Amana Top-Load Washer NTW4516FW - Cheap Washer Review - Washer Under $500 - 2020 Review
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Hi again, it's Doug Reviews The Universe back with another episode.
Today I am reviewing the most affordable washing machine I could find Amana 3.5-cu ft Top-Load Washer Model Number: NTW4516FW
This video goes over the features of this machine and how to use it, tips for installation, a review of Best Buy's home appliance installation, and my thoughts on this very affordable washing machine.
If you're in the market for an inexpensive washer, this might just be a great fit for you.
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Thank you and God Bless.
Doug
#washingmachine #cheapwasher #affordablewasher #amana #amanawasher
Update 10/25/2021 The Amana Top-Load Washer NTW4516FW is still working very well for us ( a family of 6) no issues to report! Have a wonderful day!
Good Luck in the near future with it. I guess $500 for an 8 month working washer is the norm with these
I have this washer now. It is a replacement to the one I sold earlier this year.
I used the other machine for over a year and gave it a review. Was working fine when I sold it.
I wanted to get another one before they stopped making these at some point. The washers they sell now with the stainless tubs and plastic bottoms I do not like.
Anyway this is a good washer and how long it lasts only the Lord knows. Let's be thankful we're not pounding our clothes on a rock. LoL.
@@PIZZA_and_NITRO Thank you!
@@patcola7335 Thank you Pat!
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 You're welcome 👍
Thank you Doug! I watched several videos to learn more about this washer and you hit a home run! Best one! 🙂👍
Thank you so much for saying so Dave!!! I hope your day is a great one!
My husband and watched your video and we are happy we did!!! purchased a home and the Washer came with the house so I had no clue on how to use it. Thanks for the clips of the different sounds. You literally just saved us thousands of dollars. Very good washer 👍🏼👍🏼
Thankyou very much for your kind words! Glad I could be of service!
I just went thru the same thing. So glad we learned how to use this great washer
Thanks for including the sounds of the unit in operation. I was a little concerned when I first heard mine. Super helpful review!
You are very welcome! Thank you for your kind words! Please consider subscribing to my channel.
Agree, that was super helpful...I chuckled when he asked his wife, “did we like it?”
Just purchased an Amana Larger size after replacing our 15 year old Kenmore. This is the only video that has put my mind to rest with all the sounds .Thank you.
I live in Canada so I paid $700 taxes in
I have this washer and it is honestly great for the price. I am now on year 3, doing about 4 loads a week (Family of 4), and have not had any issues yet.
Thank you for the comment Gameswithajump!
Amazing that one of the cheapest washers works better than most of the others on the market.
Thank you for your comment Steve!
Thanks. We bye the same one from Best Buy my mom thought it was broken the way the wash cycle rotates she very elderly I put on your video and she listened you explain very well . She thought the machine wasn’t washing. She convinced now she knows she have a good machine because of your video Great Job thanks sir . She was almost wanted to get another machine we ours for one year this Dec 2022.
We had ours for one year this Dec 2022
Thank you for your comment CONAN LUV! I am glad the video helped. We have had ours now for a couple of years and are very happy with it. I hope your Mom's works well for many years to come!
This is about the most useful review, BY FAR, of the Amana Washer.
Thank you Jesse!
I live in Canada and have an Amana washer and dryer your washing machine is similar to mine, the exception is in Canada the washer and dryer came to 1350 bucks with tax, I have had it for 2 years now, I am as pleased with it as I was with my old 23 year old washer.....it ain't fancy but it's a simple machine that does the job.
That is a big difference in price but apparently well worth it. Thank you for sharing!
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 everything is more expensive here, a commercial Maytag alone is 1700 dollars throw in the GST and HST, and environmental fee, well over 2000, that's my dream washer but not exactly affordable when we needed a dryer as well, yikes.
@@terrylynn9984 why are things so much more expensive in Canada? Is it the universal healthcare costs?
@@windermere2330 😄 Probably.
You're 100% correct regarding your thoughts on newer washers lacking agitators!
If I had no choice but to buy a brand new washing machine from a big box store, I'd get this one, or one like it.
