Agitator vs. No Agitator? Which one is better.

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@sambrinson89
@sambrinson89 3 жыл бұрын
They should make washing machines with removable agitators. It wouldn't be that difficult, and would bring the best of both worlds.
@DELFO2907
@DELFO2907 3 жыл бұрын
whirlpool just made one
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! You should consider sending in a customer suggestion to your favorite manufacturer. Thanks for watching!
@DELFO2907
@DELFO2907 3 жыл бұрын
@@BoulevardHome whirlpool just made one
@susanstanley4022
@susanstanley4022 3 жыл бұрын
I saw 1 or 2 at Lowes today BUT really costly. Like $1000+ for one.
@DELFO2907
@DELFO2907 3 жыл бұрын
@@susanstanley4022 regular price for an upper scale model
@bossalinedezz
@bossalinedezz 2 жыл бұрын
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 .
@lauraorozco6834
@lauraorozco6834 5 ай бұрын
Which one did you purchased?
@bossalinedezz
@bossalinedezz 5 ай бұрын
@@lauraorozco6834 Whirlpool ''commercial washer heavy duty series''
@unitycatalog
@unitycatalog 4 ай бұрын
which brand
@bossalinedezz
@bossalinedezz 4 ай бұрын
@@unitycatalog Whirlpool washer heavy duty series
@bossalinedezz
@bossalinedezz 4 ай бұрын
@@lauraorozco6834 I responded to you the same day but im back now and see youtube deleted my comment giving you a damn washer name is crazzy . Censorship is getting out of hand .
@Linda-sw8sk
@Linda-sw8sk 2 жыл бұрын
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
@tipsam288 2 жыл бұрын
Great description! Yes, that is exactly what happens with my GE non-agitator!!
@truthof7382
@truthof7382 2 жыл бұрын
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
@user-lt5cg5wz8m Жыл бұрын
Same!!!
@MovingOlives3437
@MovingOlives3437 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll go with agitators all day gotta love those old Maytags
@rolandcolten7942
@rolandcolten7942 3 жыл бұрын
instaBlaster
@damiancameron3614
@damiancameron3614 3 жыл бұрын
same (i like speed queen)
@erossinema8797
@erossinema8797 3 жыл бұрын
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
@Sheryl777 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@csick11 3 жыл бұрын
They break faster because of blankets and heavy clothes
@mrled8555
@mrled8555 4 жыл бұрын
Watched this video& asked my wife if she had an agitator and she said " yes I married one" Ouch!
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
😂
@brendaabarca1774
@brendaabarca1774 4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@hlkravat
@hlkravat 4 жыл бұрын
Oof 😂
@AutumnStarostin
@AutumnStarostin 3 жыл бұрын
😆
@julihouser7468
@julihouser7468 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@mark91345
@mark91345 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely want an agitator model, as we have the "non-agitator" and it has never gotten our clothes as clean.
@nanii9649
@nanii9649 2 жыл бұрын
I literally JUST purchased Samsung non agitator and it doesn't clean my clothes as well as my prior machine with an agitator 😭
@cheryls3777
@cheryls3777 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I thought it was me but it's the machine. Ugh
@doogieRN1
@doogieRN1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@newaccount5891 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@newaccount5891 2 жыл бұрын
@@nanii9649 i'm in the same boat. And when you use more detergent, it will create a MESS.
@MTResq
@MTResq 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Great research! Thanks for watching :)
@Warp2090
@Warp2090 6 ай бұрын
The speed queen tv2000 is the best modern washer. The TC5 is easier to purchase though as most locally owned stores have
@rayven1178
@rayven1178 3 жыл бұрын
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
@erossinema8797 3 жыл бұрын
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
@patrickmaloy5262 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@erossinema8797 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@erossinema8797 2 жыл бұрын
@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
@shellyblanchard5788 2 жыл бұрын
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😁.
