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An agitator is a large spindle located in the center of the machine’s wash drum. It has extended fins or blades to move the clothes around. Doss says the agitator creates a lifting action that moves items through the wash more effectively, distributing the detergent and water evenly.
A washing machine with an impeller uses less motion and water than a washer with an agitator. Designed so laundry has more room to move, it drives clothes from the outer rim of the wash basket to the center, using a small amount of water to optimize the friction.
5 Things to Know About Top-Load Agitator Washing Machines. These old-school appliances are the most popular type of washers, but are they effective? Consumer Reports reviews the pros and cons.
An agitator washer is a familiar type of top-load machine. The agitator is the tall post in the center of the wash basket to help clean your clothes. How Agitator Washers Work. The central post effectively removes stains by twisting back and forth and rubbing items with soap and water in the basket.
We’ve found that the Whirlpool WTW8127LC (available at Lowe's) is the best top-load washing machine with an agitator, blending modern features with old-school cleaning. If you're set on buying...
Impeller washing machines feature a low-profile rotating disc, which creates a current in the water and rubs clothes against each other to loosen dirt. Agitator washers, on the other hand, feature a tall spindle or post with vanes or fins attached to it, which moves back and forth and creates its own mechanical friction against clothes.
A washing machine with an agitator features one or two central posts that move around or back and forth, rubbing against clothes to break up stains. A washing machine with an impeller rotates the clothes instead.