Name: 4.2 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer with Agitator
Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: WTW5005KW
Price: 749.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Additional Features

Two-Way Wash Action Agitator

Give your clothes a deep yet gentle clean with the two-way wash action agitator, which turns one way while the basket turns the other, for a cleaning motion that moves fabrics smoothly through the wash.

Quick Wash cycle

Wash small, lightly soiled loads quickly with this time-saving cycle.

Smooth Spiral stainless steel wash basket

Help protect fabrics with this stainless steel wash basket that gently circulates clothes during the wash.

Deep Water Wash option

Get more water to help break down loose soils. This option fills your washer to a higher water level so heavily soiled clothes get an optimal clean.

Automatic water levels

Automatic water levels regulate the amount of water based on the size of the load.

4.2 cu. ft. capacity

Get the extra space you need to wash bulky items with this 4.2 cu. ft. capacity washer.

Rated 1 out of 5 by Mathison from Terrible washer don’t buy I literally hate this washing machine. Number one I have to add water with a bucket every time I put a load in everytime I wash which is senseless. It does not sensor the load level to add water. The clothes on top will be dry. Second I put my loads in evenly but every load when it begins to spin will be off balance making the wager literally walk across my kitchen and make the most ungodly eat noise you have ever heard. I hate this washing machine with all my heart and hate the day I bought it

Date published: 2021-01-24

Rated 1 out of 5 by mmmm from Does not clean. Not enough water. This washer is new. When I noticed that clothes were not getting clean. I checked it during cycle. During auto cycle, the water did not cover the clothes. There was barely any difference in water level when I used "deep water" option. I also do not understand why the cover locks----requiring me to stop washer to add something to rinse cycle. Why is there not a rinse cycle dispenser? Based on your reputation I only looked at Maytag and Whirlpool washers. I am very disappointed and would like someone to contact me as soon as possible.

Date published: 2020-11-14

Rated 4 out of 5 by Regretful from A bit of disappointment Overall, we are fairly pleased. We chose Whirlpool over a comparable GE washer at the suggestion of our salesman Johnny, who has sold us many appliances at Home Depot. My personal disappointment lies in the fact that it often spins off-balance, and is quite loud when it does so. My wife is most disappointed that even on the faster spin cycles for towels and/or jeans, oftentimes we have to let it spin again to sling all of the water out. For these two reasons, I personally feel we aren't getting the performance that we were expecting or that we paid for. Our 12 years old GE that it replaced did a much better job. For these reasons, I would not have purchased the Whirlpool product over the comparable GE.

Date published: 2021-02-26

Rated 2 out of 5 by Mitc from Don't waste your time. I bought this Whirlpool 4.2 Efficiency Top Load Washer with Agitator. There are a lot of bells and whistles on this washing machine but none that you can control. The water level barely covers the clothing, my old machine you could use low, med or high water setting. The number one tissue with this model is you save on water but you spend it on electric. The wash cycle is totally to long, who thought this was a good idea? I would never purchase another Whirlpool this thing is a piece of junk. A remodel does not make it better, sometime you have to leave what works alone.

Date published: 2020-12-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by CC75 pop from Good features. I am pleased with the adgitator and higher water adjustment. I feel it clears the wash more thoroughly.

Date published: 2020-04-19

Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Beyond disappointed.... This washer and partnered dryer made it only 4 years... and both died (according to a repairman not worth repairing) within 3 weeks of each other. I am so disappointed. I am a single mom and bought these because of the name whirlpool and am now scrambling to pay for new appliances that will not be whirlpool or roper. It is pretty sad where you guys have ended up with your products.

Date published: 2020-05-08

Rated 1 out of 5 by Mk314 from Nothing gets clean I was every excited to buy my first and very own washer and dryer. I just moved 9utbof my parents house so this was a huge investment for me. I'm so disappointed with the washer. My clothes are never clean and detergent is still left all over the clothes and the inside of the washer. This is very frustrating because I have a newborn so I have SO much laundry to do and it always takes twice as long because I have to wash everything a second time with no detergent. I was so excited to purchase this...now I regret it every single day. Worst purchase of my life.

