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Thread Number: 85620
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
The return of top loaders? |
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| Post# 1101810 12/24/2020 at 10:32 (1,216 days old) by EEMac (Olympia, WA) | ||
Top load washers seem to have made a comeback!
Back in 2017 I was in the market for a new washer. There were almost no top loaders available in Home Depot, you had to hunt to find them, and the options weren't great. (The Roper TL with agitator probably would probably have been fine.) I special-ordered a SQ TL from an appliance store. In late December 2020, we made a trip to Home Depot, and it's about 50/50 top load/front load washers now. The TLs are right out front and easy to find! And although there are some wash plate models, I was pleased to see quite a few with central agitators. So at least in Washington state, top loaders seem to be back in fashion. Is it the same elsewhere in the US? | ||
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Post# 1101817 , Reply# 3 12/24/2020 at 11:42 (1,216 days old) by Frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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I think the return of pole-type agitator in many HE machines is driving sales of HE top-loaders. Granted, some of them do little more than provide cosmetic reassurance to prospective buyers who refuse to consider a front-loader, but a few of the newest models—Maytag’s Commercial machine, the new LG, and the dual-action agitators in the budget line from Amana and Estate appear to be very effective in turning a load over.
I like my 2017 SQ top-loader, but am still a front-loader guy at heart. | ||
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Post# 1101824 , Reply# 4 12/24/2020 at 12:03 (1,216 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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 I love my Roper RTW4516FW TL with DA agitator. I’ve had it for 2 years this month, not one problem, malfunction or strange noise. Just dependable performance, thoroughly washed and rinsed laundry in quick time for a modest price. It may not last forever, but then, what does anymore? And there’s nothing temperamental about this simple washing machine. Just set the controls for Auto Sense, Regular/Normal, Hot water, press start and 34 mins later the load is finished. Works for me.
I loved the old style FL’s before the computer boards and algorithms ruined a good thing.
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Post# 1101843 , Reply# 5 12/24/2020 at 14:13 (1,216 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 1102132 , Reply# 7 12/27/2020 at 05:32 (1,213 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
wonder what those new models look like?
i do agree with warmsecond rinse and i do miss when appliances where made to last like this machine plus on older vintage ear washer you had the instruction and wash care label printed on the lid on some models with recommended wash rinse temp and wash time today its mostly colored pics or have to refer online or get the instruction manuals on internet plus controls where easy to read and there was no atc to control wash rinse temp for the water you had true war water when chosing warm wash hot water for hot water wash and depending on what needs to be wash or more delicate fabric cold water hot warm water was not mix with cold water plus on some models like the pic lint filters where effective and with some models depending on the brand like the one i am using as an exemple or load size you had the mini basket option.
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Post# 1102144 , Reply# 8 12/27/2020 at 08:46 (1,213 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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| Post# 1102155 , Reply# 9 12/27/2020 at 09:51 (1,213 days old) by Washninja (Texas) | ||
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+1.. I recently purchased the new LG Top Loader with Agitator. I have observed a very good wash action, and the tub will fill with water all the way over the top fins. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Full cycle video | ||
| Post# 1103005 , Reply# 11 1/3/2021 at 12:46 (1,206 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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where did you read that toploads are returning? | ||
| Post# 1103027 , Reply# 12 1/3/2021 at 16:56 (1,206 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
 Top load washers aren't making a "return" because they never went anywhere to begin with, now or in the foreseeable future. Wake up and smell the Downey Ultra Fresh.
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| Post# 1122789 , Reply# 14 7/9/2021 at 14:52 (1,019 days old) by EEMac (Olympia, WA) | ||
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Top loaders for the win!
The Olympia, WA Home Depot is now basically ALL top-loaders. There's literally a couple of front-loaders tucked as far from the main aisle as possible.
