How to trick your High Efficiency Washing Machine into putting more water into the tub during the wash cycle.
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@ChildOfGodYouTube4 жыл бұрын
The fact I have had to resort to this to solve the low water issue in a washing machine is ludicrous. Every single person that has this issue should file a complaint with Maytag and maybe even move up to a class action lawsuit.
@maryjane44323 жыл бұрын
I was going nuts! We haven’t had it but a year and I swear it gets to be less and less water every time! Makes me so mad. Didn’t even rinse the fabric softener out. Stained my hubs white work shorts with blue all over it
@levans61852 жыл бұрын
it's true with Kenmore for sure--are they made by Maytag?
@deborahgrysko24272 жыл бұрын
It must be a man deciding washing clothes stupidly is a good idea. Buy Speed Queen.
@thialouise12 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain! I have a GE Profile, should've paid attention to the comments that had less complaints about this issue since all of the washers had the same complaint!
@MAGAMAN2 жыл бұрын
It's not maytag, it's government and environmental communism. They have done this to all products from clothes washers to dish washer to shower heads and toilets.
@cjb97543 жыл бұрын
My wife tried your idea and it WORKS GREAT! Finally, the clothes get cleaner and smell the way the old washer performed. Of all the suggestions on KZfaq you win. You are a genius!
@MuralMan7165 жыл бұрын
Glad to know I'm not the only one with this ridiculously aggravating problem. I used to do what Diedre does but it takes so long. Today I ran the garden hose into the house to "out smart" the water sensor by adding water. It still took an enormous amount of time to get the water level to where it should be. At least it worked ... dang, I never thought I'd say this....I miss my old washing machine.
@ramkieffer Жыл бұрын
Wonder if we can put four bricks in the bottom of the washer? I’m giving that a try in the am. More to come
@danielleg2616 Жыл бұрын
Can this work for Maytag,?
@Rina-rs6up9 ай бұрын
Lol
@cyng559524 күн бұрын
@@ramkiefferdid it work? I’m ready to try it too.
@imasahm16 күн бұрын
@@cyng5595 New Whirlpool. I added (slowly, so that I soaked the clothes really well) a couple of BIG water pitchers. When I checked on it later, the water was up OVER the clothes, just like my now-gone precious 20-yr old Whirlpool Gold did! I learned a long time ago how to hack the computer in my car to "fix" various things that it did that I didn't like. So this hack is well worth trying.
@Mattjki5 жыл бұрын
For best results, thoroughly wash clothes before putting in machine.
@phily1915 жыл бұрын
Lol pretty much
@phily1915 жыл бұрын
Lol pretty much
@PhoenixRevealed5 жыл бұрын
...apply directly to the forehead.
@renatewilson4035 жыл бұрын
:) :) :) Needed that laugh. so frustrated with this machine !
@littlemonster74435 жыл бұрын
Lol you're right 😂
@lindaburnette22003 жыл бұрын
I hadn’t thought of your tip but I like it. Part of the problem with these HE washers is that most don’t have an agitator to move the clothes from the top of the load to the bottom. I have had mine for over five years and after the first few loads, I was ready to call Sears and have them come get it. I finally figured out that if I did every load on bulky, it would fill the tub with more water. With the bulky setting the washers computer system assumes that the contents of the tub will be larger pieces but not weigh as much. I’ve not had a problem with dry clothes coming out after a wash cycle. I know this original post is a year old but I hope this helps someone?
@Brookie91 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this idea. I often have clothes that have dry spots on them. I use the deep water cycle and extra rinse and it kinda works but I'm definitely going to try bulky instead of normal. The front load HEs are so much better than the top loads
@mikep5043 Жыл бұрын
So true about the agitator not moving the clothes from top to bottom. All it does is sit in the same position and wiggle back & forth. Would be great if only I can use the old style agitator (that continually move the clothes downward) in the new machine. At least I know my clothes would get completely wet instead of having to use the deep wash cycle all the time.
@nancymarotto6887 Жыл бұрын
Hate the new washers nothing but stress and anxiety
@wrestlerx8494 Жыл бұрын
@Brookie91 I have heard that front load washers can begin to leak after a few years, so many people don't want them for this reason. This is also why some stackable washer/dryers still have a top loading washer on them.
@melm228410 ай бұрын
I also use the deep water setting
@TivaC6 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, I've been using your tip for about 3 months. I also took the lock off of the lid. Simple unscrew. I can check the water level at any time now, as a 'just in case' .....
@zazmau5 жыл бұрын
How? Where is the screw?
@pdpode89784 жыл бұрын
Yes how?
@fewferfev4 жыл бұрын
@@pdpode8978 Yes, me too, how?
@getsmartpaul2 жыл бұрын
Hi, just got a Whirlpool HE washer ! The Latch on the lid can be unscrewed. Did you take it off the lid and then put it in the Latch hole in the washer ? Is there anything dangerous about it ? Besides NOT opening the lid during the SPIN cycle ?
@user-ki3ng7iy3s5 ай бұрын
I was wonder will the washer work if we take the lock off so we can look see what the water level, etc is?
@kimberlylegacy41902 ай бұрын
Omg! So glad I found this! Just got my new LG and was almost in tears seeing the water barely covering my clothes! Your tip worked beautifully! Thank you
@katie1955 жыл бұрын
Great tip. I’m going to try it tonight. I hate low efficiency washers. I get “laundry ropes” regardless of how many clothes I wash. I don’t think it gets clothes clean, doesn’t wet them, excessively twists them and I have to literally untie the laundry ropes. I want my old washer back. My water comes from a well. I paid to install my well, pay to have the water pumped from the ground, pay to have it tested, pay to have it cycle through a water softener... and I cannot get enough to clean my clothes?
@oobtube7 жыл бұрын
You are a genius. I just got the HE washer and thought perhaps I was going to lose my mind or have to call the repairman. THANK YOU for sharing your trick. CANNOT WAIT to try it. I have used the traditional machine for 40 years and have never been disappointed with the system, but our washer was 15 years old and we needed to update. You just made my day.
@ccdenice3 жыл бұрын
Did it work for yours?
@angieh.37775 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tip! I was so excited to get my new HE machine, but now I would love to have my old on e back! Your water tip is genius! Thank you!
@jackiejack20315 жыл бұрын
Me too, i was so disappointed. I put my laundry in a bucket and get it wet that way amd always do second rinse, i wouls trade for my old one in a heartbeat. Have a good day
@reneehughes78604 жыл бұрын
Your tip made all the difference. I've also found that if I do a pre-soak it really wets the clothes & helps in the cleaning process. Most people don't have the time so your gallon trick is quicker. I'm retired so I've the time. You've helped me a lot since I'm stuck with this. Thank you for your video.
