Agitator vs. No Agitator? Which one is better.

A non-agitator washer is also called an impeller washer. This is a newer technology that is more delicate on your clothing, but there are some drawbacks.
Answer is it depends on what your wash needs are:
* Do you have heavily soiled clothing? Agitator
* Do you have more delicate clothing? No Agitator
* Is capacity important (No Agitator) or is speed of wash more important? Agitator
* Is price the most important factor? Agitator
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[@sambrinson89]

They should make washing machines with removable agitators. It wouldn't be that difficult, and would bring the best of both worlds.

[@DELFO2907]

whirlpool just made one

[@BoulevardHome]

That's a great idea! You should consider sending in a customer suggestion to your favorite manufacturer. Thanks for watching!

[@DELFO2907]

@@BoulevardHome whirlpool just made one

[@susanstanley4022]

I saw 1 or 2 at Lowes today BUT really costly. Like $1000+ for one.

[@DELFO2907]

@@susanstanley4022 regular price for an upper scale model

[@bossalinedezz]

Just got rid of a washer with no agitator . My clothes didn't get clean but now i have a heavy duty washer with an exaggerated agitator and the difference is night and day . I feel better washing clothes now .

[@MovingOlives3437]

I’ll go with agitators all day gotta love those old Maytags

[@rolandcolten7942]

instaBlaster

[@damiancameron3614]

same (i like speed queen)

[@erossinema8797]

They work well, but they also tear your clothes apart, especially those old Kenmores with the high-speed agitation center post agitators that were popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

[@Sheryl777]

@@erossinema8797 I used agitator washers starting in the 60s and they never tore any of our clothes apart. Wondering what type you had that would do that.

[@csick11]

They break faster because of blankets and heavy clothes

[@mrled8555]

Watched this video& asked my wife if she had an agitator and she said " yes I married one" Ouch!

[@BoulevardHome]

😂

[@brendaabarca1774]

🤣

[@hlkravat]

Oof 😂

[@AutumnStarostin]

😆

[@julihouser7468]

😂😂😂

[@Linda-sw8sk]

Non agitators tend to have trouble with sheets and cloths mix, screws them into a knot, if you have a large family and short time, some people over fill their machines. The sheets turn into parachutes and engulf all the cloths, then overloads. Having had front, top with or without agitator, I prefer top loader with agitator shorter time and comes cleaner for work cloths. Delicates i hand wash and then machine spin dry. Busy household.

[@tipsam288]

Great description! Yes, that is exactly what happens with my GE non-agitator!!

[@UberKrispy]

I had an LG frontloader for 12 years until it died, throwing a code that indicated catastrophic failure. That machine cleaned the clothes well, but had a moldy smell the last 5 years and also was very low to the ground, making unloading it awkward. I shopped top load agitator & impeller machines for a while, and had not really made up my mind when I saw an LG agitator top loader in metallic grey on clearance. I got one factory wrapped for 1/2 price. I've put it through the paces and can say that its not your grandma's agitator. Its got every bell & whistle, is quiet, and cleans the clothes well.

[@faceious2006]

I’m agitated

[@alicemaggio8854]

I just happened upon your videos and so glad I did. This was an excellent explanation of the two types of washers, easy to understand, and to the point. Thank you so much!

[@truthof7382]

I’ve had the LG impeller (non-agitator) model for years, through 4 kids and it works fine. If you have a grease, oil or food stain your worried about, just pre-treat. It’s nice for not beating up sweaters and washing bulk items like comforters and bedspreads. Just my experience.

[@user-lt5cg5wz8m]

Same!!!

[@MTResq]

There's only 2 top loaders to consider: 1. Maytag 3.5 Cu. Ft. Commercial-Grade Residential Washer - MVWP575GW 2. Speed Queen TC5003WN aka the TC5 classic I'll save you time with research, there's other differences, but most importantly - Maytag has better wash action w/ dual action agitator, but the SQ is built like a tank. Both are fantastic, and make sure you type in model numbers when searching.

[@BoulevardHome]

Great research! Thanks for watching :)

[@crazywarp36]

The speed queen tv2000 is the best modern washer. The TC5 is easier to purchase though as most locally owned stores have

[@mark91345]

I definitely want an agitator model, as we have the "non-agitator" and it has never gotten our clothes as clean.

[@nanii9649]

I literally JUST purchased Samsung non agitator and it doesn't clean my clothes as well as my prior machine with an agitator 😭

[@cheryls3777]

I agree. I thought it was me but it's the machine. Ugh

[@doogieRN1]

For me the non agitator model at times was aggrevating. Ours is a stumpy agitator, and if not loaded right it becomes uneven, and being short having to move clothes, house linens around in the washer because it gets all tangled and bulked on one side or another its tiring, and you have to use smaller loads of items. Which smaller loads I am not mad at as this helps the clothes or whatever get properly washed but no agitator makes me feel like I am getting a work out for my arms.

[@newaccount5891]

@@cheryls3777 Definitely not just you. I am so unhappy with my non-agitator Samsung. I've had it for 2 years but I am seriously about to replace with a traditional washer. I also don't like how my machine uses only such a little amount of water. Even if you are hand washing, you need a good amount of water to really clean your clothes.

[@newaccount5891]

@@nanii9649 i'm in the same boat. And when you use more detergent, it will create a MESS.

[@yliberal6355]

Old school are the best. They aggressively clean much, much better with more water.

