Washing Machines Comparison
VS | ||
GE GTWN5050MWS | Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 |
General Features
Depending on the type of load and size, washers can be divided into three categories: top-load, front-load and portable.
GE GTWN5050MWS and Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 belong to the top-load series and they will be a worthy choice for those customers, who are limited in budget. This type of washers offers simple and time-honored technology in combination with advanced features. They are more convenient, because you don`t need to bend over every time you load clothes.
The size of a washer should correspond to the size of the family and space available for the installation. There are three main categories of washers: compact, mid- and full-size.
Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 with 3.1 cu. ft. capacity belongs to mid-size washers type with 2.1 – 3.4 cu. ft. capacity range. Such appliances are the most salable in the present market and they will be a worthy choice for traditional families of 3 or 4.
GE GTWN5050MWS with 4.3 cu. ft. capacity is an ideal choice for large families and for those people, who often wash bulky items, like sleeping bags or comforters. The capacity of full-size washers varies from 3.5 to 5.2.
Controls
The control panel can be front or rear, depending on the location.
GE GTWN5050MWS and Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 with rear control panels provide you with time-proven and convenient technology. The controls are easily accessible and you don`t need to bend over each time to change the settings.
Technical Details
Stainless steel drums in GE GTWN5050MWS and Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 make the appliances more durable and efficient. These washers can withstand higher spin speed and extract more water from clothes, what will reduce the drying time.
Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 includes leveling legs, so the height of a washer can be set without any efforts. Besides it is a useful feature for uneven floor, because poorly adjusted washer operates more loudly.
GE GTWN5050MWS features a Quiet Package system that keeps the operational sounds of the washer inside. Due to the usage of sound-absorbing materials around the wash basket, this unit can be easy installed near the living area and it won`t disturb your general lifestyle.
General Features
GE GTWN5050MWS and Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 are Energy Star qualified, what means that these washers consume about 20% less energy per load. They are environmentally friendly and can help to reduce your energy costs by 10 – 50%.
Cycle Features
Show Differences |
|
|
GE GTWN5050MWS | Fisher & Paykel WL42T26DW1 | |
|
|
|
From $568 | From $681 | |
General Features | ||
Capacity (cu. ft.)
?
|
4.3 | 3.1 |
Color
?
|
White | White |
Type
?
|
Top Load | Top Load |
Energy Star
|
||
Usage
?
|
Residential | Residential |
Series
|
AquaSmart Series | |
Size
?
|
Full-size | Full-size |
Technical Details | ||
Stackable
|
||
Maximum Spin Speed (rpm)
|
700 | 1000 |
ADA Compliant
|
||
Stainless Steel Drum
|
||
Leveling Legs
?
|
||
Reversible Door
?
|
||
Temperature Settings
|
6 | 5 |
CEE Rating
|
Tier II | Tier III |
Quiet Package
?
|
||
Controls | ||
Control Type
?
|
Electro-Mechanical | Sensor Touch |
Location of Controls
|
Rear | Rear |
Cycle Features | ||
Wash Cycles
|
7 | |
Steam Cycle
?
|
||
Energy | ||
Volts (V)
|
120 | 110 |
Amps (A)
|
15 | 15 |
Frequency (Hz)
|
60 | |
Other Features | ||
Bleach Dispenser
|
||
Fabric Softener Dispenser
|
||
Self Cleaning Lint Filter
|
||
Water Heater
|
||
Soak Setting
|
||
High Efficiency
?
|
||
Dimensions | ||
Width (in)
?
|
27.0 | 25.5 |
Height (in)
|
42 | 40.13 |
Depth (in)
?
|
25.5 | 25.5 |
Weight (lbs)
|
145 | 133 |
Shipping Weight (lbs)
|
155 | |
Warranty | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
UPC
|
084691226420 | 822843961788 |