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10-03-2018, 07:37 PM
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Washing machine water use experiment
Today was laundry day and we decided to see how much water was used for a load of washing. In searching past threads, we've found a few references to water use, but nothing definitive. Thus, the experiment.
First, I emptied the gray water tank completely. Then, the DW ran four average loads of laundry. (Yes, I did watch the tank gauge display closely, just in case!). We tried to make the quantities of clothes fairly equal in each load to get a good average.
After four complete loads, the tank display read 37% full. With a 65-gallon gray water tank, 37% comes out to just slightly over 24 gallons (24.05 to be exact). So, each load used just six (6) gallons. Now, I do know that the tank displays are not precision instruments, but they are the best indicator available.
So, going forward, I will have no concern about doing a couple of loads of laundry (or, even four) without having the gray water valve open.
TJ
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10-03-2018, 07:55 PM
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When Becky does laundry I first empty the grey water tank and re-close the valve. She does two and no more than three loads and I empty the grey tank and close the valve. I’ve never seen the level approach 2/3 on our 60 gallon tank. I too watch the levels closely. I’m a advocate of not leaving tank valves open.
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10-03-2018, 08:17 PM
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That's good to know. Can you do dishwasher next? I was planning to do the same, but you are saving me the effort.
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10-03-2018, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnedator
That's good to know. Can you do dishwasher next? I was planning to do the same, but you are saving me the effort.
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The "dishwasher" will be a little harder to get consistent results with. Sometimes I am the dishwasher; other times, the DW is the dishwasher! We opted out of the actual "dishwasher" in our coach.
TJ
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2018 Mountain Aire 4047
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10-03-2018, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tranquil Jim
The "dishwasher" will be a little harder to get consistent results with. Sometimes I am the dishwasher; other times, the DW is the dishwasher! We opted out of the actual "dishwasher" in our coach.
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lol, gotcha.
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10-03-2018, 08:27 PM
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Thank you for this information!
I appreciate your effort and sharing the results with everyone.
I also do not like to leave the Grey tank open.
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10-03-2018, 08:36 PM
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Just to be clear, our experiment was with the new model Whirlpool washer that has been installed in 2018 and later Newmars. I think the one in our 2018 Mountain Aire is the same as is used in all the other Newmar models from 2018 on.
If you have a 2017 or earlier Whirlpool washer, your results may not be the same.
As an aside, the DW really likes the new washer/dryer set. Says it is easy to use and does a good job.
TJ
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10-03-2018, 09:27 PM
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JIm….Please try and be more accurate next time. You should have used a five gallon bucket and measured the water more carefully. 
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10-03-2018, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
JIm….Please try and be more accurate next time. You should have used a five gallon bucket and measured the water more carefully. |
I'll try, Don...I'll try! 
TJ
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10-03-2018, 10:01 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
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I keep picking up little tidbits about the new coaches. We NEVER had an issue with the washer and dryer in our 2014, but apparently others did. Now you're saying there's a newer model being used. Hopefully a better model.
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10-03-2018, 10:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
I keep picking up little tidbits about the new coaches. We NEVER had an issue with the washer and dryer in our 2014, but apparently others did. Now you're saying there's a newer model being used. Hopefully a better model.
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Don, same here with our 2013. Never had a problem, and used it a lot with 6 people.
The 2019 is much improved, and feels much heavier duty. I am impressed with it. I am doing load #4 for tonight with gray tanks closed, although now I see the need for my test no longer exists since TJ beat me to it.
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10-04-2018, 02:43 AM
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A nice feature of the newer model is that it heas the water; there's only a cold water inlet. I'd think that'd be more efficient than the older model.
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10-04-2018, 06:45 PM
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Well I will rain on the parade a bit. Our 2018 washer has thrown a code that literally NO ONE (including Whirlpool chief engineer) can figure out. It tops the list of warranty items at the end of the month. BTW, the code is den...
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10-04-2018, 07:04 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
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You sure the code wasn't.... "DONE". 
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