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Q: Does Samsung washer have a agitator?

Samsungs new 5.1 cu. ft. Large Capacity Smart Top Load Washer is equipped with our ActiveWave Agitator that is designed to reduce noise, vibration, and tangling while delivering powerful cleaning.

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The Difference Between Agitator vs. Impeller Washers
How Agitator and Impeller Washers Work
Top-Load Washers With Agitators
Top-Load Washers With Impellers
Agitator or Impeller Washer: Which is Better for Your Needs?
Find What’s Right For You
Are washing machines without agitators better?
Does Samsung washer have a agitator?
Are removable agitators good?
Is it better to have an agitator or impeller?

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The Difference Between Agitator vs. Impeller Washers

Agitators and impellers are both found in top-loading washing machines, like these top-load washers available from Maytag, but they clean in two different ways. So what’s the main difference between agitators vs. impellers?

Washing machines with agitators use a central post that twists back and forth, rubbing against clothes to help break apart stains. In contrast, washing machines with impellers use a low-profile cone or disc that spins/rotates to rub clothes against each other to get them clean.

How Agitator and Impeller Washers Work

A washer with an agitator gets its cleaning power from the central post that twists back and forth, while washers with impellers use the low-profile disc to rub the clothes together in order to remove stains. Below we break down their differences.

Top-Load Washers With Agitators

Agitators are tall vertical spindles, vaned or finned, in the center of the washer. Washers with agitators are all about the motion in the wash basket; and, despite what you may have heard, advances in agitator technology ensure they’re not hard on clothes.

They typically move in multiple ways for optimal cleaning, including:

SPRAYING ACTION

Soaks clothes with water recirculated from the wash/rinse cycle.

WASH BASKET ACTION

Rotates for a hard-hitting clean.

AGITATOR ACTION

Rubs against clothes to help break apart stains and loosen soils.

Top-Load Washers With Impellers

Don't let low water levels fool you: Washers with impellers use a small amount of water in order to optimize the friction of the clothes rubbing against each other. This is what helps deliver gentle, efficient and thorough cleaning.

They also typically clean with multiple wash motions, including:

SPRAYING ACTION

Soaks clothes with water recirculated from the wash/rinse cycle.

WASH BASKET ACTION

Rotates for a hard-hitting clean.

IMPELLER ACTION

Uses low-profile cones, wheels, fins or discs that rotate to gently rub clothes against each other.

Agitator or Impeller Washer: Which is Better for Your Needs?

BENEFITS OF A WASHER WITH AN AGITATOR

Agitator rubs against clothes to remove and rinse away loose soils
Familiar functionality

BENEFITS OF A WASHER WITH AN IMPELLER (WASHER WITHOUT AN AGITATOR)

Rubs clothes against each other to deliver a thorough, gentle clean
More room in the basket for bulky articles and easy loading/unloading

Efficient models are available on both agitator and impeller washers - just look to see if it’s ENERGY STAR®.

Find What’s Right For You

You’ve got options when it comes to the wash action and cleaning power of these two top-load designs. Whether you want an agitator or an impeller washer, Maytag brings hardworking models to tackle any load. Find the best washing machine for your household.

Are washing machines without agitators better?

The lack of an agitator frees up a lot of room in the drum, creating the opportunity to clean larger loads and big comforters. Non-agitator machines use much less water which leads to less waste, cheaper water bills, and “greener” laundry.

Does Samsung washer have a agitator?

Samsung's new 5.1 cu. ft. Large Capacity Smart Top Load Washer is equipped with our ActiveWave Agitator that is designed to reduce noise, vibration, and tangling while delivering powerful cleaning.

Are removable agitators good?

I like the removable agitator feature for bulky items and the built-in faucet to pretreat stains inside the washer. The 30 minute presoak and deep water option are great for towels and deep cleaning. This is a well designed basic washer that is easy to use. I will definitely recommend it.

Is it better to have an agitator or impeller?

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. This is what helps deliver a gentle, yet thorough clean.