@UberKrispy
@UberKrispy 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@blastum
@blastum 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jgriffith-parker9238 2 жыл бұрын
Our LG barely gets the clothes wet.... useless
@briannabrown428
@briannabrown428 2 жыл бұрын
My GE impeller is awesome. I DO NOT recommend getting a front loader. Those things get dirty and gross - hard to clean.
@treymarks4122
@treymarks4122 2 жыл бұрын
Select the water plus/deep fill/deep water wash option and it will submerge your clothes like a traditional washer
@maxsaviation9512
@maxsaviation9512 2 жыл бұрын
Maytag is worse
@katastrofikRQ
@katastrofikRQ Жыл бұрын
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”
@yliberal6355
@yliberal6355 3 жыл бұрын
Old school are the best. They aggressively clean much, much better with more water.
@justinbrah627
@justinbrah627 3 жыл бұрын
but they destroy clothes much faster
@tonycastro7413
@tonycastro7413 3 жыл бұрын
@@justinbrah627 lies
@erossinema8797
@erossinema8797 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and they also tear your clothes apart if they are those high-speed agitation type with the 90 degree arc
@tonycastro7413
@tonycastro7413 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@erossinema8797 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@saumyacow4435
@saumyacow4435 2 жыл бұрын
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
@tipsam288 2 жыл бұрын
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
@saumyacow4435 2 жыл бұрын
@@tipsam288 its an LG WT-R10686.
@MrSlicktherick
@MrSlicktherick Жыл бұрын
Ty !
@user-rm8rc1xi8g
@user-rm8rc1xi8g Жыл бұрын
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?
@russellboeman4720
@russellboeman4720 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
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
@SparkyOne549 Жыл бұрын
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.
@gabewl29
@gabewl29 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for sharing that method.
@lisaablais
@lisaablais Жыл бұрын
What model is the GE washer? I'd like to get one.
@user-rm8rc1xi8g
@user-rm8rc1xi8g Жыл бұрын
Don't get the non-agitator, it is a piece of junk! Get the old traditional agitator or you will be sorry.@@lisaablais
@paulmaxwell8851
@paulmaxwell8851 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is pretty solid advice. The agitator models definitely clean heavily soiled clothing better. The newer style is fine for delicates.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
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
@yliberal6355 3 жыл бұрын
And cost way more!
@Warp2090
@Warp2090 6 ай бұрын
Almost all agitator machines have delicate cycles aswell, so im confused about this claim that they are hard on clothes
@kathym6603
@kathym6603 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ScantPear
@ScantPear 4 жыл бұрын
I will go with the classic agitator
@rkgsd
@rkgsd 4 жыл бұрын
These new agitators don't work quite the same wsy as the 30 year old agitators, but it's adequate.
@ScantPear
@ScantPear 4 жыл бұрын
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
@Mandy_39 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@rkgsd 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@aarone1777 3 жыл бұрын
@@rkgsd It's the motor strength; older machines had more hp!!
@faceious2006
@faceious2006 4 жыл бұрын
I’m agitated
@Karkeykay
@Karkeykay Жыл бұрын
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
@DeniseDeJoy 6 ай бұрын
Mine does the same thing. The dog hair that is on clothes is still on it when it's done washing.
@alicemaggio8854
@alicemaggio8854 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@thefix2573
@thefix2573 4 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MultiWayland 4 жыл бұрын
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
@vincentrobinette1507 4 жыл бұрын
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
@bkrbkrl 3 жыл бұрын
@YouDontKnowMe The new ones don't, specifically the HE ones. The old school front loaders (I still have one) actually do.
@yliberal6355
@yliberal6355 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! They don’t clean as good either.
@Quilt4Joy
@Quilt4Joy 5 ай бұрын
I just got the ge profile non agitator washer. I actually like it. I like that it’s not so harsh on my clothes. Most things I was are not very dirty, so works out for me. You do have to use deep fill or there’s not that much water for washing. The machine rinses well and the spin is awesome. The wash cycle is longer, but not a huge inconvenience for me.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you like the non agitator!
@waramni
@waramni Жыл бұрын
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.