But do yourselves a favor, buy an older refurbished or used Kenmore/Whirlpool/Maytag direct drive top load washing machine with analog controls and no lid lock. Extremely reliable, effective, and very easy and cheap to repair.
For new, look at the Speed Queen TC5.
This is great advice Darth Gamer, Thank you!
Too bad the TC5 isn't available. I ended up buying the TC7, and they can't deliver it for almost a month. The washer my house came with went up in smoke yesterday so I felt compelled to buy sooner rather than later. After finding this option I am sort of regretting my decision. The TC7 has the "fancy" buttons. I agree that analog knob controls are better. I wish the TC5 was in stock.
I just bought a Amana washer just yesterday it will be delivered today. I was nervous about the purchase because the store was out of stock of the whirlpool I went in to buy but now I feel much better .
I am glad this video helped you. We still have ours it's running strong and we love it! Happy New Year!
I've had it for just two washes and I absolutely love it. Works fast and efficiently. So much better than the one without the agitator. Reminds me of my old one as a kid. I bought the fabric softener piece and I'm happy.
Thank you Terry!
That starting and stopping of the washer at beginning is the basket turning, so the water can evenly mix in all powder and liquid detergents poured in on top of load,, before the actual agitation/washing starts up. I get that pod is working for you. But if you can get that mix in liquid, highly suggest you do, its cheaper, and cleans better than any pods, which take up to 5 minutes of agitation time to fully disperse.
This is a great tip! Thank you!
Do you add the soap before starting??
actually the intermittent pulses at the beginning is the 'auto sensing' feature detecting the weight of the clothes in the basket to add the proper amount of water. would not recommend pouring any kind of detergent directly on your dry clothes, powder or liquid, for a number of reasons. can google that for more info. it's a bit silly that this machine doesn't have a detergent dispenser considering how it functions... Ostensibly, the proper order would be to add your clothes, start the cycle, let it detect the load size, wait for it to add the correct amount of water, take the wet clothes out, add the detergent and give it a minute to agitate and mix in, then put the wet clothes back in the machine. which is obviously absurd. the best way i've found is to just start a deep water wash while the basket is empty, add the detergent while its filling with water, then add the clothes once the wash cycle starts. for every load of laundry. if you use the auto sensing feature, it doesn't matter when you add the detergent or what kind you're using. It's not being mixed in properly.
I have Amana washing machine and I'm happy with it I think it's a great one for a price like that it was it's great
Thank you Carla!
If I purchase this washer, only thing I would do is always use the “deep fill option”, then use either Persil or the Tide Pods with Febreze on my regular loads, or else use the auto fill sense option” on my smaller delicate loads, and then use the “rinse & spin” cycle afterwards, and add fabric softener softener that way afterwards. Otherwise, I would just wait and just use fabric softener in the dryer for now on.
The Dual-Action Agitator and Bleach Dispenser are great options to have.
And the washer is easy to maintain and keep clean too.
I would use deep fill with hot water and then add one cup of distilled vinegar (and remember to open a window or door and aim a fan to run outwards after that to remove the smell) and run a full cycle without clothes about once or twice monthly to clean and maintain the washer..
This would be the washer I would buy, if I cannot afford to spend $1,000.00 on a Speed Queen.
Great affordable option on a clothes washer (and I can get it from Best Buy).
EXCELLENT affordable washer all the way around.
👍🏾👍🏾
-Charles-
Thank you Charles!
I like that washer. It looks adorable and simple.
Thank you, hope your day is awesome!
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 You're welcome 😊
Just bought this from Best Buy for $449 and they delivered it today. It’s replacing my 31 year old Whirlpool washing machine. I feel like I’ve gone from a Kia to a Cadillac! They had to deliver it twice because the first time I guess my hoses were leaking and they couldn’t do it. After I fixed the issues they came back and installed it. I’ve washed three loads and so far so good! One thing I noticed that I am not used to is the tub moving around when you’re loading and unloading clothes. I found out it’s a new suspension system and is totally normal. It also says only to use high efficiency (HE) laundry detergent. If you don’t you will eff up your machine!
Also, thank you for the review Doug!
