Agitators vs. Impellers

If you are in the market for a great top load washer but cannot decide between a model with an agitator or an impeller, we are here to help. While both cleaning methods put in a lot of effort, they do so in different ways. We’ll break down the two different cleaning technologies to help you determine which one is right for you.

Agitators

Agitators are long spiral vaned vertical poles that are placed in the center of a washer and provide a deep clean by leveraging a back and forth twisting motion. With that repeated movement throughout the wash cycle, the spiral pole rubs against clothing to remove stains and wash away any unwanted dirt. Being the most common and familiar wash style found in washing machines, you can be sure that agitators are ready to take on the toughest stains.

Benefits Of an Agitator:

• Rubs against clothing to remove stains, dirt, and debris
• Typically have shorter wash times
• Familiar functionality

Impellers

Impellers utilize a round low profile cone or disk that spins to rotate and rub clothing articles against each other. This cleaning style uses small amounts of water to increase the friction of clothes rubbing together in order to remove stains. This method of washing clothes delivers a gentle cleaning while still getting the job done right.

Benefits Of an Impeller:

• Delivers a gentler clean by rubbing clothes against one another
• More room in the basket for bulkier items
• Easy loading and unloading
• Shorter drying time

Which Option is Right For You?

Now that we’ve gone over the differences between an agitator and an impeller, you might wonder which is right for you. Both of the washing styles will efficiently get the job done, ensuring those accidental wine stains from date night or tough mud patches from football practice are thoroughly washed away. Ultimately, the final choice comes down to personal preference, so we recommend taking a look at agitators and impellers from these two top-selling brands LG and GE.

LG Brand

LG creates award-winning products that are designed with you in mind and focused on making life good. Featuring some of the most innovative and high-tech features on the market, LG appliances help you get the most out of your home. With sleek designs that enhance any home, LG laundry appliances will elevate your laundry experience.

LG Washer - Agitator

The LG 5.3 cu. ft. Mega Capacity Smart Wifi Enabled Top Load Washer with a 4-Way Agitator and TurboWash3D Technology is an amazing agitator washer option from LG. The unique 4-way agitator uses four different motions to provide you with a thorough clean while still being gentle on your garments. The exclusive LG TurboWash 3D feature allows you to quickly clean your dirty laundry in 37 minutes to deliver fresh clothing in half the time.

Features:

• Mega capacity of 5.3 cu.ft.
• Cold wash technology
• 4-way agitator
• ThinQ care
• LG Turbowash3D

LG Washer - Impeller

The LG 5.5 cu.t Mega Capacity Smart wifi Enabled Top Load Washer with TurboWash3D Technology is everything you will ever want from an impeller washer. This washer appliance is crafted with a stainless steel interior tub to provide the highest protection for your clothing. Tubs made from materials such as plastic run the risk of snagging and pulling your clothing while they wash. You also have the option of adding extra water to every wash with the "water plus" feature to ensure gentler friction between your clothing articles.

Features:

• LG Turbowash3D
• Large capacity
• Water plus
• Cold wash technology
• Stainless steel tub
• ThinQ care

GE Brand

GE appliances are expertly built to work ideally in sync with your daily routine, efficiently complementing your day-to-day tasks. These appliances boast a striking and modern design that reflects modern-day living while functionally helping you tackle real-life needs to keep your home running smoothly. With high-tech features to ease your workload, GE appliances are there to ensure you get the best results no matter the task.

GE Profile Washer - Agitator

The GE Profile 4.9 cu. ft. Capacity Washer with Smarter Wash Technology and FlexDispense unit is one of the top agitator washers from the prestigious brand. With built-in wifi, you can conveniently stop, start, or monitor your washer from any location using your smartphone. Built to prioritize efficiency and save you time, this GE Profile washer also features a handy quick wash option where you can rapidly clean a load in under 24 minutes.

Features:

• Smarter wash technology
• Microban antimicrobial technology
• Smart flexdispense
• Tangle control
• Built-in wifi + smartHQ
• Easier access capacity
• Quick wash
• Deep fill

GE Profile Washer - Impeller

The GE Profile 5.0 cu.ft Capacity Washer with Smarter Wash Technology and FlexDispense is a state-of-the-art washer from the GE line utilizing impeller technology to wash your clothing. With built-in wifi powered by SmartHQ you can control your laundry from any location, start, stop, or monitor your load through your smartphone. GE Profile’s Smarter Wash Technology adaptively enables optimization of fabric care and cleaning power within every cycle.

Features:

• Smart wash technology
• Microban antimicrobial technology
• Smart flexdispense
• Tangle control
• SmartHQ
• Built-in wifi
• Easier access capacity
• Quick wash
• Deep fill

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