Review: Whirlpool 4.7-cu ft High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer with Pretreat Station & Dryer

Today we review the Whirlpool 4.7-cu ft High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer with Pretreat Station - White. Item #1634769Model #WTW5105HW. The dry info is: Item #1634762Model #WED7120HW
You can find the washer at Lowes here: www.lowes.com/...
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[@kathleennorthrup3768]

So happy for your KZbin. Just bought these and have a huge problems operating the washer. Finally figured out how to get it to wash however the detergent didn’t dispense. ☹️. Your video has given me incentive to try again. Thank you.

[@MariaRoseGonzalez]

Same problem ,brand new and dont dispensed the detergent

[@gagejohnson3778]

I just got the washer this week and I love it too!! One tip about the fabric softener, make sure you have the fabric softener option turned on when using fabric softener. Otherwise, it will not dispense properly and that is why its building up in the dispenser. I've used fabric softener multiple times with the fabric softener setting on and have not had this issue once.

[@arturoortiz5235]

This comment and video were very helpful, I just bought it and used it. My softner still there, now I know why 🙂 . Thanks a lot

[@aramindaizaguirre7782]

Any one knows how can i see how much fabric softener i have left???? Please 🙏

[@UhBuddy1976]

Just saw the video. Only side note, you're always supposed to dilute your fabric softener when you put it in the dispenser. Pour whatever amount of fabric softener in the dispenser and then fill the dispenser completely up with water to the full line and you should not have that issue anymore with it gunking up

[@kennysgf]

Is the softner auto dispense as well?

[@aramindaizaguirre7782]

Thank you i didn't know..how can i know how much fabric softener i have left????

[@andrenefinn704]

I was looking where to put the soap. I was so confused. You were truly helpful.

[@JamesThomas-j3u]

Whirlpool seems to be a great washer , bought a maytag washer and dryer for the very first time, had it returned to store within 2 weeks. Love my whirlpool like to be able to look into the washer. Highly recommend. God Bless

[@veramastin468]

I returned my Maytag washer and dryer also in a week. Love my Whirlpool, would recommend for sure.

[@mrsduns1]

I absolutely loved this review. When you look for a review, this what you want. very thorough. Looking into buying a Maytag or whirlpool. Correct me if I’m wrong but they are both from the same company?

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

Yes Maytag was purchased by Whirlpool back in 2006 if I remember correctly. Also thanks!

[@bwoodard907]

Got the dryer on order, not because of your video we just found one on our own. Seems nice, I want to know more about the smart features! Should be delivered this week! Thanks for the run-down ninja

[@Lacymead]

I just got the washer I love it but I needed to see this to help me. I subscribed thanks

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

Thanks!

[@andrenefinn704]

So true. I was confused where to put soap. I laughed at myself.

[@stephtroyer9762]

You sound just fine!! No sound problem!

[@sweetkatie]

Thank you for the detailed review. Thinking of getting the washer.

[@barbl8801]

An anctual installer came ysterday, he found that the leak was happening bc the first insallers who spoke NO English, tightened the bolts too tight and hairline cracked something. Doing our sheets now, hopefully, this is settled, i don't use wifi, so your video helped me to 'see' the functions without using that.

[@speeddash4979]

Did you tell them not to tighten them too tight and they couldn’t understand what you were saying?

[@noeliagonzalez6502]

Why even mention they didn't speak English ?

[@petermaz701]

Great review very thorough you covered just about everything you could. By the way the normal setting on the washer is the government energy qualified setting so it uses the least amount of water therefore the installer was right by steering you away from using normal. The same holds true for the dryer it tends to shut off quicker than it should leaving like the seam of pants/pjs not fully dry.

[@hackbattle4283]

Thank you for clearing that up. It explains a lot.

[@patcola7335]

Kenmore washers of the late 50s and into the 60s had washers that had an agitator with a scrubber top. Same principal as here and a measuring cup that fit over it to cover it up when not in use. What's old is New again.

[@petermaz701]

@@patcola7335 Pat my aunt had one, plus you had to choose the cycles with the alphabets. I did many washes for her in that machine.

[@terryannsweeney4428]

I just got my washer yesterday and was washing on the regular cycle with the deep fill water setting… was thinking I needed to return it because the water level was still so low that it hardly covered my clothes. I am going to try a different setting to see if the deep fill really has more water! Thank you for this information!

[@B_HarTz]

@@terryannsweeney4428 I use normal with low water, reason why washers spin is because it “spins the clothes to absorb the water” so it will get soaked with water evenly…. So no need to fill the top of the washer with water is pointless and wasting water….. I like the normal mode and my clothes are clean

[@austinkoontz6119]

Can we get an update on these? Home Depot reviews were all over the place. Mostly about rust, and hinges, and glass breaking. Anyone have reviews after having the machine for a few years?

[@spudzmacco]

Most technicians I have talked to and have watched doing repairs do not recommend liquid fabric softener. The softener builds up on mechanical parts and attracts dirt build up causing damage to bearings and promotes corrosion.

