Thread Number: 11951
Wash Time Kenmore vs. Whirlpool vs. Maytag |
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Post# 211978   5/24/2007 at 08:21 (6,153 days old) by georgect (Fairfield, CT)   |   | |
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(Also posted at ths.gardenweb) Of the three washers offered by Whirlpool (HE5t, Duet & Epic), wash times can differ by as much as 45 minutes (comparing Kenmore 1:45 to Maytag 1:00 in the Whitest Whites cycle). The Heavy Duty cycle differs by 20 minutes between HE5t and Epic. The Duet, for the most part, is usually in the middle between the two in cycle times. So what's best? 1.Short wash times would be easier on clothes but would optimal temperatures be reached (using the onboard heater)? 2.Are Maytag's temperatures lower since wash times are shorter in cycles that use the heater? 3.Are the long wash times on the Kenmore's giving lower ratings on "gentleness" in the tests by Consumer Reports? 4.What are the average wash times for Euro washers? 5.There are just so many variances...how do we decide what's best overall in cleanablity/time savings/gentleness? |
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Post# 212020 , Reply# 1   5/24/2007 at 12:58 (6,153 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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My Duet allows me to extend or shorten wash times, so "whitest whites" can go for well over an hour or as quickly as 40 minutes. It seems odd that Kenmore with their penchant for superfluous bells and whistles wouldn't offer this option also, but maybe they don't. Maytag is anybody's guess. Whirlpool is dragging that brand through the mud so who knows what options you have on the Epics. Tumbling speeds vary by cycle. On "whitest whites" the tumbling action is on the faster side, like it is on the "heavy duty" cycle. On "normal/casual" it's a medium speed. I've started basing my cycle selections on tumble speed and can still customize the wash time, water temp and spin speed. |
Post# 212773 , Reply# 4   5/28/2007 at 13:36 (6,149 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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One thing sounds a bit confusing. At least to me. The machine runs a medium or (older Siemens) slow tumble for as long as it takes to get up to temperature. This means the "wash" time is not 10 to 15 minutes, but roughly 90 seconds per one degree rise plus 10 to 15 minutes at the ultimate temperature. It is this slow rise which, of course, makes the most of the enzymes and explains why European washers do such aa good job on protein based stains and greasy stains. (logical conclusion deleted to prevent another war) |