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WTW4816FW - Whirlpool
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3.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with the Deep Water Wash Option. WTW4816FW

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[asherray]

I’m so overwhelmed from reading about washers and dryers for the past 30 hours I’m just gonna buy this one

[rynerobinson]

I have this exact washer. The full model number of mine is WTW4816FW3, which I'm guessing means it's the third revision of this machine. It's a good performer if one understands its little quirks, of which there are a few. Here are some tips I've learned:

1. Don't use the normal cycle for anything other than possibly a half load or less. This is the eco cycle, so it uses much less water than the others even on the auto-sense setting, and it does not allow for a deep wash, which I believe is necessary when washing full loads in this machine because of the design of the agitator which rolls the laundry through the wash water. The normal cycle also has a pitiful spray rinse, but one can negate that by selecting the extra rinse which will add a full deep rinse, but at the same lower water level as the wash. It's a good cycle for lightly soiled loads of about a half tub or less, but anything more than that, I'd use something else.

2. Piggy-backing off of the last tip, always use the deep wash option for full loads. In my opinion, the auto sensor doesn't put in enough water for full loads, especially full mixed loads because the auto sensor works on how heavy the clothes are, not how many clothes are in the drum. So, one might end up with half a tub of water to wash a full tub of clothes, which just leads to them being bunched up and thrashing back and forth against the agitator. Deep wash will give you a full tub of water so full loads can then turn over effortlessly. The agitator in this machine does a great job if it has enough water to work properly. I've seen lots of reviewers saying they have to use the bulky cycle to get enough water in the machine, but that is not so. I'd use deep wash before using bulky because bulky defaults to a low-speed spin, no bueno for heavy items. For a full tub of everyday clothes, my go-to selections are heavy duty cycle, soil level knob set to light so the agitation isn't quite as long, warm water, and deep wash. If a fast wash time is important, one can use quick wash, but I found for myself that the final spin wasn't long enough for large loads.

3. DON'T OVERLOAD! This is imperative. This machine can't handle it. One can audibly hear the motor and gears straining during an overload condition, I speak from experience. One or two times of this happening corrected me of that behavior. Loosely packed, dry clothes to the top row of holes in the tub is the most you should put in this washer. Also, as stated in the video, balancing the load correctly is important because of the hanging suspension. If the load is out of balance at all, the machine will bang the tub against the sides of the cabinet and let me tell you, that is LOUD!

I guess I kinda wrote a novel, LOL, but I hope it helps others. It really is a good washer if one knows how to use it properly.

[nick]

Man I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and opinions on these appliances. I’m young, and about to try to get my first house soon. Appliances aren’t cheap and I don’t wanna buy a piece of junk.

[andybub]

This is the set I bought for my apartment. Specifically for the dual action agitator. I’m glad I made a good choice.

[seejdwh]

This is definitely one of the best washers out there for the money. It’s one of the last washers available with the deep cleaning dual action agitator and a true full basket of water. The only other washer that will perform better is the Maytag Commercial Model MVWP586GW which is almost twice the price but definitely worth it, it even comes with a full 5 year warranty. But for the money the Whirlpool WTW4816FW is definitely a bargain. The only negative is that it is a Lowes only machine, but Lowes often has them on sale.

[majorkira]

Many new machines won't let you manually choose the water level. I hate that. They use sensors and they aren't always accurate.

[dmic]

I have the same dryer on 220v . The best one !!!👍👌

[vickysikora]

It's a washer & dryer. You're cleaning dirty clothes. Why would anyone go out & spend crazy $$$ on a set? I buy American made Whirlpool anyday.

[roadtripboy]

I have this washer and I like it fine. Mine came from Lowes and does say Whirlpool Corp of Quebec Canada. It doesn't matter to me where it was built, the US or Canada. But it does to you, you might want to ask.

[Wovision.]

My Maytags are monkey crap. On the dryer, it makes a buzz when it is done and has a crooked logo badge. The drum is off balance on the washer. There are also scratches on the dryer drum!! We bought these at the beginning of this year! Thanks a lot, Whirlpool.

[KingHarlequin]

Still surprises me that Whirlpool has never changed the basic Top-Filter dryer design since the 1950s, beside the smaller 27" one with the Filter below the door.

[egokilla]

should i buy this set or GE around the same price? Im thinking ge but let me know pleas im buying today

[johnyang]

I like Speed Queen, but I keep hearing that the TC5 doesnt get clothes that clean. It is very durable though. I leaning towards Maytag Commercial 586.

[tedcorey]

We bought one used almost 10 years ago for like 40 bucks, it finally quit a couple weeks ago so we bought a new one today, with the dryer .

[uelful]

Had this washer about 4 years. The metal gear that turns the plastic agitator seems to have corroded and the cost of purchasing a new agitator and gear assembly was not worth repairing. Going a different route on the next one.

[elbuscadordetesoros]

Always goes wrong in the suspension roods at 2 years of use starts banging around and the actuator or bearings go out easily as well

[TABLSIX]

Is this model required to use HE detergent? I just looked at the same model today at a local Lowes only difference is the last digit of the SN is 2 instead of 3. Not sure what difference is. I wish it was a convental washer not HE. But salespeople are leading me to believe that all the new washers are HE. I come from using a Kenmore Series 80 that died, now I have to replace it with something new. I'm a bit out of my element.

[lisaparks-xgxn]

i have this washer and the motor had to be replaced after 13 months and now at two years and a couple months it need a circuit board😮

[cocktailsanddreams]

Would you buy this washer & dryer refurbished for $500 together or the Whirlpool WTW4955 washer & dryer for $900 scratch-&-dent?

[elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

I would prefer a used Whirlpool Direct Drive washing machine rather than the new Vertical Modular Washers.