[@mr_loan_originator9814]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong but my clothes don't seem to come out super clean like they don't even smell good.

[@greggb8112]

8-27-2022 Just bought a " WTW5105HW2"; it has an agitator and the softener fill is in the same tray as soap.

[@Simran_ashokAshok]

Thanks for this review on these models it really helps Me a lot.

[@ricardoistudla8641]

Great review! Very well executed! Thank you!

[@dannymail1]

Good and thorough video! Thanks! Did you get the extended warranty? My Kenmore lasted 14 years. They say these newer once are made to last 5ish years.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I did get one from lowes.

[@alexmighty9004]

How depressing. My Kenmore 90 series lasted 20 years. Ironically, they both took a dump within weeks of each other. lol Time to upgrade, if there is such a thing.

[@Oxford322]

According to whirlpools video on “ pre treat station “ they don’t use spot remover like “spray and wash “ they just use the same HE detergent

[@s.linn5086]

Yeah, top load washers are such a poor design that uses such excessive amounts of water that it's necessary to spot-treat things before they go into the 70 gallons of diluted laundry soup.

[@TheCaitlinMarie]

No one can convince me an HE top loader washer with an impeller cleans better than an old school early 2000's top loader with an agitator, these machines do not clean well when you compare them to the old school washers, and any independent repair man will say the same, these washers are junk, pretty looking, but they do not clean as well as they should.

[@ms4687]

Then most of the time you have to babysit the machine/computer. Unplug it plug it back in, and restart it because the sensors are off!!

[@jasonking8671]

I just purchased this exact washer with an agitator.

[@rosedecaro]

And I have the Removable agitator 6.1 I hope I made a good choice! Enjoy everyone! Lots of money these machines! 🎉

[@angelrod934]

Me and my wife find this washer machine so difficult to work, first three weeks couldn't make it work and still. Right now I'm looking at it rinsing, it's spinning while adding water means the clothes are stuck to wall of the drum so the water goes directly to the sewer amongst other things and yeah it needs constant attention during washing time, I would not recommend it

[@builthardjock]

Bring the old whirlpool washers back with a timer on it so you have control. These machines are all junk.

[@SharonR1105]

Our dryer does not dry properly. I’m not a fan of these two appliances. Washer doesn’t dispense after changing all the time.

[@kerijeffords4581]

I am so confused on the washer. Yours does not have an agitator but the one listed on Lowe's website shows it has an agitator. Is it removeable? I was also told by an appliance repair man that the impellor's are not as good as the agitator.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

This model has two options, one with an agitator one without. Pick whichever one you want.

[@stephjt9541]

I just bought one. It has a removable agitator and can be used either way.

[@TheresaGeorge-ql8kn]

How do you clean them properly

[@connieblackman6972]

I purchased the same washer which was delivered last Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. My question is this, is the washer supposed to make a lot of noise when filling and washing? Mine is a lot louder than my old washer.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I will talk to the company you purchased it from for help.

[@gregorylmedleyjr.1705]

Question my clothes don't look soapy. I add the soap to the dispenser which is not a load and go. I add the max and also can I add to clothes myself

[@casimirodelavega]

Hello, I just got this model with the 2 in 1 agitator, I’m just having trouble with the washing time and speed, it will “wash” for 3 minutes, then discard the water, I don’t know if there’s something wrong with it or it’s just the way this washer works. Also I’d wish to know if you can put more than 1 comforter in it.

[@dancook4993]

All these new washers are junk won’t last more than 3-5 years threw it out in the trash and bought the Speed Queen very satisfied.

[@tenllell8325]

where do you place the popular laundry pods? In the load and go? Pod instructions state to place in water filled tank then clothes?? Thanks!

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

No only liquid goes in the dispenser. You put pods in the washer I would assume.

[@sheilasexton3867]

I just bought this washer and dryer set, only thing different is my washer has the removable agitater, I don’t really notice soap being dispenced, I don’t have it disabled, should you see a lot of suds when you look in, I have it set for 4x, don’t know if you can help, but anything will do. Thanks in advance. Other than that I absolutely love the set,the dryer is awesome.

[@SILTRAH]

Not sure how much truth this holds but I recently learned the you only need about a table spoon of detergent for each load, any more and stains end up worse than that with a table spoon. I’d say if your clothes are coking out clean it should be okay. If they’re not then get a tech to check it out .

[@wandacoggins1901]

My load /go is enabled but not working. Any suggestions? I’ve unplugged it and plugged it back up and it still does not work.

[@twhatty2537]

I don’t know what model this is, but the WTW5105HW has an agitator.

[@moni925]

What if I need to use a different detergent (like baby detergent) is their an option to not use the automatic soap dispenser?

[@ryanlhobson13]

Pour into the drum

[@kashrum3256]

How do you use the bleach dispenser? Also how do you know it’s empty for the next load which will be colors?

[@sarahwildhagen7353]

Yes, I'm wondering this as well. Does it rinse out the bleach so the next load won't be affected?

