I have washed my laundry in a top-loading clothes-washer all my life.I'm considering to change my top-loader to a front -loading machine.Should this front-loader use MORE or LESS water per load?Does a Front-loader require more or less (or equal) amount or Electricity to operate?On average, does a Front-loader rise the loads CLEANER with less water per load?I appreciate unsolicited feedback. - Thanks.
I have used both. The problem with front loaders is that once you shut the door and start the machine, you can not open the door to throw in something the last minute. It locks until the load finishes. I hated the front loader.
top loader definitely. they use less water, require less laundry powder and the results are usually better in top loaders than in front loaders. plus front loaders are a pain in the *** to unload.
My vote is for top loaders Pro ...The wash cycle is shorter. They can be stopped to soak clothing They can have that oops I need to add that forgiveness The detergent is less expensive You can get stuff out easier You can put bigger stuff in them Con.. The agitator can do nasty things to clothing They use more water.. Front Loader Pros The front load uses up to 60% less water and up to 68% less energy than conventional top loading machines. 22.25 gallons of water per load versus a conventional top-load washer's 31.5 to 37 gallons They look cool They are quieter Cons expect to pay 30 to 40 percent more for a front-load They get moldy smelling They leak You can't stop them Detergent costs more It takes longer to wash clothing ****A front-loading washer costs 7? to 34? per load, depending on water temperature and heating method. The 60% means that you will save on average 75$ per year.
I switched to a front loader a few years ago and I am glad I did. It looks like each load uses about 1/2 the water of my old top loaders. Which also means it's using less electricity. Uses about 1 T of detergent. (no kidding) The clothes come out clean as before, rinsed very well and spun almost dry. Read what the others wrote and most is not true... If a machine is leaking there is something wrong with it that has nothing to do with whether it loads in front or on top. You use the same detergent as top loaders except you use alot less. And yes you can open the door after the cycle has begun. I have done it often when I want to add more items. You just hit Stop, the door unlocks and you put your items in. I paid about $700. for a Bosch but next time I will buy another brand. I am not happy with everything about this model and brand. There are so many front loaders on the market now and some as low as $550. Do your research, watch for sales. I would definitely choose a front loader.
front loaders get the clothes cleaner because of the way the agitate. they are also more energy efficient.
