|
Thread Number: 46966
What is it about DD washers? |
[Down to Last] |  |
|
| Post# 683562 , Reply# 1 6/11/2013 at 18:07 (3,965 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
i had a direct drive washer dryer from 1993 to 2004 | ||
Post# 683615 , Reply# 4 6/12/2013 at 00:28 (3,965 days old) by rinso  (Meridian Idaho) |
||
|
My DD TOL Whirlpool started clanking through neutral drain and going into spin at less that the two year mark. At 8 years, the electronic control panel failed, and a replacement was no longer available from WP. | ||
| Post# 683687 , Reply# 5 6/12/2013 at 14:11 (3,964 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
 | ||
| Post# 683688 , Reply# 6 6/12/2013 at 14:12 (3,964 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
|
| ||
|
Post# 683690 , Reply# 7 6/12/2013 at 14:26 (3,964 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
||
WP DD washers I like them for the cleaning, reliability, ease of service and longevity. To be sure I have much fewer problems with my WP DD and it makes a lot less noise than the MT Atlantis (Norgetag). I find little difference in results between the 2 machines. The only exception being very gritty loads like yardwork clothes where the neutral drain seems to settle the dirt out better. WK78 | ||
| Post# 683739 , Reply# 9 6/13/2013 at 02:18 (3,963 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
|
The three dd washers I had (kenmore, whirlpool, and Maytag) all tore my clothes. Towels, dress shirts, dress slacks and when I'd wash my shoes, all they'd do was float. The only toploaders that would continually turn my shoes were my Frigidaires. Now that I have the LG, Whirlpool Duets, and Affinities, my clothes are cleaner, smell great and it costs me a lot less to usd them over the tls.
| ||
| Post# 683772 , Reply# 10 6/13/2013 at 12:33 (3,963 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR) | ||
Another DD Fan Here
Had a TOL Whirlpool that was fussy but my BOL Admiral (made by Whirlpool) has just been fantastic. It cleans well, is extremely reliable, and I have not noticed any excess clothing wear. Plus, it holds a big load of laundry without overloading it. I think that these machines most likely become shredders when even slightly overloaded. I don't do that.
Yes, it's noisy, but not offensively so for me. Seriously, I hope parts are available for the next 25 years or so. I want one as long as I can get parts and service. In comparison to other machines I have owned, it outcleans my Frigidaire and Filterflo top loaders, as well as the Maytag Dependable Care (20 now and still in my mother's custody). | ||
| Post# 683773 , Reply# 11 6/13/2013 at 12:36 (3,963 days old) by retropia () | ||
|
Did all of the Whirlpool-made direct drive washers get the dual-action agitator at some point? My understanding is that those agitators are considered to be somewhat gentler on clothing. | ||
|
Post# 683778 , Reply# 12 6/13/2013 at 13:01 (3,963 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
||
Generally I am not a fan of the direct drive machines, however I do have one that I do like.
My first real experience with a DD was when I picked up a used 1984 Whirlpool 24" machine. This was one of the early DD washers with a spin drain. A 2 knob wonder, 1 speed, etc. It damaged one of my shirts which "soured me" on DD machines.
Enter the 2000? Kenmore Elite Catalyst. Many cycles, options and a 3 SPEED motor. While it will agitate on the highest speed, the speed is determined by both cycle choosen AND the selected water level. Lower water level, slower agitation. I really like this about it!
Kevin 
| ||
| Forum Index: |
| Other Forums: |
|
|
|
|
|
Comes to the Rescue!
