Appliances

[acurlytops]

I am looking for a large capacity washing machine (king size comforter) that can get very dirty clothes clean. (We're talking farming dirt and grease.)  What's a good one?

Do the machines that don't have the agitators clean as well as the ones that don't?  (again--very dirty clothes.)

Do the ones that don't have agitators have any issues with softened hard water? (Would occasional rust particles mess the machine up?)

Thanks for any help?

[Falco]

It has been my experience that the washers without agitators do not clean as well as ones with.  That being said, to get a king sized comforter into a washer requires about 4 cu f in agitator-less and 4.2 in one with an agitator.  You are probably not going to find a good top load with agitator that can easily fit a king sized comforter but if you want to try, get something like the Maytag MVWC6ESWW or the Whirlpool WTW57ESVW.  Otherwise look for a good front loader with a turbidity sensor.  Currently I have the Samsung WF448AAW and when I throw my comforter in there I can barely tell the difference between this and my old top loader.

[Gashkerwin]

I have read through just tons of front load washer reviews written by consumers on various websites. All front load washers lack an agitator, and the reviews where people say that their washer gets clothes very clean outnumber those complaining of their clothes still being dirty probably 50:1. Those are pretty good odds as far as I am concerned.

[TheJawa]

A Front Load machine is going to be the best option for you (and anyone, really).  Like was said earlier, to get the King Size comforter you're going to need something at least 4.0 or larger.  As for the cleanliness, I personally have entry level LGs, and they get my clothes FAR cleaner than any of the top loaders I've used.  People get stuck on the fact that more water + more beating of clothes = cleaner, when in fact all you're doing is ruining the fabric.  If you used the right detergent (High Efficiency) and the right washer (Maytag was suggested, but I disagree - for the price you'd pay on a Maytag, something in the LG or Samsung at the same price point will be bigger, have more cycles, and last you longer) your clothes will come out the cleanest they've ever been.

[cpm]

get a front loading washing machine.