[@Lnurse-yk1so]

@@sarahwildhagen7353 did you figure this out?

[@sarahwildhagen7353]

@@Lnurse-yk1so I have not, sorry.

[@Oxford322]

That extra deep drum is a bit hard to reach the bottom if you’re under 5’5” ( just FYI )

[@debrakrook1045]

I had to buy a grabber to get small items from the bottom so I don’t hurt myself. 😊

[@adair4544]

@@debrakrook1045 I just lean half way in to reach

[@B_HarTz]

I think all top loaders, are deep, and if your short, grab that 1-2’ ft grabber tool

[@thomaskannadan9050]

i have same type of washer brand new , when I start the mechine jump for a second , then moves slow run ,why jumping ,can you explain please

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I don't have a jump in mine not 100% sure what you mean. I would talk to who you bought it from.

[@thomaskannadan9050]

homedepot ,3 months ago ,i have warranty ,if something minor I dont want to call any one ,thanks for responding sir

[@dianebarocio2494]

Mine also has that jerk and loud agitating noise. Should I return? Have owned it for 9 hrs.

[@tscarletespin2261]

I just recently purchased this set, like literally 7 days ago. I guess I’m liking it so far. I agree with you that I don’t think the remote enabling is necessary. But, my question is, do you have to use the “load and go” to release the detergent? I see that it says that you can deactivate the “load and go”, but then can you dispense your detergent one load at a time? And if so, from where? I just worry about the detergent sitting in that load and go tray for too long and clumping up. Thanks for your review!

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

If you want to use the dispenser you need to use load and go otherwise you just need to manually put it in. Now if you're just using the packets you can drop them in you can disable it if you use liquid you want to use the load and go.

[@tscarletespin2261]

@@TheBreakdownWithLuke So would I just pour the liquid straight into the drum? And, thank you for your response! 😁

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

Yup that is the options.

[@twatquat3322]

@@TheBreakdownWithLuke thank you. Just hooked this machine up about 2 hours ago, Lol. I don't like the idea of the load thing either, plus I use different detergents for different types of laundry.....

[@dianebarocio2494]

We just had this washer and dryer set delivered today. When I came home to test my first load I could not get over the loud cycle noice. Is this normal? I'm thinking of returning it.

[@tiffanyyoung9192]

Yes it’s extremely loud! Also I got the one with the agitator and noticed the agitator does not touch the clothing at all. We are returning ours today

[@dianagutierrez1490]

Do you have a faucet in this style. Mine is a 4.8 and it comes with it. Just wondering if you had tips on it. Thanks.

[@KimberlyGeorge-s6y]

How to fix mine it will not fill up with water it is this same one

[@patmorrison9485]

we just bought a 5.4 HE top load with agitator...my only question is how do I adjust the soil option to high? there seems to be quite a delay in adjusting settings

[@yoyozozo6960]

Just keep pressing the Soil button until the one is selected.

[@caseyatchley3827]

Fallow your fabric softener with a cap of water 😊

[@savagearms26]

The wifi feature is basically for troubleshooting

[@radamrussell]

What is your opinion of the set today?

[@hildadirksen7135]

How do we ge the inside middle part loose

[@mattstbe6452]

Their new top loaders seem better built than their new front loaders.

[@p71josh]

Anyone else with this model washer surprised at the loud noises this thing makes? I have this model, my only complaint is the noise level. The amount of clangs and bangs during operation is crazy. I’m starting to think something is wrong with it.

[@buddyluka]

Had these for 2 years now, washer just broke and all power was lost. Repair person thought the control panel went, ordered a replacement, still doesn't work. Can't figure the problem out. Still waiting on whether extended warrant is going to replace or continue to repair. Hundreds of reviews about exact same issue online. Wish I should've read them before purchase. No whirlpool ever again. Doesn't last 2 years?! Do better Whirlpool.

[@rndomadam]

The model given shows an agitator when I look it up did you take yours out?

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

There are models with and without.

[@you7tube877]

What do you think of the whirpool 4gwtw3000fw? Should i buy it ?

[@jas0707]

Too bad you just glazed over the "Deep Water" option. Its maybe one of the more important ones. Does it offer different Water fill levels ie low , med, high, max etc or just one deep level, is it restricted to only certain cycle choices, does the water fill your desired level before the wash begins....???

[@lumiere7216]

If you only have a few items to wash it's fine but if you are doing a load of towels or jeans you want the deep fill.

[@MsPittsburgh1]

There are 4 water levels - Auto, Medium, High and Max Fill with 3 spin speeds - Off, Medium & Fast. There is also a delay start up to 12 hours.

[@lkennedy7311]

what does auto fill mean? how much water? thanks

[@andrenefinn704]

I bought the exact machines. Thanks

[@austinkoontz6119]

@andrenefinn704 any reviews after 2 years? Considering purchasing this pair

[@zahraasalih2042]

Hello!! I have a question about the drier. If the drier is not heating up, do you know what the problem could be and how to fix it?

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I would call the place you got it from for help.

