Is the Whirlpool top loader washer WTW4800BQ0 a good machine?
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Hi Susan. After reading the other responses, I have to say that I do NOT agree with them. I have had this machine since May 2013. I have NEVER had any issues with it. I do 5 to 8 loads of laundry every weekend. Never had a breakdown, never had clothes 'get holes in them', never had clothes 'disappear'. I use the Regular Light, Casual Light, and Delicate cycles mostly. Handles a large loads like towels (8 large) just fine on the 'super' water setting on the Normal Light cycle. Same goes for large loads of jeans (8 pairs) Takes just under an hour for the light cycles to finish, and less with the Delicate. The loads get cleaned well. The lid does lock, but only after the washer has finished filling and the cycle begins. Lid locks are now standard on ALL new washing machines per Federal safety law. I follow the manufacturers instructions and use the washer as it was intended using common sense that dictates to NEVER overload a clothes washer as to not cause undo stress on the machine or your laundry. Another thing to know is that this washer has a standard agitator in the middle of the basket. There is a similar model to this one that is a High Efficiency machine that does not have an agitator and that machine gets a lot of bad reviews as well. I have found that some comments for this machine are really pertaining to that other machine. To be fair, I have owned the washer for under a year, and there have been some comments that this machine starts having problems after a year's time. So I'll just have to see about that and cross that bridge IF I get to it. On a side note, I have the matching 7.0 Gas Dryer and it is a VERY GOOD dryer. Simple to use and dries our laundry effectively. I hope this answer helps you. Thank you
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It's not the best washer. When iyou start it you need to give it time before it starts to work.
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I have a Samsung front load washer and tossed the product in. Each time, despite using HOT water cycle, the product left a goey mess on some articles of clothing. I ended up giving them away to someone who had a top loader and loved the product.
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I Believe So, Yes. I Returned Mine, Because There Were Functional Issues With 3 Major Parts Of The Machine. I Had The Run Around From The Manufacturer, The Seller, And Amazon. It Was A Nightmare. It Seemed Like It Would Be A Good Product, And If Those Pieces Weren't Screwed Up, Probably Would've Been A Great Buy. I Hope You Have Better Luck Than Me!
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The issue I had the door wouldn't lock, and the washer wouldn't go into spin cycle. I used u-tube videos that people posted. I took the pump apart to and cleaned it out. I have found most front loads are similar just slight variations.
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It is not an OEM part. I don't remember there being a warranty, and installing it might void your washer warranty if it is still in effect. Then again, installing it yourself might void the warranty even if you did use an OEM part. If that doesn't bother you, then this is a good pump that is essentially the same as the Whirlpool part for a lot less money. (Note: I am a customer who bought one of these. I am not the seller.)
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The machine its good. I use it all day and work just fine. It is able to do hard work if you know how to properly use it
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One that doesn't use enough water to clean your clothes. I have a newer whirlpool top load and absolutely hate it. I do a couple of articles at a time and select the large load try to fool the sensor by having something stick up as high as possible just to make sure everything gets wet lol. I can use a pod if I put it in first. They will stain your clothes if you add them later. I did have a front load GE -HE that did a decent job. It went when we sold the house. Really miss it just toss in the pod and away you go!
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Yes, I recommend it. It is a good machine and well priced. Just change filters if using different refrigerant.
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I think you are making a wise choice. This is a good machine and replaced my 1st ProForm, which I used 8 years and it was a cheap model..$599. It still works too but is noisy. They make a great machine.
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This is for old fashioned top load washer. Probably up to around 10 years ago. They can be branded as GE, Kenmore or Whirlpool but the way I understand it, they all made by the same factory. If I am not mistaken, they are all made by Whirlpool.
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Thanks for your question. Yes It is a great machine that will work on any light or even heavy duty work. Perfect for all your every day mending, and for any sewing projects.
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They are grrrrrrrrrrreat. Can be used over and over. For best results, top rack of washer is best. I've hand washed and machine. Did good on both.
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I have no clue. I am getting a new washer-this one was never a washing machine, takes twice as long to not do the job; they hired a musician not an engineer to make this junk.
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I am sorry that I cant give an exact answer,but it is less than the older top loaders. While a little more than the front loaders it is worth it as there are problems with front loaderrs with mold and sometimes cleaning.
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yes. the unit is excellent performer and i recommend to others. It is trouble free system. Being a retiree, the Assembly took little extra time otherwise it is as good machine. good luck.
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Yes. We went on line & Googled our Kenmore Elite HE 3t, which is about 13 years old, when it began throwing the error code F/dl in July. We learned (see http://www.fixya.com/tags/8181700) that it was the same as the Whirlpool Duet Washer. With that info, we called around town using Part # 8182634 (Door Switch Assembly). In Tucson, the quoted price was over $100 for the part. We chose to order the part from Parts Appliance Chicago ($46 w/ shipping) via Amazon Marketplace. We ordered it on a Monday & it arrived on Saturday. (There are some great videos on Youtube to guide you through the install. I can send the links to you- if you need them). We used them to initially determine the problem & multiple times when installing the new part.) Hope this helps. ~Barbara