Front Loading Washing Machines: Good or Bad?
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Front loading washing machines are, for a lot of reasons, the best thing that ever entered the laundry market. Using the machine is so much easier because there is no bending over the machine to lift heavy, wet clothes up and out, then down to the dryer. With a front loading washer, just open up the door - reach in and pull the clothes out and transfer them straight across to the front loading dryer. If the two machines are on the available pedestals, it is even easier to get the wet laundry from one to the other as there is almost no bending.
Another reason to go with a front loading washer is the fact that they use less water and you can use concentrated detergents in them, saving both water and money. A regular 32 ounce bottle of triple concentrated detergent will typically wash more than 32 loads. At around $6 a bottle, that comes to about .18 a load. The front loading washers spin the laundry dryer, therefore they spend less time in the dryer. With my old top loading washer, it always took longer for the clothes to dry than it did to wash.
I have a set of Maytags, now, and the laundry in the dryer is done in half the time it takes to wash it. There are multiple cycles to choose from both in the washer and dryer, including sensor dry - which means the dryer stops when the clothes are dry.
There are several brands to choose from, I recommend the Maytag because they are very dependable. I have had mine for three years and never had any reason to call for service or repairs. I also buy the detergent in bulk from Amazon - much cheaper and free shipping.
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I don't know about stacking - but you could check at the store to see if they have them that do that. I have not had any problem with mold in the seal - but I wipe the seal out at least once a month with a rag soaked in diluted bleach. I did the same with the top of my old top loader, too. I would not trade these in for anything else - I consider my decision to go with them the best one I made that summer three years ago.
I'm really leaning toward getting a set. I just want to make sure I don't end up with buyer's remorse, so I'm trying to check out everything very carefully. I'd like to keep the dryer I have now and actually have 2 dryers, which is why I'm curious about the stacking.
Thanks again for the information!
I have a friend who recently purchased the front-loading washer, and she has been wondering if you *have* to use the special concentrated detergent - do you know? Is is okay to use regular laundry detergent?
My dad has a front loader and he does not use the concentrated detergent. The concentrated detergent is more expensive for the bottle, but it takes less than a quarter cup per load so lasts a lot longer than the regular detergent.
My daughter has the stacked on top of each other front loading machines. I've used both our daughter's set and the set that our son has and I'm not so sure they clean as well as top loading. Many years ago I had a front loader that did a great job. Diapers came out so white.
I have noticed a definite difference in the cleanliness of my laundry since I got the front loading machine. My old top loader was a Whirlpool and it did a fine job, but the front loader does so much better. All of my friends have front loading machines too and they also comment on how much cleaner they think the clothes are. My whites are very white (of course, I do use bleach, which really helps in that area.)
I have been looking at them for years. I really like the no bending idea. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for this information, JanieWrites. Front loaders were very popular in the 50s, and then they went out of fashion. I had to chuckle a few years ago when they became all the rage again, feeling sort of like when my adult daughter wants to introduce me to a "new" song, but it's actually a remake of an original by Brenda Lee or Fats Domino. When I have to replace my washer, it will be with a front loader.
One more thought. Kids love the front loaders, because they are so much fun to watch. I think I've never minded doing laundry because of hanging out in Aunt Katie's kitchen as a little kid, watching the clothes go round and round.
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That's funny! My granddaughter loves to watch the laundry go around --
I'd love a front loader if only to wave water. If you are on a well, these things are a must. Too bad they are so expensive.
They are expensive, but the savings in the long run on both water and your clothes will make up for the initial expense.
Proud Mom says:
9 months ago
Thank you for answering my request. I have been looking at them, and a couple of different friends both told me they loved them except that the seal seems to be a breeding ground for mold that they can't get rid of. Do you happen to notice that problem?
I was also wondering if there are any that can be stacked on top of each other.