Kenmore has the HE3t, HE4t, and HE5t. Those 3 all have different styling than the duets. What I want to know about those is: What step ups does the HE4t have to the HE3t and the HE5t to the HE4t and what does the "t" stand for?
pierreandreply4
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kenmore he5t picture
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here is a picture of the kenmore washer he5t
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here is a picture of the kenmore washer he5t
pierreandreply4
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maytag epic washer
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here is a picture of the maytag epic washer
hello again
here is a picture of the maytag epic washer
pierreandreply4
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sears web site
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wish i could help more but all i know about the kenmore he3t he4t and he5t is that there made by whirlpool and maybe a store salemen might give you the info you want and check the link that i will add and compare the models it might help you.
good luck
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hello
wish i could help more but all i know about the kenmore he3t he4t and he5t is that there made by whirlpool and maybe a store salemen might give you the info you want and check the link that i will add and compare the models it might help you.
good luck
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I think the HE3 has a smaller drum size, probably the same thing as a Duet Sport. HE4 I believe is the full size Duet and HE5 is probably a HE4 that's been grossly overloaded with standard features the average launderer would never use, something Kenmore is famous for and why you'll find on a lot of the consumer opinion sites, there are way more complaints about troubles with complicated Kenmores than there are with the more down-to-earth Whirlpools.
I have no idea what the "t" means.
I have no idea what the "t" means.
The He2 is Kenmore's version of the Duet Sport. The He3 and He3T are identical to the He4, He4T, He5, and He5T except for the drum desgin. It has the older paddles that go the entire depth of the inner drum vs. the newer ones that stop halfway along the drum. They managed to squeeze an extra .1 cubic feet by changing the paddles making the drum just slightly larger.
The Duet Sport is the "Duet Jr." isn't it? It has a normal version which is the sport version of the original Duet and an HT version which is the sport version of the HT. If this is the case, I believe that a sport version of the new Duet Steam set will come out. Also, according to that information, The HE2 is the Kenmore version of the Duet Sport. The HE3 version is the Kenmore version of the full-size Duet and the HE4 has a changed drum design and then the HE5 is a very beefed-up version with a lot of extra features that most don't need. The ones with "t" on them probably indicate beefed-up size. So how about the Kenmore HE with no number on it? What do you all know about that? Is there a sport version of the Epic I don't know of?
The models with the 't" means it has the heater in it!!
The no numbered Kenmore HE machines are made by Frigidaire.
I believe thermal. Fridgemore.
IIRC, the first released models were the HE3 and HE3t. Quoted from a Sears press release, 7/15/2001:
<blockquote>What does HE 3t mean? It’s a new concept in laundry. "H-E" stands for high-efficiency. The "3" stands for the three areas of high efficiency: cleaning, capacity and conservation, and "t" is a symbol for the "thermal booster" -- the integrated water heater.</blockquote>
<blockquote>What does HE 3t mean? It’s a new concept in laundry. "H-E" stands for high-efficiency. The "3" stands for the three areas of high efficiency: cleaning, capacity and conservation, and "t" is a symbol for the "thermal booster" -- the integrated water heater.</blockquote>
irishwashguy
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Duet sport
It is smaller then the other, they are also built in Mexico, as it says right on the label as you open the door. i read everything on everything. These are from South of the border. Olay!
It is smaller then the other, they are also built in Mexico, as it says right on the label as you open the door. i read everything on everything. These are from South of the border. Olay!
