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Choosing the Best WasherGetting ready to buy a new washing machine? Here is the first decision you'll need to make. There are three basic types of washers to choose from. We describe each washer type below and provide an example from each of the three major brands.1. GE Traditional Agitator Type Top Loader WasherAgitator type washers were the primary type of washing machine used in the U.S. since the post WWII era up to the 2000's. They're still a popular choice for those who want a washing machine like Mom used to have and prefer the high-post agitator in the middle. Here's an example from GE.GE® 4.2 DOE cu. ft. stainless steel capacity washerGTW485ASJWS ENERGY STAR® qualified Stain PreTreat Speed Wash Rotary electronic controls with cycle status lights2. Whirlpool HE Top Load WasherHigh Efficiency top load washers have been around for about twenty years. They're absent the high post agitator of traditional washers. Instead, they have an impeller in the bottom of the tub that turns and moves the clothes in much less water than traditional agitator top loaders, but they still do an amazing job of cleaning clothes. Below is a Whirlpool HE Top Load Washer:4.3 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer with a Low-Profile Impeller Model #: WTW5000DWPresoak Option Deep Water Wash Cycle Clean Washer Cycle with affresh® Washer Cleaner Smooth Wave Stainless Steel Wash Basket Quick Wash Cycle 3. Electrolux Front Load WasherFront load washers have become very popular over the last 20 years. Originally popularized in

The Kids are Back in School Time for a New Washer? Check Out These Deals at UAKC Kids in school means more dirty clothes and more visits to the laundry room. If it's time to get rid of that old clunky washing machine, you should check out the new washers at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Here are three very different washers from three different manufacturers. GE First is this traditonal top load washing machine from General Electric. It has a center post agitator and is a very economical choice. GE® 3.7 DOE cu. ft. capacity Extra Action basket GTWP1800DWW Dual-action agitator Provides gentle, dual-wash action Extra Action ribbed basket Removes more moisture than smooth baskets Rotary electromechanical controls Make it simple to set cycles 12 wash cycles Cycles are sedigned to specifically handle various fabrics and soils 4 water levels Select water level based on load size Frigidaire The Frigidaire below is also a top loading washer, but it is a high efficiency washing machine that lacks the high center post agitator. It will cost more than an agitator type machine, but will save energy and save money over the long haul. Frigidaire High Efficiency Top Load Washer FAHE4044MW 3.4 cu. ft. DOE seamless DuraMotion tub design lets you wash more in one load. Seamless plastic tub with Lifetime Warranty. Fresh Water Rinse Option to ensure whiter whites and reduce allergens. 14 wash cycles, including specialty cycles for jeans and kid's wear and 5 soil level selections. ENERGY

Traditional Washing Machines Still Popular Get the Best Selection of New Washers at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center When choosing a new washing machine consumers are faced with three basic types of washers. Front loading washing machines with horizontal wash cylinders, HE (High Efficiency) top loading washers, and traditional agitator type top loading washing machines. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) carries all three washer configurations.Traditional agitator type top loading washers, like Mom (or Grandma) use to have, are the most economical to purchase and the most expensive to operate. They use much more water than either HE top loaders or front load washers. The tub fills with water for the wash cycle immersing the clothes. The agitator chugs back and forth like a food mixer stirring the clothes in the soapy water. The wash cycle is followed by a rinse cycle to remove the soap, which is followed by spinning the final rinse water out of the machine. Many homemakers swear by their old agitator-type machines, and the major brands, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag, etc. still make and sell a lot of them. Another brand worth looking at in the top load configuration is Speed Queen. A leader in the commercial laundry field, Speed Queen is a durable product with a heavy duty motor and transmission and a stainless steel tub.While traditional top load washers use more water, they cost less than equivalent front load and HE