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Obtain Washer/Dryer Combo Tub capacity

What is the KitchenAid Laundry Center KGLC500TWH1 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 KitchenAid Laundry Center KGLC500TWH1 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 KitchenAid Laundry Center components

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

Front cover section contains .   Washer dryer control panel parts are timer, control (60 hz.) (automatic\\ washer) plug, terminal (2-way) (connects with main dryer harness receptacle, connector (connects with lower automatic har end cap, console (l.h. & r.h.) timer, control (60 hz.) (dryer) (timer motor not serviceable) knob, timer bumper, console (5) button, push-to-start clip, console switch, water temperature.   Dryer front panel and door components are hinge & pin, door (2) screw, console strut mounting platinum door, front harvest wheat door, front lever, door switch toast handle, door support protector white panel, front harness, door switch (includes illus. 1a)) fastener, push (2).   Dryer cabinet and motor components are platinum panel, side (l.h.) white panel, side (r.h.) harvest wheat plug, side panel (2) idler & bracket clip, ground clip, front panel (2) pulley, motor (60 hz.) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 white panel, side (l.h.) edge, protector.   Dryer bulkhead parts are thermostat, operating (140~f) (60.0~c) fan scroll bulkhead thermostat, heater box baffle, drum (3) screw, terminal block to bracket (2) support, heater box plug, multi-terminal (connects with main dryer harness) screw, ground (2) (10-32 x 1/2) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 (3) (fan scroll to bulkhead).   Dryer supports and washer cabinet harness parts include block, disconnect (connects with automatic washer motor) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 (motor ground) hose, pressure switch support, dryer (r.h.) screw, 10-24 x 1 plug, terminal (3-way) (connects with automatic lid swit harness, upper (automatic) (includes illus. 6a, 6b & 6c) support, dryer (l.h.) cover, channel nut, 10-24.   Washer top and lid is composed of white lid strike, lid switch receptacle, terminal (3-way) (connects with harness) almond handle, lid harvest wheat lid toast lid almond lid toast handle, lid washer, lock spring, lid (l.h.) (includes illus 10).   Washer cabinet section contains screw, 10-16 x 1/2 plug, top to cabinet clip, condenser (2) clamp, hose harvest wheat cabinet white cabinet link, leveling clip, leveling mechanism (2) almond cabinet hose, water inlet (siphon break to mixing valve).   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump section includes coupling, motor & isolating ring, spin tube support washer, spin tube thrust plate, motor mount to gearcase band and lining (includes illus. 7 & 8) screw, 10-16 x 5/8 (2) screw, 5/16-24 x 5/8 (2) screw, 5/16-24 x 3/16 (3) (gearcase to tub support) retainer, pump retainer, motor (2).   Machine base components are shield, tub base seal, centerpost (2) screw, 8a x 3/8 (4) nut, 1/2 - 13 (3) screw, 10-16 x 5/8 (2) seal, centerpost (3) suspension assembly (3) shield, tub centerpost bearing kit (incls. illus. 10, 11, & 12).   Tub and basket parts include filter agitator clip, retaining (2) hose, pressure switch block, basket drive hose, tub to pump clamp, hose tube, drain off tub basket.   Washer water system is composed of hose, corrugated plastic drain (10 ft.) (not included) coupling, hose clamp, hose connector kit, plastic drain hose clamp, hose (2) hose, inlet (2) sleeve kit, plastic drain hose (contains 2 sleeves) hose, corrugated plastic drain (5-1/2 ft.) connector, straight connector, hose.   Gearcase section includes seal, thrust plug actuator, shift neutral, assembly ring, retaining (2) retainer, spring cover, gearcase seal, gearcase cover gear, agitator shaft, agitator (complete) bottom and pinion, gearcase.   Brake and drive tube components are driver, brake cam brake shoe spacer, drive tube cap, brake spring (2) ring, retaining sleeve, brake spring seal, oil seal, drive tube cam, brake release brake and drive tube (complete).   ^lck 4500 section contains screw, 10-16 x 1/2(3) (hex washer head) exhaust deflector kit (complete) side exhaust extension kit (complete).   Miscellaneous components are foot, front (2) foot, rear (2) washer, inlet hose retainer, wire tie, cable miscelleous parts bag clamp, hose.   697436 burner parts are supply line (gas) l.p. gas valve, shutoff screw conversion kit (type 1, 2 & 3) to type (4) l.p.g. sensor, radiant screw and washer 8-32 x 1 nut burner bracket, sensor.