2007-02-10 04:50:21 · 6 answers · asked by tracywhitaker 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The main reason the direct drive washer was designed was to eliminate problems with belts. The motor coupling wears and breaks and is not much better than the belt it eliminated. The most important benefit though is the fact that the pump is directly driven by the motor shaft and unlike belt driven models if the belt failed or slipped you can still pump a tub full of water down the drain. This is also done on machines with a separate pump and motor assembly though.
Since the pump is driven by one end of the motor shaft and the transmition is driven by the other end everything is in line with each other and as a result of this type design it makes it easier to work on and disassembly and reassembly are easier and faster with no adjustments to be made.
2007-02-10 14:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots.. However before we consider the benefits lets take moment to look at washing machine safety. Make sure you read and understand all the washing machine instructions, and remember before using any washing machine there is no more important safety equipment that wearing safety goggles. I always do and have never had any accidents. However I do quite often shrink all my washing...or it comes out pink. But if you keep the pink water it can power your hurricane lamp for weeks....
2007-02-10 13:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anti V 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Its more quiet....
Its like a direct drive concrete mixer, its quiter than a side mounted motor mixer.
2007-02-10 12:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by --Lost in this world-- 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no drive belt or gearbox required, so less parts to go wrong/break.
2007-02-10 13:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Beats me, but I have heard they are more expensive to get fixed.
2007-02-10 12:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Less parts to break...
2007-02-10 12:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