[@annavu9012]

How can I enable the load & go on the washer? It show that it currently on disable.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

When in the mode you want to use. (like Darks, whites, etc) Press the Load & Go button until you see the setting you want. That will turn on the Load & Go option.

[@desiredhealth]

washer not draining completely

[@ICEtruKiller1]

Do you just throw tide pods in, or put it in the tray.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

Liquid only in the tray.

[@DADoESofTX]

Pods and tablets are placed directly into the drum before loading clothes. *Never* put pods or tablets (or scent beads) into a washer dispenser tray *unless* the machine has a special dispenser for them (I've seen some GE models that do).

[@marybelz156]

Hello! I put a blouse on the door of the washer while it was open. The blouse was so light in material I didn’t want to dry it. Well over night the lid closed and now it’s jammed. Do you know if there is a way to open the locked door??

[@lindamccabe3181]

Is there a lint filter on this washer?

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

On the dryer yes.

[@patcola7335]

These feel better made than any of the GE made machines.

[@djayt1215]

That's because GE is owned by China now

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

Agree

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

@@djayt1215 well thats there fault no one told them to sell their company

[@patcola7335]

@@Thedonsmoney25823 Well they ran it into the ground basically. After sinking millions in it to overhaul the appliance division they sell the whole thing to China. Talk about greed and the bottom line. Disgusting . Major kitchen appliances were where this company made it's bread and butter for a long time.

[@OlysZoo]

This just replaced the GE that came with our house. Some cycles only sprayed the clothes for rinse.

[@nettiedade62]

Mine is heating. I just got it 12/1/23

[@lumiere7216]

I've has the same whirlpool dryer since the 80's. Can't say the same for the washer. I've had a few over the years.

[@larrybouldin5933]

hook to WIFI for updates also your putting too much fabric softener it should not be piling up. i am having problems with the water fill button keeps filling my washer for no reason. also just replaced the thermistor on the dryer 2 days passed the 1yr mark.

[@ScantPear]

Idk why people like this garbage probably because they start it and leave it and they do not see that this does not do the job

[@trashguy.]

I don't like whirlpool that much I always had problems with them I got lg 10 years ago still working unlike wrirlpool

[@jacquardleon9329]

Hi❤️👍

[@Goldenwoodz]

I’ll make sure I keep my 2000s Whirlpool direct drive….HE washers were the biggest tragedy to corrupt the appliance industry. Such a sad thing to see that these machines are computers now, with no aggressive or reliable wash system. Just very sad, and most consumers have been PISSED with these machines and I can see exactly why. Why doesn’t the company ever just fufill what most consumers want, the OLD traditional mechanical washers that lasted forever.

[@MA-fg5hz]

Yep,100% hate these. They don't do what they say they will do. The only reason I got rid of my old w/d is because they rusted from salt/Beach air. They were the best. RIP! I tuned into this video because I bought this model dryer & the 1st load a small load didn't dry the items. Set on high heat for 1 hour. I watched to see if I'm doing something wrong but he overlooked the sensor setting so I don't know.

[@Goldenwoodz]

@@MA-fg5hz Wow that’s sad af, I have a 1990 Whirlpool dryer and it dries a regular load in less than an hour never had an issue with it or my direct drive Whirlpool. HE stuff is complete utter junk. Why would you want to have a washer that has a fully electronic computer board with no agitator and no manual settings and knobs? Why pay thousands for these pieces of shit? Because people are more interested in the looks than the performance. I see nothing unappealing about a 2012 Whirlpool direct drive, it’s all manual and the control panel is gorgeous looking with many nice chrome accents. It’s like, people just buy USED it’s more worth it money wise and for the long run.

[@Goldenwoodz]

@@MA-fg5hz Did you get the washer too? That’s just awful. But no I don’t blame you if it’s rusted out replace for sure, but now ya know to shop the used market hahaha!!! Hey I got all appliances used, never one problem all for a great deal. Got a almost brand new dishwasher from Whirlpool for 100 bucks off marketplace it’s seriously awesome, washer and dryer costed 100 each and they’ll last forever.

[@MA-fg5hz]

@@Goldenwoodz Like you I've always bought used ones from my local Craig's list. When my whirlpool dryer rusted I finally had to give it up after 22 yrs. With no repairs! I got a 150$ used dryer about 2 yrs into it I needed a belt for the drum and took the dryer apart ordered the belt and never did put it on because my neighbor gave me a Samsung older dryer that worked ok for a while-- hated it tho,the sensor told me the clothes were dry but they were not. Not hot enough & took 2 x as long to dry a load & twisted my laundry up in ways I've never seen! Horrible. Just trash. I really hated it. Finally I decided to buy a NEW washer/dryer thinking I deserved a new pretty W/D :( 1st load regretted it. It didn't dry a 2x3 bath rug after an hour on high heat. I did buy the dryer with a steep discount/floor model so it was half off. I actually didn't realize they all have sensors. I didn't buy the matching washer the price was ridiculous so I bought a Samsung 4.5 cube that I paid 399.00 for another floor model, it was half off. Haven't put it in yet buy I expect to be disappointed. My current washer is a Canadian washer a Haier it's been great. A basic no frills/no agitator no computer either. No sensors. Luv it but it rusted as all do here at the beach. I don't know why I bought the Samsung they have the absolute worst ratings. I think the price got me @399.00 I have whirlpool coming to check the dryer & if they tell me that's normal it's getting returned. I think my original dryer was a 1990 or around that yr. like yours. I'm going back to refurbished ones if I can buy without rust:) Thus stupid new dryer has wifi ugh.. Analog is the best. Turn on & off. Low med or high heat. The 1st oven I bought in the early 2000's was most likely one of the 1st with computer. It failed after a few years and was told it wasn't worth fixing. A GE model and what failed was the computer part. I bought a toaster type French door oven and never missed the built in.