[@justinbrah627]

but they destroy clothes much faster

[@tonycastro7413]

@@justinbrah627 lies

[@erossinema8797]

Yeah, and they also tear your clothes apart if they are those high-speed agitation type with the 90 degree arc

[@tonycastro7413]

@@erossinema8797 i dont know about y'all but my clothes never get ripped apart in my washer machine direct drive 70 series. And these new he washers are the ones that don't clean clothes. and the pfp xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@erossinema8797]

@@tonycastro7413 I could never figure out the washers with high speed agitation from the 1980s and 1990s. Perhaps I was overloading them even though they didn't seem to be overloaded. The agitation really was too rough though

[@jimenz6548]

Thank you for a common sense explanation .....as a former repair man for all Sears appliances, your statements all ring true ....

[@BoulevardHome]

You're welcome, Jim! We are glad you enjoyed our video :)

[@kathym6603]

Thank you kind sir. I wish there was a book that told everything about washing machines. My Maytag Commercial Washer seems to be wearing out (not to mention shredding) my "stuff." The last technician said to get a Speed Queen next time. I tried to have him adjust the water level so the machine didn't use about 50 gallons to wash & rinse a small load ... couldn't do it.

[@mienola1475]

Thanks. I was going to get rid of this washer until I watched this video. It makes sense now. Thanks.

[@BoulevardHome]

You're welcome! We are so glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@thedirtygir3059]

Thank you for this! We just purchased one of the non agitator machines second hand and I was worried it won’t work properly with no agitator but watching the video and seeing some of the comments has made me feel better.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hello! You're welcome :) We are so glad our video helped you learn a little more about your washing machine. We hope you love your new washing machine! Thank you for watching :)

[@crazywarp36]

Yeah. the comments saying the impeller washing machines dont clean also made me feel better

[@maggiemargaret1412]

This was the better of explanations I've gotten anywhere here on You Tube. I can't imagine living in a household that would not require one or another of these two different type washers though, at any given time. QUES: Who has only mostly light and/or bulky things to wash? Who has mostly real dirty stuff? ANS: No one at any normal "household". Now, certain or specific commercial uses might generally be the ones that only have one or the other, at any given time. e.g. A Restaurant - linen; a Farm Sanctuary - overalls and blankets. A second point, is that these non-agitator types were supposedly a 'take off' from the idea of front loaders. But front loaders have gravity to help rotate clothes about. Some thoughts: let's face it, a more 'efficient' washer is not more 'efficient' if you'd have to wash real dirty clothes twice. Yet I do like the idea of clothes and straps not 'catching or stretching' (except when on each other). Either these new washers will work or they won't; time and people will tell. But even if they don't, I doubt manufacturers will resurrect the agitator as it is probably the part they get the most complaints about (w the exception of belts). And they will not want to admit any errors in judgment. P..S. What I really don't like about the newer model non-agitator is that you can't easily figure out a way to keep the lid open to watch your clothes wash. It is not your simple press latch, it is an inside invisible hook type and I'm afraid to hook something inside in order to keep the latch in an open position, and not be able to retrieve it without doing damage. I've always found it mesmerizing to watch clothes wash and I shall miss that. (I know - you don't have to say it, lol.)

[@dickweed933]

I.too.enjoy.watching my.clothes wash

[@armandwilliamgreenjr.8949]

When I was a kid I used to sit on the kitchen counter and watch our clothes washer work. Back then, there was no safety switch as such, so I could watch the entire wash cycle with the lid open. Our washer had a "lint filter"; as the washer worked, it would flow the water to the top of the washer tub and through the lint filter, and catch any excess lint from the clothes.

[@blastum]

My experience with a years-old LG impeller is that it hardly moves the clothes around and they will often just be sticking out of the water as it uses so little. For me it would be an agitator or a front loader next time.

[@jgriffith-parker9238]

Our LG barely gets the clothes wet.... useless

[@briannabrown428]

My GE impeller is awesome. I DO NOT recommend getting a front loader. Those things get dirty and gross - hard to clean.

[@treymarks4122]

Select the water plus/deep fill/deep water wash option and it will submerge your clothes like a traditional washer

[@maxsaviation9512]

Maytag is worse

[@katastrofikRQ]

Omg. I’m actually watching this video right now because I’m having the same issue with my LG. The top of my towels are not even wet I’ve added +3 and even +6 gallons of water and it is just absolutely garbage and barely even moves or gets wet. I HATE this washing machine and so called “ high-efficiency models”

[@bonobonorman9658]

Once I had a 3rd option Swedish made "Electro-Helios" washing machine back in the late 70's and it suited me perfectly. It was a top-loaded horizontal drum (H-axis drum just like a front loader) and it washed clean and fluff-free as front-loading drum-washers always do better thanks to its two compartments i.e. inside round drum with laundry in a outer square box, but (unlike front-loaders) you could always stop it simply by lifting the top-lid and add what ever was forgotten. After opening the lid you rolled the inside drum by hand until you could open two "barn-doors" and chuck something extra inside the drum. Then it could just keep going washing again. Sadly I left it behind in Uppsala when moving to Australia, never to be seen again. That was ~50 years ago and many my washers later I never had a better one... Nothing close...and a similar washing machine is impossible to find 2020. Sad :-)

[@BoulevardHome]

Sounds like a very unique washer.

[@Mark-zu6oz]

Staber makes one like that but it's really expensive. And from the reviews (not the ones on their website) it seems half the people love it, and half of them have had so many problems that they've gotten rid of it after a few years.

[@patrickmaloy5262]

@@agataes272 My niece has one in Prague, and she loves it.

[@l337pwnage]

I've seen videos of that style and they look neat. As an American, though, I can promise you that they would be too complicated for Americans to use. People would find a way to lose fingers and hands in them. As an example of American ingenuity, those high speed top loaders, like the "agitatorless" one in this video, Americans put water impermeable items in them, which literally causes the washers to explode, and then try to sue for money because the washer blew up. Companies have had to recall machines, reprogram machines, relabel machine controls, and/or add more warning stickers to many machines because of this.

