I was wondering if I were to upgrade my washing machine direct drive motor to a newer motor model, whether this will improve the energy efficiency of my machine? My current one is an energy hog relative to the newer models. I have an Inglis(Whirlpool) washer model # IE48000 with a Whirlpool motor part # 661600, the new motor for my unit is #389248. Does anyone have the spec's for the motors to see if the newer one uses a lot less energy. I the could figure out my payback. To buy a new washer is out of the question my is only 6 years old.
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