@fredrickofficial56743 жыл бұрын
Hello Renee... How are you doing today?
@reneehughes78604 жыл бұрын
I always had used equipment & was happy the day I finally at 62 got to buy a brand new washer & dryer. Immediately hated it & then found out they're all the same. Thank you for this tip. I'm trying it on my next load. Update: made a world of difference & my clothes got clean. Thank you for this lovely and accurate tip.
@deidre-restlessmind43054 жыл бұрын
I am so glad it worked for you!!
@patriciacassidy84712 жыл бұрын
@@deidre-restlessmind4305 I instead of adding water myself. I start out on Heavey. Than let the water fill up and wash a bit & than change it to normal. Yes o have to use the spin cycle twice but it works like a charm & really cleans the clothes. Hope this help!!
@jhomrich896 жыл бұрын
Here's a HE washer trick dont buy one, I'll keep my 1992 maytag till it falls apart and bolt it back together
@jasonkozdra4 жыл бұрын
I will never buy one of these sh*t washers ever again.
@nobsatthistime4 жыл бұрын
Wanted to do just that until i priced a replacement transmission for my GE Profile Washer it's a 4 hundred dollar part and you have to rip the machine to pieces to replace it. Then you get to think about all the other 18 yr old parts waiting to Fail. And you want us to believe your still using a 26 yr old washer, Ya Sure.
@muffin2u634 жыл бұрын
@@nobsatthistime My sister's washer is the same age and still going.
@meanreversion68494 жыл бұрын
Got screwed once and thankfully I was able to sell it not losing too much money in the process. It was a Maytag (cannot remember the model) and what a waste.
@pat86able4 жыл бұрын
@@nobsatthistime I have 4 vintage washing machines.. The oldest being a 1951 Frigidaire.. They all still purr like brand new. Parts are hard to come by.. but you can make them work with more modern parts like the fill valves and water pumps. The washers I have will outlast any junk they make today.. I also have a 1974 Maytag that works well and parts for it are very much still available for it!!
@cornelcampbell88097 жыл бұрын
Thank you works like a charm. Have been struggling with my washer since purchased a year ago. White lint marks on dark loads and parts of my clothing coming out not even touched by water from a 1/4 load.
@reeneebeany77065 жыл бұрын
Lint streaks mean the lint is not being washed out.
@ashleyduffiney37472 жыл бұрын
What did you do to fix lint being on the 'washed' clothes? They look dirtier then when I put them in? 🤦♀️
@rainydays11055 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip! I detest these new machines! My white sheets that I have had for years were not getting clean. My habits have not changed. I could rant for days on this stupid invention.
@ashleyduffiney37472 жыл бұрын
Causes me anxiety. I miss my old washer. 😪
@marvely016 жыл бұрын
thanks for your advice... this machine really takes a lot of time from people using it because now we have to search online and find the solution and put the extra water in carefully every single time! GREAT!!!
@bassistguy6 жыл бұрын
This is one of the reasons I will keep my current washer as long as possible and will repair it as needed until it can't be repaired any longer :).
@thebewitchinghour8315 жыл бұрын
That's what brought me here. We've had our Whirlpool 3 cycle Clean Touch since 1996 and our regular repair guy came out 3 weeks ago and said she was dead and there's nothing more he can do for her. Part needed is hard to find and going to cost around $400. I refuse to get a front load due to research about mold settling in it from improper drainage and from what I've read on a ton of reviews, the 'H/E' is out of the question as well. Researching more before I make my decision to stick with a Whirlpool traditional instead of 'H/E'.
@unknownuser10702 жыл бұрын
Service Tech here…. How’s that washer holding up?! 🤣🤣
@astarisborn9820 Жыл бұрын
Can you pay someone to make/fabricate the part for you with a 3D printer.
@virginialeejones1834 Жыл бұрын
I have an HE machine and I hate it. I can't wait until it breaks down. It doesn't clean clothes. There is no soak cycle. If you fill it an then just leave the lid open, it automatically drains after 10 minutes. I call it my 1984 Doublespeak machine. There is NOTHING High Efficiency about a machine that can take up to 2 hours for a wash cycle and you have to figure out work arounds to fill it with water or just put everything on a Bedding Cycle after soaking in a sink and hand wringing it. Then, it still doesn't come out clean. Hang on to what you've got for as long as possible. I hope yours is still running!
@egs51665 жыл бұрын
Deidre TAHNK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! We just bought our new high efficiency washer and dryer and I was bummed out, of how these new washers wash(NOT). I couldn't believe the lack of water and the feeling of throwing away $$ I finally searched for high efficiency washer hacks and you POPPED UP!! YOUR TIP HELPED INCREDIBLY!! I actually added more water because I had a full load. I added 3 full, big plastic pitchers of water and that did the trick! Now I know that if I have half of a full load I'll only use 1-1/2 pitchers of water. Very grateful!😻😺👍🏼
@Illinoisgal16 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! What a wonderful hack! I thought I was the only person with a new machine whose clothes didn't appear to get completely wet. I've been so frustrated! I'm definitely going to start this practice right now. Many many thanks!
@imasahm16 күн бұрын
We just used your tip in our brand new Whirlpool and it was amazing! I was so mad at the mistake we made in giving up our 20-yr old Whirlpool Gold, but you have brightened our day. Now, if someone (hint, hint, Deidre) could figure out how to get the impeller to be more effective. I prefer the old-timey buttons and knobs, but it is what it is. Will learn to live with the lesser product we are now stuck with.
@maryhawkins81592 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one complaining about this issue. Thanks for the tip! Another thing that confuses me about the high efficiency washers is the fact that they take so much longer to wash a load of clothes. Some of the cycles are over an hour long. How is that efficient?
@gorgeous33257 жыл бұрын
Thumbs way up, Diedre! This video is the 1st relevant search hit I got when trying to find solutions for my laundry coming out with *dry patches* half the time in our new high efficiency washer! I'm surprised I wasn't able to find others w/similar complaints in my search. I was very impressed that you did your own research & came up with a thoughtful, clever, original solution. Thanks for the tip! -Michelle
@johnm.evangelis6934 жыл бұрын
Very good idea Deidre, I just bought my Mother a new whirlpool washer ( the last one lasted 18 years ) and she's so mad with the water level she wants me to take it back. Thanks!
@segulliford Жыл бұрын
I think you may be a genius. Have you solved every practical life problem? You are my hero.
@soundcheck7344 жыл бұрын
This was a very helpful tip. Spent close to $800.00 on my Maytag commercial grade washer in 2018. I stuck with the name because of the reliability of the brand. Owned Maytag washer & dryer before buying these. Older washer was only serviced 3 times in 28 years of owning it, and the dryer once in 28 years. Wish I would have kept them, they were working just fine...my Maytag dryer is another animal of complaints, which dont belong in this post
@yoyohooyo5 жыл бұрын
Some people commenting here don't have a clue about how worthless the new energy efficient washing machines are.