@MaggieLoveMTC
@MaggieLoveMTC 2 жыл бұрын
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
@TipeONegatyve Жыл бұрын
Buy a Speed Queen
@billpelican2773
@billpelican2773 Жыл бұрын
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
@l337pwnage Жыл бұрын
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.
@jimenz6548
@jimenz6548 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a common sense explanation .....as a former repair man for all Sears appliances, your statements all ring true ....
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Jim! We are glad you enjoyed our video :)
@SuperMiIk
@SuperMiIk 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Old-school washing machines are awesome! Thanks for watching :)
@AlwonDomz
@AlwonDomz 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Warp2090
@Warp2090 6 ай бұрын
Agitators are better.
@heroknaderi
@heroknaderi 2 жыл бұрын
very cool. i like them both. anf i agree on agitator models wash best for heavy duty.
@guptaajay
@guptaajay 2 жыл бұрын
I have the GE washing machine with Agitator and soak cycle. Works like a charm. I will highly recommend this cleaning gator :)
@poeticstud101
@poeticstud101 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, which GE do you have?
@mar1812
@mar1812 Жыл бұрын
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
@1bertski
@1bertski 3 жыл бұрын
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
@wotan10950
@wotan10950 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
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
@sarahward5757 3 жыл бұрын
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___
@nunya___ 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulk9985
@paulk9985 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. But I will keep my 1984 Maytag workhorse... has never stopped working and works great today.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
It is hard to be those solid Maytag's washers built in the 80's and 90's.
@blacknight88
@blacknight88 4 жыл бұрын
Your 1984 Maytag is too old and is ready to retire. Time for a new modern HE washer
@paulk9985
@paulk9985 4 жыл бұрын
@@blacknight88 YOU are too old and are ready to retire.
@blacknight88
@blacknight88 4 жыл бұрын
@@paulk9985 Just was a helpful suggestion
@paulk9985
@paulk9985 4 жыл бұрын
@@blacknight88 And I need a suggestion from YOU?
@sherlou73
@sherlou73 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stokeswait1984
@stokeswait1984 Жыл бұрын
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!
@myinfo11
@myinfo11 5 ай бұрын
I agree
@rosettawilliams7959
@rosettawilliams7959 3 жыл бұрын
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
@erossinema8797 3 жыл бұрын
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
@csick11 3 жыл бұрын
Learn how to do laundry lol
@flinchfiles8445
@flinchfiles8445 2 жыл бұрын
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
@csick11 2 жыл бұрын
@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
@MaggieLoveMTC 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@maggiemargaret1412
@maggiemargaret1412 3 жыл бұрын
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.)
@Salemdaddy
@Salemdaddy 3 жыл бұрын
I.too.enjoy.watching my.clothes wash
@armandwilliamgreenjr.8949
@armandwilliamgreenjr.8949 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@juangarcia-po4wd
@juangarcia-po4wd 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Juan! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you have found a machine you love.
@nancyrobinson9162
@nancyrobinson9162 3 жыл бұрын
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
@learner5090 2 жыл бұрын
@@nancyrobinson9162 gas or electric?
@shellyblanchard5788
@shellyblanchard5788 2 жыл бұрын
@@nancyrobinson9162 if your washer has a an extra spin cycle, I'd use it.
@bonobonorman9658
@bonobonorman9658 4 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a very unique washer.
@Mark-zu6oz
@Mark-zu6oz 4 жыл бұрын
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
@patrickmaloy5262 2 жыл бұрын
@@agataes272 My niece has one in Prague, and she loves it.
@l337pwnage
@l337pwnage Жыл бұрын
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.
@aarone1777
@aarone1777 3 жыл бұрын
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
@flinchfiles8445 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ronblack7870 Жыл бұрын
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 .
@SDav21
@SDav21 2 жыл бұрын
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
@derek3154 2 жыл бұрын
What model is your LG??
@keithwilson6060
@keithwilson6060 3 жыл бұрын
I wish they still sold the up and down agitator models of the 60’s. Clothes really got circulated and clean.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith! We hope you find the washer of your dreams! Thanks for watching.