Even better: real water level selectors are showing up again *with full-color marketing copy*! We're almost back to where we were in the Good Decades. :- ) All we need now is true hot-water fills and a warm-water rinse option. Anything else we're missing? | ||
| Post# 1122790 , Reply# 15 7/9/2021 at 15:00 (1,019 days old) by PinkPower4 (USA) | ||
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Speed Queen TC5 and Maytag mvwp575gw Water Level Hope the next models of the two washers will include the water level feature. Maytag should go back to the tried and true models everyone liked instead of the vmw and hung suspension. | ||
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Post# 1122795 , Reply# 16 7/9/2021 at 16:16 (1,019 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1122802 , Reply# 17 7/9/2021 at 17:41 (1,019 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1122808 , Reply# 19 7/9/2021 at 18:56 (1,019 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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Post# 1122810 , Reply# 20 7/9/2021 at 19:11 (1,019 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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| Post# 1122822 , Reply# 21 7/9/2021 at 22:58 (1,019 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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Post# 1122829 , Reply# 22 7/10/2021 at 01:44 (1,019 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1122836 , Reply# 23 7/10/2021 at 03:43 (1,018 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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There's also the GE gtw525ACPWB. It too has great wash action. I'm sure it has a sturdy cabinet too. | ||
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Post# 1122837 , Reply# 24 7/10/2021 at 03:51 (1,018 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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We need filter-flo and minibasket back again! | ||
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Post# 1122838 , Reply# 25 7/10/2021 at 03:54 (1,018 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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Dear GE... Bring back the filter-flo and minibasket! Signed, once loyal fan of yours! | ||
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Post# 1122839 , Reply# 26 7/10/2021 at 05:11 (1,018 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Please lawd, give our American friends some European toploaders so they get some relief from all the complaining about frontloaders. lol
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Post# 1122845 , Reply# 27 7/10/2021 at 06:38 (1,018 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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Bring back the WP SURGILATOR!!!BD!!!SCRAP the VMW CRAP!!!!!Would LOVE to drive a dozer thru the VMW production lines!!!! | ||
| Post# 1122846 , Reply# 28 7/10/2021 at 06:58 (1,018 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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have this washer now its a top load but so far pretty good
i have this maytag topload washer now that replace a duet washer dryer set because the dryer broke and so far i can say its pretty good, but i would love to see the return of mechanical timer models and less electronics in the machines see pic 2 and 3 as reference pic 1 and 2 are maytags but pic 3 dial pic is from an inglis direct drive washer
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Post# 1122852 , Reply# 29 7/10/2021 at 08:18 (1,018 days old) by warmsecondrinse (Fort Lee, NJ) |
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#26 So can you buy TL washer & dryer pairs?????? #21 & 22 My problem with FL's is that I'm not a hobbit. However much I might like FL's from a mechanical/technical perspective, my body wants nothing to do with them. Put it this way: My bathroom sink is on legs and stands 42"... And it's awesome! | ||
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Post# 1122853 , Reply# 30 7/10/2021 at 08:27 (1,018 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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| Post# 1122868 , Reply# 31 7/10/2021 at 14:38 (1,018 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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What problem are you having with your machine Rex ? While not the ideal modern top load agitator machines they DO perform quite well.I've been blessed with the one I got. | ||
| Post# 1122910 , Reply# 34 7/11/2021 at 01:42 (1,018 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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Reply #33
Those newer Whirlpool machines can be real screwy at times same with the technology crap of today which is all style and NO substance and usually are slower than molasses when it goes through it’s various cycles. If I made machines and yes I’d use the old Whirlpool belt drive design, I would not even bother with electronic controls since machines with electronic controls tend to have unsatisfactory washing and rinsing performance and tend to break down sooner than is necessary.
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Post# 1122921 , Reply# 35 7/11/2021 at 06:20 (1,017 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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Wish Speed Queen would go back to the mechanical "analog" controls,too.Boards are just an invitation to failure!The mechanical controls can last decades!! | ||
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Post# 1122938 , Reply# 36 7/11/2021 at 08:38 (1,017 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1123027 , Reply# 38 7/12/2021 at 00:39 (1,017 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1123030 , Reply# 39 7/12/2021 at 01:42 (1,017 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Wondering if you're underloading. Contrary to what seems intuitive, too small of a load for the fill level can cause items to bunch-up together instead of distributing properly ... like what can happen on a spin-drain machine when the load is too small, floats and congregates together when spin starts. Some VMW models have a proper dual-action agitator with independently rotating auger, some don't. | ||
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Post# 1123037 , Reply# 40 7/12/2021 at 06:48 (1,016 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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Mine has the idependent turning auger.The fast strokes just makes it worse.Would like to see that "feature" go or say if you could switch it out. | ||
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Post# 1123047 , Reply# 41 7/12/2021 at 09:01 (1,016 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1123118 , Reply# 43 7/12/2021 at 19:41 (1,016 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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I don't know if this will work but here ya go Rex. www.amazon.com/dp/B08CL43... | ||
| Post# 1123159 , Reply# 44 7/13/2021 at 13:21 (1,015 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Meant to say *if the link works. The agitator will definitely. | ||
| Post# 1123348 , Reply# 45 7/15/2021 at 13:27 (1,013 days old) by maytaga806 (Howell, Michigan) | ||
There really wasn’t a comeback. They’ve offered top load models ever since HE corrupted the industry. Whirlpool for example has gotten lazy as we’ve known for some time, and recently they brought the look of a two piece agitator back for some of the models. In which the lower piece has a joke for fins, and the agitation driven by these motors are weak compared to the classic Direct Drives. It’s essentially a wash plate with a dual action clothes mover stuck on the center of it which makes it appear like a classic agitator, but couldn’t be farther away than one. The only top loader nowadays that will clean clothes is the new LG model which was mentioned. I have no clue if it’s reliable, I’m not the person to ask that question. It was cool to see the belt driven whirlpools with the same dual action surgilator that they used for decades with the DD machines, but since then WP has gotten very lazy with washers upon the downfall effect from high efficiency coming into play many many years ago now.
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| Post# 1123349 , Reply# 46 7/15/2021 at 13:29 (1,013 days old) by maytaga806 (Howell, Michigan) | ||
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Tolivac… | ||
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