@npne12535 жыл бұрын
Finally someone understands!
@movingtoflorida72254 жыл бұрын
love the hillbilles that are stuck in the 50's. You twits have no idea, but most Murican's are morons!
@kaitlynsnyder15824 жыл бұрын
@Her Right There That defeats the purpose of these new machines, lol. It's like flushing low-flow toilets 15 times!
@kaitlynsnyder15824 жыл бұрын
@Michael Wayne lawmakers don't realize this is defeating their purpose of conserving water...if you have to run an EXTRA rinse everytime you wash! Like flushing those low-flow toilets 15-20 times or low-flow showers that don't rinse your hair!!!
@meanreversion68494 жыл бұрын
@@movingtoflorida7225 You're so smart you fail to realize washing machines with the older technology were built to last 15-20 years and in most cases they did. A lot of HE machines have issues within 5 years if not less. In term of cleaning your laundry HE is a disaster in general, you kind of need a good amount of water to clean, moron.
@sandyk10737 ай бұрын
I thank you so much for making this video! I added a large jug of fresh water slowly making sure it was absorbed by the clothes. It WORKED!!!!!!! I recently bought a GE washer dryer combo, and it was filling only half way for whatever load I put in. This had the clothes actually swimming in the tub! I am so happy! Thank you!
@kendavis86476 жыл бұрын
The EPA regulations also screwed up small gasoline cans with the new vent valves. They spill gasoline every where and break within a year.
@scrunchymacscruff12445 жыл бұрын
In California NOW all the diesel rigs are worth their weight in sawdust, new era reg's Jan ONE and you can't register if it's pulling on a traditional motor..global change, you know.
@carolynhamilton97285 жыл бұрын
Oh great! Not great 😡
@Mrgrumpypants844 жыл бұрын
Truth... Just had a rant about that and detroyed my gas can in a fit of rage lol
@Mrgrumpypants844 жыл бұрын
@@scrunchymacscruff1244 does anything in california make sense?
@latriciajohnson18347 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that needed tip! I too am getting frustrated quickly after only having the washer a few days. I will certainly try this!
@zephmarie553 жыл бұрын
Just moved into a house that has one of these piece of chit washing machines and in searching on how to get more than 1/4" of water in the machine came upon your video. Brilliant. A pita but better than buying a new washer until this one breaks. Thank you!
@neub20095 жыл бұрын
Same issue with our new HE washer, and I almost called Whirlpool when parts of some shirts were completely dry after being “washed.” I will try this. Thanks.
@jls.14665 жыл бұрын
Hey, does it work and remove some white stains on black clothes. Thank you
@KingRatt5 жыл бұрын
When you said it needed more weight I thought you were going to say put a brick in it.
@dashanmanners17955 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@cleopatrademers23954 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kylehhotwork4 жыл бұрын
Fill the shit machine with bowling balls
@HollyHuntty4 жыл бұрын
Legit am thinking about putting a brick in and then taking it out as soon as the water is in 😂💀
@HollyHuntty4 жыл бұрын
Lisa B how did it work out? 😂
@163reasonswhyrealestateage46 жыл бұрын
Deidre----This is a fantastic video. We recently bought a GE high efficiency washing machine and encountered the same concerns as you mention in your video. Now that you have explained how this machine works, we too get better results from our washing machine. Thanks so much for posting this video Deidre.
@sandragallagher92213 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Last time I washed a few jeans with 3 or 4 sweatshirts there were actual dry spots on most of them after the complete cycle. Looking forward to trying your tip. 👍🏼
@jaykennedy9575 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Figured out the same hack for water level. Now trying to work around water temp nazification as well.
@lunatunakitty5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video! We just moved into a new complex and we have a auto sensing washing machine. I was getting so mad because it wasn't adding enough water. Definitely going to try this trick next time. I even filled my machine all the way to the top to make it as heavy as possible and it still wouldn't fill not even a quarter of the way. I'm like come on now!
@fredrickofficial56743 жыл бұрын
Hello How are you doing today?
@alicehayes37163 жыл бұрын
So disgusted. My washer (LG) not only skimps on water, but skips rinse cycle entirely most of the time. Repairman says tiny amount of water sprayed during spin cycle is water- saving rinse!!
@lunatunakitty3 жыл бұрын
@@alicehayes3716 is it suppose to do that?
@LindaMitchell6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tip. I'll try it. I'm not against HE washing machines but manufactors should have taken into account that the weight of the clothes wasn't a good water indicator. Instead, they should have made the sensor mark the level of the clothes in the machine to know when to stop the water.
@carolb.63505 жыл бұрын
Thats what I was thinking too.
@PhoenixRevealed5 жыл бұрын
@@carolb.6350 Or they could have just let a human tell the machine how big the load was the way they used to. Humans are much better at judging load size.
@bgs03548 Жыл бұрын
My Samsung machines are the absolute worst I’ve ever used. Not only do the loads NOT get covered with water, they come out with permanent wrinkles that don’t even come out after drying. I’ve got pillowcases and other items that have spots of twisted wrinkles that don’t ever go away even with ironing them. These new machines suck and whoever designed them are very stupid ppl. You’re better off buying older machines from estate sales than this junk.
@cametientaucoeur6 жыл бұрын
I have the Maytag Commercial machine, as recommended by salesman. I have used this hack to increase water level by wetting clothes which increases the weight it senses. I also do presoak, but it drains after soak & then wash. I have also pushed through dirty clothes water with my hand leaning my weight on the bottom, as it fills. I detest this machine, as it literally beats up my clothed, makes a racket washing. It thins the fibers on everything, sheets, towels...as the clothes are simply not in enough water. Jeanne
@kathykoziol94162 ай бұрын
I tried this water hack and it works here too. I’ve had nothing but skin problems and I was suspicious it’s the machine and the new way to do laundry. I don’t know if it’s the entire story but I’m definitely using your tip to get cleaner clothes. Thank you!!
@abdelkaderelbachir95235 жыл бұрын
That was quite helpful but I got a better solution that works with front and top load he washers if you do still own this one that is something called the pressure switch inside the control panel it's basically like a circular shape weather valve with a little tube attached to it with a screwdriver you can't adjust it turn it clockwise to have more water and anticlockwise to have less water from 1 up to 5 turns depending on the size of your tub there is a lot of videos on KZfaq showing how to do it if you are interested all what you have to do is to enter the brand name and model of your washer to find the appropriate video anyway have a nice day or a nice night if you are asleep and thank you for the video once again 😊
@LydiaCyan5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I HATE my new top loading washer. The more money you pay the worse they are. I can't wait to try it this method. I actually had clothes come right out of the washer smelling bad. Also the lint filter on my dryer fills up where it was maybe 1/4 full before.