Thank you Windermere!!!
i doubt u will f up the machine. Ive used dawn dish soap in my laundry...1.5 tbsp per lg load is HUGELY cheaper than laundry soap and works great; put the soap in as the water is filling and when enough suds have built up THEN add the clothes. works wonderful; rinses very well.
Windermere: Most detergents today are HE compatible today and have the HE LOGO. Whirlpool and Sears have recommended low sudsing detergents for decades to use in their machines.
@@albertcarello619 thank you for that info Albert............wb
So, 8 month old exact same washer. Stops after wash cycle and won't drain/refill/rinse. When moved to drain/ rinse manually it sometimes will work. Have done factory reset multiple times. Pump works on manual drain setting at 7:00 position but not in a normal wash cycle. There's a ton of complaints about this unit on google. Just and FYI for all.
Thank you for your comment Mike!
We're shopping for new machines and really want the old style no bells and whistles low maintenance washer and dryer. No interest in circuit boards stopping and starting, locking lids etc.
No need for all the complicity to perform a basic task. I see far too many complaints on this machine to trust it.
Tempted to just buy the expensive control dial and tub seal for our 20 some year old Roper and forget about buying new. The control timer is over $200 for washer.. Dryer needs one too.
Nothing's cheap these days.
I wish I had left this crap in Lowes
@@betsywiles1288 it ended up being the pump, can get from Amazon for about $30, bought local from repairman supply chain for $60.
20 minutes fix not knowing if it was going to work. It did thankfully. No further problems as of yet. Good luck with yours
Good video, thanks! This Amana washer model was just installed in my townhouse unit . Was reading through the instructions and it says that if you select Deep Water Wash, it won't work with "Normal/Regular" wash cycle selected, and will revert to auto sensing. I guess you have to select "Heavy" load cycle? My old washer was a built-like-a-tank Maytag top loader, over 20 years old. Very simple and basic. I don't really want to use the auto-sensing thing, want to keep it simple. The instructions don't really explain the difference between the different cycle options: Bulky Items & Sheets, Heavy, Regular, Casual, Delicates. Would be interested in knowing what these different cycles actually do.
That is a very good question Keith, I will do some research and get back to you asap! If you beat me to the answer please share it with us.
I have this model that came with my house. Been using it for 7 months. Been great so far.
If you are using regular cycle I would say use the normal cycle with auto-sense+extra rinse so you get an agitated rinse,...otherwise if you choose just auto-sense it will just do a spray rinse that misses the clothes. This is for the normal cycle only.
Also use normal for loads that are maybe half full or less. Heavy and Casual work better for auto sensing. I don't miss the manual water level switch at all now.
This is a great question Keith have you made any discoveries I. The issue yet? If so please share.
@@patcola7335 it always fills and rinses the EXTRA rinse is just that a second filled rinse, not sure where people get their ideas on the spray rinse that’s on the spin
@@justinfisher5175 Not on the normal cycle it isn't. I know I own the machine. Regular/Normal cycle requires the auto-sense+xtra rinse to get a fill and agitation. Choosing auto-sense alone for that cycle does a spray rinse.
Today I just had a defective NTW4516FW4 warranty/service contract replaced. We only had the washer for 1.5 years. The washer was used at least twice daily. We were careful not to overload. For the price the washer did an excellent job cleaning the clothes. You do have to review the manual and watch videos to learn how to use it. For power protection, washer was plugged into a GFI with a surge supressor to protect the electronic components. Amana is made by Whirlpool and I find it quite disappointing that the quality control has gotten worse. Bottom line here is that for any major appliance purchase, you need to budget to include a service contract for any major failures. Overall, appears that we got a bad one in a lot, and judging from other posts, we just got unlucky.
Thank you for the update!
Hi we just got out Amana was her last week and we like it. Just got back from Virginia Beach and tried to do laundry and put washer broke😭 My in-laws have this same one and loved it so we decided to give it a try! It does what it needs to do so I have no complaints♥️
Wow, it sounds like your washer broke is that right? That's horrible, I hope you can get a full refund or replacement.
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 I think her old one broke and they got the Amana as a replacement and like it.