Date published: 2021-03-12

Rated 1 out of 5 by Devastated Mom from Horrible Don’t Buy! This washer is awful and so is Whirlpool. We have a service call and long hours of being on the phone with reps and NO ONE will help my family. We spent over $700 a few months back on this washer because it had a higher star rating than it does now. My previous washer gave out and thinking that this supposed American made brand would be the way to go well I was WRONG folks! The last few months I have had to throw out so many clothes. Plain and simple the washer does not wash! Here are a few examples of socks and clothes put in to be washed and came out the same. They look like dirty clothes NOPE these items have been washed three times over. I have spot treated bleach treated, deep water washed everything you can think of and still it does not work. What gets me the most is here we are during a Pandemic and my family is asking for help from Whirlpool to fix this issue and NO help at all. Moms stay away from this product and this company as a whole they suck at helping their customers. We have pleaded for them to work with us and all we get is nothing we can do. Extremely devastated as a mother all I want is for my kids to have clean clothes and now I can’t even do that.

Date published: 2021-03-19

Rated 4 out of 5 by senior#1 from features I bought this a month ago and it's working for me. Two things that I don't care for is the vibrating that the machine makes in the spin cycle and the fact that it doesn't buzz or make a sound when the washing cycles are complete.

Date published: 2020-05-08

Rated 1 out of 5 by NotForYou from Possibly the worst washer I have ever used. My washer is the same model, just a different color. It is an hand-me-down from the previous tenet in my building. At first I was really excited that I had my very own washer. Once I started using it, I quickly learned that it is a TERRIBLE washer. It isn't because it is a hand-me-down either. It is just terrible. First, let's start with the lock. Why does a top load washer need a lock for the lid? Not only does this prevent you from adding clothes after the washer has started, but it also prevents you from pulling clothes out early. Do you want to skip the spin cycle? Nope! You can't. You can't even pull the plug and have it unlock. You have to wait until the washer is completely finished before you can open the lid. On that note, this wouldn't be such a huge deal if it didn't sit for 5 minutes between each step, including after it finished spinning, and do absolutely nothing. And it isn't like you can jump ahead to the next step by changing the cycle, go from Normal to Quick. The washer will keep its original setting no matter what. Once this was disabled, the washing didn't get better, but I was closer to understanding why. Second, washing. My first experience washing was just awful. I put a regualr load of clothes in and 45 minutes later I pulled them out. I had shirts that were still dry and two new pillowcases that were still folded. When I say dry, I mean never had water touched them dry. So, I thought maybe I put too many clothes in for the normal cycle. It wasn't even half filled, but whatever, I tried again with 2 small area bathmats from Ikea. Surely, it would wash these. Did it? Nope. So much dirt was left behind. After disabling the lock, I learned why. There wasn't any water in the tub. None at all. The clothes where being agitiated, but without any water, there was nowhere for the dirt to go. This meant that they were never going to get cleaned. On my next try, I tried deep water wash, thinking that would add more water and thus clean my clothes better. This did add a little bit more water, but not much. Still no clean clothes. Yesterday, I washed a bunch of towels on the bulky items cycle. This time the tub did fill, all the way to the top. This was way too much water for the amount of towels I had in it. They did however come out clean. Right now, I have a load of blankets going. At first things were going well. The tub was filling and they were being agitated. Then, my blankets started to float and they never sank. After 30 minutes of the washer thinking it was washing, the water started to drain and my blankets had soaked, but were not washed. I paused the cycle so I could hand wash them. As I write this, the washer is on the rinse cycle. Out of frustration, I timed how long it takes to fill with water and how long it rinses for. It takes longer to fill the tub then the actual rinse step. The agitator spin 32 times before draining. It has now spun and is refilling the tub all the way to the stop again. So kudos on the extra rinse, but now it is just wasting water. I know this is a long review, but these things need to be shared. I can only hope that others with the washer are having a better experience than I am. This is the worst washer I have ever used.

Date published: 2020-10-02

Rated 2 out of 5 by DCB.KMB from Not happy yet I purchased washer on July 6 delivered on July 8. I have had to rewash most loads, as many clothes come out with spots all over. I put HE Detergent in tub first, as salesman quickly questioned how I was putting detergent in. He additionally said, maybe it's the dryer. Not THAT, as i hang all clothing. I have called whirlpool for service, need to wait 2 weeks. So in the meantime , I guess I will have to run additional loads to clear off spots.

