What is special about a washer that is "automatic load balancing"?

Question

I understand that it automatically balances the load in the washer. But, what does it have thats different from a washer that doesn't balance loads? And how does it balance the loads once it knows the balance is off?

Also trying to decide if a top or front loader is better. I am looking for a washer that saves energy and water, but I also want my clothes to be clean. I don't like agitators because they tear up clothes but heard impellers don't get clothes as clean. I also hate that once a front loader starts you are "locked out" and can't put anymore clothes in. But I have found that a lot of top loaders do that as well because of the water level sensors.

I hate when my washer gets off balance, but don't want to pay a ton more if it's not really different and I will still have to go in and manually move clothes.

I often start my washer and leave the house because I am very busy and if the washer gets off balance it is going crazy and im not there to fix it.

I also have a ton of pets, cats, dogs, lizards. and I foster puppies. So I for sure want the washer to get things clean.

I also like the spin cycle to have more rpms because it gets the clothes more dry and require less time in the dryer.
Also want a washer that breaks down the least!

I can spend about 700.00$

Answer 1

The automatic load balancing is usually a sealed ring with a heavy viscous fluid in it that flows to balance the load to a certain extent.



You need to do some research to see what washer is right for you. All the washers have an energy efficiency rating, so you can compare those. Top loaders vs front loaders is pretty much personal preference, although front loaders are somewhat mechanically simpler.. When you come up with some likely candidates, you can google the washer name and "review" to see what others think of their performance and reliability. You can check Consumer Reports to see what machines they recommend.



As to a spin cycle, most machines will let you select a longer spin time rather than have a faster spin.

Answer 2

The reason it says to do that is because the comforter is too much for a regular washer to handle. It will make the comforter ball up on the inside of the material and make it look lumpy. If you have a front loading washer (one without an agitator) it will be okay for you to wash it at home.

Answer 3

The video show how automatic balancers work on truck tires. The same principle for your washer. Freely rotating ball bearings counter act the off-balance load. It's really a cheap solution, but be assured they are charging a premium for it.



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