[@gabewl29]

I have a GE top load washer with the impeller. Looks just like the GE washer in this video, just without the agitator. I’ve had it over a year now. It cleans my clothes just fine! However, I do have all my wash setting set to the “deep fill” for extra water. It didn’t seem to do as great of a job without the deep fill option on.

[@BoulevardHome]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that method.

[@lisaablais]

What model is the GE washer? I'd like to get one.

[@user-rm8rc1xi8g]

Don't get the non-agitator, it is a piece of junk! Get the old traditional agitator or you will be sorry.@@lisaablais

[@guptaajay]

I have the GE washing machine with Agitator and soak cycle. Works like a charm. I will highly recommend this cleaning gator :)

[@poeticstud101]

Hello, which GE do you have?

[@mar1812]

I love my GE washer with agitator. No nonsense washer without the fancy bells and whistles, does its job. I just replace the old one which ran for over 7 years! It really outlived the expectation since we are a family of 5 and we used it constantly. Bought it again. Model:GTW465ASNWW

[@AmyHoward-lq5tg]

Thank you for explaining! Great video.

[@russellboeman4720]

Our experience has been that if the no-agitator type machine is loaded improperly it will twist the clothing into a tight tangled mess and not completely rinse out the loosened dirt from the clothing. We replaced an agitator type machine which was only 5 years old with a no-agitator type machine which is now 5 years old (and has developed a small leak), and the wear and tear on the clothing seems no better than or worse than the agitator type. One way we noticed the extra wear on the clothing is the lint trap in the dryer retrieves much more lint with smaller loads than it did when we had an agitator type machine.... We use small loads, rarely ever large loads. And the high efficiency no-agitator definitely requires a minimum of detergent or it won't rinse out the soap even with a double rinse. Bottom line is read the user manual and follow the instructions. We are shopping for a new agitator type as this is being written.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hi Russel! Thanks for sharing this story with us. We are sorry to hear about your issues with your washing machine. We hope you find one you love. Here's a link to our washers+dryers. Look through, see if there's anything you love, and please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you:) www.blvdhome.com/catalog/laundry

[@SparkyOne549]

We have the same issues. Non agitator. Doesn’t clean the clothes, and does leave clothes tangled and twisted and not clean. Our clothes don’t last as long. HE Soap doesn’t wash out even with double rinse. It also unbalances nearly every load. I hate it.

[@jupiterjazz5254]

Great video, thanks to the gentleman presenting.

[@BoulevardHome]

Thank you for watching! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@rayven1178]

Agitators seems to extract dirt and debris while impellors only seem to loosen them. With an agitator I can hang up my clothe to dry right after, with impellors I must put it in a dryer. Most of the time impellers leave a ton of hair or debris. Agitators work much better in general.

[@erossinema8797]

Top load Washers with center post agitators actually beat and scrub the clothes . The washplate washers are simply electric powered washboards which the clothes pass over gently. Remember the tubs in washplate type washers have scrub nubs on them too

[@patrickmaloy5262]

@@erossinema8797 We had an agitator washer that finally died after 22 years. We bought a new front loader and it's just okay. But I miss the clean, white clothes that came from the agitator, and I miss the lint free dark clothes. Also, the front loader takes forever to do a load, and will twist and bundle the sheets.

[@erossinema8797]

@@patrickmaloy5262 Yes , that's why I don't understand these people that think front loaders are supreme. They're not perfect either. They're too gentle for some fabrics

[@erossinema8797]

@Rayven, Oh My Gaga, the level of water extraction doesn't have anything to do with whether your washer has a wash plate or center post vertical type of agitator. It has to do with the spin speed and duration of spin cycle. Try reading the instructions of your machine

[@shellyblanchard5788]

It depends on how long you let them wash, one thing don't pack them, it will hinder the movement. I was at a laundromat the other day and there was an Asian woman who was packing clothes in a top loader in an adjatater washer like she was stuffing a turkey. It's a wonder they got clean😁.

[@heroknaderi]

very cool. i like them both. anf i agree on agitator models wash best for heavy duty.

[@SDav21]

We have an LG top loader and it washes brilliantly. Better than my front loader. It seems US versions somehow limit water but ours uses more than enough water. The clothes really get rubbed and tumbled about. The actions are amazing and the turbo wash function seems to do a great job. It spins the whole drum shooting water and soap from the top and into the clothes pulling it through the clothes. Then it rubs. Swirls. Pulses. Love it. It is the only top loader without an agitator that cleans better than a front loader and agitator top loader.

[@derek3154]

What model is your LG??

[@addisonpollock7352]

Thanks for the helpful information!

[@waramni]

We have tried both Impeller and Agitator. We used Maytag Impeller top load for 15 Years. It uses lots of water and some cycle is long up to 48 Min. It tangles sheets, pants and it doesn't clean well. The LG 5.3 top load Agitator works fine on all kind of clothes if you select the proper setting for each type of garments. 'Normal" for towels and delicate for shirts etc.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Yes, this is pretty solid advice. The agitator models definitely clean heavily soiled clothing better. The newer style is fine for delicates.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hi Paul! We are so glad you liked our video. Thank you for sharing your expereince with us. Washers with agitators can be super awesome!

[@yliberal6355]

And cost way more!

[@crazywarp36]

Almost all agitator machines have delicate cycles aswell, so im confused about this claim that they are hard on clothes

[@bookbearerplus]

Informative video, thanks!

[@BoulevardHome]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching. Let us know if there are any other appliance questions you may have and we can answer them for you.

[@saumyacow4435]

Well, we bought a big LG non agitator machine a couple of years ago and its worked very, very well. Even on heavily soiled items. First machine we've had that can wash pillows, large quilts, dog beds, just about everything fits. Only thing is, its not the fastest and being a large machine it does use its share of water, but electricity wise, its quite efficient. Plus it has a real smug, self satisfied tune at the end..