@staynyourlane4222 жыл бұрын
Just got my first high efficiency washer. It is GE but does the same as your washer with the weighing and calibrating. I had my grandmothers maytag. She bought it brand new in the mid 90's. After her death it sat for a good 3 years before her estate was being distributed. I was the proud owner of the washer and dryer set and they lasted up until a week ago. But the water level has me leary and I will try this trick/hack! Thank you very much. This is 2022 but the information is still helpful!
@darklillithca7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deidre...we thought the reason the clothes were not washing, properly, was our fault. I have had to re-wash clothes because the clothes were not clean...I fail to see how this is "energy efficient. There are times when the soil level in the items aren't noticed until those items have been dried; so we wash and dry a second time.
@tagpopper45207 жыл бұрын
This is ridiculous isn't it? We buy a brand new expensive washer and it doesn't even get the clothes completely wet. I but some of the crystal scent boosters on top before I turned the washer on ...and sure enough most of them were still there when the cycle was done. I am so aggravated!!!
@rachelsneddon51336 жыл бұрын
Tag Popper your supposed to put detergent and things like that in before your clothes are put in
@mamakaka735 жыл бұрын
Just put less clothes in...
@katie1955 жыл бұрын
mamakaka73 - the load is lighter. You get even less water...
@josephsmith41435 жыл бұрын
Thank the bureaucrats running the government for their infinite wisdom.
@halodave5 жыл бұрын
RACHEL SNEDDON I don’t think you understand. If the detergent is still there after a cycle then the clothes up top never got washed. Adding detergent beforehand will help only clothes low enough to get washed. What this really means is there’s not enough water being used and a poor wash. Thank 2010 EPA for that.
@grafton41525 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely ridiculous. Really appreciate the tip. Thank you. It is just so ridiculous that we are living in such a nanny state that we have figure workarounds or not get water to wash our clothes. Disgusting actually. It's water. Man our nanny state are the worst idiots. We need to shrink the size of government. We have too many people sitting around living off my dime trying to make things harder to us to live our daily lives. Ridiculous.
@denisemartin36033 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! And they cause climate change, if there is such a thing and increase our taxes, regulations to help "fix" it!! I dont own a house and i have a 4 cylinder kia!!! What do the millionaires and billionaires and politicians and hollywood own?
@grafton41523 жыл бұрын
@@denisemartin3603 Say what? You obviously are just misinfomed. Water doesn't cause climate change. NO water shortages in my part of the country. Obviously Califormia has mismanaged thier water just like everything else. Very very bad leadership.
@denisemartin36033 жыл бұрын
@@grafton4152 elites, the rich, the leaders, big tech..would be the ones to cause climate change. I didnt say water did. Yes everything is mismanaged and our springs in Florida are being destroyed. Water bottle companies such as nestle bought off some of our springs, then the plastic they use to sell us water!! Not to mention all the runoff from agriculture and factories. Same story
@levans61852 жыл бұрын
if you all care about the environment in the least think about what you said...yes, there has to be a better way but we have to have clean water and enough water too blaming the government? really?
@stephenmartinez12 жыл бұрын
it's not ridiculous when you live in water-scarce areas, like the southwest. considering that old fashioned washers can use as much water as a bathtub, and that some people set the water level to max no matter the load size. all you have to do is read the directions and adjust the carefully calibrated settings to match your load needs. having to think about load size, the right setting, measuring detergent, and pretreating stains are all minor things to get used to considering the huge water and energy savings.
@cindyg33966 жыл бұрын
Girl, you are so smart. We just bought a new washer and I have been so frustrated. Thank you for sharing this tip!
@marysmith48114 жыл бұрын
Great idea!!! I still wish they would bring back the other ones :)
@eddieg7806 жыл бұрын
Ok, so you can have a shower with 10 spray heads that use 100 gallons of water a minute, take 15 baths a day, hand wash dishes until the cows come home but have to wash clothes in a thimble of water. Look, I pay for my water and electricity and would not waste any of it, it's just to damn expensive but what I don't need is the Government in my washing machine.
@MC-mh2ju6 жыл бұрын
eddieg780 Damn right. Sadly, the manufacturers pushed for this BS too, so the government is not all too blame.
@laineywright26965 жыл бұрын
Everything you said and one thing more... If the stinking government is worried about saving water, why don't they force the commode manufactures to make flush kits that will last, instead of the kind with flappers that start to leak every six months and need replacing. That is fine until one day you go to Lowes and they have changed the design and you have to replace the whole kit which sometimes turns into a new toilet! By the way I wish I had one of those big showers, I could take a shower and do laundry at the same time.
@HectorGonzalez-sq3tr5 жыл бұрын
eddieg780 I agree with you a 100%, the government waste millions of gallons of water when they open those fire hydrants, supposedly to check the quality of the water , well. Too late for that since the main line is the same that goes into your house or home, they should check that AT THE SOURCE with out wasting a single drop of water they also say they open the hydrants to clear the line, that’s a bunch of BULL , the line is clear , otherwise we wouldn’t ave any water at the house,it’s the same pipe that supplies the hydrants not only that ,all that water goes to waste into the storm drains and eventually to the ocean (millions of gallons of fresh water ,wasted) in the mean time we are supposed to save every drop of water “counts “.( you multiply the thousands of gallons been wasted (multiple by the thousands if fire hydrants in our country = billions of gallons of good fresh water,been wasted ,and they talk abut CONSERVATION well , they can fool me WATER IS LIFE, let’s conserve it . THANK YOU.
@scrunchymacscruff12445 жыл бұрын
When I wash the dishes I always jam the hot water and hand-rinse each dish. I know its wasteful, but habits break hard, oh well. At least my china sparkles nice in the morning sunshine breaking through the window in my hand.
@mamawfrancy4 жыл бұрын
eddieg780, That's soooo dang goooood!! ;)
@zazmau5 жыл бұрын
Exactly the answer I was looking for!! Thank you!! I too, was pulling clothes out of the washer because there wasn't enough water. I came across your solution as I was researching this problem. I was assuming it senses by weight and thought of adding wet clothes. You have confirmed the solution I suspected would be a work around. When you can only wash one sheet and pillow case at at a time you waste electricity running two loads. When washing 5 tee shirts at a time you waste electricity running the dryer for a small load too. Thank you for going to the trouble of posting this valuable information!