@Mark-rw3kw
@Mark-rw3kw 6 ай бұрын
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.
@staindog7382
@staindog7382 2 жыл бұрын
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
@niuhuskieguy 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@elfandomya56
@elfandomya56 3 жыл бұрын
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
@ericmann1781 3 жыл бұрын
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...
@scorpiogirl0784
@scorpiogirl0784 Ай бұрын
Will never buy a washer without an agitator
@Deklectic
@Deklectic 3 жыл бұрын
I actually prefer Non Agitator washers, you can fit more in them on top of them being much more gentle on clothes and deep cleaning the clothes in my experience anyways, plus it depends on the model too. One thing I have noticed even watching reviews on Non AG HE machines is typically people use WAAAY too much laundry soap and it reduces the performance thus not getting the clothes properly clean, I learned the hard way myself being use to the old school washers and I thought my washer was horrible until I followed the directions on my laundry soap specifically for HE washers and my clothes come out excellent now.. I had to show a few of my friends and family who at first thought Non Agitator washers were horrible but it was them simply using too much soap instead of following the directions on the bottle which most of us are guilty of because we think it won't be enough soap. I love my LG HE personally I feel agitators tear my clothes up.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad you were able to figure out what works for you :)
@Mandy_39
@Mandy_39 3 жыл бұрын
Omg sooooooo freaking stuck on deciding which one to buy lol. I just don't see how the clothes get clean w/o an agitator but they sell so they obviously do haha! It does make sense using too much soap & that's a gripe I've seen on many reviews. Would you mind sharing your washers model number?
@Deklectic
@Deklectic 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mandy_39 Well the good thing is in this day and age they have something for everyone's needs some people prefer the old school agitator and some prefer non AG.. Mine is LG WT7600H* A Ver. 072016.04 I purchased it in 2016 I has steam and downloadable cycles and to me one of the few HE's that correctly saturates the clothes unlike many other models hence the reason I chose that particular one plus it had really good reviews at the time.. I do alot of work outside so my jeans get pretty dirty and this thing actually cleans them well especially on heavy duty. If you prefer an agitator washer they have the new speed queen classics commercial grade or the Maytag commerical grade with the agitator that are simple and get the job done.. But if you go for an HE machine just remember less is more and follow HE measurements of your detergent of choice. Most people disregard that and blame the HE machine for not cleaning well, I was once one of those people and thought I bought a piece of junk because my previous washer was OLD and I was use to using ALOT more than what I need now.. My detergent with the LG last a very long time now..
@Mandy_39
@Mandy_39 3 жыл бұрын
@@Deklectic nice, thanks for the info & advice I really appreciate it! Definitely looking into a Speed Queen & I'll check out your model.
@KDF54321
@KDF54321 3 жыл бұрын
I’m deciding right now. Had non-agitator and am leaning that way again. It’s the same price, just a model option.
@scottweaverphotovideo
@scottweaverphotovideo 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
@srpresbitero
@srpresbitero 4 жыл бұрын
Always love the one with agitator
@vincentrobinette1507
@vincentrobinette1507 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed: I've seen videos of impeller style top loaders, and they just don't turn clothes over, especially if fully loaded.
@ekulenwaiku4654
@ekulenwaiku4654 4 жыл бұрын
I know why you love it
@latonyasipho5472
@latonyasipho5472 6 күн бұрын
Nicely done. Thank you.
@alanhubbard1868
@alanhubbard1868 2 жыл бұрын
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
@poeticstud101 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, which machine do you have?
@ronblack7870
@ronblack7870 Жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome Жыл бұрын
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.
@myinfo11
@myinfo11 5 ай бұрын
Ouch I didn't know that
@JollyHell
@JollyHell 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@GG-xs8vt
@GG-xs8vt 4 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that a washer with an agitator fits your lifestyle.
@yliberal6355
@yliberal6355 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! They’re not rough at all, they just clean much better with actual water levels.