Date published: 2020-07-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by SHEWHOSHOPS from BETTER THAN OUR OLD KENMORE! WE WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SAME SEARS KENMORE MODEL SERIES 70..AFTERWARD WE HAD ALOT OF TROUBLE WITHSEARS...WE WENT TOHOME DEPOT IN ELMONT NY..BOUGHT A NEW TOP LOADER...WOW! QUICKER...QUIETER..ALOT LESS WATER LEFT IN CLOTHES..OUR DRYER USUALLY RUNS 55 MINUTES TO DRY A KENMORE LOAD... NOW WITH OUR NEW WHIRPOOL--35 MINUTES! THE MACHINE IS AMAZING! LOVE THIS! NO MORE WAITING OR WATCHING.I CAN LEAVE AND COME BACK...YOWSA!! LAUNDRY DONE!

Date published: 2021-02-10

Rated 1 out of 5 by Nocleanclothes from Doesn’t Fill The washer doesn’t fill enough with enough water to cover the clothes. I have tried deep water wash as well. I see by reviews I’m not the only one with this problem. I am currently on the longest hold of my life to talk to a person at whirlpool to see if there is a way to fix the issue. Unfortunately I have just recently discovered this issue so obviously my laundry hasn’t been getting as clean as one would expect. Pretty annoyed!!!!

Date published: 2021-02-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by Tookie41 from Awesome Awesome washing machine love it Thanks a lot Home Depot

Date published: 2020-06-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by Dawn58 from Extra large capacity I just live my new Whirlpool washer that I purchased a couple of months ago. No longer to I have to use the laundromat to wash my comforters. My queen size comforter actually got clean! I really like the auto sense water level. No wasting water when I only have a couple of delicates clean. Even though I have only had this washer for a short time I would recommend purchasing it.

Date published: 2020-08-24

Rated 3 out of 5 by Candy1000 from In Laundry Again I bought this appliance in April. Although it took almost 2 months to get this (on-line buying isn't as "easy" as the ad implies--couldn't get ahold of anyone at HD website and left several messages at the local HD), I'm very happy with the washer. Tub is HUGE and love the autosave features on water. Rating on washer 5 stars! On service 2 stars. So overall rating I give 3 stars.

Date published: 2020-05-28

Rated 1 out of 5 by jerrybisretired from Worst washing machine ever This has to be the worst washing machine ever. There is no manual to refer to only a quick reference sheet that does not explain any of the wash settings. When I try to look at the manual from the Whirlpool website it only displays in Spanish. The washing machine has so many energy and water saving features I can't even soak clothes. There is a soak feature but who knows how it works because there is no manual to read about this feature. I have not seen yet where the deep fill setting actually gets the water above the height of the clothes in the tub area. I am extremely frustrated with this machine. When I try to utilize the Live Chat on the Whirlpool website, after I fill out the required info sheet and post my question I get a message to call customer support and I get kicked out of chat. If I could get some help with this washing machine I would be willing to reconsider my review.

Date published: 2020-08-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Lfonseca1 from Washing machine I love it,washing everything so clean,it’s very quiet too!!

Date published: 2020-05-20

Rated 1 out of 5 by Pspsun from Stabilizers replaced, it still walked Switching from wash to rinse the washer vibrated to such a degree it literally rotated damaging my hot water heater pan and stand. After a month and several visits from appliance company, the issue is still not resolved

Date published: 2020-06-18

Rated 4 out of 5 by RichNWI from America made Purchased this online after reading a few reviews. Pluses were it’s quite, cleans well and has an agitator. We have enjoyed this machine for the past few weeks and love that it is made in America.

Date published: 2020-05-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by Catsby 1 from Love the huge Capacity Although this washing machine has the same outside dimensions as the 20 year old washer it replaced, the inside is huge to accomodate blankets and bed quilts so much better. The controls are simple and include a button to.push to unlock the top during rinse and spin cycles. I would have liked a see-through lid as in some other models I viewed when shopping but I think all new washers and dryers should have that feature.

Date published: 2020-10-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by John BB from Great! just not like the old days! Got this washer s month ago, have washed alot: whites, jeans, bedspreads (queen size) sheet's , blankets, and coats, long sleeve shirts, shirts with old stains etc. Plain and simple, it works! Stuff comes out clean. However, I expected to be able to see the higher level of water you'd expect like with the old-school top loaders, but not here. Even on the deep water setting, it seems the level of water is not enough... But alas there is enough to clean the clothes. Also the agitation isn't constant like in the older machines. It cyclically works the clothing around... Again it works! I had my doubts after "experiencing" the first load or two, but it senses the level of clothes and there's enough water to clean the clothes. Being we have an underground waste water tank, I appreciate not wasting water to do laundry and needlessly fill my tank. Works as advertised...