@stephanieabeyta36204 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We just moved into a new house and they left behind a Maytag Series 100 HE washer. Every load was coming out with lint and marks all over the clothes. I finally opened it during the wash cycle and saw there was hardly any water in the machine. I thought they left the machine behind because it's broken, but after reading these comments it's the way the machine is made. I added more water at that time and it worked but this tip is brilliant. Just know in advance this extra step is needed. I'll be selling this machine as I have a great front loading HE machine being shipped from my old house that does not need added water. It does take forever to do a load so that part still sucks.
@deidre-restlessmind43054 жыл бұрын
I am glad it worked for you!
@briangrassely61062 жыл бұрын
Diedre, you are ONE sneaky sneaky lady. I love it! GENIUS! I’m still in awe of how you came with the idea. I’m going to skim your other vids. I’m also trying to find out how to make the load go FASTER! These “LOW efficiency” washers take forevvvvver
@elizabethtrainer97324 жыл бұрын
Such a pain in the ass to have to do this to an expensive appliance, mine is less than a year old, and also a Maytag. Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this advice!!
@deniseowens1163 Жыл бұрын
Wait till it starts shooting black and brown scrud all over
@WayPastCrazy25257 жыл бұрын
This video has inspired me to make a little modification to my Whirlpool Cabrio top-loading HE washer: Cut a round hole in the cover and add a clear, plexiglass lid with a hinge on it. I can open at my convenience and add water and/or clothes without having to stop the cycle and lose water and/or soap. These washers won't last 20 years anyway so it's not like I will be able to resale it anyway. Another step I already take: I run the shower until full hot water comes out. Doing so guarantees that hot water will immediately dispense in the washer, which is located between the path of the water heater and the shower. Considering that these HE washers use less water, I'm pretty sure that a "hot" cycle never really gets "hot" because it fills up and then shuts off the water before it even gets "hot".
@deidre-restlessmind43057 жыл бұрын
I like the plexiglass lid idea! I feel like my washer is controlling me when it says "lid locked" and I can't open it. :)
@fyiguy2895 Жыл бұрын
@@deidre-restlessmind4305 I dismantled the lid lock switch.
@tmo.48 Жыл бұрын
@@fyiguy2895 do you have a channel to show us how to do that?♡
@fyiguy2895 Жыл бұрын
@@tmo.48 I don't have a video at this time. All I did was unscrew two screws under the front of the lid where the catch is located. Then I slipped out the catch mechanism. In order to get the machine to run, the lock mechanism needs to be placed in the hole on the machine because it uses a magnet to activate the switch. (Do not short any wires for you will find yourself purchasing a new printed circuit board.) The catch will need to be inserted into the hole in order for the machine to operate, but at least you will be able to open and close the lid while the machine is running. Once the machine has completed, lift the lid and then the catch in order to trick the machine into thinking you opened the lid as normal. I intend to make a dummy latch with a magnet inside to mimic the manufactured one so that the lid will close all the way down. In either case, the magnet will need to be removed at the end of the entire cycle to power off the green finish light. Opening the lid during operation with the latch still inserted allows for adding more water as needed. You will be surprised how terrible the agitation is for these low-water machines.
@tmo.48 Жыл бұрын
@@fyiguy2895 You are fabulous!!! Thank you sooo much☆☆☆☆☆
@debbiecooper3944 жыл бұрын
Great Idea ! ! This water level thing drives me nuts - my old Kenmore "died" and I had to get a new machine. I have always loved the fact I could add more water at my discretion. Going to try this next load ! !
@rafaelcaballero94735 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found your post before I went crazy and went to complain at Lowe's.
@Paul2Ted6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I just purchased an LG HE. Your idea makes so much sense! I've been starting a load...once it finished sensing and moved onto washing, I would stop the machine, and start over.....clothes still in the machine now drenched and heavy so the machine would add more water. I most likely wasted water but the clothes were covered in water. Whereas your idea should work much much better than mine. I won't have to wait around to stop and restart....just drench them at the beginning and walk away. Thank you! OH! And, to 'zoolanderfred' who posted get a 'Speed Queen'. I wish I had done just that. My plumber was just out and told me the same thing. He swears by them, wouldn't have anything else. Apparently they last much longer like the good ole days when a washer lasted 20 year before you needed another.....unlike the 7 years most new washer last today.
@LisaLikesPhotographySanDiego Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I started with your great idea, added water to my clothes to soak them before turning on the machine, so they weighed more. Well done. Then, my husband was tired of hearing me complain about toting water out to the garage in jugs, so he added a splitter and a short hose from the cold water-in hose, and now I can just spritz them from the new hose. Thanks for explaining how they machines weigh the loads now-a-days.
@inquisitvem67237 жыл бұрын
i bought a 'traditional' washer with high efficiency made by GE...it is the 3.8 cu ft washer model GTW330ASKWW. Btw, that is a great idea Mrs. Deidre by adding jug of water before hand. I guess it is a bit of an inconvenient having to add that step, but HE machines have given so many owners headaches will so low water fills that it is better than a headache.
@beverlylockett97642 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you Thank you.. I had a new washer and dryer but I was going to purchase a new washer and dryer with an agitator and I called to see the price and it was 1800.00 for the pair. So you have saved me 2000.00 with tax. I tried your solution and it worked like a charm. I shared it with my friend and she did it too. It has worked for both of us. May God bless you real good.
@truthmatters82 Жыл бұрын
This makes sense, I will try this and see if this helps. Thank you.👍☺️
@marcusjones44104 жыл бұрын
Maytag says ball up the clothes and put them around the outside of the drum. They say that the amount of water is based on how full the drum is not the weight of the clothes.
@dennisgoans7013 жыл бұрын
They also say wash SMALLER loads. I'm an appliance tech and I say this SUCKS!!!! Lots of complaints bout not washing, cloths still dry, and not removing stains. Don't even get me started on that damn lid lock!!!!!
@davidpayne6541 Жыл бұрын
Install a “Y” fitting on the Cold water inlet at the wall water connector. Add a short water hose with a nozzle. Use this to fill your tub to desired level.
@TammyTanu-me1hw2 ай бұрын
I've done that. Don't walk away. I've flooded the laundry room 2 times. Today was the 2nd time. Ughhh
@memykidsandi4088 Жыл бұрын
Just got a new washer and I’m shocked how little water it adds on the normal cycle . More then half of the clothes is not even covered in water . I tried this trick , but since my washing machine spins really fast , to sense the load , unfortunately it makes the clothes a lot lighter again. I am so bumped. I was so excited and now I have no idea how to wash my clothes properly. When I wash on bulky, it adds way to much water and then won’t rinse correctly. I kind of find it unacceptable, that we pay so much money for washing machines and are left with problem like that
@pepperminthomecrafts82696 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tip. My husband purchased a used top load HE machine & dryer set and are'n't quite used to it yet. Thinking about buying a regular used set.
@user-sr8mf2vg9p6 жыл бұрын
This is genius. I hate my high efficiency washer.
