Washing machines with agitators use a central post that twists back and forth, rubbing against clothes to help break apart stains. In contrast, washing machines with impellers use a low-profile cone or disc that spins/rotates to rub clothes against each other to get them clean.

07/02/2022 · TOP-LOAD WASHER: Large 4.8 cubic foot capacity washing machine washes more clothes, linens, and bedding in one load, and has a built-in water faucet for easy pre-washing and pre-treating ADVANCED CLEANING: Features a triple action agitator that keeps clothes moving during the wash cycle for a thorough cleaning that gets clothes cleaner

Most agitator top load washing machines finish their load under 60 minutes. It is more common for the high-efficient top load washers to finish the same task at around 80 minutes. Although manufacturers are racing to add express cycles in impeller HE models, we notice that these cycles are mostly effective for smaller loads with normal soil levels.

Agitators and impellers are both found in top-loading washing machines, but they move — and clean clothes — in two distinct ways. Traditional agitators are tall spindles, vaned or finned, in the center of the wash basket that twist (or agitate) back and forth, rubbing against clothes to help break down loose soils.