Front load vs Top load

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Get your mind out the gutter :rolleyes:

Moving on, I am looking at washing machine. The one I have is a top load and it literally chews up my clothes. I need a new one. I see the recent trend is front load washers, however, I see a problem here. If I need to stop the cycle, there is no way I can do that without dumping all the water out. Plus, in a few years would the front door pop a seal and dump all its load out? :rolleyes:

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front loads use way less water
They also stink. smell that is
google front load washer smell
 
1. The door is locked so you cannot open it during a cycle.
2. If you have to stop it during a cycle, the water drains.
3. The water doesn't fill up the washer like in the cartoons. There's a lot of water but it doesn't come up to the 1/2 way mark on the glass or anything.

I didn't like my top load. Bought a sweet front loader and I think it's great.
 
we just bought a front load and love it...get the extra spin cycle and you also save on drying time....less water used also...
 
DaveG said:
front loads use way less water
They also stink. smell that is
google front load washer smell
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I think its probably from the rubber seal. Does that stink transfer to your clothes?

I generally leave my washer door open to dry out the water
 
I've had my front load for ~8yrs now and there has never been a smell issue or a seal issue. I prefer it over the top load washers as it uses much less water (the only downside is if if forget to add an item you can't stop the cycle once it starts).
 
You can stack the front loaders, which reduces the footprint by 50%....big bonus if you live in a tiny little shack like myself...
 
yo rocky...i always talk to the sevice guys, to find out about the product in hand. is it disposable,service friendly and check for pro's and con's. i like old school stuff that i can repair myself. most appilances today are junk with labour rates making them beyond econommic repair.
 
RockerGuy said:
Get your mind out the gutter :rolleyes:

Moving on, I am looking at washing machine. The one I have is a top load and it literally chews up my clothes. I need a new one. I see the recent trend is front load washers, however, I see a problem here. If I need to stop the cycle, there is no way I can do that without dumping all the water out. Plus, in a few years would the front door pop a seal and dump all its load out? :rolleyes:

Share your experience
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I'll ask my wife for you.
 
Stewart said:
yo rocky...i always talk to the sevice guys, to find out about the product in hand. is it disposable,service friendly and check for pro's and con's. i like old school stuff that i can repair myself. most appilances today are junk with labour rates making them beyond econommic repair.
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I normally like going in there with knowledge before hand. I don't trust advice from sales ppl anymore, like trusting a car salesman before your car purchase.

Thanks for the tip Stewie
CruisnGrrl said:
when i had to use coin op laundromats I found top load got my cloths cleaner. if i want my laundry to soak for a while i can do that with the top load, not sure on a front load. if i was short on space i would get a stackable front load otherwise top load.
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exactly, u can't really soak your clothes. There isn't much flexibility with a front loader, but it seems to be the current trend now, I can't readily find a top loader anymore unless I hunt for it.

I can't understand why they would use less water though. Shouldn't a 10 cubic ft fit the same water as another machine with 10 cubic ft??

killerkeith said:
I'll ask my wife for you.
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Lucky bastard, having someone to do all your dirty laundry :rolleyes:
 
I have a a front load washer, bought an LG steam when I moved into my new place fall of 2010. I have had a front load for about 12 years all together and they are great. They use less water becasue they do not fill the tub up like a top load, they are easier on your clothes and use less soap. With my new LG, If i forget something I can stop the cycle and it unlocks and lets me throw something in because it never fills the tub up over the door bottom. No smell issue and the clothes come out with less water so it does not take as much to dry them. The steam option is great too.
 
RockerGuy said:
I normally like going in there with knowledge before hand. I don't trust advice from sales ppl anymore, like trusting a car salesman before your car purchase.

Thanks for the tip Stewie


exactly, u can't really soak your clothes. There isn't much flexibility with a front loader, but it seems to be the current trend now, I can't readily find a top loader anymore unless I hunt for it.

I can't understand why they would use less water though. Shouldn't a 10 cubic ft fit the same water as another machine with 10 cubic ft??



Lucky bastard, having someone to do all your dirty laundry :rolleyes:
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front loaders only fill half way.

also i found when i used a front loader it didn't aways rinse properly. the people at the laundromat told me i should be putting more clothes in... which would suck if you had to pack the thing full to use it, some times i only have a couple articles that i want washed (like white cottons)
 
RockerGuy said:
Lucky bastard, having someone to do all your dirty laundry :rolleyes:
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And the putting away of clean clothes.
The wife likes the front end we have now compared to the top end loaders we've had in the past. It uses less detergent and energy but the rubber ring ring around the door can get moldy if you don't have the door open.
 
Our front loader is awesome. Like everyone has already reported, less water, less soap, the clothes come out of it drained of water so well that the dry time is also reduced. I can add clothing up to a certain point in the cycle only - just makes sense that you would add early in the cycle if you forgot something. Never had this 'smell' issue either.

Load capacity is great. My only mistake with a family of 5 is that I didn't buy 2 washers and dryers. I did a full remodel on my laundry room so it's too late now.
 
We got a front-loader a few years ago, and generally it's great. Sometimes there can be a bit of a smell as mentioned, but we leave the door open when not in use, and no biggie. Cheaper to use as mentioned above, less water and a better spin cycle so less time in the dryer. Contrary to what cruisngrl said, I found that if I load it up, my clothes don't seem to come as clean (she was referring to rinse). I don't know which would be better; load it up and have it rinse the soap out well but leave dirt, or put in a smaller load and have a bit of soap residue? My wife doesn't seem to notice her clothes not coming clean, but they probably go in a lot cleaner than mine start out.
 
The most important difference is that if you have your bike all apart in the laundry room your wife can still do the laundry using a top load machine by climbing over the bike. If it's a front loader she has to move your bike. Get the priorities right.
 
nobbie48 said:
The most important difference is that if you have your bike all apart in the laundry room your wife can still do the laundry using a top load machine by climbing over the bike. If it's a front loader she has to move your bike. Get the priorities right.
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The bike should be in the kitchen where there is better lighting and access to counter space ;) Who gives a **** how she gets dinner ready, not your problem either.
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