top load washer vs front load washer
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Top vs Front Loading Washers
Comments (47)The problem of today's market is that sometimes you have to sacrifice something for another. A couple of reasons for the development of front loader washers is eco-friendliness and space-savings. Eco-friendly in the sense that the front loader uses less water and therefore less detergent. They are also a space-saver because of the ability to stack the dryer on top of the washer, install them in a closet space or even under a kitchen cabinet (like the ones that ASKO produces - http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/W6984FI.html?brand_store=1). But then again there are companies out there that are taking the "less water" concept into consideration when developing top load washers. Take for example, WA42T26GW1 from Fisher & Paykel (I found it here - http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/WA42T26GW1.html) which has an auto water level that senses the size of the load and selects the optimum water level automatically, eliminating water wastage and fabric damage caused by too little water. The only thing is that you can't stack it, but if that isn't a problem for you then it doesn't matter. I use to own a top load before converting to my Electrolux Wave Touch machines, and my machine use to emit a nasty smell (well, maybe not nasty but definitely not pleasant) after a couple of weeks of use and I use to hate cleaning the dispensers which use to get all greased up and nasty (I tend to use this word alot!). So smell there always will be whether you use a front load or a top load. And cleaning the tub is definitely not that difficult as my machine reminds me when I need to do it and all I have to do is run a cleaning cycle with bleach. Like PC vs Mac, there will always be arguments around which one is the best and it will always come down to which one YOU are most comfortable with....See MoreWasher & Dryer, Front Load, Speed Queen vs Electrolux?
Comments (7)I have the SQ TR7 I haven't noticed any clothing tearing going on whatsoever, but neither did I with a Maytag we had for 31 years (with 2 kids), nor with a Samjunk we had for 4 years (without the kids). While the Samjunk was just that, junk, it didn't tear clothes up, it just needed repairing every 8 months until the final repair was supposed to cost $600 to which we said no to. Samjunk dryers are not any good either, while ours only had one repair about 3 years ago, the motor now sounds rough, and now I have to turn the drum to make it run if the dryer has sat for more than a few hours. We are going to buy another SQ this weekend, but can't decide on the DR7 or the DC5. Samjunk fridges are so bad there is a massive class action lawsuit against them, so far no word on a settlement. Ours freezes up inside the fridge part, and I have manually defrost it about once every 3 months. I still have it, not sure what I'll get when it dies since SQ doesn't make fridges. It amazes me is that year after year Consumer Reports rates Samjunk as the highest quality??? Why hasn't CR bothered to check the class action lawsuits they had against the washing machines and the fridges?? Strange, makes me wonder if CR is getting a cut....See MorePairing a top load washer with a front load dryer and pedestal?
Comments (34)I didn't think I had mold either until I pulled back the rubber gasket and took a look. Then what I found there and inside the detergent dispenser was beyond disgusting. I have always left the door open all the way since it was brand new. Now I also leave the detergent dispenser open and I still get mold. It's impossible to get the mold out of the gasket so I will need to get a new one for about $300. It's difficult to get your arm in the dispenser socket to clean as well. This washer/dryer I was told to be one of the best front loaders by 4 different mom and pop appliance stores (Electrolux) and I 've had 5 service calls in 5 years and my husband and I are empty nesters. My neighbor who got the Speed Queen at the same time as I got my FL has had NO service calls and she has 3 kids. I will not be replacing the gasket and instead will get a new Speed Queen top load washer and dryer. I don't need all this hassle. Photos attached....See MoreBuilt in Front Load vs Top Load washers in laundry room
Comments (17)I may have found my "happy medium". Looks like GE has a new feature that air dries the washer to keep it from getting moldy. This was my wifes biggest issue with the front loader. We will see. Thanks everyone for the great input! https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-5-0-cu-ft-Sapphire-Blue-Front-Load-Washing-Machine-with-OdorBlock-UltraFresh-Vent-System-with-Sanitize-and-Allergen-GFW850SPNRS/311972521...See MoreBrent B
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