@elizabethgutierrez4525
@elizabethgutierrez4525 3 жыл бұрын
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
@JB-1138 3 жыл бұрын
Our old washer has an agitator and it catches on everything.
@had2galsinthebooth
@had2galsinthebooth 4 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
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
@bkrbkrl 3 жыл бұрын
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
@yliberal6355 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Tried both, and will stay with top load agitation only.
@yliberal6355
@yliberal6355 3 жыл бұрын
@@bkrbkrl You’re absolutely correct!
@candydavis9867
@candydavis9867 3 жыл бұрын
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
@EseLilChris 3 жыл бұрын
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
@jbar_85 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@AmyHoward-lq5tg
@AmyHoward-lq5tg Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining! Great video.
@AlovesJ14
@AlovesJ14 2 жыл бұрын
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
@waramni Жыл бұрын
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.
@beccaseward
@beccaseward 2 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you find something that works for your needs. We have found hotpoint, Amana both make some good entry level agitator models.
@Servus-humilis
@Servus-humilis Жыл бұрын
My experience with impeller washers is that the rubbing friction causes clothes to wear out or cause holes in clothing.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that's your experience! Generally impellers are considered more gentle than agitators, so that's unfortunate you found they wear out your clothes more.
@karenshroyer7417
@karenshroyer7417 2 жыл бұрын
the four things needed to get clothes clean..Time,temp,mechanical action, and soap.The average household doesn't have hot enough water..just barely to get your oxygen bleach to work,now..take out the agitator and you have removed some of the mechanical action.Delicate settings is good enough for just that.Prespotting your stains before they set and by that..I mean within it getting dried on.Scrub with cold water and ivory soap first.Ivory(bar) is a surficant.Rinse and launder as usual.
@zuzanazuscinova5209
@zuzanazuscinova5209 Жыл бұрын
Agree about the temperature but too high a temperature could cause shrinking
@PapillonOne
@PapillonOne 3 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Thanks for watching :)
@yasinyildirim97
@yasinyildirim97 3 жыл бұрын
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
@mrdavis3298 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a speed queen with a agitator to replace a 4 year old samsung top load. Screw that cheap crap.
@PapillonOne
@PapillonOne 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrdavis3298 May I ask what it cost?
@mrdavis3298
@mrdavis3298 3 жыл бұрын
@@PapillonOne 850 otd. Tr5003
@Lauren-vd4qe
@Lauren-vd4qe 3 жыл бұрын
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
@sandywjo5
@sandywjo5 Ай бұрын
For bulky loads, what good does an impeller do if it is only filling with 3 inches of water and your comforter is stacked 15 inches high? No setting will give my more that a few inches of water in my impeller model.
@Blurain727
@Blurain727 4 жыл бұрын
Impeller for the win!!! (No modern appliance haters here!)
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Love modern technology!
@vincentrobinette1507
@vincentrobinette1507 4 жыл бұрын
Please show a video of it washing a full load of clothing. I just don't think they turn cloths over. The videos I've seen, just haven't impressed me. The clothes on top just don't get cleaned. The agitator does a much better job. Almost every agitator model, has a gentle setting that will protect delicate clothing. It will still turn clothing over better than an impeller. (I switched to front loader, I'm not going back)
@denster1964
@denster1964 4 жыл бұрын
I purchased an LG top load over a month ago, and never once have I seen a stain on my clothes
@fartpluswetone8077
@fartpluswetone8077 4 жыл бұрын
I have one from 2012, only issue is it's drain motor getting clogged. Mine recently died due to a complete failure of the motor, plus it was getting moldy on the interior.
@denster1964
@denster1964 4 жыл бұрын
What do you have now? Also that's longer than my GE pair, which I had for less than 5 years.
@fartpluswetone8077
@fartpluswetone8077 4 жыл бұрын
@@denster1964 Turns out the motor died due to bobbypin to the heart. It's not irredeemable but since there's a Maytag pair on the way it's useless. The Maytags are a MVWB757JW washer (I can't tell if it's the agitator model or not) and the WED4950HW dryer.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
The MVWB757JW is an Impeller model and does not have an agitator.
