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Top Load vs. Front Load Washing Machine/Dryer

Posted on 01/26/2011 4:13:47 PM PST by Vision

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To: Vision

Front loader. Love it.


41 posted on 01/26/2011 4:49:40 PM PST by KYGrandma (The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home......)
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To: Vision

I’m looking at re-doing our laundry room using front loaders, which I would stack to free up floor space for 2nd refrigerator. Most of the front loaders will stack with a readily-available $30 or so stacking kit.

Just something else to consider.


42 posted on 01/26/2011 4:52:59 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: mowowie

I have a GE Refridge = worst piece of crap I ever bought, too

I am looking for a Whirlpool Neptune front loader.


43 posted on 01/26/2011 4:54:23 PM PST by Mr. K (Government doesn't solve problems, it subsidizes them. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: mowowie

I have a GE Refridge = worst piece of crap I ever bought, too

I am looking for a Whirlpool Neptune front loader.


44 posted on 01/26/2011 4:54:28 PM PST by Mr. K (Government doesn't solve problems, it subsidizes them. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Vision

Front. Got one about 7-8 years ago, and was using them at the laundromats before that.


45 posted on 01/26/2011 4:56:21 PM PST by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)
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To: Vision

Front loaders are better because the clothes move much faster through washing fluid instead of just sloshing around as in top loaders. That action results in better cleaning of dirt.


46 posted on 01/26/2011 4:57:47 PM PST by Bridge_toofar (Islam grows silently like cancer and when large enough it kills the host)
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To: Tanniker Smith; Jolla; svcw; bmwcyle; Protect the Bill of Rights; Leo Farnsworth; rickomatic; ...

Thanks everyone. Think I’m going top loader.

But what about the dryer? Top or front and gas or electric?


47 posted on 01/26/2011 4:59:20 PM PST by Vision ("Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
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To: Leo Farnsworth

We also have the top loading Cabrio washer and front loading dryer. These are the best machines we’ve ever owned (40+ years). Another advantage of a top loader is that they never develop that sour smell that plagues many front loading machines.


48 posted on 01/26/2011 5:00:46 PM PST by Irish Queen ("Don't fence me in")
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To: Scarpetta

We bought the Maytag Bravos top load model this month model MVWX500X. It’s their midrange as far as size and features. You need to follow the instructions as to loading. It tends to leave clothes more wrinkled than our old agitator . We shake stuff a little before drying. Cleans very well saves a lot of water, a lot of energy needed to heat the water , and cuts water softener operation almost 80 percent. Very pleased


49 posted on 01/26/2011 5:00:46 PM PST by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right)
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To: Vision

I find front loaders can sometimes be tough on your clothes.


50 posted on 01/26/2011 5:02:08 PM PST by riri
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To: Vision

front load washers suck! If you don’t keep the door open all the time, then they start to smell and mildew. Our next washer will be a top loader.


51 posted on 01/26/2011 5:02:36 PM PST by rivercat (Typed on my OSX-free MBP! Windows 7 FTW!)
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To: Vision

If you’re in a hurricane zone, top loader. You can store emergency water in the tub.


52 posted on 01/26/2011 5:03:03 PM PST by Overtaxed
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights

I prefer bottom loaders, but they are a bit more rare.


53 posted on 01/26/2011 5:03:09 PM PST by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic is now on Kindle.)
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To: Vision

bookmarking to see answer.


54 posted on 01/26/2011 5:03:12 PM PST by mcshot (So this is how it feels to be flushed. The "that's impossible" days are upon us.)
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To: Vision
You may want to check out the top loading Fisher Paykel. We have a kitchen laundry closet that was too shallow for a front loader. The Fisher Paykel has many of the same features (including a 1000rpm spin) of front loaders.

I am satisfied with it. The site has a link to local US distributors.
55 posted on 01/26/2011 5:03:35 PM PST by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the occupation media. There are Wars and Rumors of War.)
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To: buschbaby
The seal gets wet and unless you take special care to keep it dry, it will mildew and smell awful.

But that "special care" doesn't really involve anything more complicated than leaving the door open for an hour or so after removing a load so that it air dries. I've had one for years and have never done any more than that with no problems.

56 posted on 01/26/2011 5:04:01 PM PST by Bubba Ho-Tep ("More weight!"--Giles Corey)
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To: Vision
I have both, actually, top-loader at the house and front-loader at the apartment. Good arguments in favor of both.

Front-loader - conserves space, water, and high spin means the dryer works less. If you are single and don't have a lot of big loads, it's terrific.

Top-loader - if you have a log of clothing, or frequent big items - rugs, etc - this one is better. It uses more water and doesn't spin as fast (most of them) but if you have a family and don't want to be doing laundry twice a day, it's a good way to go.

My top-loader is much less sophisticated, but then I do mostly cotton and don't do a lot of sorting so the base settings are fine. I had to do some delicate draperies lately and the front-loader was much better for that job. Rugs, fuggedaboudid.

I went for a Maytag front-loader but it's actually Korean because the first gen American ones had seal issues. This one has been just about bullet-proof. Hope that helps.

57 posted on 01/26/2011 5:04:29 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Billthedrill

That would be a “lot” of clothing, although if you’re actually washing logs I’d recommend a pressure washer. Glad to help.


58 posted on 01/26/2011 5:05:50 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Vision

I dont think there is any such thing as a top load dryer, and ABSOLUTELY gas -vs- electric ($$$)

The front loader is my choice- i think the wash is much better, less soap and water (I have septic), and it holds the bigger loads (conforters, blankets) so I only do wash half as much.


59 posted on 01/26/2011 5:06:34 PM PST by Mr. K (Government doesn't solve problems, it subsidizes them. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Vision

Front dryer...I have an electric because that’s what my old one was.


60 posted on 01/26/2011 5:06:58 PM PST by lonestar
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