Based on 3 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Top Load Washer

$498.00

Whirlpool

WTW4816FW3 Get the extra space you need with the Whirlpool 4.0 cu. ft. top load washer. Take on dirt with this washer thanks to the Deep Water Wash option that fills the white porcelain tub wash basket with more water to help break down loose soils. Remove deep stains with the Heavy Duty cycle. For bulky loads to wash bedding or winter jackets, choose the Bulky Items/Sheets cycle. Caring for delicates and other fine washables is easy with the Delicates cycle. Meet your family’s day-to-day needs by caring for loads of business clothes with the Casual cycle and keeping darks and brights looking their best with the Cold Wash cycle. Save a little time with the Quick Washcycle, so you can care on…

Reddit mentions

  • “Do you have space for one of those portable ones on wheels? You can get them pretty cheaply on FB marketplace (look for old Whirlpool PowerClean models) and they’ll fit more/wash…”
  • “Used older Whirlpool or Kenmore Direct drive top loader washing machine. Used Maytag Dependable Care top loader. Well under $600 and it will likely outlast any new machine you can…”
  • “Yes it’s called the Whirlpool Powerclean module dishwasher. Made from 1985-2011. Americas most powerful, notoriously reliable & popular dishwasher in dishwashing history! It was…”
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Product details
Washer Capacity
3.5 cu. ft.
Depth
27 in
Height
42 in
Width
27 1/2 in
Energy Star Certified
No
Stackable
No
Installation Type
Freestanding
Washing Mechanism
Agitator
Steam Function
No
Washing Features
Deep Water Wash option
High Efficiency
Yes
Energy Consumption
206 kWH/year
Heavy Duty
Yes
Load Balance
Auto Load Size Sensing Technology
Type
Washer
Subtype
Top Load Washer
Control Panel
Rear panel
Drum Material
Porcelain
Interior Light
No
Design Highlights
Porcelain Tub to Prevent Snagging
Control Type
Dials
Loading Method
Top Load
Load Type
Winter jackets, Bedding, Business clothes, Darks and brights, Delicates and other fine washables
Power Source
Electric
Voltage
120 V
Coin Operated?
No
Wash Action Type
Agitator
Wash Plate Type
Dual action spiral agitator
Wash Cycles
Heavy Duty, Bulky Items/Sheets, Casual, Cold Wash, Delicates
Cycle Options
Deep Water Wash, Extra Rinse
Wash Cycle Count
12
Custom Program
No
Special Cycles
Bulky Items/Sheets Cycle
Smart
No
Wireless Technology
No (Wi-Fi Compatibility), No (Bluetooth Compatibility)
Noise Reduction Tech
No
Safety Features
No (Child Safety Locks)
Typical Users
Families