@SNAP-2-IT
@SNAP-2-IT Жыл бұрын
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!
@dchall8
@dchall8 Жыл бұрын
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
@RitsuOuO Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your washer just sucks.
@zuzanazuscinova5209
@zuzanazuscinova5209 Жыл бұрын
Did you put the detergent at the bottom? Most people put it on top which is incorrect for non-agitator.
@Legendz167
@Legendz167 Жыл бұрын
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.
@andreataylor4407
@andreataylor4407 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought my very first brand new home here in TX & only thing I need is a new washer & dryer combo. I'm leaning towards either Whirlpool or Maytag brands, not sure which one to pick. Anybody has one of these models??? Either way, I'm going to go with the old fashion AGITATOR version tho😁
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Whirlpool and Maytag are both made in the same factories. The Maytag brand is owned by Whirlpool.
@andreataylor4407
@andreataylor4407 4 жыл бұрын
@@BoulevardHome Oooh ok😎👍🏽💯
@jimmyjam8098
@jimmyjam8098 4 жыл бұрын
Andrea Taylor Stay away from LG and Samsung
@andreataylor4407
@andreataylor4407 4 жыл бұрын
@@jimmyjam8098 Yes, will do. You're not the first to warn me about them😊
@billylee2312
@billylee2312 4 жыл бұрын
Speed queen is the only way to go
@sepherinaallard7584
@sepherinaallard7584 Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear about the GE 21kg top load without the agitator please thanks Your views please
@ScantPear
@ScantPear 4 жыл бұрын
3:13 EXCUSE ME THAT IS BEYOND INCORECT NON AGITATOR WASHERS CAN NOT WASH FULL LOADS WHICH IS A WASTE OF SPACE THE AGITATORS USE THAT MIDDLE SPACE TO WORK WITH FULL LOADS TO PUSH THE TOP OF IT DOWN IMAM TIRED OF PEOPLE SAYING NO AGITATOR WASTE OF SPACE
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
You are correct. There is a limit on capacity for non agitator washers. If you fill them up to far they will not wash.
@marcfavell
@marcfavell 4 жыл бұрын
@@BoulevardHome washing machines are designed to handle a certain weight consumer washers are designed an average between 7 and 15 depending on model non agitator machines are much better the with for lots of reasons and for longevity of your clothes as well as do clean better but take longer (but still save you money operating) to wash but saves time on drying as the rinse cycle spins faster home washers for the most part are not even designed for washing large items like comforters and what not and just because it fits doesn't mean it will wash properly or rinse all the detergent away, i used to own and run a laundromat and most people overload machines for the most part i must say. we had 30 and 50 pound machines as well as 12 pound regular machines with agitators i can say this without a doubt that and lots also use to much detergent what can cause skin problems or make you itchy from not rinsing out detrangent
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Marc Favell we would agree with you on all your points.
@kingsxkids
@kingsxkids 4 жыл бұрын
@@marcfavell several thousand years energy "savings" go right up in smoke- the moment you need a central control unit, main bearing/seal, or control panel. Energy savings is non existant- unless it were to last 20-30 years, as they once did. And never need to be repaired.
@vincentrobinette1507
@vincentrobinette1507 4 жыл бұрын
Would I be remiss if I recommended a Front Loader? If you choose a top loader, I would definitely recommend the agitator. If you're worried about delicate clothing, most have a "Gentle" setting, which will reduce wear and tear on clothing. An agitator model on low speed will perform much better, than an impeller model, if you're washing full loads.
@THE-X-Force
@THE-X-Force 4 жыл бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Great point! Thanks for watching!
@Launicaliz
@Launicaliz 4 жыл бұрын
Wring wring. Hello?
@AbleApe
@AbleApe 3 жыл бұрын
*wrings
@NarcisseSSankara
@NarcisseSSankara 6 ай бұрын
I would like to know where we put soap in this appliance ?