[@tipsam288]

I'd like to know what brand and model you have. I have had a GE impeller model, large capacity, and have hated it for the four years I've had it. It does a horrible job cleaning dog blankets, and wouldn't even dream of trying to wash pillows. Sometimes the water doesn't even saturate the items fully... The machine finally died today and now I am looking for something new. I will probably go back to the agitator.

[@saumyacow4435]

@@tipsam288 its an LG WT-R10686.

[@MrSlicktherick]

Ty !

[@user-rm8rc1xi8g]

Hi, you are one of the few who liked the nonagitator. I am miserable with mine. I have no manual which makes the experience worst. Do you just add liquid detergent pouring into the load on top of the clothes before turning on the start?

[@SuperMiIk]

I live in a very very old apartment (like appliances from the 60's old) but one thing i do like is the old fashioned washing machine.

[@BoulevardHome]

Old-school washing machines are awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@MaggieLoveMTC]

The older models with the agitator were much better than the newer models. The cycles were shorter, clothes came out cleaner and fresher smelling and didn't take forever to dry like with the newer models. I use to like doing the laundry, now I hate it!

[@TipeONegatyve]

Buy a Speed Queen

[@billpelican2773]

Yep your right, the machines today are worthless junk!🤬 It's almost like the redesigned the wheel into a square and sold it as " improved" just to mess with people

[@l337pwnage]

Thank gov't regulators and hippies. I have to say, the front loaders aren't bad, tho, although, just like the front loaders of old, they are more maintenance than a top loader. The new top loaders with no agitator are pointless, though. I never hear anything positive about them. Sears had a wave-action design that showed promise, but it only lasted a couple years. When I asked a sales man why they stopped making them, he said clothes would get caught under the wave actuator.

[@patrickheron172]

Thanx a lot! VERY helpful!

[@BoulevardHome]

You are welcome! We hope we were able to help you learn something new!

[@MattReads12]

Excellent video!

[@BoulevardHome]

Thanks Matt!

[@ScantPear]

I will go with the classic agitator

[@rkgsd]

These new agitators don't work quite the same wsy as the 30 year old agitators, but it's adequate.

[@ScantPear]

RKGSD I know that all agitators need to stay the same and work the seams and not act like the modern high efficiency garbage

[@Mandy_39]

@@rkgsd unfortunately nothing is made like it used to be! I'm seriously debating just picking up a set from a repair guy that fixes up used washers & dryers but I'm fighting with myself lol. I just can't see how having no agitator actually cleans the clothes lol.

[@rkgsd]

@@Mandy_39 This is what I highly recommend. Maytag Commercial washer. I ordered mine from Costco's website, but I know it can be ordered through hardware stores too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp7Xi2ydhLqbd5I

[@aarone1777]

@@rkgsd It's the motor strength; older machines had more hp!!

[@beckyallen6522]

Thanks! Helpful!

[@BoulevardHome]

Glad it helped!

[@JB-1138]

Thanks for the video this helps me decide.

[@BoulevardHome]

You're welcome! We are glad to hear that :) Thanks for watching.

[@dormamo6917]

We used the semi automatic, the cheaps ones and it was fantastic. You have all the method u can try.

[@lamis1974]

Great video. Thank u

[@thefix2573]

Takes longer to run a cycle in a HE machine, clothes come out muddy still, have to wash twice. How's that more efficient? I'll keep my 20 yr old Whirlpools.

[@BoulevardHome]

Agreed - If you have heavily soiled cloths then I would stick with a front load or an agitator model that allows you to use a deep water fill option.

[@MultiWayland]

that is what I am looking for ( a old school washer ) they not going to get my money on a new on that can not full water

[@vincentrobinette1507]

Let me guess: Your 20 year old Whirlpool has an AGITATOR!! I find that impeller type top loaders just simply don't turn the cloths over, leaving the cloths on top , completely unwashed. IF something possessed me to get a top loader, it will be an agitator model. I switched to front loader, and I'm going to stick with it. It turns cloths over better than a top loader, and it's as gentle as a impeller. It's the best of both worlds.

[@bkrbkrl]

@YouDontKnowMe The new ones don't, specifically the HE ones. The old school front loaders (I still have one) actually do.

[@yliberal6355]

Exactly! They don’t clean as good either.

[@Karkeykay]

I just bought a brand new LG impeller washer, one of the nicer ones. I had a front load Maytag previously that worked very well but it finally went out. This LG is horrible. It does not wring the water out well enough and the clothes are sopped so I either have to dry them that way or spin again. It does not wash my hair off clothes. I picked off about 25 of my own hairs from a sweatshirt the other day. I didn't even know there could be that much hair in the wash as my previous washer got it all off. I have three dogs and weirdly it gets most of that hair but not mine. Also I've watched it run and sometimes it takes about 10 minutes for the top clothes to be pulled in to wash so those clothes obviously don't get as clean as the rest of the clothes. I washed a kitchen towel on Sanitary cycle and it still had crusted food on it. The towel wasn't very dirty to begin with. I'm so bummed because it is such a hassle to return something that big.

[@DeniseDeJoy]

Mine does the same thing. The dog hair that is on clothes is still on it when it's done washing.

[@AlwonDomz]

I guess I’ll stick with the non agitator. If my clothes ever got too soiled I’ll pull out a heavy bin, some dish soap and a garden hose and go to town. Having something that can handle a comforter to my regular clothes is a deal sealer.

[@crazywarp36]

Agitators are better.

[@tonymante8759]

i returned my top loader whirlpool HE as it was poop for a side load HE from meile that is really good.

