I want to buy a front loader set but Im not sure what the difference is. I do know that the front loader spins faster and so the clothes don't need to dry as long. But that is pretty much all I know about them. I have a family of 4 and if you have any suggestions about what would be the best set to get I'd really appreciate it!
Regular detergent for top-loading machines contains more sudsing agents and is less concentrated than high-efficiency (HE) detergent for modern front loaders. You can use HE detergent in a top-loader but you can't do the opposite, since all the suds will cause a modern front-loading machine to shut down. Why do they use extra sudsing agents in top-loading detergent? Psychology. Consumers stubbornly cling to urban legends and old wives' tales that say that the more suds, the better the detergent. This is not true: the amount of suds has nothing to do with how well the detergent works.
Here are some differences between top- and front-loading washers: Efficiency: While a top-loading machine requires enough water to cover all the clothes in its drum, a front-loading washer needs only a third of that amount because its drum is set horizontally in the machine. As the drum turns, it uses gravity to drop the clothes back into the water. And while a top-loading machine will empty the soapy water and refill for a rinse agitation cycle, a front-loading machine just sprays clean water on the load as the drum continues to turn, saving gallons. Since there's no agitator in a front-loading machine, there's a lot more room for dirty clothes - and larger loads means fewer loads. Finally, the front-loading machine's spin mechanism can reach up to 1,400 rpm, as opposed to the standard top-loader's average 650 rpm. That means less water left in the laundry, which in turn gives you a shorter drying time, saving energy there, too. Space: Most front-loading washers can be stacked with a companion dryer, an impossible feat for standard top-loaders, except for a mere few models. If floor space is important to you, a front-loading washer is the better choice.
all dryers need to be front loading because the tumble effect is essential. the main features of top loading washers is they are less expensive to purchase and can hold a larger load. a washing machine does not have to tumble the clothes, so the agitator on top loaders is adequate. if you can afford a front load washer it will be more economical to run, especially if you are the homemaker that likes to separate wash loads, ie whites, delicates, etc.
