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Obtain Washer/Dryer Combo Tub capacity

What is the Maytag Laundry Center MET3800TW2 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 MET3800TW2 Tub Capacity ($0.99)

Calculate Washer/Dryer Combo 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 washer/dryer combo 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 Maytag Laundry Center MET3800TW2 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 Maytag Laundry Center components

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

Washer/dryer control panel parts is composed of clip, harness (2) timer, dryer knob, timer (washer) receptacle, switch, temperature clip, harness (2) clamp, harness timer, washer gasket, console endcap (lh).   Dryer front panel and door parts components are handle, door clip, door hinge (2) hinge & pin, door (2) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 screw, 10-16 x 1/2 catch, door strike, panel screw, 8-18 x 3/8 screw, door switch mounting (2) bearing & seal.   Dryer cabinet and motor parts section contains bracket, terminal block clip, front panel (2) spring, idler cover, terminal block clip, ground bumper, lid stop clamp, motor mounting (2) screw & washer panel, side (r.h.) panel, side (l.h.).   Dryer bulkhead parts parts are wheel, blower seal, transition duct to lint duct screw, 8-16 x 1/2 screw, 8-18 x 3/8 baffle, drum (3) pipe, exhaust screw, 8-18 x 1/2 shaft, l.h. thread air duct assembly seal, drum.   Dryer support and washer harness parts parts are plug, 3 way kit, grounding block, disconnect connector, h-pod block, disconnect - timer wire hose, pressure switch clip, harness connector, pressure switch bolt, 5/16-18 x 1/2 (4).   Washer top and lid parts components are strike, lid clip, wire (4) screw and washer clip switch, lid top hinge, r.h. bumper, lid (2) lid nut, push-in (2).   Washer cabinet parts parts include screw, 8-18 x 1/2 thermister, inlet panel, side (2) (same panel used on left and right side) clamp, hose foot, front (2) screw, mixing valve mounting panel, rear (washer) nut, hex (2) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 hose, water inlet (vacuum break to mixing valve).   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump parts parts include band and lining (includes illus. 7 & 8) screw, 5/16-24 x 5/8 spring & damper assembly plate, motor mount to gearcase pump, complete screw, 10-16 x 5/8 cap, clutch spring (2) grommet, motor (4) ring, retainer shield, motor.   Machine base parts is composed of pad, base base assembly (includes illus. 11 & 18) bracket, spring outer (2) screw, bracket mounting (10-16 x 1/2) support & brake, tub spring, suspension (3) centerpost bearing kit (includes illus. 8, 13 & 14 ) seal, centerpost (3) screw, 5/16-18 x 1 3/32 retainer, suspension spring.   Agitator, basket and tub parts section includes seal, inner cap agitator, (complete) block, drive screw & washer agitator dispenser, assembly hose & clamp assembly cam driven clamp, hose (2) spacer, thrust.   Gearcase parts is composed of washer, intermediate rack, connecting cover, gearcase bottom and pinion, gearcase bearing, thrust (includes 18) shaft, agitator (includes 11 & 29) seal, spin pinion neutral assembly seal, gearcase cover seal, thrust plug.   Brake and drive tube parts parts are lubricant (use only in brake shoe assembly on roller & pin) ring, thrust sleeve, cam cap, brake spring (2) tube, basket drive (includes illus. 3, 4, 5 & 9) spring, brake ring, retaining cam, brake release sleeve, brake spring ring, retaining.   Water system parts section contains hose, inlet (2) sleeve kit, plastic drain hose (contains 2 sleeves) clamp, hose (2) connector, hose u-bend clamp, hose hose, corrugated plastic drain (10 ft.) (not included) connector, straight hose, corrugated plastic drain (5 1/2 ft.) hose, corrugated plastic drain (6 1/2 ft.) (for fsou & twin-twin).   Miscellaneous parts, optional parts (not included) parts include clamp, hose paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (primer, gray) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (biscuit) lubricant (use only in brake shoe assembly on roller and pin) side exhaust kit paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (biscuit) clamp, hose (upper drain) paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (white) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (white).