@dormamo6917
@dormamo6917 2 жыл бұрын
We used the semi automatic, the cheaps ones and it was fantastic. You have all the method u can try.
@OiVinn-eq1ml
@OiVinn-eq1ml 8 ай бұрын
I’m glad I have one with a small agitator
@Warp2090
@Warp2090 6 ай бұрын
Those are a thing?
@OiVinn-eq1ml
@OiVinn-eq1ml 6 ай бұрын
@@Warp2090 Yes lol
@julknowl
@julknowl 4 жыл бұрын
People love their old washers apparently. I have a 6 year old GE top loader with an agitator. Never really had a problem with it. It's perfectly functional, but I can't wash comforters or anything bulkier. I can't wash certain things like bathing suits or they get tangled up into the agitator. This GE might last 3-4 more years and I'm finally getting one without an agitator, especially now that they've gotten cheaper. 6 years ago they were luxury price.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@phloridababe
@phloridababe 4 жыл бұрын
I’m looking towards the versatility now thanks to your comment. Thank you.
@sherefulkam2885
@sherefulkam2885 4 жыл бұрын
@@BoulevardHome although I Iike agitators i am getting ready to buy an impeller type. Can a 4.8 cu ft agitator wash queen and king size comforters? LG just came out with a new one with an agitator that is 4.8. Now I am so confused and I need a washer ASAP
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Shere Fulkam most agitators have a hard time washing large king comforters.
@SPChannel722
@SPChannel722 2 жыл бұрын
@Julia C Consider putting your bathing suites and other delicates into a garment bag before washing. That should eliminate your problem.
@mienola1475
@mienola1475 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was going to get rid of this washer until I watched this video. It makes sense now. Thanks.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We are so glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
@mpatm2607
@mpatm2607 Жыл бұрын
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.
@paulv8453
@paulv8453 4 жыл бұрын
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
@GG-xs8vt 4 жыл бұрын
That’s why I got a glass top. No agitator is terrible.
@paulv8453
@paulv8453 4 жыл бұрын
@@GG-xs8vt My only concern is how rough the agitator can be on clothes.
@lilianalabadie4314
@lilianalabadie4314 3 жыл бұрын
Which model top load you recommend?
@paulv8453
@paulv8453 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@GG-xs8vt 3 жыл бұрын
@@lilianalabadie4314 agitator.
@ericgreen4610
@ericgreen4610 4 жыл бұрын
I'm an agitator person. I find it easier to load clothes in a washer with an agitator than a washer without an agitator. My mother has an LG washer.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@namelabel
@namelabel 3 жыл бұрын
how is it easier...? just wondering, since i have one without an agitator and it seems easier to just plop in clothing than having to avoid the agitator
@ericgreen4610
@ericgreen4610 3 жыл бұрын
@@namelabel I like to load my clothes in the washer the right way to avoid an unbalanced spin. At the end of the day everyone has their own preferences. My preference are agitators. They're actually my favorite part of the washer
@tonymante8759
@tonymante8759 3 жыл бұрын
@@ericgreen4610 preferences are cool and all but preferances doesnt mean its easier to load a machine with a giant spear essentially vs one without it.
@ericgreen4610
@ericgreen4610 3 жыл бұрын
@@tonymante8759 Let me say again I like washers with an agitator. That's my preference. Whether with an agitator or not a washing machine is just a washing machine.
@raybois
@raybois 2 жыл бұрын
So when are we inventing the hybrid with the removable click-on agitator?
@Rebel9668
@Rebel9668 2 жыл бұрын
How does an HE washer use less energy when a wash cycle takes over an hour vs something like a Speed Queen TC5 that can do a load in a half hour and get the clothes twice as clean as a washer without an agitator? Seems like if you have to wash a load twice to get it clean and each time takes over an hour that you aren't saving anything that way. In fact it looks like you be using more energy, unless you wanted to go around in half washed clothes.