Do they say that you HAVE TO use Tide Pods? I don't like laundry pods and want to use liquid soap. I'm telling you though - I don't know why washers have to be so loud these days. Sure, they have come up with new technology but couldn't they put more sound baffling on the machines? They sound like someone is trapped and trying to get out.
I believe you can use liquid but it's recommend to use pods. I think Some liquid detergents say use on pod machines they should have a high efficiency symbol on the bottle. Don't use regular liquid that does not have a high efficiency symbol. Thank you for your comment!
I have the previous model no problems 15 years old. Not bad
Thank you!
Thank you.
Hello good ppl. It's so quiet because the agitator barely moves on the Amana's.
The new 2023 model has a hybrid agitator.
Your machine probably is better than the recently manufacturered models.
I'm replacing a 22year old Maytag with no history of problems, but the tub now has a small rust spot and parts are unavailable. I would fix it if possible😢.
It's a nightmare trying to find a reliable machine and not break the bank.
Thanks for the video, and happy washing 🙋
Thank you so much for your awesome insight, positivity, and comment !
Thank you for this video... I had a moment where I thought that maybe I was using the dial to select cycle wrong, and sure enough I’ve been using it backwards for months. Facepalm! Fortunately did not ruin anything, but my clothes will probably look better from now on!
You are welcome, thank you for the comment!
Please subscribe. Thank you!
Just bought this with matching dryer! Both seem nice! ☺️
Thank you!!! 🤗 God bless you too! 🙏
Thank you Grace! God bless! I hope the Washer/Dryer give you many years of great service!
Thank you great review ! I was confused about the water glad I clicked on this.
Thank you FettiYetti !!!
Rock solid washer owned mine for 6 years now
Thank you for your comment!
Do you know ..when in reg cycle...when it goes thru rinse ..is it supoosed to agitate..this machine has me so confused
I think it is not, but not sure. Did you make any discoveries? Thank you for your comment!
If I was to use this Amana washer just a couple times a month would its lifespan increase?
I would think it should, thank you!
and your dating failure rate would increase also FYI...be warned...
Tide isn't really recommended as much as it is sponsored. P&G pays manufacturers to "recommend" Tide and Cascade for dishwashers.
Thank you!
Is it normal that I bought Amana & just got it & when they brought it to there was water inside call the store & they said that they test the machine before they sell it they said it was normal that had water already inside new washer machine is it normal it`s new bought it at Leon brand new & they had to test it please answer me if it`s normal that there was water when they brought it to me
I think every store is different so some may while others won't maybe . I will look into this and get back to you.
LOL, and you believed this?
Thank you!
U mean like inside you can't see under the drum mines is like that and it washed my clothes find think it's normal 🤷🤷
Where do you put fabric softener
Great question Scott. Please see link below.
www.bestbuy.com/site/questions/amana-3-5-cu-ft-top-load-washer-with-dual-action-agitator-white/5369600/question/ae0586f0-34b8-3997-b37b-10f52f7003cd
My model NTW4516FW3 works incorrectly frequently since installation. Auto sensing cycle usually will not cover the load and leaves some items dry. Setting to deepwater and heavy will sometimes will resolve this. Latest symptom is that it fills, then drains, but never agitates. After draining at around 12 minutes, the wash light come on and stays on indefinitely. Ready to put this washer at the curb, but with a warning to curb bandits that its good for scrap only.
Thank you for your comment Jeff! I am so sorry it's not working for you. Thank you for sharing this I am sure it will help quite a few people when making the decision to buy the particular washer.
Were you able to fix this? Mines been doing the same and it’s drove me crazy trying to figure out a solution.
@@kaleigh-ann6232 did you figure out a fix?
@@thunderbussie4life so unfortunately it was a manufacturer issue and we had to have it replaced, should be covered under warranty or if using RAC they’ll come test it out and bring a new one. New one works like an absolute charm
@@kaleigh-ann6232 thanks for the reply! I'll be getting ours this Saturday through rent-a-center.
Mine makes incredibly lound noises when the water starts and stops. It sounds like the water lines are going BOOM. Is this a problem?