[@sherlou73]

My five year old Whirlpool 4.3 cf impeller model just completely stopped rinsing the clothes. I had to wring everything out by hand to even dry the clothes for a week. My husband hated that machine from the start and wanted to go back to an agitator from day one. Well after replacing it with 4.5 cf agitator he model yesterday, I should've listened to him. I didn't realize how wet the impeller one left the clothes (even before the issues). Also it has cut down the time to wash and dry in half. The clothes actually smell like they were washed. I will never go back to an impeller model again.

[@keithwilson6060]

I wish they still sold the up and down agitator models of the 60’s. Clothes really got circulated and clean.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hi Keith! We hope you find the washer of your dreams! Thanks for watching.

[@successwithstacee9290]

Thanks for a clear explanation

[@BoulevardHome]

You're welcome! We are glad you liked this video. Hopefully, it was informative for you:)

[@successwithstacee9290]

@@BoulevardHome very much so!! I just bought a new washing machine

[@BoulevardHome]

@@successwithstacee9290 Congrats on your new machine! That's awesome! We hope it lasts you a long time.

[@successwithstacee9290]

@@BoulevardHome Me too! I was so excited when my old on broke because I hated it. It was a front loader and it kept getting moldy.

[@BoulevardHome]

@@successwithstacee9290 Oh that's no good! We hope this new one treats you better.

[@AlyssaJames14]

Ok, I need one that can do it all! I have nice delicate clothing, and my husband has oil field clothing, lol . We have 5 kids, so my washer needs to do it all! Nice soft wash for mine and a good scrubbing for theirs. That would be so perfect. The one I have is ripping up my nice clothes!! So I'm looking for a new better washer and dryer set.

[@waramni]

Your best bet is LG with agitator. It will clean your spouse garments and will take care of your delicate clothes with the properly selecting "delicate" setting.

[@1bertski]

The non-agitator washing machine does not work for me because it does not clean my construction clothes which are very dirty most of the time. The non-agitator actually uses more water because I have to wash the clothes twice

[@paulk9985]

Thanks. But I will keep my 1984 Maytag workhorse... has never stopped working and works great today.

[@BoulevardHome]

It is hard to be those solid Maytag's washers built in the 80's and 90's.

[@blacknight88]

Your 1984 Maytag is too old and is ready to retire. Time for a new modern HE washer

[@paulk9985]

@@blacknight88 YOU are too old and are ready to retire.

[@blacknight88]

@@paulk9985 Just was a helpful suggestion

[@paulk9985]

@@blacknight88 And I need a suggestion from YOU?

[@srpresbitero]

Always love the one with agitator

[@vincentrobinette1507]

Agreed: I've seen videos of impeller style top loaders, and they just don't turn clothes over, especially if fully loaded.

[@ekulenwaiku4654]

I know why you love it

[@aarone1777]

Seems the idea was less water used in the new agitaterless models, truth is we must run clothes through twice to get them clean. Anyone else see the flaw in that logic?

[@flinchfiles8445]

Thanks for the tip to run them through twice. We recently purchased a GE agitator less washer and it is horrible. Nothing comes clean, it barely moves, no suds appear regardless of auto filling it or what brand is used. At this point, I'd rather use a wash board. Hoping it falls under the warranty to return it, it's absolutely horrible.

[@ronblack7870]

it's cause of people living in stupid places that are deserts so the govt decides everyone has to save water . i live next to great lakes where we have too much water .

[@lauraslyk958]

very helpful! Thank You!

[@BoulevardHome]

You're welcome! We are glad we were able to help you learn a thing or two :)

[@alanhubbard1868]

The non-agitator GE washer that I've owned for two years is a total Pile and pain in the butt to use. Unless you load the clothing in very carefully, the machine goes out of balance, and ultimately doesn't completely drain, and spin. You get to reset the machine to drain & spin, and redistribute the load so it doesn't un-balance. Forget washing quilts because the machine can't even begin to balance a quilt, so you get to try 3-4 times, until you get it right. I'm 61 years old, this is the worst washer I've ever owned. I'm going to dump it on Craig's List and buy a cheaper-simpler washing machine.

[@poeticstud101]

Hello, which machine do you have?

[@SNAP-2-IT]

Now a machine has a removable agitator but it's over $1,000.00 (more like $1,200.00) so they are pretty expensive. Side note: We bought a washer without an agitator & thank goodness when we decided to move I left it behind - got a new with agitator and so glad I did... the ONLY time miss that machine is when I wash the dogs bed, that's it!

[@stokeswait1984]

I used to have one with an agitator, and it messed my clothes up, started seeing like stress marks were the propeller was like stretching my clothes! I much prefer non agitator my opinion! Just bought a new Maytag non agitator and it works great!

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

You have to see them in action washing a load of clothes for this to have any relevance. I thought an impeller model would be great, assuming the technology was the newest most effective thing. I exchanged it for an agitator model after using it for several days. I just did not get the job done.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hi Scott! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@zibaa1234]

Great. Thanks for info. So every impeller/infuser washer is HE?

[@BoulevardHome]

We are glad you enjoyed our video! Thank you for watching:) Most impeller washing machines are HE, but not all of them.

[@staindog7382]

We have no agitator and hate it. Clothes never seem as clean as I would like and doesn't get deodorant marks if my shirts. My wife does smaller loads more often but that takes forever and doesn't save any money on my water bill.

[@niuhuskieguy]

Bought a house and the sellers left a top load LG. Tried to give it a try foe a few months, but in the end it wasn't working well for us. Replaced it with a front load thats been golden ever since.

[@Mark-rw3kw]

Some LG top load washers now have agitators, but they don't seem to rotate the clothes from the bottom to the top (or vis versa) the way my older GE did (I don't think the GE washer is this video was not even made by GE). The LG agitator just moves the clothes back and forth with more force. My older GE also allowed me to set the water level in 5 different levels. My new LG only allows me to use Deep Fill, which is too much water, but necessary otherwise there will only be a puddle of water that will not get clothes clean. Many of the problems of new washers (and dishwashers) are caused by EPA regulations.