[@MA-fg5hz]

@@Goldenwoodz oh same nonsense on my fisher paykel double drawer dishwasher I paid 1500$ bucks. One of the dishwashers computer panel part needed replacing,won't turn on without it. It's a 20$ part. Big surprise they no longer sell or make the part! 1500. I had to purchase a double drawer dishwasher because my houses kitchen floor is set too high and we can't get a regular unit in. It was painful to buy a 1500$ dishwasher and more painful to hear them tell me they no longer make the part. This is absolutely a major rip off and as far as being eco-friendly none of these appliances are because they fill up the land fills at 3 times the rate. They are considered disposable after a few years and take 3 times as long to get the job done. How is this eco-friendly or green or good for climate change etc. A big fat lie. And I'm all for helping the planet but this is just S-T-U-P-I-D :))) these company's need to be sued by giant class action lawsuits. Samsung I just read recalled 2.5 million wash machines for some dangerous thing... the door flew off or something. Shaking my head and rolling my 👀 eyes!

[@alisoncoates6481]

I just had a set delivered to my house today after my 23 year old Kenmore finally died. The model I got was larger with the 5.3 drum with the removable agitator. Thank you for your review!! It was extremely helpful! You were the only one I could find that did a review on these models. As for the wifi enabled, I don't really see a use for the washer, but the dryer I would definitely have an opportunity to use it. If I am drying a load and I have to leave the house quickly and forget to turn off the dryer, I would use the app to turn it off. I live in the country and I have 4 dogs that could be stuck in the house if there was a fire. I try to always turn off the dryer before I leave. Just makes me rest more easily.

[@Lnurse-yk1so]

I have this one also. How do you use bleach? Is there an option for it? Just bought this washer and can’t figure it out

[@makaninalu1]

@@Lnurse-yk1so The Bleach Dispenser is located on the front right side of the tub when you open or lift up the lid.

[@jesusloveseveryone888]

This is an excellent review! I’m having this set delivered tomorrow (ordered them before seeing your review), and I found your tips and run-down very helpful. Thank you so much! God bless.

[@reg5146]

Don t buy..broken after 1.5 year...

[@bjishername]

Did you purchase an extended warranty? If not, why not? Also, Whirlpool is trying to make this right they're looking to correct whatever went wrong to make it right. Giving you a heads up. I gave this advice to a person on TikTok and Whirlpool gave her a new washer and dryer.

[@OlysZoo]

It says in the instructions that you should dilute your softener with water before pouring it in. I suggest you pour a gallon of hot water down there because there is probably still some in between your bin and drum.

[@TheCaitlinMarie]

My advice to people in the comments, as someone whose relative has been a repairman on washers for 40 years, these machines are junk and break down in 5 Years. Get yourself a commercial grade home maytag washer the one with a few knobs and buttons that says commercial grade, that one has a 10 year warranty and closely resembles the washing style of the older washers. Or get a speed queen or a front loader. Do not buy this washer in the video. Do not trust the technicians or " Mechanics" or sales people that are employed by these products, as they will lie to you, I invite you all to go and call any independent appliance repairmen in your neighborhood and they will tell you what crap these impeller smart machines are.

[@jamiefulenwider4384]

I followed this advice. The 10 year warranty was only on the mechanical parts of the machine. The part that fails frequently - the control board - is only under a 1 year warranty. If/When the control board goes out the parts + labor costs about $150 less than a new machine. The impeller is a good option for people who wear their clothes a few times before washing. Impellers do not work well with heavily used and stained clothes but deep water wash for bulky items (like dog beds) do the job with some pre-treating. Everyone's situation is different and you have to buy what you can afford and works for your lifestyle.

[@pmm4177]

All that wifi and dozens of load options seem nonsense and more reasons for things to go wrong.... I miss the old style ones when there was only water temp, load size and start buttons

[@robertmcdaniel9873]

I just purchased the same set . The washer stopped working within 10 days maybe 8 loads of laundry. Whrilpool service is a nightmare. I had to wait a week for a call back. s the thing is still not working. dont waste your money on this junk,

[@1956DANNYJ]

Garbage You can’t just do a quick spin or even a short wash with out it running for hours You need to be an engineer to run all the digital crap I hate it

[@kingeris1657]

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the audio. It sounded very clear to me. 👍

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

Thanks!

