Per my Maytag service manual, 680 RPM maximum, and it looks in the 
pictures like the pulley ratio for the V-belt is about 1/4 or 1/3. Then 
with a common 1800 RPM motor, would be close. The motor is 1/2 Hp. And 
yes significant G's are generated.It's possible for the 300 or so lb. 
unit to walk off a raised platform if  the 4 feet are not solid on the 
floor.

McReynolds, Alan A wrote:
> The spin speed of our Maytag is supposed to by 1000RPM.  Serious Gs are generated at the 1ft radius.  (Yes, I'm too lazy to actually calculate it).
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