@pillboxification5 жыл бұрын
I finally have time to try and figure this machine out after over two years. I hate it, I mean I really hate it. White stuff on dark clothes, stinky towels, not enough water to get the clothes wet let alone clean. Give me back my old machine with the center piece that rips your fingers off (which is why they are now not sold, I hear) and beats the heck out of my wash. At least I know my laundry is clean. Further more, it does no good to have an energy efficient machine if we have to run a rinse cycle then the full cycles. Grrr
@johnward80644 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Our new Whirlpool doesn’t clean worth crap, and takes forever.
@sewzolamarie75272 жыл бұрын
OMG!!! Thank you! I suspected my front end HE washer was "weighing" my clothes because my jeans and towels always seemed to be wet and sometimes didn't get spun out as much as they should be, but my sheets were still dry in patches where they didn't get wet at all! This is soooo irritating!!! Don't these manufacturer's understand how frustrating it is to still have DRY sheets after supposedly washing them?!!!
@alexandriasummers93417 жыл бұрын
My daughter had a high efficiency front loading washer that used almost no water. You could see in the window and I'd watch the entire cycle and I swear it used no water! When the clothes came out they smelled like detergent. So strongly that I was sure there was still soap in them. So one day I took a load of just washed laundry she had to my house and put it into my 1978 Kenmore top loading washer and I added no soap. As it washed the clothes, they started sudsing up anyway. I let it go through the cycle and then I rewashed them again. The same thing. The new efficiency washers don't use enough water to clean the clothes or even get the soap out. She got a top loader and is much happier now,
@NumaticVacuum6 жыл бұрын
Front loaders aren’t new...They have been around as long as top loaders and just like the old top loaders, front loaders used more water in the past than they do now.
@nicermguy16 жыл бұрын
What's your point?
@bertman1006 жыл бұрын
TOP LOADERS SAME WAY NO GOOD THEY DONT GET THE SOAP OUT AND THEY SURE AS HELL DONT GET THE CLOTHES CLEAN IT MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE I CANT EVEN HAVE CLEAN CLOTHES ANYMORE THANKS TO THE MENTAL CASE LIBTARDS IN WASHINGTON
@MsDarby645 жыл бұрын
You also need to use HE laundry detergent or you don't have a chance of getting the detergent out. Chances are good that her top loader is also HE.
@PhoenixRevealed5 жыл бұрын
@@NumaticVacuum My mother bought a White-Westinghouse front loading washer when we emigrated to Canada in 1969 and it always did a good job of washing and rinsing because it used enough water. I bought a Figidaire front loader about 25 years ago and it too worked great. When I divorced about 15 years ago she kept the washer and dryer so I bought a new Frigidaire front loader but it was an early "high-efficiency" model and I didn't realize how badly it was working compared to the older ones I'd experienced until my new wife told me that either the washer or I would have to go because she was sick of our clothes not being clean and smelling funny. We went back to a traditional top loader and she was happy but now we need a new top-loader and now all of THEM are "high-efficiency" too, which simply means not enough water to actually clean anything. The problem today is that there is no alternative. Nobody makes old-school non-high-efficiency top loaders any more. I'm going to try to repair our 7 year old washer and hope for the best
@rgra94346 жыл бұрын
Yes I used to just throw my clothes in and move on - now I feel like I have to buy it dinner and a movie after putting everything in the drum “just right” to get my clothes washed. As ridiculous as this is unfortunately it is true with most of new machines
@deidre-restlessmind43054 жыл бұрын
LOLOL
@nancimanuele41294 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@Jims_Camera_at_dawn Жыл бұрын
I just moved and left the old washer behind. Washer in the new place was much newer and better name brand. WRONG. But I learned. Your simple trick seems to work very well. THANK YOU.
@oksills4 жыл бұрын
Just open the lid of my new HE machine while in the wash cycle and add gallons of water. What a waste of time and energy--toting water to wash closet like Laura Ingles Wilder !!!!! Grrrrr!
@joshuaborem70633 жыл бұрын
I've had the same troubles! 4 months we've lived in this house with this "HE" washer. I've had persisten odor issues that I never had before. Then I realized my clothes weren't even getting thoroughly wet during the cycle!!!! Now I'm on the internet seeing that thousands of other people are having this too! I started adding water during the cycle, and agitating the clothes manually. I keep telling my wife I feel "like Carolyn Ingals" from Little House!!!
@lindaannesmith95783 жыл бұрын
PS. I ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use the 2-rinse option. The end result is probably that my method - in order to get acceptably clean and rinsed laundry - probably uses more water and electricity than my old (sadly missed) top-loading-agitator-type washing machine.
@veizour6 жыл бұрын
I've added water after it started the cycle, but I never thought to get the clothes damp first. Thanks!
@nicermguy16 жыл бұрын
You are a genius. I used to have to dump buckets of water in my LG top loader to get the water level up after it started. Your trick is great. make the clothes heavier before turning it on. Thank you!
@LisabellM6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I found the same problem with our Bravo XL HE washer. I REGRET EVER BUYING A HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER! It was soooo expensivie AND doesn't clean worth a CRAP..UNLESS you do some ridiculous amount of work (like this video) in order to trick the dumb thing! It would have been better to buy an old-school washer like a Speed Queen as one poster commented below. SMDH!! Government needs to BUTT OUT of our commodity industries, i.e. water, electricity...telling us how much we can use, although we pay for it. OH and if we overuse they "charge" or really TAX the hell out of us.
@karlellison50947 жыл бұрын
Holy mackerel - You need to play manual games, like going to the well and get a bucket of water - to fool a "modern" machine to actually get the load "wet"? What happens when you have a comforter? I've never seen these machines demonstrated with a real 13-16Lb load - because they probably can't?
@deidre-restlessmind43057 жыл бұрын
With a comforter, I would add the extra water, and select the "Bulky" load option. That cycle is supposed to put more water in the drum.
@scrunchymacscruff12445 жыл бұрын
When something gets that big of a weight load on it in sheer gallons, something's gotta give. Go burn up a machine at the laudr0-mat; and if you got one of these stupid designs it don't matter if you break the machine cause what difference could it make?
@kathyaldridge71714 жыл бұрын
What happens when I need to wash a comforter? I take it to the laundromat.
@Heat_Rush3 жыл бұрын
@@kathyaldridge7171 Me too, and I bought the darn thing to keep from having to go to the laundromat anymore 😡
@nhcharmedone7 жыл бұрын
Love this idea, been doing it with our lg top loader for awhile. Too many times the clothes just aren't wet, if the water level is under the clothes while washing, then it doesn't really wash them lol
@johnmorgan46446 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! my new front loading machine was driving me crazy with not even getting all the clothes wet, let alone clean. DESPITE the fact it has a water plus button on it that supposedly puts in even EXTRA WATER? I spent over 700 dollars on this machine and not a day went by the thought of just selling it for pennies on the dollar and buying an older model that does not do this had crossed my mind. Your technique worked fantastic. Once again thank you. One of the most helpful videos I have ever watched on you tube.