[@rosettawilliams7959]

While visiting my Son and his Family I used their washer and boy was I disappointed. Washer had no agitator and “six inches” of water. My clothes were dingy and white socks still had dirt around heels. Who designed the mechanics of washer was an idiot. My son bought a conventional (normal) washer as the other washer was in house he purchased.

[@erossinema8797]

You obviously didn't know how to use that washer. They dont work like conventional center post agitator washers And lots of people like to overload clothes washers then expect them to actually clean. IT drives me crazy when I see that, because it's just stupidity that's beyond belief

[@csick11]

Learn how to do laundry lol

[@flinchfiles8445]

You are spot on. We recently purchased one of these agitator less washing machines and they are horrible, you have to override every setting because it wants to be "smart and conserve energy", whilst ending up costing the same or more as an agitator washing machine. We don't even have any "heavy soiled" clothing and it's still the worst washer I have ever owned. Huge learning lesson, but people will still come and mouth off about how "you didn't know what you were doing", as a way to diminish the truth of these awful machines. Better off using a wash board from the stone ages.

[@csick11]

@Flinch Files it washes my over size load just fine. I never had any issues with it. If you set it on the wrong setting then the cycle won't rinse and drain properly. Maybe stick to a washer machine that isn't so advanced if you don't understand how to properly use the setting?

[@MaggieLoveMTC]

@@flinchfiles8445 Not only do these newer models suck!, they also take forever to complete a cycle wasting my time. My old Maytag washer (w/agitator) and dryer washed and dried clothes much faster and better. My old dryer dried clothes better on low than the newer one does on high. Another thing is my clothes do not smell as fresh either with the newer models. I hate doing laundry now.

[@amazingme894]

i always gotta have the agi with the top loader, if not, the front loader washer it is lol

[@had2galsinthebooth]

The heavy duty issue can be countered by programming soak time so when/if the impeller/pulse machines come down to realistic price I want one. I am patient and refuse to pay the premium for newer tech.

[@BoulevardHome]

Prices do always seem to come down over time. Not sure where appliances will go with a number of raw material costs going up throughout the world today. We agree with you that using a soak option helps with the heavier soils. Thanks for sharing.

[@bkrbkrl]

But why? A newer machine should be BETTER at cleaning clothes. Why would anyone want a machine where you have to take the extra step just to try to get soil out that a normal machine today would. This makes zero sense. I suggest you go online and read reviews on these types of machines.

[@yliberal6355]

Same here. Tried both, and will stay with top load agitation only.

[@yliberal6355]

@@bkrbkrl You’re absolutely correct!

[@wotan10950]

I recently bought a Maytag top-loader, with an impeller-agitator bin. That is, it’s an impeller model; the agitator doesn’t perform the same function as the old agitators, they simply prevent clothes from piling up on the center of the disk. At any rate, there are pros & cons. My old front-loader was easy on the clothes, and really wrung out the rinse water. But it smelled moldy, despite my cleaning and leaving the door open. Also, the dog’s fur got stuck behind the gasket, and it had to be cleaned regularly. So eventually the gasket gave out. Ugh. The new Maytag takes forever, but is very frugal with water, and somehow manages to get everything clean, although many commenters don’t believe that. But it gets unbalanced if you look at it the wrong way, and the clothes are still pretty wet at the end, meaning that you have to run the dryer longer. And it seems to create more lint than my dogs and kids could ever create! So to be honest, I can’t recommend one over the other. They each have good and bad points.

[@BoulevardHome]

Thank you for sharing, Dave! You are so right, there are pros and cons to each. We are glad to hear you have found a machine you like.

[@sarahward5757]

Same. I had a fridgidair front loader that used less water but washed great and the spin got the clothes pretty dry. The maytag you'll noticed the clothes are more wet.

[@nunya___]

I found that if I fill the softener dispenser with white vinegar to remove soap in the rinse and use a dryer sheets, my clothes have almost no hair and less lent. I use dryer balls on heavy and bulky items. All of this is the perfect combination for me.

[@juangarcia-po4wd]

last two machines i have owned have had no agitator and they clean my levis just fine, agitator machines seem to tear my clothes up, the clothes come out virtually dry. minus the levis which need about a half hour in a dryer. beyond that im a happy person with non agitator models.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hi Juan! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you have found a machine you love.

[@nancyrobinson9162]

I have a new GE impeller washer. It washes very well. No complaints. Newer machines, however, do seem to take a whole lot longer to get the job done. I just got a new dryer and it will take over an hour to dry clothes that would be dry in 20 minutes in my old machine. geeze.

[@learner5090]

@@nancyrobinson9162 gas or electric?

[@shellyblanchard5788]

@@nancyrobinson9162 if your washer has a an extra spin cycle, I'd use it.

[@AnthonySenpaikun]

is the non-agitator also another term for non-tumble? my fav shirt has the word "do not tumble" dunno if it means "do not agitate" or do not tumble dry.