[@deborahpAmCan]

Help. I have yet to figure out what I’m doing wrong and right. Most of my loads go through and then stall in sensing mode with the clothes sitting in water. I have run a load that spun and removed water line normal. What I’m I missing?

[@tinaclark1975]

The water level is so low that some of my clothes looked dry still. What did I do wrong?

[@PatriotTwin]

bought a "high efficiency" washer. you can add a bucket of water manually after putting in dry clothes while the washer is weighing them to trick it into using more water.

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

Put it on deep fill

[@littlegreeny8510]

Unless your washer is severely overloaded, all the clothes get wet. The dry spots are from the extremely fast final spin...It can partially dry some spots.

[@phil9005]

Had to leave this set at our last house when we moved in December last year. After a year with a beat up LG (likely nice when new...in 2004) pair that came with our new house, and being unable to wash the comforter at home, my wife is finally ready to upgrade back to this set with the gas dryer. The WiFi functionality was useful for me, I could load the clothes before bed or before leaving for work, and start the washer to finish at X time so the load wasn't sitting wet for hours on end.

[@tiffanyyoung9192]

I just got mine April 27th and I hate the washing machine!! The agitator doesn’t touch all the clothing! 😩

[@phelaw0929]

I'm having the same problem. And this thing vibrates like crazy. I'm going to try loading my clothes differently because I think that was the mistake I made. I loaded them against the drum of the washer, when the manual states to drop your clothes in against the agitator. If that doesn't work I will be sending this back to the store. Too expensive for it to not work properly. And I had to MANUALLY pour the detergent into the washer because the dispenser didn't work!!! Not pleased so far

[@TheCaitlinMarie]

It's not an agitator, its called an impeller. You have to put the clothes in a circle nearly around the impeller.

[@fredbloggs6080]

I have a 12-year-old 5.0 cu.ft. Whirlpool Cabrio impeller washer. Although some people complained about it's washing ability, I founded it does a great job. It's still in great shape, except for an important issue, but I only use it a few times a month because I have a good number cloths and it's just me. That problem, which is a known issue, is that for a few years it has increasingly shut down because of overload and drained the water, even when it was not overloaded. I would have to try different procedures like starting it and unplugging it for a few minutes, and changing the setting and starting it again to try to reset it--also pulling the drum up when it is empty several times to free the release mechanism in case it is sticking (I think perhaps one time years ago I mistakenly used non-HE detergent and possibly suds overflowed and dripped on the spindle/axle underneath the drum and corroded it, who knows). It's becoming increasingly difficult to get it work--sometimes I just have to go through proceduress five times to get it to work properly, or else just rinse and spin to finish the wash, and just now, the I the last time I used it, I tested it first with no clothes hello detergent, and it through the overload, and no matter what I did I could not get it to finish a load, so after attempting the procedure a couple of times with detergent and a couple more with no detergent, I just finished it with a spin and dry, which seems to sufficiently clean the clothes, but after a lot of aggravation and wasted water and energy. I've heard different reports as to whether that can be fixed or not, which is too bad because aside from that glitch the machine works fine. So I'm looking to buy a new one with a new dryer, as the dryer I have is a smaller, older, different brand model that doesn't heat enough anymore, so I have to run it twice. I'm thinking maybe I will go with the Whirlpool convertible agitator/impeller version--is that a direct drive or belt driven? The only complaint I've read about that one is that it can make noise in the spin cycle if it's not fully loaded, although that may b just a matter of some machines being out of balance or the clothes not being distributed evenly. I also do not care for all the electronics--I prefer knobs and maybe a few buttons. The electronics seemed to be what failed and caused the problems throwing the overload on my current Cabrio, or maybe the electronics combined with the poorly designed floating tub release mechanism.

[@fredbloggs6080]

I just found some more info about my particular Cabrio. Although it is prone to having motherboard problems, as mine seems to have with the overload problem, it is a rather ingenious and simple design, developed by a New Zealand Company--this is from one webpage: My first encounter with the Cabrio washing machine design was at Whirlpool repair training in San Diego just before the Cabrio washer was introduced. I was immediately impressed with the simplicity of the Cabrio design and the ease diagnosis and repair. Now that a few years have passed since this washer's introduction, it has become more apparent that the control board of this washing machine is fairly common to have problems. The Cabrio washer's main sub seal is also common to leak, leading to rusted and loud spin bearings. The customer feed back concerning the Cabrio washer's ability to clean clothes is mixed.