@NurseEmilie11 ай бұрын
In October 2023 I have a new LG washer and I don't think enough water comes in to keep the clothes underwater. Seems like the clothes are staying above the water level; I don't ever see the water covering all the clothes so I'm going to try your trick. On this washer I can even stop the washer and lift the lid, add the water and start it again - that's a bonus. Thanks for the tip.
@momof2Minnies7 жыл бұрын
I have had my top load, agitator-less set for 3 years now. I have been doing this "hack" since the second week I've owned the set for the EXACT reasons you explained. I purposefully put a pair of pants in folded up, did the load, and they came out exactly how they went in. Not good, in my opinion. We have a mop sink right next to my machine and I do exactly as you do, put the clothes in, put in detergent, etc then I dump a 5 gallon bucket of water on it, hit start. I'm telling you, it's a real pia, but I have so much more peace of mind that the clothes are actually clean. I agree with what lots of others have said, I am going Speed Queen next go round.
@gorgeous33257 жыл бұрын
Better get that Speed Queen ASAP. Commenter Mike Irish replied to Zoolanderfred's Speed Queen comment above, informing us his Speed Queen rep told him they were rolling out some design changes in 2018! That's almost never good!
@lisapizza59747 жыл бұрын
I loathe my new HE agitator-less top loading washer. Also, I've been finding little holes in all of my t-shirts. I want to go buy another, I don't even care if it's used. I was so excited to buy a new set and now I'm supremely disappointed. I have to wash everything on double load, bulky bedding just to get everything wet. Takes and 1:15 to do one load of laundry.
@strangertobluewater6 жыл бұрын
Anissa Green The folded pants not washing is absurd! You should post a video and send to the manufacturer!
@BroccoliBeefed6 жыл бұрын
You don't load these washers with pants folded. How about following the manufacturer's instructions? Gee, then you might get better results. :|
@cgd11256 жыл бұрын
We were going to get a Speed Queen today and they have changed them! Don't buy a 2018 model. They don't clean the clothes. Ended up getting a Maytag that the salesman recommended over the Speed Queen. The Speed Queen was more expensive so he didn't do it for the price. Hope I don't have to deal with this nonsense.
@moldorf91115 жыл бұрын
The way the washer senses is a pressure sensor. There is a hose that is connected to the bottom of the tub to the sensor on the board. The hose fills up with water. The problem is that the hose can have residue water trapped in the hose. This is a problem since it fails and you do not have enough water. There really needs to be a class action lawsuit for all manufacturers, since this issue is common for all that use this technology. One trick is to remove the safety switch and always leave it in the machine. This way you can actually see the water level. Also you can add or remove clothes. I hope this helps.
@drewunger70422 жыл бұрын
The motor senses current draw
@lindasweigart75474 жыл бұрын
great tip! I have a 2017 top loader Samsung and have been searching for a way to get more water in tub without using the DEEP WASH, BEDDING OR HEAVY DUTY CYCLES...mainly because those cycles take too long, use a ton of water and not good for delicate cloths.. Found out thru extensive research there is a way to adjust water level sensor but sadly not an option on mine. Others tho may benefit ?? Google " adjusting water level sensor" on your particular machine and hope it will work for you! :-)
@getx12655 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tip. I shall try it. I've had clothes come out with dray patches on them where they never got wet and were so twisted up and wrinkled the normal dryer cycle with a Bounce sheet didn't even help. I wasn't prepared for such an inferior product last year when I had to replace my very old and reliable Amana that could not be repaired.
@INJURYCOMP6 жыл бұрын
OK Deidre, I was using your method, which does seem to get the "sensor" to add more water. Now I just start the cycle and let it put water in for 1-2 minutes, then I cancel the cycle. The water drains but does not spin. The clothes are now heavier (my washer turns while filling up the tub so all the clothes get "moist") and I don't have to walk back and forth with water. I still must use the bulky setting to get more water in. Big loads call for both bulky and deep water settings.
@deidre-restlessmind43056 жыл бұрын
That'll work. I'd rather just put some water in so I can start the load and forget it.
@INJURYCOMP6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wish I could. I have to walk 25 steps ( I counted) to the nearest faucet deep enough to fill the empty detergent container and then 25 steps back ▬ two or three times so I came up with this hack. Thank you.
@kathyaldridge71714 жыл бұрын
My high-efficiency washing machine drives me bonkers! I despise that thing! The hack I came up with is to wait about 13 minutes into the wash cycle until the machine is starting its "longest wash agitation period", pause the machine, and then pour in several gallons of water. Then I resume operation and watch my clothes dance happily in the water I just added. I do not do this with the rinse cycle as I value my sanity. All the water drains out of the tub at the appropriate time like it would normally. I haven't encountered any problems with my machine by adding additional water.
@AbigailAbi-Yah4 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I do; Wow , I thought it was just me being picky but it really is just not enough water to wash your clothes properly!
@pderoo16 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I share the frustration of having a water conserving Maytag that doesn't even get all the clothes wet, much less clean!
@mamawfrancy4 жыл бұрын
Deidre, A few yrs ago we bought an HE washer & i never imagined the 'water saver feature' would be so unappreciated + extremely aggravating. I trick the saver feature by letting the clothes go through a low water cycle (just to add weight) - drain but NOT spin- turn off for a minute- then restart my wash through my desired cycle w detergent. Important: Use detergent on final wash only.
@bellaangel8373 Жыл бұрын
I like adding soap and bleach directly in the washer for whites, wanted to soak my white towels but don't have soak option on my new maytag washer. So added detergent and bleach in small gallon and half bucket then poured in the washer, pushed start but instead of filling with water it automatically drained mixed soap & bleach. Couldn't believe my eyes! Your right don't add water it'll just drain it out and like the wet clothes trick. Haven't figured out how to get my throw blankets clean yet. Gov overkill much?
@hitchensthinksnot47787 жыл бұрын
Water level is easy, EASY to adjust! This example is for aWhirlpool wet4027ew, a high efficiency, washer/dryer combo. Remove 3 screws on top panel, top of machine. Don't mess with anything there. Pull back the black curtain and look to the right. You'll see a clear tube going to a pressure switch. The switch can be removed by the 1 screw on top. There are three adjustment screws. The bottom one adjusts the big load level, the left adjusts the small load. Turn the screw clockwise to add more water. I didn't unplug it, rather just stuck a screwdriver in the lid switch and filled it up. When it shuts off, rotate the screw until it starts to fill again, then back off a half turn. Seriously it's just that easy! What a pain this is for so many people. I hope this helps. Oh, if you smoke, please use ashtrays. I'm done here...
