Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Impeller for Tough Dirt & Stains
- Washer
- 4.5 cu ft
- Knob, Touch
- Freestanding
- More reviewed than 72%
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How it ranks among the 25 washers we track
4.2★ across 229 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
229 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Kenmore's 4.5 cubic foot top load washer swaps a traditional agitator for a Triple Action Impeller, combining spray, basket movement, and impeller action to clean without the space an agitator takes up, plus a soft-close tempered glass lid.
- 4.5 cu ft top load capacity
- Triple Action Impeller washing
- Express Wash and Accela Wash speed cycles
- Soft-close tempered glass lid
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners frequently praise how quiet the machine runs, how much drum space the impeller design frees up for bedding and bulky loads, and how easy delivery and installation were. The main complaint is one reviewer's report of persistent load-balance errors no matter how carefully the load was sorted.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Large drum handles bulky items like pillows and bedspreads
- Quiet operation noted by multiple owners
- Spin cycle leaves clothes notably dry
- Soft-close tempered glass lid for viewing the wash
Specifications
| Brand | Kenmore |
|---|---|
| Model | 4.5 cu. ft. |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 125.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 30 × 27 × 44 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.5 cu ft |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 10 |
| Cycle Options | Cold Clean, Rinse & Spin, and Clean Washer, Normal/Casual, Bulky, Heavy Duty,, Towels, Whites, Delicates, Express, |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | White |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Instruction Manual, Filter (2), Drain Hose Guide, and Cable Tie |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob, Touch |
| Number of Programs | 7 |
| Additional Features | Triple Action Impeller |
| Item Type Name | Washer |
| Washer Dispenser Options | Detergent, Fabric Softener |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Display | LED |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in washers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Impeller for Tough Dirt & StainsThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 229 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Auertech Portable Washing MachineAuertech | 4.3 / 5 | 3,900 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Amana NTW4516FW 3.5 Cu. Ft. White Top Load WasherAmana | 4.3 / 5 | 78 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Full-Automatic Washing Machine 25 lbs Portable Washer 10 Wash Program & 8 Water Level…Krib Bling | 4.3 / 5 | 288 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Splendide Washer 24IN 115V 60HZWestland | 4.0 / 5 | 54 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft.
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this washer use a traditional agitator?
No, it uses a Triple Action Impeller instead of a center-post agitator, which several owners say frees up more usable drum space.
How fast is Express Wash?
The listing rates it at about 30 minutes for a 3 pound load on the default cycle.
Is the washer prone to going off balance on bulky loads?
Most reviewers report it handles bulky items like bedding well, though one owner describes recurring balance errors regardless of load sorting.