[@MariaRoseGonzalez]

I had the cabrio too ,i didnt like it ,jus had to used it for years 😄😃😅🤣 the machine saved lots of water for sure ,but my cloths dint smell nice like when you can adjust the water so i always used the extra rinse 😃 also constantly the load piled it in 1 side so always used the low spin 😨now i just got the whirpool set with the agitator and water adjuster 😆😃 but i cant figure out why the washer doesn't release the detergent 😏😒🙄🤷‍♀️😆

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@MariaRoseGonzalez it doesn't release the detergent because they are designed not to get your clothes clean. that's a joke. Sort of. Are you sure you're putting the detergent where it's supposed to be and not in the bleach dispenser? The Cabrio I had was purchased about mid 2009, and those earlier ones had magnetic propulsion drive, so no driveshaft and no belts, propelled by magnetic impulses like a magnetic propulsion train. It would spin to very high speeds with hardly any vibration, you may not even know it was running with your hand on it. So the model you have may have been different--they had several versions after that which used a belt drive, starting in 2010. I found it did put enough water in but I always used the extra rinse because it didn't seem to rinse enough with a single rinse, leaving a slight soap residue. There's a whole story after it finally stopped working where first I got a large capacity LG direct drive that caused too much vibration on spin, even with nothing in it, which was replaced by the store with another of the same model, which had the same problem, so I returned it for a refund and bought from another retailer a large capacity Whirlpool direct drive, one with the detachable agitator and ability to add more water. Well that hardly put any water in during the normal setting, the washed the clothes almost dry, it seemed, which would be hard on them, and kept pausing, and seemed to leave a residue after rinsing. If I added more water per deep fill, the clothes just floated on top and were not affected at all by the impeller. Even when I attached the agitator, it did nothing but mirror the motion of the impeller it wasn't a real agitation motion, and did not do anything to agitate the clothes, with a deep fill, or even with a normal operation because the water level always seemed to be below the agitator, which was just going with the impeller anyway. So two gimmicks they touted, deep fill and attachable/detachable agitator that either did not work at all or did nothing. So I returned the Whirlpool for a refund and purchased from that same store the original model of LG that I had returned twice to the other retailer, after I saw Consumer Reports rate all the LG as excellent for washing, but it gave that particular model a poor rating for water conservation. I said that's what I need, one that uses the normal amount of water. I just do clothes for myself and not that often because I don't go out as much and I have a large number of clothes, so water conservation is the last thing I'm worried about. I would use more water with one or two flushes of the older non-conserving toilets I have. Anyway, that same model LG delivered from the second retailer did not have the vibration problems of the other two, and I noticed the bottom edge under the machine was somewhat different, in that it did not have something protruding underneath like the other ones did, so maybe they redesigned it or others were defective. However with this LG, the deep fill doesn't work properly to wash the clothes, similar to the Whirlpool where it floats them on top that agitating them, but I run it just on the normal setting for everything and it gives sufficient water eventually, based on its auto load sensing after it enters the second or third cycle. Strangely, adding an extra rinse messes up all the settings and puts too much water in to begin with so doesn't work right, so I just have to leave it on normal and it works fine.

[@debochannel4827]

This was helpful I am thinking about getting this exact washer. The wifi comes in extreme handy for me and my family. We are infamous for starting washer maybe going to inlaws how's ND staying over night. So that feature will help to if we do something like this we can start the load over so it does not start to smell if left in washer that way when we get back can throw into dryer.

[@kevingaylord8620]

And also the app will tell you when the load is done! I live in an older house where the washer and dryer are in the garage so I don’t hear any alerts when it’s done. Definitely handy!

[@jeannieromero6347]

My parents just bought the washer and it is way too confusing for them. Thank you for the explanation.

[@hackbattle4283]

We are in out mid 50's and still overwhelmed by this.

[@yoyozozo6960]

@@hackbattle4283 Are you overwhelmed by too many features? Or the touch buttons? Do you like Knob better? Just curious

[@proamazing]

Please help my how on earth do I use this thing cause I put on color and heavy duty but when I start it not even 5 seconds and it say washer complete the thing didn't even spin

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I would contact the place you purchased it for some support. It maybe a bad unit or some other issue.

[@proamazing]

@@TheBreakdownWithLuke okay but I want to fully know and see how to really make it work. Explain it to me cause I'm dumb. I want to make it work cause I have nothing else. Sorry I just have to see it

[@laysaalvarenga792]

Hi there, not sure if someone else inquired in the comments but I just purchased this set and I’m confused as far as the detergent. I called whirlpool twice but they didn’t seem to know. The suggest I KZbin it lol. Maybe I am overthinking it, The Load and Go feature, the cartridge top says HE liquid only detergent. So does this mean I can’t use any powder detergent? And if so where would I put it? Or is it strictly liquid only? As well scent booster beads?

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

If you want to do powder do you have to do it directly into the bowl Not into the dispenser. That's for liquid only. I just put the cents beads directly into the wash with the clothes.

[@laysaalvarenga792]

@@TheBreakdownWithLuke Thank you soo much for your quick response. I would have hated to think it’s 2021 and they stopped making washers that could take powder detergent eventhough it would dissolve . I just wanted to make sure I didn’t mess the washer somehow. Lol

[@stephjt9541]

You can use powder directly in drum, same for scent beads.

[@wisdomrules8474]

I'm at Lowe's at this very moment looking at the exact same model number. There are a few differences from yours, the most notable one is that this has an agitator (which I want).