[@Andrei-ld3gw]

Ok i can confirm im getting old, looking for washing machine reviews

[@BoulevardHome]

Haha! We hope you find a washing machine you love. Check out our website and see if there's anything you like www.blvdhome.com/catalog/washers

[@sandrahemminger2683]

We purchased this Maytag MVW7230Hw washer from Pochel’s in Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered and set up by the delivery person. We tried to do a load of laundry and the washer wouldn’t agitate. I took a video to show that the agitator pretty much just vibrated, and didn’t even disturb the small amount of suds that formed when the machine partially filled with water. I took the video to Pochels the next morning. They said they would gladly deliver another machine for only $100. I told them I wasn’t willing to pay an additional $100 to get a machine that worked when I had already paid over $1,000 for one that obviously didn’t work. Pochels told me to contact Maytag for a repair. I explained that since I had the machine less than 24 hours, I didn’t think it appropriate to call for a repair, but they explained that was my only option. I called Maytag, and the first appointment is several weeks out Later we tried another load of laundry and the washer literally tried to dry clean the clothes. You can see in the video that there is NO water in the machine, enough water came out to dampen the clothes and that was it. At least this time the agitator worked! But I have to manually add water to each load even though I put it on maximum fill. It takes about 4 hours to do a load of laundry. This machine is supposed to save water, but even when the agitator does work and you manually add water to the machine, you have to push heavy jeans under the water and swish them around with your hand to get them clean. I might as well go to the river and pound my clothes on the rocks. The agitator doesn’t always work, the fill doesn’t always work, the agitator tries to dry clean the clothes with no water in the tub and it takes and the clothes on top don’t get clean.

[@jbar_85]

I learned my lesson- we just ordered a front loader. Finally.

[@sepherinaallard7584]

Would love to hear about the GE 21kg top load without the agitator please thanks Your views please

[@edred7861]

I wish a company made a washing machine that works and hits clothes like old school washers but lives up to the modern era

[@BoulevardHome]

The closest you'll get to those rugged old-school machines is a Speed Queen TC5!

[@viperomen914]

Just got a new Samsung washer because all the features it has like I literally click on button and it does everything for me but it’s a no I’m for sure keeping my old whirlpool no question

[@RETUSAF1995]

I like the Agitator!!!

[@BoulevardHome]

That's awesome! Washing machines with agitators can be great machines.

[@dirkbirot2155]

Hello i am hoping you can give your opinion i am having with my machine the kenmore elite / westinhouse. basically its not working . the system keeps saying door lock but i can open and close the door as i wish the technicians keep giving different prognosis one says motor otor one says door sensor and i keep buy the parts but still its the door issue

[@JollyHell]

Coming from an appliance expert. Each model is different. Just cause it has an agitator dose not mean it washer better. It's a case by case answer for witch washer will be best. Last Washers are not made anywhere near the level of quality of years ago. Over all LG and Samsung are leading but falling short on dryers.

[@destinynichole5581]

Thank you

[@PapillonOne]

You forgot to mention the new ones even with agitator break in less than 5 years... and that is info from a washer repairman.

[@BoulevardHome]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Thanks for watching :)

[@yasinyildirim97]

I honestly have yet to hear of that ever happening. The usual issue I see with many washers are the belt beneath the tub breaking.

[@mrdavis3298]

I just bought a speed queen with a agitator to replace a 4 year old samsung top load. Screw that cheap crap.

[@PapillonOne]

@@mrdavis3298 May I ask what it cost?

[@mrdavis3298]

@@PapillonOne 850 otd. Tr5003

[@raybois]

So when are we inventing the hybrid with the removable click-on agitator?

[@joycepiantes8383]

Mime looking into get a new washers. I will be going BACK to a washer with and agitator.

[@45searay]

Good video…

[@bonnieholter8434]

How do you lock in the agitator?

[@THE-X-Force]

Not really sure you can say it rings them out more effectively if it never gets them as wet in the first place. Regardless, thanks for the video!

[@BoulevardHome]

Great point! Thanks for watching!

[@Launicaliz]

Wring wring. Hello?

[@AbleApe]

*wrings

[@whitneyjennings2945]

Thank you .

[@BoulevardHome]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@lesliebarringer999]

What were the models you used?

[@elfandomya56]

If you put your wash on quick a BUNCH of soap is staying in your clothes even when you do a regular wash, watch the next time if you choose to see it. Turn it on again & you'll see all the leftover soap after it's been agitating for 2 minutes. Plus water is a major part of getting your clothes to come clean washers need more rinse cycles not less especially front loading washers. Also front loading washers and top loads without a adjitater in the middle don't scrub clothes clean there just barely spinning or tumbling on top of eachother.

[@ericmann1781]

Since I bought my bright red Maytag set 10 years ago I have always used extra rinse cycle just as a peace of mind measure to make sure there is no soap left. After reading your comment and that of others I'm glad I made that habit and got used to my typical 56 minute loads as well as my bull shit 42 minute "quick wash" loads lol. Washer finally hit the shitter just yesterday though which is why I am here...man trying to find the best, most reliable model possible is a headache...

[@Madhav_drafts]

I would choose a top loader with agitator or a good working front loader I am never getting a Toploader that has no agitator

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

I’m glad I have one with a small agitator

[@crazywarp36]

Those are a thing?

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

@@crazywarp36 Yes lol

[@paulv8453]

I have a Maytag he washer with the impeller and for years I trusted that it was washing my clothes well until I disconnected the lid locking mechanism to see what it was doing and the clothes on top barely get wet and they stay on the top and don't get rotated to where they are rubbing against the washboard on the botton. I'm pretty sure I'm switching to the old tried and true agitator model.

[@GG-xs8vt]

That’s why I got a glass top. No agitator is terrible.

[@paulv8453]

@@GG-xs8vt My only concern is how rough the agitator can be on clothes.

[@lilianalabadie4314]

Which model top load you recommend?

[@paulv8453]

@@lilianalabadie4314 I ended up going with a front load model. It’s an LG WM4000HWA. The price just went down to $799 down from $999. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have caught that so I need to call Best Buy to match the price since I’m within my return period. 😀

[@GG-xs8vt]

@@lilianalabadie4314 agitator.

[@mpatm2607]

The difference between clean clothes and wasting time. Using less water means less clean clothes. Have a moldy front loader. Will be throwing it out and purchasing an agitator model where I control the amount of water, the temperature of the water and the length of the cycle.