@AnthonySenpaikun
@AnthonySenpaikun 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Madhav_GTR
@Madhav_GTR 2 жыл бұрын
I would choose a top loader with agitator or a good working front loader I am never getting a Toploader that has no agitator
@chantalecherry
@chantalecherry 3 жыл бұрын
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
@dianacampbell8381
@dianacampbell8381 Жыл бұрын
My biggest issue with top load washers is with the machines getting out of balance. I have had a front load washer for years and love never having to worry about it getting out of balance with towels, jeans or comforters. But I hate the smell. My machine just died and am looking at getting a top load washer but I dont want to deal with balance issues. Which of these machines is better for not getting out of balance or is that something that has been fixed in the last 20 years? Please help with suggestions???
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome Жыл бұрын
If you're going with top-load then we recommend speed queen if you have the budget for it. If not check out our video here where we discuss our technician's favorite brands per appliance category - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXScgaichZWIqqs (its chaptered so you can skip to the part about washing machines!)
@dirkbirot2155
@dirkbirot2155 11 ай бұрын
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
@lamis1974
@lamis1974 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank u
@patcola7335
@patcola7335 4 жыл бұрын
Agitator all the way.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! They do possess a lot of positive qualities!
@jupiterjazz5254
@jupiterjazz5254 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks to the gentleman presenting.
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it.
@DP69264
@DP69264 5 ай бұрын
We own one without an agitator and I can confirm they suck at cleaning clothes. You can literally put clothes in it folded, they will come out still folded. They don't churn the water or clothes at all.
@ronblack7870
@ronblack7870 Жыл бұрын
i bought a new one a year ago and was dismayed that the agitators were so small and wimpy. i get dirty all the time and my old machine was 30 yrs old with an aggressive agitator. couldn't find such a model so got the LG with agitator . it's not as good and is inverter drive so i hope it lasts more than 5 years.
@Andrei-ld3gw
@Andrei-ld3gw 3 жыл бұрын
Ok i can confirm im getting old, looking for washing machine reviews
@BoulevardHome
@BoulevardHome 3 жыл бұрын
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
@treymarks4122
@treymarks4122 2 жыл бұрын
You have to select the deep water option with non agitator washers to get your clothes clean
@rhyta5042
@rhyta5042 Жыл бұрын
Their idea of deep water is only half full, barely covers the clothes.
@myinfo11
@myinfo11 5 ай бұрын
​@@rhyta5042this happens with both machines
@tonymante8759
@tonymante8759 3 жыл бұрын
i returned my top loader whirlpool HE as it was poop for a side load HE from meile that is really good.
@joycepiantes8383
@joycepiantes8383 2 жыл бұрын
Mime looking into get a new washers. I will be going BACK to a washer with and agitator.
@michaelfisher7835
@michaelfisher7835 3 жыл бұрын
Non agitator models is like beating your clothing against a rock. Uses less water and relies on the impeller to grate against the cloths to get them clean. They are no more than something the manufacturer came up with to sell you on the idea of saving water. I would rather my cloths float in the water than to have little water and let them be beat to death on the impeller. Front loading machines are even worse and I hate having to leave the door open to keep mold from growing inside the rubber gasket.
@nunya___
@nunya___ 3 жыл бұрын
Ya, I almost bought a front loader but watched a video and saw how the clothes just barely get wet. How can that flush out the dirt?! I'm ok with less water but that is just nasty.
@addisonpollock7352
@addisonpollock7352 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful information!
@Silcanmakethings
@Silcanmakethings 6 ай бұрын
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
@BoulevardHome 6 ай бұрын
The closest you'll get to those rugged old-school machines is a Speed Queen TC5!
@idriveE60
@idriveE60 2 жыл бұрын
worst idea when agitation is needed to looses dirt and soil from clothing we bough one because at the time there was no other option since then i have sometimes clean clothes some times smelly clothes i tried every setting and the flat agitator just spins under the wet clothes and with minimal water i under stand why the concept what sucks is washing a full load and cant really smell the clean then until you start to sweat and ware your clothes the under washed clothes can you really make you have a bad at work I'm fed up so getting Samsung side load my clothes just sit while the flat impeller spins
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