What is the difference between a front loading washer and a top loading one?

Question

I know it uses less water, but can you put more clothes in a front loading washer?

Answer 1

Front loads hold more clothes, use less water, use less electric, use less (HE only) soap, are alot more gentle to the laundry, spins out moisture for better drying, and in the long run, will pay for itself. If you can afford the extra money now to invest in one, I recommend you do, you will be glad you did. With being able to larger loads for less money, you end up doing less loads too. You will notice the savings in no time!
There are various types of front-loaders out there. Take the time to shop around for what works for you. There are some that steam-clean (really not necessary for the average person) and then the basic. I purchased the LG brand that isn't belt-driven so I don't have to worry about that wearing down or breaking. Everyone has their own preference. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 2

Below are links to articles that do a good job in comparing the two. Some things about front loaders that are not well addressed in these articles are the danger of mold and mildew, the discomfort of loading and unloading while bent over, the door placement, and the foundation of your laundry room. Many people relate horror stories of mold, and stinking clothes washed in a front loader. I've never found mold or mildew in my front loader, but perhaps it is a problem if the laundry is in a poorly ventilated space. I do leave the door open for up to an hour after I finish the wash. It is recommended to wipe the moisture from the rubber gasket around the door opening. The only issue with laundry odor was due to the detergent. I started with Tide HE regular scent, but switched to Tide HE with Febreeze— no more stinky clothes. The height of the front load washer door may cause discomfort for some people. There are shelves with drawers for washer to sit on that raise it maybe 12 to 15 inches. The door of a front loader is NOT reversible. If your washer sits on the left the door won't be in the way of moving the clothes to the dryer. More importantly, the type of foundation you have could cause problems with a front loader. The higher rotation rate of a front loader can cause excess movement if your floor is not solid concrete. Adding a double layer of 3/4 inch plywood where the washer sits will solve this.

Answer 3

The front loading washers cost 2-3 times as much but are much more efficient than the top loading ones

Answer 4

Here is one of my best answers on this topic

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yes front load washers clean better, but what nobody is telling you they are more energy efficient they use less water and the spin cycle is so much faster that it extracts more water therefore less electric and or gas in the dryer.

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Moskie257

Answer 5

Yes they do use less water but they also can have a higher load capacity and during the spin cycle, it gets more of the water out of the clothes which in turn, saves you money when drying them as well since they don't need to dry as long.

Answer 6

Not only do they have a higher load capacity, they do a better. The initial cost is much higher, purchasing, but will pay for the difference over the life of the appliance.

Answer 7

it depends on how big the front loading washer is