[@candydavis9867]

At the end of the day, we just want clean clothes. I switched out my old agitator washer for a new Samsung no agitator washer. MISTAKE. I have to wash a load of towels 3 times to get them clean. Definitely dumping the new one and going back to an agitator.

[@EseLilChris]

This is for people looking in to Whirlpool, save yourself a headache. Stick to the older machines with nobs and agitators. Ours was purchased on 10/26/21 and failed 8 months later. They don't wash or remove stains properly, they mess up pants(specially jeans) and their warranty services is garbage! It took over 5 weeks for them to "locate" a motherboard to replace the one that went out on mine. Oh and if for some reason your part is not available anywhere, you literally have to wait for their to "special team" that tackles these types of part issues to source it out and they have 21 businessdays to do so. I called Whirlpool and the 3rd party repair company several times for me to get this info and push them to get back to me. 2 of those times the service company didn't do anything until they got my call. The codes we got were F8, E6, and both Whirlpool and the service company have already had this issue come up. Those codes will cause the machine to overflow. It did it to us we were lucky we were home to pull the plug on it before it floded the house.

[@jbar_85]

Yeah we got a whirlpool without a agitator because the sales lady said that it would be quiet. Big mistake. Sounded so loud! We have our washer and dryer in the livingroom. It didn’t even sound like it was moving the clothes around either. Just was making constant noise. Ridiculous. I didn’t feel it was cleaning either. The dryer was nice tho. We returned them and after a long hassle with Home Depot and Whirlpool, we got all our money back and ordered a LG front loader and GE dryer (we have depth issues). We know from our old condo back in 2008, that front loaders are silent, so we went with the best. Plus, they seem to clean better. Anything more then a medium load in a agitator model, won’t get soapy.

[@GG-xs8vt]

I got my new Maytag agitator glass top. I feel better. Ah it’s a little rough on the clothes...give me a break. At least they get cleaned

[@BoulevardHome]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that a washer with an agitator fits your lifestyle.

[@yliberal6355]

Exactly! They’re not rough at all, they just clean much better with actual water levels.

[@elizabethgutierrez4525]

I live with my mom, she has a front load washer , it doesn’t clean the stains off my kids clothes. I hate it

[@JB-1138]

Our old washer has an agitator and it catches on everything.

[@ronblack7870]

the impeller is to try to simulate a front loader without being a front loader. those are gentler and use less water. so if you need that , get a front loader but expect them to stink after a while

[@BoulevardHome]

To mitigate the stink, make sure you're cleaning the rubber gasket often, as well as the rest of the unit when it needs it, and leaving the door slightly open to ventilate.

[@easymentality]

HE is a misnomer when you have to wash your clothes multiple times just to get them clean. As a renter, I've had 2 HE washers in 2 different apartments, and both of them have caused me a headache.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hi Dan! We are sorry to hear this. HE isn't for everyone! Be sure to load your clothes only to about the halfway point. To learn more about how to maintain your washing machine, watch our video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPUo32erbmkndE

[@sherikauhausen1321]

Bought my first impeller washer a couple years ago and find it doesn't rinse the soap out very well. Particularly noticeable for dark washes. I usually end up having to put it through 2 rinse cycles at the end. I've tried different brands of soaps, different deliveries of soap (liquid, powder, sheets), different water heights, you name it. Any suggestions as to how to thoroughly rinse out the soap using cold water?

[@lisbethdc]

Well, i use vinegar for rinse cycle and my clothes come out cleaner and without any soap residues.

[@BNH142]

Try making sure you use a cycle with a full rinse and not just a spray rinse. You can also select the extra rinse option. You may get better results using a deep water or bulky item setting as well. The normal setting uses very little water so you need to use very little soap with it. You really need to use the optional settings to get a good rinse on this style of washer.

[@truthof7382]

75% of people use way too much soap in their washer. HE soaps use very little. Try looking at your soap usage for an answer. I have had a LG impeller washer for years and don’t have any problems with soap, lint, hair or any of the other issues people are talking about. Works great.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Do you put the soap on the bottom? Do not put it on top of the laundry always under.

[@josemolina9616]

Agitator vs. No Agitator? Can I upgrade my Maytag from not agitator to agitator. TY

[@beckyannaldersonornold7512]

None of the washing machines in the last 10 years do NOT get clothes clean. I hate them!

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

True. You gotta pre-treat even the slightest stains.

[@dchall8]

We had a machine with no agitator and frequently found some of the clothes never got wet...at all. If those spots happened to be where you poured the liquid detergent, then they came out with the sticky detergent on them instead of in the water.

[@RitsuOuO]

Sounds like your washer just sucks.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Did you put the detergent at the bottom? Most people put it on top which is incorrect for non-agitator.

[@Legendz167]

That doesn’t even sound possible given the fact that it has to drain, to then spin, rinse all that crap… making the placement of the clothes different and you coming to tell me that it never got wet during none of that? Unless the spin cycle dried the living shit out of the clothing you speak of so good that you assumed it never seen water. That, or like the other comment said… your machine just sucked.

[@chantalecherry]

I don’t like the agitator bcz o want to maximize the space in the washer but I guess that’s what I’m getting cuz I want my clothes properly clean

[@beccaseward]

We have the Samsung extra large capacity washer & dryer with no agitator - I HATE them. I was curious to see actually how much water the washer uses even on a heavy duty load and I laughed as I opened the lid - there was a few inches of water. After the load is done washing the clothes are still practically dry. Newer is not always better. We’ve had our machines for 3 1/2 years and I’m currently looking for just a simple washer and dryer, with an agitator this time.

[@BoulevardHome]

Hope you find something that works for your needs. We have found hotpoint, Amana both make some good entry level agitator models.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

I bought a front loader washer; never again....constantly smells even if i leave its door open; clothes dont get clean enough...big mistake...now have a top loader with agitator