Is this still happening?
Thanks for doing this video. One question: Does the start button only need to be pressed once? My washer seems to stop after auto sensing and doesn’t move on through the cycles unless I press it again. I just haven’t used this style washer before and I want to make sure it’s working correctly and that I am using it correctly. The manual is not much help. It does do a great job cleaning. Thank you.
You should only have to push the button once. I would recommend calling the customer support # and maybe look at installing a siphon break.
Why when my amana machine is filling it will than Drain And When it goes.on Wash Cycle there's no water in the machine because it had drained Already and nothing is spinning this machine is.confusing and aggravating been trying to wash clothes for over 2 hrs now haven't got one load done
Thank you for your comment! I would recommend checking the height of your drain hose ( it has to be a certain height) or maybe you need a siphon break. Please look into these solutions and hopefully one is the fix.
Just picked up a brand new Amana 3.5 cubic foot washer at Home Depot for $315 brand new and in the box. Couldn't ask for a better price for a good simple washer. Very happy so far, but it'll take getting used to a HE washer.
Couldn't agree more, the price and value is great. The high efficiency does take some getting used to.
Great price! Currently, they are on sale for $499.
@@bluv1602 I now work at Home Depot and never see a deal in appliances even come close to the deal I got on my Amana. Only complaint I have from the Amana is how often it'll get off balance during spin cycle and start walking across the floor.
@@OhPhuckYou The balance issue is currently with the model I have now. Definitely, have think about getting this one a little more. Thanks!
It has been 10 months. Is this a thumbs up or down on this machine? How has the cleaning been? I bought a $600 Impeller washer in February and I am already going back to an agitator. I am taking a huge loss, but my clothes come out as dirty as I put them in.
Thank you for the comment Chris, we still love the machine it works great and I recommend it! We honestly have had zero problems with it.
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 Haha...we just bought it, hooked it up and running our first load!! 😁
The Amana is worth every penny if you get a machine that actually works like it's supposed to.
@@patcola7335 I love it!!
I uses liquid detergent as softener but cloth get lots of stains from the detergent .
Wow that's not good, do you mind sharing what type of detergent you used?
When using one for about 3 years I use Purcell double strength liquid cuz we have really hard water no problems whatsoever
Doesnt matter what detergents we use. All of our lighter clothes end up with detergent stains. Really frustrating.
Great instructions, but when do you add fabric softener.
You can add fabric softener in the beginning BUT we highly recommend not using it with this machine it can cause a hard to clean mess.
I just bought this. And the auto sensing is so stupid. I put small load in the washer and it filled up basically large load of water.
Thank you for your comment!
It's crazy how people are so ignorant like that's Reviews are made for
Ours is vibrating like crazy, paid a repair man 200 bucks to replace two “ shocks “ and still vibrating especially when we wash two or three towels!
Thank you for your comment, can you please share with us a fix if you discover one?
that's because you need more weight in the washer than two or three towels, it's not balancing correctly. Dont do very small loads.
Same. I had to tighten the drum do to offset loads.
Thank you Doug!! I live in a townhouse complex where I have been renting a 2 bdrm since 2008. After years of putting up with a problem maintenance couldn't detect on an old GE from 2004, it finally posed more problems and they replaced it with this particular Amana in your video! I went from old school washer to this new digital, sensing technology! I'm thankful for your video, because they didn't leave me with an instruction manual of any type! Ironic because of how concerned they are with the equipment and appliances they provide. Do you happen to have any other videos or info on this particular washer?
Hi Carole! Thank you for your comment! I don't have any more info for you now but I will get you some asap!
helpful video............. calling Manny's to order one today. wb
Thank you Willard we still love our today, I hope yours treats you even better than ours has teated us!
Exactly what I needed. Just bought a house with this washer, was worried about the sounds it was making.
Thank you Soko! I hope it works well for you for decades!
Which one would you pick for effective performance and quiet less noisy machine? I have to pick one for a new home. It is confusing to choose one that has all options we are looking for! Thanks for your expertise
Speed Queen TC5
Maytag MVWP585GW
MayTag MVW 6230
LG WT7900 HWA (top loader)
LG WT7800
Amana NTW4516FW1
Amana NTW4519JW
VAW3584 GW
Take a look at these WMs for quiet ones. soundproofliving.com/quiet-washing-machines/
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 Thank you! This was the best educating article to read about the topic!
