front, absolutely...
Posted on 01/26/2011 4:13:47 PM PST by Vision
I need to buy a new washer/dryer set. Which is better? Top or front load?
Thanks
We have a front loader in a clost in out master bath, 2nd floor, so no concrete. We only notice a shimmy in the guest bath which is on the other side of the wall, other wise not. It uses less water and is easier on clothes.
Agreed. I bought a pair 18 months ago, then called the dealer to return them two days later when there was water all over the floor and a nasty smell. The dealer assured me these problems could be fixed easily. No dice, I said ... come pick them up!
That’s why I leave the door open while the last load goes through the dryer, no problems.
Honestly - neither. Front loaders tend to tear clothes and get moldy. The new top loaders, however, don’t clean clothes as effectively as the older ones. You may be better off just keeping the set you already have.
http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/buying-advice-2.html
If you buy a front load be sure to also get the risers. When they are close to the ground it’s back-breaking to remove the laundry.
The computer quit on our 3 1/2 year old Cabrio. My husband up the manufacture and they sent out a repairman to replace the “magic black box” without any cost to us. We live in rural northern Nevada (40 miles east of Reno). We have been very happy with the appliances we selected for hour new home, especially our Amanda 25’ bottom freezer refrigerator and our Cabrio washer/dryer set. Our GE gas range is adequate, but someday we’ll replace it with a Viking.
I have the Whirlpool Neptune front loader. Front seal is always mildewy despite repeated cleanings. Shakes like crazy. It does get the clothes clean and uses less water, but it stinks like mildew all the time.
Threw out a 3 year old maytag front loader... stay the heck away from them. The seals leak after a few years, and then the motherboard is fried. Everyone I've ever discussed it with had the same result.
Unless you really are into the style points for a front loader, better to go with a HE top loader. Use a bit more water, but they work. Gravity keeps the seals dry. Stay away from the very low end... parents bought one that had fill sensor problems after 6 months and flooded their floor.
My advice is to find the nearest creek, get some rocks, some home-made soap, and wash your clothes like our forefathers did.
My 24 year old Sears Kenmore washer and dryer have never needed repair and still going strong after about 3500 loads. I think I paid $500 for the pair so that comes to less than 6 cents a day or less than 15 cents a load.
The computer quit on our 3 1/2 year old Cabrio. My husband called up the manufacturer and they sent out a repairman to replace the “magic black box” without any cost to us. We live in rural northern Nevada (40 miles east of Reno). We have been very happy with the appliances we selected for hour new home, especially our Amanda 25’ bottom freezer refrigerator and our Cabrio washer/dryer set. Our GE gas range is adequate, but someday we’ll replace it with a Viking.
The spelling on my last post was dreadful. My excuse is low blood sugar (I’m type II diabetic) while my leftovers are heating up.
You have to leave the door open on front loaders when not in use!
front, absolutely...
my deciding factor was the huge size blankets - the front loader worked, the top loaders would not take them
I even took one blanket with me to the store to make sure
watch a front loader wash one time and you'll see why... the clothes get rolled over and over and actually washed instead of just getting "Agitated" like a top loader
We're not big fans of stagnant water whiff and mold, regardless of what the home improvement programs tell us...
more likely foremothers
In O! so many ways.
Because you were first.
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