Thread Number: 63305
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Anyone here have experience with Maytag TL Centennial Washer? |
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Post# 858977   12/29/2015 at 15:31 (3,032 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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So I wont make a long story longer but I took the opportunity to buy the house located two houses down from mine. The washer comes with it. It's a fairly new Maytag top load Centennial with an impeller in the bottom.
All washers I've used have been traditional TL with a conventional agitator. Would like to know if there's anyone here who has experience with a Maytag Centennial and their opinion of it. I watched a video of one washing some pairs of jeans and although I don't want to seem judgmental from that little clip the jeans seemed to be balled up and not moving that much. And with the little water that was in the tub I wondered what kind of wear the vanes of the impeller were causing the fabric by their back and forth rubbing. |
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Post# 859000 , Reply# 2   12/29/2015 at 18:08 (3,032 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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Post# 859006 , Reply# 4   12/29/2015 at 19:18 (3,032 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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Post# 859076 , Reply# 5   12/30/2015 at 04:13 (3,031 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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Unbelievable that this is even considered a washing machine. |
Post# 859082 , Reply# 6   12/30/2015 at 06:02 (3,031 days old) by Midcentnurse (Lake Charles, La)   |   | |
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Post# 859088 , Reply# 7   12/30/2015 at 06:35 (3,031 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)   |   | |
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My friend has one that came with his house and it was his first experience with an HE washer. He said however it cleans well and is perfectly happy with it. Give it a try and see for yourself. If you don't like it, get a new one. Just be sure to follow the cycle descriptions...it matters it those types of machines.
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Post# 859089 , Reply# 8   12/30/2015 at 06:57 (3,031 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)   |   | |
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Post# 859092 , Reply# 9   12/30/2015 at 07:47 (3,031 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)   |   | |
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Post# 859105 , Reply# 10   12/30/2015 at 09:27 (3,031 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)   |   | |
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Post# 859152 , Reply# 11   12/30/2015 at 16:48 (3,031 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)   |   | |
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Post# 859167 , Reply# 13   12/30/2015 at 18:17 (3,031 days old) by Midcentnurse (Lake Charles, La)   |   | |
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Post# 859171 , Reply# 15   12/30/2015 at 19:14 (3,031 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)   |   | |
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Post# 859172 , Reply# 16   12/30/2015 at 19:18 (3,031 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 859181 , Reply# 17   12/30/2015 at 19:57 (3,031 days old) by Murando531 (Augusta, Georgia - US)   |   | |
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You have to keep in mind that this design, the VMW platform, is nothing like the true Oasis design of the Cabrio, Bravos, and Kenmore Oasis machines, aside from similar cosmetic features. Especially when it comes to the actual wash action. The belt drive VMW is only able to use 2-3 different agitation "intensities", usually a long 2-3 rotation oscillation used in the Bulky and Clean Washer cycles, and then a medium/normal 360 degree oscillation in the majority of other settings, and then a quicker, shorter stroke used towards the end of the wash and rinse to help distribute the load before spin. The motor is also incapable of "feeling" the load like the direct drive BPM of the Oasis design, so instead of adding longer strokes to help move a large load of towels around when needed, the VMW just keeps chugging along with those same 360 arcs, and sometimes large loads will become "jammed" and can't rollover. It's this problem that causes damage to fabrics, and it's always usually with large or overloaded load.
Like was said above, I doubt the damage could be caused by the fabric getting stuck in the gap between the agitator and tub, especially in the VMW because the tub doesn't float up to disengage like the Oasis. Not that it isn't entirely impossible, just unlikely. I've had baby socks in the Bravos XL that rolled around with the rest of the load, and I was afraid it would go through the crack. Honestly, this Centennial VMW wouldn't be a terrible machine, you just have to pay attention to loading habits. And never overload it. The top row of holes should be the full indicator. This is for two reasons: first is of course fabric damage, and reducing the likelihood of it happening. Also, a good rule of thumb is to keep fabric weights together; such as jeans together vs. normal tshirts and socks and underwear and such. The second is that with the added resistance the drive system is under with the lower water levels as opposed to the traditional agitator VMW washers that can fill all the way, it's best to keep any unnecessary stress off the motor. It seems the mode switcher mechanism and splutch are the most common parts to fail on these machines. |
Post# 859263 , Reply# 18   12/31/2015 at 09:34 (3,030 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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Thanks for the detailed explanation. And to be honest what I take away from it, really, is that the added possibility of damage and necessity of closer attention to loading (as opposed to a traditional TL) is as the result of trying to make a washer clean clothes without enough water to do the job correctly.
I think I'll stick with one that uses a proper amount of water to do the job correctly and not have to worry if anything is going to come out damaged or become prematurely worn out. And also being able to throw some pairs of socks in with large items and not having to worry about it. I'll still give the Centennial a try for curiosity sake but doubt I'll be keeping it. |
Post# 860373 , Reply# 19   1/6/2016 at 04:41 (3,024 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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I bought one at Sears when I lived in Houston. Hated it. Had Sears come take it back. A week later at a local flee market, I found a nice rear control LG set for two hundred dollars!!!. My very first set. Loved them ( LG ) ever since. Just got another Whirlpool Duet Steam washer i Cranberry red. I, think it needs a new boot. So now, I have three red washers. Two LG and a Duet Steam. The red LG needs a new pump, the red LG twenty four inch model needs new water inlet valves and a good scrub out, I haven't checked the Duet Steam but it's in good physical shape. Charlie of Smith's Appliance and furniture lets me have whatever is their untouched for a flat $50 per unit. He gets all of the machines from Lowes, Sears, and Home Depot. So many to choose from. I need to rent a storage area and stock up.
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