Speed queen if you're able to afford it.
I believe Doug you need to go look at a schematic of this machine. Ask yourself, “Where is the transmission?”. Ask why is there an inverter in these machines? Ask yourself what kind of bearings support the spin basket? You’ll find rather disappointing answers I’m afraid. These things are designed to wear themselves out in about 5 years. Compare that to an old Whirlpool that lasted 25 years. Where’s the sense?
Thank you Jim M I completely agree they don't make them as well as they used to and I believe that is on purpose to sell servicing and parts. This machine so far has treated us well and hopefully continues to. Thank you for taking the time to comment and share your knowledge with the community!
can i use ordinary dry box detergent in these machines or does it have to be the specific detergent that you mentioned in the video?
Let me do some research. I will get back to you asap!
So here is what we found. Use of non high efficiency detergent can cause a film residue. You don't have to use pods as long as the detergent is designed to be high efficiency.
I have this washer. You can use powder. Have it now for 7 months and works great.
I don't like fabric softener so I use vinegar in a fabric ball, that should get rid of any soap residue in clothes and in the washer.
You can use whatever you want just use deep fill it’s fine and once a month clean it with with affresh
If the wash is going through a cycle can you pause the machine and lift the lid to add more clothes or detergent at anytime?
Yes, you definitely can. Thank you for the comment!
Hey I really like your video 👍quick question my washer is not going past the wash cycle what do you recommend?
Is there water in the tub or is it drained at that point?
Please also see this link for potential solutions.
www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Washing-Machine/50-1--/Amana-Washer-Stops-Mid-Cycle
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 no is drained dude it just won't continue to the next cycle
Thanks !! This video helped me greatly
Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment!
I have had this Machine for 9 months Giving it my best review? Total JUNK. This wash machine has an agitator that sits about 3/8 of an inch above the base of the wash machine. The problem with that? Clothes get caught under the agitator and it tears clothes. I had an almost new sport shirt torn, We have had two tee towels torn, one dish cloth, and my wife had a blouse torn, It does not run hot water in the tub in the "Normal" position, you have to turn it to "Heavy" or "Casual" to start hot, then turn it to "Normal" to get whites clean.
Spend more money and get a better ,high quality machine, I have since observed other new machines and the agitator sits flush with the base of the tub. We've had one new circuit board, one new selector switch installed ,all within 3 months of owning it. Whirlpool builds this one, surely they can do better than this!
Thank you for your comment! The different reviews here really help the viewers of our channel so your honesty and time spent to write this review is much appreciated!
Does the washer agitator move with balls or is it weak and pathetic? Or can you even get to see it in action or does the washer pause itself if you open the lid?
It works pretty well
Does this washer not have a buzzer or make a sound indicating the cycle is finished? I cannot figure out how to turn the buzzer on and or off, if it even has this feature. Please advise. TY
Does the washer include a free cat with every purchase?
Yes
will a king size comforter fit in this washer?
Yes use the bulky/sheet setting and deep water wash for this.
I d like to know more about the cat please
Thank you for your comment! The cat is super awesome and a little but crazy but we keep him around anyways!
hes the laundry supervisor/inspector of the fluffy towel division...
Auto sensing we still get a full tank of water. I had 2 shirts to test and still fills all the way
Thank you Tom for your comment, That is an interesting issue. I will look into it and get back to you!
I wish mine would fill to the top. I get 2 teaspoons of water
I am having the same problem. I used delicate load with one pair of slacks. It filled to the top it was on cycle auto sensing. I have had this machine for 3 years I hate it.
Same. Use deep water setting.
Is your washer still working because I’m thinking to buy what should you suggest?
Yes our washer is still working great zero issues!
My washer(pictured above) is making a grinding clicking sound during the wash cycle. I removed the cap and there is a round plastic"gear" with metal "fingers" bolted to the spindle. The agitator wobbles a bit and it seems to be the root cause of the sound. How do I fix this?
