Impeller vs. Agitator: Key Features to Know Before Buying a Top-Load Washer
An impeller is a device found in top-load washing machines. It moves water and detergent around while clothes are being washed. Unlike a traditional agitator, which uses a pole-like device to spin and move clothes, an impeller uses a small cone or disc that rotates and generates currents to move the clothes. Doss explains that an impeller uses ...