Abstract: A washer tub assembly that includes a washer tub, a basket mounted inside the washer tub, and a tub cover. The tub cover coupled to the washer tub at a top portion of the washer tub over the basket, and the tub cover defines a slot. A rim of the washer tub is disposed within the slot and included is a protrusion positioned in the slot between the rim and the tub cover. The protrusion configured to deform one or both of the washer tub and the tub cover along the vertical direction.

Abstract: A washer tub assembly that includes a washer tub, a basket mounted inside the washer tub, and a tub cover. The tub cover coupled to the washer tub at a top portion of the washer tub over the basket, and the tub cover defines a slot. A rim of the washer tub is disposed within the slot and included is a protrusion positioned in the slot between the rim and the tub cover. The protrusion configured to deform one or both of the washer tub and the tub cover along the vertical direction.

Abstract: A method of operating a pair of laundry appliances is provided. The pair of laundry appliances includes a washing machine appliance and a dryer appliance. The method includes determining a first moisture extraction curve of a spin cycle of the washing machine appliance and determining a second moisture extraction curve of the dryer appliance. The method further includes rotating a basket of the washing machine appliance at an extraction speed for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time is based on the first moisture extraction curve and the second moisture extraction curve.

Abstract: A method of operating a pair of laundry appliances is provided. The pair of laundry appliances includes a washing machine appliance and a dryer appliance. The method includes determining a first moisture extraction curve of a spin cycle of the washing machine appliance and determining a second moisture extraction curve of the dryer appliance. The method further includes rotating a basket of the washing machine appliance at an extraction speed for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time is based on the first moisture extraction curve and the second moisture extraction curve.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance with a wash drum cleaning system. A nozzle located in the cabinet and outside of the wash drum directs fluid at an exterior surface of the wash drum for cleaning. The exterior surface of the wash drum is cleaned as it rotates within the wash tub. The nozzle is positioned to clean a portion of the exterior surface where contaminants may accumulate.

Abstract: A washing appliance with an additive dispensing system can include an additive dispenser and an additive tray with an additive conduit extending therebetween. The additive conduit can use a nozzle to deliver additives into a space between a wash drum and a wash basket without applying the additive directly to the exterior of the wash basket.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub defining a wash chamber and a door assembly for providing selective access to the wash chamber. The door assembly includes an inner door panel defining an inner aperture, an outer door panel defining an outer aperture, and a duct extending therebetween to permit a flow of air into the wash chamber to lower the humidity and reduce the likelihood of mold, mildew, and/or foul odors within the washing machine appliance.

Abstract: A door gasket for a washing machine appliance includes a front ring engaging a front panel of the cabinet and extending around an opening defined by the front panel. A web extends from the front ring toward the wash tub and includes a flexing region (e.g., an S-fold) at least partially defining a trough. A back ring engages the wash tub and defines a plurality of venting apertures that provide fluid communication between the trough and the wash tub.

Abstract: A washing machine has a cabinet, a wash tub positioned within the cabinet, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub. The wash basket is accessible through an opening in the cabinet. The washing machine appliance also includes a door rotatably mounted to the cabinet such that the door is rotatable between an open position and a closed position and a gasket which sealingly engages the door when the door is in the closed position. The gasket includes an S-fold. The S-fold defines a trough and a gap between a front portion of the gasket and a back ring of the gasket. A width of the gap may be at least fifty percent of a width of the trough. A channel may be defined in the trough.

Abstract: A washing machine has a cabinet, a wash tub positioned within the cabinet, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub. The wash basket is accessible through an opening in the cabinet. The washing machine appliance also includes a door rotatably mounted to the cabinet such that the door is rotatable between an open position and a closed position and a gasket which sealingly engages the door when the door is in the closed position. The gasket includes an S-fold. The S-fold defines a trough and a gap between a front portion of the gasket and a back ring of the gasket. A width of the gap may be at least fifty percent of a width of the trough. A channel may be defined in the trough.

Abstract: A door gasket for a washing machine appliance includes a front ring engaging a front panel of the cabinet and extending around an opening defined by the front panel. A web extends from the front ring toward the wash tub and includes a flexing region (e.g., an S-fold) at least partially defining a trough. A back ring engages the wash tub and defines a plurality of venting apertures that provide fluid communication between the trough and the wash tub.

Abstract: An agitation element includes a base, a shaft extending from the base generally along a vertical direction, at least one fin, and a plurality of ribs. Each of the plurality of ribs extends from the base and radially outward from the shaft. Each of the plurality of ribs includes a radially outward portion, the radially outward portion including two opposing entirely convex sidewalls and defining a maximum width and a maximum height, wherein a ratio of the maximum width to the maximum height is between 0.8 and 1.2. Each of the plurality of ribs further includes a radially inward portion, the radially inward portion including two opposing sidewalls.

Abstract: An agitation element includes a base, a shaft extending from the base generally along a vertical direction, at least one fin, and a plurality of ribs. Each of the plurality of ribs extends from the base and radially outward from the shaft. Each of the plurality of ribs includes a radially outward portion, the radially outward portion including two opposing entirely convex sidewalls and defining a maximum width and a maximum height, wherein a ratio of the maximum width to the maximum height is between 0.8 and 1.2. Each of the plurality of ribs further includes a radially inward portion, the radially inward portion including two opposing sidewalls.

Abstract: A method and modified clothes washer provides for an overnight dry cycle. A standard washer is modified to draw air from external to the housing, direct the air into the tumbling drum, and remove the air with a blower to exhaust from the housing during an extended drying period overnight. By selecting this option, the consumer need not move the clothes from the washer to the dryer.

Abstract: A method and modified clothes washer provides for an overnight dry cycle. A standard washer is modified to draw air from external to the housing, direct the air into the tumbling drum, and remove the air with a blower to exhaust from the housing during an extended drying period overnight. By selecting this option, the consumer need not move the clothes from the washer to the dryer.