Plastic fingers, not metal*
This is a great question Kevin, I'm sorry I really don't know I haven't had the opportunity tp fix that particular issue yet. If you do find a fix please share it with us!
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 hi Doug. Tnx for looking into my issue
The problem is the lower agitator. It slides onto the top of the transmission spindle and it goes together like gears. The plastic"gear"part is stripped. Have to purchase a new lower agitator.
Just bought this yesterday and cant seem to figure it out..did not come with instruction booklet..can get it to fill and then it immediately drains without going to wash cycle..just so disappointed
This sounds nds like a siphon break issue please Google siphon break fix for washing machine.
Great information very informative.
Thank you RJA! Have a wonderful day!
Can you use liquid fabric softener? Where do you put it.
We use laundry detergent pods. It works well with those. The liquid may stain clothes, please se comment below.
Does this washer still fills the water to the top in deep water wash? I've seen old videos saying so but a lot of recent reviews on the amana website say that its no longer the case, even in deep washer cycle it does not fill the tub to the top.
Our fills pretty close to the top. I will try it this weekend and make a short video on it.
Can you lift the lid during the wash cycle
I think you have to hit pause/unlock lid. I will verify later sorry for late response! Thank you for your comment!
You can lift the lid during wash. After drain and spin the machine keeps the lid locked in which case during rinse you would have to pause it to open it.
Nope. It clears the whole cycle and starts again. Day after day. For weeks. Still getting over my sweet little wife’s screaming and cursing sessions.
Does this model have the softener dispenser
It does have a liquid bleach option for you to add bleach but not for softener. With these High Efficiency machines they recommend not using softener in them because they don't use enough water to clean out all the softener so it builds up.
What ? You can’t use liquid soap ? Where does it go? Where and when does fabric softener go? Help
Where would I put in Downey unstopables ? Does it fill with water first , then put in clothes … ugh
Hi Bunny, I think you can use liquid soap we just haven't tried it and it's not recommended. We just put the clothes in the tub with the pod and hit start. I think you also can just put the fabric softener and unstopables in the tub as well but I haven't tried that either.
I have this washer and it suddenly stopped working and started making a Loud buzzing noise after it you start it. It goes on forever
That sounds not good. Is it running properly now by any chance? Please share if it is fixed what you had to do to fix it with us.
I just bought one.
Awesome, I hope it serves you well for years to come! Thank you for your comment!
Me too . Just delivery at this morning.Hope it is good My washing machine from Kenmore work for 22 years .
Couldn't find a Kenmore at lowes .
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 junk.....no agitator
Great job. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment E Emer!
Do the clothes come out not as wet?
The machine does a great job as ringing the clothes out so they come out as damp but not wet. They still need to go into the dryer.
Does it have a little water sound under the drum or the part u put clothes in should it sound like a little water is inside
Not after use. It should be empty.
There is nothing like the old washers when we can control everything 😞 this new one I don’t like
I hear ya, thank you for the comment!
"You have options for water level". Not by the looks of it! It's either auto sensing or "deep fill". How "deep" is that? Many just fill it half way. It means that the volume in cubic feet, is cut in half. Just like the GE ones (which are absolutely garbage).
Thank you!
It should last for a long time.
Thank you Carla, I agree!
mine won't move onto the final cycle
Scott look into " siphon break" if the drain is not set up properly it won't work. I almost tossed a perfectly good washing machine because of this issue.
ok will do,its less than a year old and the guy came out and 2 days ago just put a new circuit board in it and it just did it again yesterday,going try to get a extended warranty anyways,thanks
Can I use softener with this washer?
Yes
Hello, Where do you put the detergent in this machine?
I actually just put it on top of my clothes. Have a great day!
does the wash and rise cycle go automatically?? i had to manually turn to rinse/spin for it to do anything and it finally sounded like it was washing. waited like 3 hours
It should go automatically. I will look into trouble shooting and see if i can get an easy fix out to ya. 3 hours is way too long for it to rinse spin.
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 it could very well have just been me doing something wrong or the wash cycle was unusal, but thank you !! 😭
@@sunarins Is it working well now?
