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Obtain Washer/Dryer Combo Tub capacity

What is the Whirlpool Compact Laundry Center LTG5243DQ8 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.

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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 Whirlpool Compact Laundry Center LTG5243DQ8 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 Whirlpool Laundry Center components

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

Washer/dryer control panel parts section includes dial, timer (washer) (biscuit) energy guide spring-clip, knob screw, (8-18 x 5/16) screw, console lock (2) switch, push-to-start bracket, control installation instructions timer, control (60 hz.) (automatic washer) dial, timer (washer) (white).   Dryer front panel and door parts section contains door, front (biscuit) panel, front (white) catch, door screw, 10-16 x 1/2 seal, door hinge & pin, door (2) handle, door (biscuit) door, rear door, front (white) strike, panel.   Dryer cabinet and motor parts parts are elbow, upper clamp, capacitor clamp, motor mounting (2) panel, side (r.h.) (white) panel, transition (biscuit) base, dryer panel, side (l.h.) (biscuit) panel, transition (white) closure, control area (biscuit) screw, 10-16 x 3/8.   Dryer bulkhead parts section contains clip, heater box to bulkhead lint screen thermal limiter 192 f (89c) cover, manifold clip, harness clip, wiring harness (3) receptacle, (gas valve) harness, main dryer wiring (includes illus. 36a, 36b, 36d) air duct & cover thermostat, heater box 205 f (96c).   Dryer support and washer parts is composed of plug, terminal (12-way) (connects with automatic console harness) cover, channel clip, harness support, dryer (r.h.) support, dryer (l.h.) clip, wiring harness (4) harness, lower (automatic) (includes illus. 6a, 6b & 6c) block, disconnect (connects with automatic washer motor) clip, pressure switch hose (2) plug, terminal (3-way) (connects with automatic lid switch harness).   Washer top and lid parts is composed of lid (white) screw & washer, lid switch shield (2) bumper, lid (2) bearing, lid hinge (2) hinge, lid (2) clip, spring (2) (top to cabinet) strike, lid switch screw, 10-24 x 1/2 top (biscuit) screw, lid hinge mounting (4).   Washer cabinet parts parts are panel, front (biscuit) clip, ground hose, water inlet (siphon break to tub ring) nut, push-in (2) valve, water mixing cabinet (white) cabinet (biscuit) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 foot, front (2) lock, top (2).   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump parts section contains switch, main drive motor retainer, motor (2) grommet, motor (4) spring & damper assembly seal retainer, pump ring, retainer plate, motor ring, spin tube support pump, complete.   Machine base parts parts include bearing, centerpost (2) nut, 1/2 - 13 (1) shield, tub suspension assembly (3) ring, sound deadening centerpost bearing kit (incls. illus. 10, 11, & 12) base spring, counterweight screw, 10-16 x 1/2 seal, centerpost.   Tub and basket parts is composed of clamp, hose block, basket drive basket filter, agitator gasket, centerpost clip, retaining gasket, tub ring tub nut, spanner screw & washer (tub mounting).   Water system parts section contains connector, hose connector kit, plastic drain hose connector, straight sleeve kit, plastic drain hose (contains 2 sleeves) hose, corrugated plastic drain (5 1/2 ft.) clamp, hose (2) hose, corrugated plastic drain (10 ft.) (not included) u-bend siphon break kit (not included) clamp, hose.   Gearcase parts section includes washer kit, thrust gear, agitate (includes 15 and 29) washer, intermediate screw, gearcase cover, mounting (8) (10-24 x 3/8) seal, spin pinion spring, agitate pinion, spin (includes illus. 25) neutral assembly bottom and pinion, gearcase actuator, shift.   Brake and drive tube parts components are brake and drive tube (complete) driver, brake cam cam, brake release cap, brake spring (2) ``t`` bearing, spin tube ring, retaining ring, retaining ring, thrust sleeve, cam sleeve, brake spring.   Product accessory parts parts are clip screw side exhaust extension kit (complete).   Miscellaneous parts is composed of tie, cable miscellaneous parts bag foot, front (2) clamp, hose washer, inlet hose (4) foot, rear (2).   3402856 burner assembly parts include screw, 8-18 x 3/8 orifice (l.p. gas) sealer, gasket (.20 fl. oz.) (6 ml) paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (primer, gray) harness coil, 60 hz. paint, bulk (1 qt.) (biscuit (uncut)) coil, 60 hz. (split) bracket, sensor.