Spin Timer | Repair/replacement in household washers | Timing Accuracy: ±5% (Industry) → ±1% (Base ▲) → ±0.5% (Advanced ▲▲) (ASTM D5456) Material: Durable plastic (MIL-STD-810G) | High precision (reduces cycle time errors), lightweight design | Requires model-specific fit, may need professional installation |
Agitator | Agitating clothes in top-load washers | Material: Stainless steel (Industry) → Reinforced polymer (Base ▲) → Corrosion-resistant alloy (Advanced ▲▲) (ASTM A380) | Reduced noise (50 dBA ▲), gentle on fabrics | Heavy, limited compatibility with front-load models |
Pump | Removing water during spin cycles | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM (Industry) → 1.5 GPM (Base ▲) → 1.8 GPM (Advanced ▲▲) (ISO 5199) Noise: 60 dBA ▲→ 50 dBA ▲▲ | Faster drainage (cuts cycle time by 15%), quieter operation | Prone to clogging with lint, requires regular maintenance |
Belt | Connecting motor to drum | Tensile Strength: 400 N (Industry) → 500 N (Base ▲) → 600 N (Advanced ▲▲) (ISO 37) Lifetime: 3,000 → 5,000 → 7,000 cycles | Longer lifespan (reduces replacement frequency), smooth operation | Expensive advanced versions, installation complexity increases with tiers |
Drain Hose | Connecting washer to drain pipe | Burst Pressure: 40 PSI (Industry) → 50 PSI (Base ▲) → 60 PSI (Advanced ▲▲) (ASTM F1927) Length: 3ft → 4ft ▲→ 5ft ▲▲ | Leak-resistant (handles 60 PSI ▲▲), versatile length options | Bulky advanced versions, may require additional brackets |
Lid Switch | Ensuring lid closure safety | Response Time: 1.0 sec (Industry) → 0.5 sec (Base ▲) → 0.3 sec (Advanced ▲▲) (IEC 60947-5-1) Waterproof: IPX2 → IPX4 ▲→ IPX6 ▲▲ | Faster safety response (0.3 sec ▲▲), waterproof (IPX6 ▲▲) | Sensitive to debris, advanced versions may have compatibility issues |