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 yes it works perfectly now !! i am pretty sure i was just confused the first time using it 😅 thank you, have a wonderful day !!
mine is doing the same I have to rinse and drain manually... how did you fix it
If I hand-wash one item, how do I set it to "spin only" bypassing the entire wash cycle?
I believe if you use cycle select at the bottom option of drain spin, which may do a rinse spin and possibly not a dry spin.
Thank you!
Thank you Donna!
Consumer Reports does not like this washer.
Thank you for your comment, this is very helpful to know!
I just received mines today but was concerned because I wasn’t sure it was agitating the clothes or not because it was so quiet compared to what I’m use to 😆
I hear ya Luis, it definitely took me some getting used to! Thank you for the comment!
It seems to take a bit longer to wash a load compared to my last washer, did it seem to be that way with you?
I just bought this and it won't start.
Thank you for your comment Shadow. Hopefully it is one of two issues.
1. You need to install a siphon break ( you can see what it looks like in the video and where to buy one).
2. The height of your drain pipe is too low.
Please let me know if this helped.
So Shadow what happened?
It won’t pre-soak.
If you want to open it for any reason, you have to push that button for 3 seconds, and it cancels and drains the whole load.
If it thunks around because of an uneven load, same as before: hold the button to unlock, the whole load is canceled, and it won’t start from where you left off. It starts a new cycle.
Our auto sensing has never worked: always full to the top every load.
Piece of crap. I have never heard such cursing from my sweet little wife. If it wasn’t an apartment, I would have used a grenade on it.
Before I watched your video, my brilliant wife found a way for the lid to be lifted while she could get the right water level for a pre soak. I tightened the drum tightening screw all the way down because every load was uneven and clunked halfway out of the laundry room.
Did I say piece of crap? It is.
This why the new washer have lid lock because old washer can snatch your hand off
Well that sounds like a good reason to me! Thank you for your comment Niko!
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 your welcome
Lol
Do you stick your head in a lion's mouth?
I have this Amana machine and it does not clean my husband's work clothes well. Swishing clothes is one of those govt crapola ideas that don't work. I am going to buy a commercial Maytag which has an actual agitator .
Thank you for your comment/input Emily!
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 get a speed queen,
I work in an industrial company and regular washers are not ment to clean any heavy duty grit and grind from work clothes. My job has a company wash our work clothes free of charge.
@@razegs Speed queen size is way too small. Only 3.2 Cu only 3.2 Cu. Vs GE gtw725bsnws 4.6 CU and LG WT7305CW 4.8 CU.
@@rhoodj agree
This thing sucks especially because the door has to be locked so the water can pour into it. Dont like that at all
Thank you.
Then why buy its not that hard
Maybe remove the lock pin and place it in the hole without it attached to the lid you could still open it when you want.
Most people know not to stick their hand into a moving addjet tater.
Lol
I am so confused when do I insert the fabric softener?😭
Great question, let me get back to you on this!
This is the cheapest one I have found so I may purchase
If you do I hope it works wonderfully for you. Thank you for your comment!
Great review but I think if your wife is the one using it all the time, she should have been the one presenting the review. Just sayin.
Do you still like it?
Yes ours still works great
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 Where does the fabric softener go? Mine just says "bleach"
is gone last longtime like 8 yrs
As far as I can tell it is very possible. Thank you!
500 is not cheap for a washer,considering two years ago this would have been 299. This washer is garbage and is in no way worth the money or time you waste on it.
Thanks for watching!
Just bought one the other day only 2 loads and it’s had a grind/squeaking noise both loads
Thank you for your comment! That doesn't sound right. I would recommend giving the company a call and sharing the issue with them. Anyone else experience this issue?
@@dougreviewstheuniverse9082 I did. They are going to call to schedule an appointment to come out to check it out
@@rebeccaburke4191 so what happened
HELLO
Thank you
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You,doing,a,good,job,keep,it,I ti,up,sir
Thank you So much Estella!
@@estellawalker6642 Thank you have a wonderful day!
junk...no agitator and sounds like a toy
Thank you for your comment!