@christinamcmillan81605 жыл бұрын
Hitchens Thinksnot will this fix work for a Maytag MVWB865gw0? I’m so mad! What’s the point of having a 6.4 cu ft washer, if you can wash more than a small load! Thanks in advance. You can email me at tinasmk@gmail.com
@alfonsocarnero39435 жыл бұрын
so we need to be a Mechanic to wash our clothes???? Are you insane 😲
@lasky737 жыл бұрын
Nice tip, doesn't work with mine but was worth a try, just got a new washer, after 20 yrs on the old one, I have brought back and gotten 4 different new washers they all suck. Maybe if your clothes aren't dirty they work great. But as someone who actually works and gets dirty, no way is it ever gonna be enough water. Even on super with the deep fill button, Enough Is enough I'm drilling a hole in it and putting a tee on the water line. Then I can drown the energy efficient garbage. I swear we are going backwards with tech soon it will be a bucket and a board.
@coeneschamaun17357 жыл бұрын
maybe we need to wash a couple rocks along with the load...... haha. Seriously, maybe a couple of gallon jugs of water in there to add weight, Better yet, make little holes in the gallon jugs, then they can dribble extra water in throughout the cycle. Thoroughly disgusted with these machines.
@america14035 жыл бұрын
exactly! and with no agitator, the clothes are not really washing and agitating/rubbing against each other to rub out stains and dirt. they sit in a few inches of water and slosh back n forth like u would do while hand washing items in a sink of water. they then spin like crazy to the point of wrinkles that do not come out in the dryer. I took 2 sets of HE's back to the store and come to the conclusion that I need to go find and old washer and dryer at an auction so i can wear clean clothing again!
@PhoenixRevealed5 жыл бұрын
@@america1403 Not all HEs are agitatorless. You can buy them with or without.
@jessicamerced9116 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a used Whirlpool cabrio with a similar mechanism. I almost thought it was defected till I realized that’s how the machine works. It irritates me so much that the clothes are circulating damp, doesn’t feel like they are getting clean! Well I used a bucket to attempt to pour water prior to starting the washer and it just sunk through the holes to the bottom..but surprisingly I opened the lid and saw the clothes were actually under water! This explains so much!
@shondelljames30196 жыл бұрын
Thks for sharing this, I'm alittle irritated with my washer. I told my husband it doesn't clean well & I need another. I will try your trick
@ttight115 жыл бұрын
Good video, but I'm not paying $800 for a washer that I have to trick every time I do a load.
@mariegraham28836 жыл бұрын
I have a Whirlpool Cabrio HE..... I wash everything on ‘Bulky’ cycle.....problem solved...it fills up nicely.
@celiahagan97276 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll try this on mine!
@TivaC6 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@monicahorn16 жыл бұрын
Bulky or Deep Water wash cycle selections have no effect on the crazy-low water amount in the Maytag Centennial top loading HE.... at least not on mine.
@TivaC6 жыл бұрын
Marie Graham Hey!! I FINALLY figured that out, lol. I now wash all loads on "bulky", also. Works like a charm, & fills all the way up.
@TivaC6 жыл бұрын
Monica Horn hey Monica, the water will stop & start on bulky, so if you see where it's not full, don't worry, it WILL continue to fill up.
@arvidlystnur48274 жыл бұрын
I’ve spent 50 dollars on a kenmore 400 high efficiency washer from an estate sale and here’s what I’ve done. 1: Put the lid catch from an old machine into receiver, so I can observe how machine works through its cycles. Test load: four pairs black sweat pants, one black shirt, three red shirts, one dark grey corduroy pants, Setting:normal range super, hot, softener on, two rinse Observation: machine was supposed to do two cleaning cycles, but I counted three. First cycle: short aggressive agitations with pauses, almost but not enough water. All the clothes except the corduroys pants rubbed against each other, probably cleaning, but the corduroys stayed on top. Second cycle: Cold water pours in why cold when I set hot? Nice aggressive agitation with no pausing, eventually corduroy pants submerged and were cleaned properly. Third cycle: more water added, this time hot like first cycle. Agitated good with plenty of water. First rinse possibly inadequate, but second quite sufficient. Spinning good. Question: Instead of three water level cycles, why not one long one with water at level three? Perhaps overall clothing gets cleaner as first cycle rubs clothing together,third pushes soapy water through material and second does a little of both. Solution for clothing that need more water, 1: pour water on clothing to fool sensors. 2:saturate clothing with rinse/drain cycle. 3:carefully add soft balanced dummy weights. Remember it won’t take that much weight and a mis balanced drum will cause damage. Edit 3/3/20 I noticed on the machine a rinse spin cycle. One can use it to wet the clothes, though it goes through sensing cycle. Once the clothes are wet to desire, shut off the machine, which will drain the excess water before shutting down. Then proceed as normal. I’ve just added an additional hose to spray the clothes, for a faster process.
@debramsbull5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I was so frustrated with the dang thing because it wasn't filling up. I will definitely try this!
@larrybridges32027 жыл бұрын
Well thats cool.but when ya pay 8 hundred to a 1000 dollars for these washers that should not be necessary.why wouldnt the manufactures no this before putting them on the market.
@timg29735 жыл бұрын
Goverment mandates thats why. Dems love big goverment.
@camaroman1014 жыл бұрын
@@timg2973 republicans love big govt deficits
@grantmarut74883 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the government
@lizb-mac13927 жыл бұрын
That's what I just did. Have only had this thing since Saturday and I'm frustrated
@manuelramos29115 жыл бұрын
oh bologna.
@TheOneanjel3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I thought there was something mechanically wrong with my washer and was planning to go to a laundromat -- now have 2 weeks of dirty clothes piled up. Then last minute decided to do a gooble search and your vid came up. I actually have been adding more water but not slowly, and it seems to just drain out. The stupid thing is these "efficiency" machines are popular because they come with a rebate from your local government. But nothing compares to you and your family actually having clean clothes. I also noticed that with heavy jeans loads the dark clothes did better, but with lighter fabrics, the dark clothes would have gobs of white residue on them. You can't brush it off. I've re-washed so many loads trying to fix this and finally decided to peak under the lid when the wash cycle started and sure enough there was literally 2 inches of water in a tub with clothes 5 inches deep. This is such a relief to know there's a work-around.
@denisemartin36033 жыл бұрын
This is my second one and im returning it back to Lowes
@fredrickofficial56743 жыл бұрын
Hello Angel... How are you doing today?
@dcut742 ай бұрын
Thanks, just got an HE washer about 2 months ago, I actually thought it was broken the first load I did. I'm going to start doing this though.