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Obtain Top Load Washer Tub capacity

What is the Whirlpool Top Load Washer LA5530XTW0 tub capacity?

Tub Capacity as per Manufacturer Specifications (in cubic feet):

The manufacturers began using cubic feet capacity numbers only recently. Previously, they used relative terms such as "Large" or "Extra Capacity" or laundry weight (e.g. "16 lbs per load") which did not take into account different fabric weight and volume. Others referred to capacity in terms of water used. Even washers available today do not have capacity written in the manual because the same manual can be used across multiple models. Once the washer is no longer sold, the sales literature is discarded and capacity information often lost.

Analyzing washers and their components, searching through old technical information and sales literature, and determining their capacity is a labor intensive and time-consuming task and we are far from finished. A small charge will help us continue our research.

Consider this: if you were to spend more than few minutes looking for tub capacity on the internet, you would be earning LESS than minimum wage.

Get LA5530XTW0 Tub Capacity ($0.99)

Calculate Top Load Washer Tub capacity

This is a geometric method to calculate tub capacity based on the cylinder volume formula. Unfortunately, the value could be as much as 25% off from the manufacturer stated capacity.

Why? Because a tub is not exactly a cylinder. The edge where bottom connected to the wall is not at 90 degree angle but smooth and rounded. The water line is not clearly marked and the bottom is not always flat. Finally, an agitator also takes capacity away from the tub.

This method can be used as a crude estimate but we do not recommend using it for comparisson when shopping for a new washer.

Determine your top load washer tub capacity by taking two simple measurements:



1. Use the ruler to measure the depth of the tub (indicated by the red line on the diagram)

2. Now find the distance accross the tub, the diameter (the green line on the diagram). Note that some tubs are narrow at the opening. In this case make the measurements INSIDE the tub.

Solution:

Tub Depth: in.   Tub Diameter: in. Calculate Tub Capacity

Answer:

The Whirlpool Top Load Washer LA5530XTW0 tub capacity is

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cubic feet.

DOE (Department of Energy) vs. I.E.C. (International Efficiency Consortium) tub capacity values

The tub capacity calculator provides result in the DOE cubic feet which are CONVENTIONAL, i.e. normal cubic feet. The front loading appliance manufacturers prefer to use IEC cubic feet in their specification. IEC capacity in a front loader is the equivalent of the laundry size of a top loading washer and usually result in a higher number. For instance, a 4.7 cu. ft EC capacity transaltes into 4.1 conventional cu. ft for some washers and into 4.2 cu. ft for others. There is no simple multiplier that can be applied to an IEC value to translate it into DOE capacity. Make sure to use the manufacturer's part number when ordering a replacement.

Part list and Diagrams

Partial list of this Whirlpool Top Load Washer components

(for additional details, please see All Parts & Diagrams)

Front cover parts include .   Top and cabinet components are spacer, cabinet to top (4) white screw, 10-16 x 1/2 platinum bumper, lid hinge plug, terminal (3-way) toast clip, harness bearing, lid hinge (2) screw & washer, lid switch (2).   Controls and rear panel components are knob, timer hose, corrugated plastic drain (5-1/2 ft.) panel, rear hinge, console (2) clamp, hose clamp, capacitor hose, pump to drain connector switch, water temperature screw, 8-18 (2) (panel to top) screw, timer mounting (10-32 x 1) (2).   Agitator, basket and tub section contains clip, balance ring (8) spacer, thrust seal, inner auger mover, agitator gasket, tub ring tub ring & gasket cap, barrier nut, spanner tub dog, agitator clutch.   Miscellaneous section contains foot, front (2) clamp, hose cable tie washer, inlet hose (1-1/16 x 5/8) (4) miscellaneous parts bag nut, lock (2) (3/8-16) retainer, drain hose strap, ground screw, ground (10-24 x 1).   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump section includes cap, clutch spring (2) band & lining, clutch (includes illus. 7 & 8) screw, 5/16-24 x 5/8 (2) motor, main drive clutch (complete) screw (2) #10-16 x 5/8 screw, gearcase to base (3) (5/16-24 x 3/4) gearcase (complete) (refer to page 12 for further breakdown.) brake & drive tube (complete) (refer to page 11 for further breakdown) clip (anti-rattle).   Machine base is composed of screw, bracket mounting (10-16 x 5/8) (6) bracket, spring outer (2) seal, centerpost (2) seal, centerpost (3) bearing, centerpost (2) base assembly (includes illus, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18 & 26) foot, rear (2) retainer, suspension spring plate, suspension (includes illus. 16) nut, lock (3/8-16) (2).   Wiring harness parts are wiring harness & pressure switch hose terminal, female clip, harness receptacle, terminal (3-way) (lid switch) block, disconnect (motor) plug, terminal (3-way) (power cord) clip, harness terminal, female hose, pressure switch protector, harness.   Brake and drive tube components are spacer, drive tube driver, brake cam t cam, brake release ring, retaining sleeve, brake spring ring thrust spring, brake sleeve, cam ring, retaining.   Gearcase components are rack, connecting spring, agitator cam, agitator gear, agitator washer, cam thrust seal, spin pinion neutral, assembly follower, cam bottom and pinion, gearcase washer kit, thrust.   Water system section contains connector kit, plastic drain hose drain protector (not included) clamp, hose connector, straight clamp, hose sleeve kit, (contains 2 sleeves) siphon break kit (not included).