[@ScantPear]

They make the metal super thin today to do this crap called conserving but conserving does not work we need to have it thick enough

[@katking367]

Nothing wrong with the audio. You came through clearly. I do have a question for you though. I just bought a whirlpool top loader but not as smart as yours. Is it possible to pause a washer load, throw that lone sock into it that got missed when initially loading it, and then restart the machine, WITHOUT having all the water drain out (there goes my detergent!) when the pause button was first pressed? Thank you.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

The same button you start it with will also pause it and unlock the lid. I don't think it drains it when you do that. Though. I typically do it pretty early when I forget something.

[@debbiebrown9918]

How do you enable the load and go? While changing the amount of detergent dispensed, I accidentally disabled it. I was on hold for 45 min with Whirlpool. I've seen this question on other help sites...unanswered. The only options with the load and go are 1) Disable 2) disable for one cycle 3) dispenser 100%.

[@hackbattle4283]

Still confusing for this Boomer. Could you please post a video on the most basic washing and drying instructions for these models?

[@debrakrook1045]

An FYI. I’ve had this set for 14 months. Just once, the washer got stuck on the spin mode. I was not at home (first mistake). When I left it was spinning and 3 hours later, when I returned, it was still spinning! I can’t believe it didn’t burn itself out! The clothes were partly dry!!! I was using the sanitation mode and I had other issues with that mode always coming off balance so I don’t use that mode anymore.

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

That was likely because of an unbalanced load. It will stop refill And try to move clothes around. Than it spins again if it's still unbalanced it will stop and start the refill again.

[@lilgirldre5341]

I don’t know if I’m going to be happy with this set

[@westfield90]

I have to buy my first set of washer and it’s a discouraging nightmare. All brands and types seems to have horrendous reviews. Predominantly that there is not enough water and clothes have to be washed or rinsed a second time or you need to manually add more water. Then the problem with rusting or staining of the drum? GE seems to suffer from being extremely loud. This is insane. WTf does this happen? What happened to quality? Does it not exist any longer?

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I do not have an issue with water level in this washer. You can manually set the water level also.

[@westfield90]

@@TheBreakdownWithLuke thank you

[@Christy.1]

It's not just washing machines, it's everything. They make stuff cheaper(out of the country), they use cheaper materials like plastic when it should be metal, they use electronics/computer stuff so when that breaks it's expensive to fix, quality control is out the window. Most times when you need a repair on something, it ends up being cheaper to just buy a new one. Hence, our "throw away" culture in society. I have 2 vehicles, one's a 2000 the other a 2007. They're starting to nickel and dime me, but I am just hanging on to them as long as I can. Can't buy anything new for now, and I don't want to. I can at least do some of the repairs myself, but if they were newer cars? No way could I. Even my mechanic is looking to retire soon; he's not liking these new cars, too hard to work on and too expensive for parts.

[@sarahwildhagen7353]

@@TheBreakdownWithLuke Do you mean you get to stop the water when it's as full as you want or do you select small medium or large water level?

[@meganking4399]

Buy a Speed Queen TC5, old school style washer.

[@gavplus]

My don't move much. Got little moment I feel like the clothes are not getting cleaned. I feel like I got ripped off whit this $1000 unot

[@TheBreakdownWithLuke]

I don't have that issue. You could always talk to the place he bought it from.

[@Gemsal678]

We just bought a similar unit (bigger size with a removable agitator). I ran the first load and I'm so confused. I did use the 'Regular' cycle, and the clothes were soaking wet, and water droplets were all in the tub and the top of the lid??? Not sure why it's so complicated. Any tips on what we should be doing?

[@deefaust-mp4uh]

Is it normal for the washer agitator to make a loud noise?

[@emmalederle7316]

I bought this washer and my fabric softener drains completely!!!

[@CasaOlivares169]

Mine does the same Did you found out how to fix this?

[@SILTRAH]

@@CasaOlivares169 this person says theirs drains all the way, if yours isn’t I saw another comment that said you’re supposed to dilute your softer , try putting your softer and then filling the rest with water

[@Lnurse-yk1so]

How do you use the bleach? Is there a button to push for it? This is the only thing I have not figured out

[@aramindaizaguirre7782]

Not only that do you know 😏 how much laundry softener is left??? You can put it on and off but you can't see how much is left

[@cathymeeker9202]

Why does my washer make a clicking sound when filling? Also, why would the washer make a noise at times when agitating?

[@downlaw]

Hook up the Wi-Fi so you can get status updates on your loads.

[@veramastin468]

I’m 5”3 the washer is too deep for me to reach the bottom, that is the 5.3 one. This needs to be put on the washer so the consumer will know.

[@furysmith6564]

Hi, thanks for the video; mine are being delivered tomorrow; I use powdered detergent and will put it directly in the drum… can you hit the water button to add a bit first to dissolve it before adding the clothes? The digital panel intimidates me incredibly! How do you select water temperature??

[@GJ-is6sv]

What’s the model number on the washer & dryer?