Whether you buy a used car from a dealer or an individual: Test drive the car under varied road conditions â on hills, highways, and in stop-and-go traffic. Ask for the car's maintenance record from the owner, dealer, or repair shop.
Other top-loading washing machines can spin as fast as 1600 rpm, although these models are usually more expensive. While spin speeds fluctuate by manufacturer and model, most top-loading washing machines have spin rates of about 800 rpm rather than 1600 rpm, which are rarer.
Off-Balance Load. If the load is off-balance too far, the washer will not spin or will spin slowly. When the washer detects an off-balance load it stops and tumbles the clothes in an effort to balance itself. If the washer tries unsuccessfully to balance the load, it will either spin slowly or not spin at all.