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Whirlpool WTW4900AW 27" Energy Star Qualified, Top-Load Washer (3.6 cu ft)
with H2Low-Sensor Wash, Eco-Boost Option, 3.6 cu. ft. Capacity Top-Load Washer, with 21 Cycles, 4 Temperatures and Quiet Spin Technology You don’t need a calculator to work how much water each wash cycle needs. All you need is this 3.6 cu. ft. capacity, traditional top-load machine with the innovative H2 Low-water-washing scheme, and automatic load-sensors - which does all the calculating for you. And Care-Control not only determines the temperature to best care for all your clothes but provides a choice of 12 wash cycles from which to choose. And don’t forget Eco-Boost! which gives added energy savings on specific wash-cycles. | Best | Average | Poor |
Capacity: 3.6
Cycles: 9
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Price
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$180
Per Cu Ft | MEF
Energy Factor
2.3
mef | Green
Rating
3.8
stars | Yearly
Energy Cost
23
price | Premium
Features
8
out of 9 |
Washer Highlights
Premium Features: 8 out of 9
Care Control Temperature Management
Adjustments to both cold and hot water inlets allow sufficient heat to properly dissolve detergents, while preventing water from overheating, thus reducing shrinking or color bleeding
Xtra Roll Action™ Plus agitator
Impeller A specially designed plate at the base of the wash basket provides better capacity and improved fabric care
Cycle Status Bar
You can quickly see how far the wash cycle has progressed through this program
EcoBoost™ Option
By reducing water temperature and increasing spin speed this feature gives greater energy efficiency
Clean Washer Cycle with Affresh®
This feature fills the washer with deep water reaching parts low-water systems don't generally reach
H2Low™ Wash System with Auto Load Sensing
This feature senses the size of each load automatically using less water while giving a better cleaning performance.
Wide Opening Lid
This useful feature provides sufficient space for extra large items
Additional Features
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
12 Automatic Cycles
On/Off Extra Rinse Option
800 RPM Maximum Spin Speed
Quiet Spin technology
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How does this washer stand out »
You’ll need the WTW4950XW if you want a washer to take HE detergent, which is identical to this one, both even cost the same price, the only difference being the WTW4950XW is an HE toploader while the WTW4900AW is not.
Consumer Opinions »
Pros
“useful not to worry about setting water level”
“not much water on items after wash meaning less drying time”
“sounds like an airplane”
Cons
“no bells and whistles”
“clothes too wet for my liking after final spin”
Available Colors »
Only available in white
Full Specifications »
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CLEANING |
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Load |
top |
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Capacity |
3.6 cu. Ft. |
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Wash System |
H2Low™ wash system |
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Spin Speed |
800 rpm |
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Temperature Settings |
4 |
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Water Levels Selector |
4 |
Dispensers |
Bleach / Fabric |
Capacity sensors |
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STYLE |
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Color |
white |
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Displays |
none |
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Controls |
Knobs |
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Wash Basket |
Porcelain |
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DIMENSIONS |
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Height |
43 inches |
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Width |
27 1/2 inches |
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Depth |
27 inches |
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Weight |
160 pounds |
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CYCLES |
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No. of Cycles |
12 |
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Steam |
No |
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Allergen |
No |
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Quick Wash |
Yes |
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Heavy Duty |
Yes |
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Casual |
Yes |
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Normal |
Yes |
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Delicate |
Yes |
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Soak |
Yes |
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Clean Washer Cycle |
Yes |
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FEATURES |
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Frabric Softner on/ off |
Yes |
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Noise Reduction |
Quiet Spin technology |
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Control Lockout |
n/a |
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End of Cycle Signal |
No |
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ENERGY |
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Energy Star Qualified |
Yes |
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CEE Tier III |
Yes |
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PREMIUM FEATURES |
8 out of 9 |
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Care Control Management |
Yes |
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Xtra Roll Action Plus |
Yes |
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Impeller |
Yes |
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Cycle Status Bar |
Yes |
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EcoBoost Option |
Yes |
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Load Auto Sensing |
Yes |
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Clean Washer cycle |
Yes |
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H2 Low Wash System |
No |
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Wide Opening Lid |
Yes |
Energy Guide »
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Per Load |
Annual Use |
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Operating Cost |
n/a |
$15 (gas) $23 (electrc) |
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Energy Use |
0.54 KWh |
212 KWh |
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Water Consumption |
19.75 |
7,743 |
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost = $23
$23 = Yearly Cost with an electric water heater
$15 = Yearly cost with natural gas water hearter
Estimated Yearly Energy Use = 212 KWh
Estimated Yearly Water Use = 7,743 gallons
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