Whirlpool's New Agitator Toploader
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The motor is controlled by a computer and turns backward and forward for each and every stroke. It's the exact same way that their portable World Washer works. All topload HE washers work this way too.
mrb627
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Hydrowave
Sounds like the same mechanism that the GE hydrowave uses. The videos I have seen of the Hydrowave seem to circulate quite well.
Malcolm
Sounds like the same mechanism that the GE hydrowave uses. The videos I have seen of the Hydrowave seem to circulate quite well.
Malcolm
They are actually pretty durable as the computer control is very simple. I have a Whirlpool World Washer that I received for my 10th birthday that still runs flawlessly (I'm approaching 21). That machine was never a true daily driver though. My mother's Fisher Paykel washer has been a daily driver for as few as 3 and as many as 7 for 8+ years and is still running. While the machine was in it's first 6 months, mom tried to shove a king size down comforter in the machine and wash it on heavy duty, it ended up melting the tub ring and killing the computer during the spin cycle. That was replaced under warranty. Since, we've had to replace the cold inlet valve, the pump, and the touch-board but, the computer board that controls the motor's agitation and spin have not had a single issue!
Here's a little comparison... I imagine this washer sounds somewhere in between these 2:
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NEW W TL WASHERS
Both these and the WWs which have been in production since the late 1980s DO HAVE a transmission a real oil and gear filled gear box. The GE hydrowaves do not have a transmission. If anything the constant stopping and reversing of the motor would make it last much longer than constant running at high speed in one direction. World Washers have used this system for over 20 years and I have never replaced a motor on one, I can't say that about any other washer I can think of.
Both these and the WWs which have been in production since the late 1980s DO HAVE a transmission a real oil and gear filled gear box. The GE hydrowaves do not have a transmission. If anything the constant stopping and reversing of the motor would make it last much longer than constant running at high speed in one direction. World Washers have used this system for over 20 years and I have never replaced a motor on one, I can't say that about any other washer I can think of.
mrb627
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World Washer
You know, after seeing that WW in operation, I can't see anything terribly objectionable about them. At least they don't have that DAA which I can't stand.
The reversing action is so quick that it closely operates like a machine with a gearcase.
Malcolm
You know, after seeing that WW in operation, I can't see anything terribly objectionable about them. At least they don't have that DAA which I can't stand.
The reversing action is so quick that it closely operates like a machine with a gearcase.
Malcolm
The action in the World Washers is pretty good. I'm not sure how well the dual action agitator will work in the 4800 but, I'll probably end up putting this one in instead anyway. 
Did I see...
the tub indexing in the agitator video clip of the world washer?
No tub brake and a locking lid as well? Sounds like a page out of WCI's book!
Just sayin' !!!
the tub indexing in the agitator video clip of the world washer?
No tub brake and a locking lid as well? Sounds like a page out of WCI's book!
Just sayin' !!!
WW TUB BRAKE
The original WWers have a powerful tub brake and no lid lock and a properly working one does not index much if at all. I am not sure how all this will work on the new versions. Malcolm it does have a transmission, real gears, oil, oil seals and all that cool stuff lets put this issue to rest.
The original WWers have a powerful tub brake and no lid lock and a properly working one does not index much if at all. I am not sure how all this will work on the new versions. Malcolm it does have a transmission, real gears, oil, oil seals and all that cool stuff lets put this issue to rest.
laundromat
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Not my favorite at all.But then,again,I hate top loaders made today.The only ones I would even consider having in my home would be the new LG top loaders.With a 10 year motor replacement coverage and the ALL stainless steel tubs and impeller,I wouldn't have anything else that loads from the top and has the impeller.I have seen them in use already and am real interested in possibly grabbing one on sale.
