Front loading washers VS top loading washers...?

Question

Which is better and what's the difference?

ok, what about front loading dryers VS top loading dryers? what's the difference and is one better then the other?

Anyone know which is the very best brand of washer & dryers out there?

Answer 1

I just bought a front loader and I love it. It uses a lot less water, energy, ect. It is more gentle on clothes, because they are not being twisted around a wringer. I can do a load in 30 minutes, and if I forget to put something in there is a pause button, so I can still put it in. The water does not leak out because it uses so little. My clothes seem cleaner too. As for the brand I bought an LG.

As for dryers, I bought a front loader also, but did not buy an expensive dryer, as I was told it is the washer you want to spend the money on. Good Luck.

Answer 2

Well, I have had both. Top loading washer and front loading washer. I had a top loader for most of my married life until we purchased new appliances for a new home and I got the front loading washer and dryer to match. Whirlpool.
First of all, we use WAY less water with the large capacity front loader than we did with the large capacity top loader.
Plus, I use a lot less detergent with the front loader.
The cycle I use the most with my front loader is the "regular/normal" cycle and it takes 40 minutes.
With the top loaders I always had problems with clothing getting holes in them because of getting hung underneath the agitator and the base of the agitator. There is a space underneath the blades of the agitator where clothing can catch and this will tear holes in your clothing.
With the front loader there IS no agitator, therefore the clothing is washed a lot more gently.
I have had my front loader for 2 years and have NEVER had a problem with leaking as there is not that much water inside the washing machine anyway. Plus, these front loaders are designed to efficiently "hold" water. The idea that they can leak is no more of a threat than your top loader leaking from underneath. It just isn't a problem with your front loaders.
ALSO, there is a way to add clothing to your front loaders during the wash cycle. There is a pause button that will pause the wash cycle and unlock the door so you can add pieces of forgotten clothing. You can only do this to a point, though. You cannot add additional clothing after the wash cycle is past a certain point and if you think about it, why would you want to add clothing when the wash cycle is almost finished? The whole point is to CLEAN the items/clothing and if the wash cycle is almost finished, you wouldn't accomplish anything by adding a dirty piece of clothing. All you would do is introduce MORE dirt to your already clean clothing and the piece you want to add won't have time to get clean. So, adding forgotten items is definitely an option as long as their is ample time for the wash cycle to clean the late added item.
SO, there are so many pros to the front loaders that you absolutely will be so happy you purchased one if you do. The only downside is you will pay more for it, but you will save so much money or water, detergent and electricity that (not to mention cleaner clothes) your expenditure will be more than made up for in no time.
As for top loading dryers....I've never seen such a thing. All I have ever seen is a front loading dryer.
Hope this gives you a good perspective on the difference between top loaders and front loaders. There is NO comparison, trust me!!!

Answer 3

First off, Americans are more familiar with top loaders and I think the rest of the world (for example, European) are more used to front loaders.

Supposedly, Frontloaders are more efficient with water and give better results (cleaner clothes and less wear on fabric.) Also, supposedly, toploaders are more durable and come in larger capacities and are less expensive (at least where I live.) However, with all the tech advances, I doubt there's much of a difference these days. I've used both and for all the fuzz, the clothes look the same to me.

For the dryers, I've never seen topload ones.. Are you sure they exist? It doesn't sound like a practical design.

Brands: Toploaders: Whirlpool and GE ( the usual contenders) are good enough, depending on what model you get. Frontloaders: I tend to go for Siemens and Electrolux: good, long lasting, well designed products.

Answer 4

There are two types of top loading washers... Asian and Continental.
Continental top loading is more efficient and smaller (40cm by 60cm) but more expensive and takes up to 5 kg load. For some model, you may need to rotate the drum to find the opening and the sides of drum tends to accumulate dirt. Washing away the dirt may also damage your washer. I would prefer front loading as you can stack a dryer on top.

Answer 5

I have a front loading washer and after having a top loader for YEARS (I am sure I am older than you)....I would never have anything other than a front loader. We have dropped our water consumption by a massive amount over the years and the clothes come out far more cleaner than ever before. I have a Kenmore Elite front loader. I recommend them HIGHLY

Answer 6

I have just purchsed a new washer. Its a top loader. I did heaps of research to find what was best for my needs. This is what I found

PROS

Front loaders
- More energy efficent (means saves you money on your electricity)
-More water saving (uses less water so its better for the enviroment and saves you money)
- Uses less detergent (saves you money)
- Cleans your clothes better (less suds left behind means better quality clothes)
- More gentle on clothes (less likely they will stretch, get caught on something, shrink etc. They will look newer for longer)
- You may be able to get a rebate back from your local council (depending where you live). In Queensland Australia you get $300 back when you purchse a front loader that is energy and water efficent.

Top Loaders
- Quicker cycles (means you can do all your washing in one day
- Able to open the lid to add clothes mind cycle if you forgot something
-Able to alter cycle mid way through to speed up or slow down.

CONS

Front Loader
- Slow (takes average of 2 hours per wash)
- Some you are unable to stop mid cycle

Top Loaders

- Uses More water
- Uses more detergent
- Uses more power
- Not as gentle on clothes
- Does not wash as well or rinse as well

Answer 7

The top loader has a couple of advantages.You can open them while they are working,and the agitator action of the top loader does a better job than the tumbler action of the front loader.The seal can leak on the front loader (causing a mess)

Answer 8

well front loaders are subject to seals leaking and the tub bearing problems and the timer problems and the reversing electronic board malfunctioning problems. top loaders are tryed and true if they AINT new GE er new Maytag er New amana...OUCH stay away from these pwease. get a Whirlpool; direct drive top loader with conventional timer.no electronics!

Answer 9

front loading washers are supposedly more efficient with water. I read that somewhere and was also told by people at lowes and HD.

Answer 10

Personal preference is what's better. Both have their advantages. I find the top loaders easier to work on because I'm familiar with them.