Date published: 2020-06-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by Gina52 from Huge we love how big the tub is and how efficient it is. It is a little noiser than my old one but we just shut the laundry door an you can't hear it.

Date published: 2020-06-20

Rated 5 out of 5 by Hopperoo from Great Machine Purchased this Whirlpool top loader and have used it for about a month and I love it. Clothes are noticeably cleaner and whites are not gray any more!! Still using same brand of detergent, but this machine is far superior to my front loader. The features on this machine provide lots of options for different types of loads. I especially like the jeans/towel option as well as the many rinse options. Great machine!!

Date published: 2020-10-15

Rated 4 out of 5 by JennSC from Back to basics I bought this washer about a month ago. It seems to reliably and thoroughly clean our laundry. I haven't experienced any unbalanced load issues, which was a big drawback with our previous washing machine. The only thing I've noticed with this washer is that there seems to be a glitch when you go from "soak" to any other function. I've tried unplugging it and resetting it, but it doesn't move to the next cycle.

Date published: 2020-08-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mp406 from It’s been good My in-laws got us this and it’s been great so far! It does what it should so I can’t complain

Date published: 2020-06-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by MLDRRD from Simple and great features I have had my new Whirlpool washer for 2 weeks and so far I really like it. Love the big basket. I washed my quilt type bedspread yesterday on the bulky cycle. It came out perfect. The machine handled it well. The cycles take a little longer I feel because it is high efficiency HE, but not extreme. It seems like it is a good solid machine. Like the stainless steel interior too.

Date published: 2020-08-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by jonie baloney from Working Great....2 weeks in.... Got rid of my 5 year old Whirlpool impeller top loader after alot of aggravation and dissatification...noisy and didn't do a good job of washing clothes...the spin cycle stopped working and finally had to get a new one (repair would have cost close to half the cost of a new one...Glad to dump it. Love my new Whirlpool AGITATOR top loader....Quieter and works great...

Date published: 2020-09-09

Rated 4 out of 5 by Jomo24 from Big machine This machine has a large capacity tub can handle big loads runs good so far not crazy about water sensors but all machine seems to have it

Date published: 2020-04-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by BalticCheeseHead from Perfect for my needs I ordered this washer online from Home Depot - sight unseen. Product description gave me the info I needed to order with confidence. Delivery and set up was quick and efficient. I really like the wash and rinse choices, and the fact the machine knows how much water to use for the load. It may not be the fanciest washer but it is just what I need.

Date published: 2020-06-02

4.2 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer with Agitator Reviews - page 3

Dimensions

Depth

27-7/8 in

Depth With Door Open 90 Degree

27-7/8 in

Height

42-1/4 in

Height To Top Of Cabinet

36-1/4 in

Height with Lid Open

51-1/2

Maximum Height

43.0 in

Minimum Height

42-1/4 in

Width

27-1/4 in

Exterior

Lid/Door Finish

Painted Steel

Lid/Door Lock

Yes

Lid/Door Swing

NA

Appearance

LCD Touch Screen

No

Window

No

Details

Dispense System

Single Dose, Bleach, Fabric Softener Cap

Drum Material

Stainless Steel

Hoses Included

Drain Hose

Interior Light

No

Suspension System

4 Springs 4 Dampers, Liquid filled upper balance ring

Wash Action

Agitator

Controls

Automatic Temperature Controls

Yes

Location of Controls

Rear Console

Cycles and Options

Number of Wash Cycles

12

Options

Number of Washer Options

4

Modifiers

Delay Start

No

Number of Rinse Options

4

Number of Soil Levels

4

Number of Spin Speeds

3

Pre Soak

No

Rinse Temperature

Cold

Soil Selections

Extra Light, Light, Medium, Heavy

Temperature Selections

Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot

Features

Recirculation

No

Stackable

No

Certifications

Energy Star® Qualified

No

Prop 65

Prop 65 warning CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Electrical

Power Cord Included

Yes

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