I love how clear and easy this presenter is to understand. Thank you for sharing this useful info. 👍

When I switched from a top load agitator to front loader, the first test I did was throw in my microfiber cleaning rags used for cleaning and drying the cars. I kept the HE detergent as a controlled variable (but lower dose of course). They went from grungy but clean to practically brand new. I’m never going back to a top loader

I'm going to add my 2 cents. I am an agitator -> impeller convert. I've never looked back. I LOVE MY Maytag Top Loader (no mess to clean, no mold build-up, no washer filter to clean with top loaders). I've heard that the front loaders are all that in their "cleaning power". Frankly, that's a matter of opinion. In Europe and Greece, all my aunts have front/side loaders. They have no choice. I LOVE my top loader with an impeller. With automatic water sensing, I throw my pod(s) in, toss my clothes in, close the lid, and pick a cycle (occasionally I alter the water temp). Done and done. Never had a cleaning issue with it in 20 years of using one. For those that can't live without an agitator, there's a washer that you can optionally place the agitator in on demand in the tub (quick connect). All said and done today's detergents are not of those 30 years ago. Laundry detergents are highly effective in ALL water temperatures (as a matter of fact most laundry detergent makers tout cold as the choice of temperature). They don't need as much agitation as they used to. Detergents now break down stains without an agitator to stir the pot. As far as the pods, absolutely LOVE them. Premeasured so you're not using too little, or too much in a load. Gone are the days of lugging around a 5-gallon detergent jug (I know they still exist). I'll give Blake credit that pods may not be the "thing" for side loaders as mechanically they are different in how they dispense the washing liquid and wash. For that, I would defer to Blake's suggestion of using a liquid. It boils down to preference. Happy washing!

Each person has their own opinions and viewpoints. Personally, we are on our second impeller washer. We left our last set in the home we so D. The hime we purchased came with a Maytag washer and dryer. The washer was your standard unit and did not do a great job. We purchased GE Profile washer (impeller)/and dryer to replace. They both do a good job. If you need more water in the impeller unit, you can set this up at the start. The washer does a very good job for us and, I would nit hesitate to buy again. Thx for your reviews.

Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!

Thanks. This is hard info to find out.

I have a machine with an impeller and I absolutely hate that it doesn’t wash as well; especially large blankets and bed spreads. That means a trip to the laundromat. UGH!

We had a front loader (LG) for nealry 15 years and the machine itesslf was solid but we hated cleaning that seal all the time and draining it. It was a pain for us. And the older the machine got, the more we had to clean it out. But i give credit to LG for designing a modern machine with all the electronics that lasted 15 years! Its actually still going strong but we got tired of the cleaning maintenance so we switched to an impeller. For impellers, just follow the directions and theclothes will get cleaned and it's MUCH safer on delicate fabrics than agitators.

Good video! Thank you

Funny how my parents just got an LG without an agitator and got this recommended 😂

I've heard a split agitator, or dual action, is better than a single action, but I don't know if that's true or not.

LG agitator is designed to move the water through the fabric not like the old days when the clothes were surged through the water up and down the tub. My daughter has a new LG that is a piece of junk. It may last five years as there are only two of them. The operators manual is also skimpy on details of operation. Cycles are long as the washer just sits or the tub just whirls around. Clothes on the outside tub just sit with no roll over. As far as fabric life, the average consumer will never notice the difference between any type of washer. Clothes are made cheap, kids will out grow or ruin the clothes before the washer will. For reference, in the old days , a high quality American made cotton shirt would last through 50 washings and wearings. I am a 45 year veteran of the laundry industry. Buy a Speed Queen if you value your time, want clean fabrics, and no repair bills. Get the one with the high agitation.

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High end washers have agitators in them too like speed queen

I say look people you know you going too have too do the dirty chore of laundry. Unless you living like cave man people. So just buy you the Cadillac of washers in my opinion front loaders washing machine.. And just get it over with. Fact I still own my first washing machine & dryer machine when I moved out from my parents house. It was the maytag Neptune brand still working as of today.😯 I even went ahead at that time and brought the replacement parts. Now the reason why I really don't want to get rid of it so basic model has the old school mechanical dial and the push buttons so easy too repair and yes the old belt and pulley system.

Front loader lol

Why to top loaders still even exist? I thought front loaders were the next iteration of washers.

DON'T BUY AN EMPELLER WASHING MACHINE, YOU WILL BE MISERABLE, GUARANTEED! Whoever invented the impeller technology should be jailed and those selling these machines should be fined. What a piece of useless junk!

so impellers are Trash, worthless 🫤