You kow the big american machines, i.e are they economical, do they spin your clothes well etc....
2006-11-13 20:51:56 · 9 answers · asked by Chickadee 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Front load washers spin the clothes out better, use less water and clean better. Recently, Whirlpool and Kenmore have come out with new top load washers that use about 1/2 the water and energy of regular top load machines. If you want the best cleaning and best performance, buy a washer without an agitator (the thing in the middle that moves the clothes). Top load washers with agitators use on average 45 gallons of water per load vs 14-25 gallons with a front load machine. Stick with a front load machine unless you are installing your washer on a second floor. Front load machines tend to shake the house if you install them on a second or third story.
2006-11-14 16:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Wiseass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top loaders are great. Used to have one and would love another one. The top loader did a great job and spun the clothes well, though possibly not as well as the front loader but remember it was many years ago when I had mine and I'm sure they are much more advanced now. One of the great things about them was you could throw a stray sock or whatever in after the cycle had started. That's one thing that annoys me about front loaders. If you have forgotten something then that's it til the next wash. Oh and they hold much more so quilts and sleeping bags could all get washed. Hope the top loaders make a big comeback !
2006-11-14 05:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used a Maytag machine in the States. It was a top-loader, with a small tumble drier perched like a cupboard above it, and was quick, effective and spin-dried well. Mechanically, a top loader is better than a front loader, because the drum is better balanced, but there are few UK models because of the need to fit under worktops. They cost a lot more, too - because fewer are made, I suppose. I don't know how much US imports cost over here, but suspect they may not be cost-effective..
2006-11-14 05:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by andrew f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a front loader and they aways break down!
The new energy efficient ones use a sump and that means no filter or hair trap. So use the machine cleaner regularly. Its a very strong acid so not eco friendly.
My mate had an American top loader and it was great, especially the spin cyle. It lasted for years.
2006-11-14 05:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The range of prices of the top loading machines is somewhat lower than the range of prices for front loading machines. But if you have the option of the two, opt for the front loading. The abrasion to your laundry will be dramatically reduced as will will your freshwater consumption. They are economical in the mid to long run, go ahead iand invest in an energystar upgraded model for the superior cleaning and efficiency. Finally, one time you CAN have it all.
2006-11-14 05:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jonathen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top loading Eco-smart by New Zealand company Fisher & Paykel uses less water than most, and will spin your clothes so well that the energy saved on drying more than compensates for the few drops of water more than a front loader it uses. Available UK & US
2006-11-14 05:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by belmyst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maytag are best for reliability and heavy work. If you do a lot of washing, it's what I'd go for. Gets most of the water out.
2006-11-14 05:01:57 · answer #7 · answered by checkmate 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Top loading or Front loading? top loading are the old style.. open at the top.. front loading is the newest.. opens like a dryer... personally i like the front loading. cleans great.. uses less soap, water and energy.
2006-11-14 04:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by Kittie_Nash 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's the only kind I have ever used, and I am well satisfied with them.
2006-11-14 05:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