I prefer Front Load Washers. Not only because it cleans better, because it looks better. But I hate the price. But I also like Top Loaders because of the low price, and you have the option to add more clothes during mid-cycle.
When we got to an appliance center and were about to buy a front load washing machine, the sales agent mentioned that it requires a circuit breaker, telling us that a front load washing machine has a higher need for electricity, which sounds like hassle and inconvenient to us, which is why we decided to go for a top load washing machine. A top-load washing machine does not need a dedicated circuit breaker, and that got me.
I have had three sets of front loaders now in three separate homes and never had to make special accommodations for a front loader. It sounds like BS to me. The old top loaders were pulled out and given away and the front loaders plugged right into the outlet where the old top loaders were.
I've had both kinds of washer, and the front loader is far superior. I had some very expensive white sheets that had become grayish in color, and no matter now I washed them in my top loader, they stayed gray, even with bleach and pre-soaking. When I got my front loader, after one wash with the temp going up to 170 degrees, they came out super white like they were new. And my Miele front loader has now been working perfectly for almost 30 years.
I used to think that I needed heaps of water and an agitator to wash properly but since owning a front loader I won't go back to a top loader. My clothes are cleaner and spun faster. I no longer use sprays to pretreat stains now and the detergent lasts longer. Front loader convert right here.
@@bradleybyrnes9907 I grew up with top loaders, but switched to a Kenmore/Frigidaire Front Loader in 2003 (still using the same one). Over time you could tell the front loader was a bit easier on clothes, but I think you have to own one to tell the difference. Definitely uses less detergent. I also have access to a Speed Queen Top Loader (classic from 2017) at my parents house, and I like to use it for towels. My front loader can rinse soap out of most things, but towels always seem to be more challenging getting the soap out even when using a small amount of detergent. Interestingly, if the towels are really dirty, the front loader gets them cleaner in one cycle versus the top loader needing more cycles..though I haven't tried doing a "soak" first, that's probably what they needed.
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I guess you forgot to mention that front loaders use half of detergent than top loaders because the small amount of water where the detergent is dissolved. Great video, very interesting and well explained.
@@BoulevardHome Yes and they're also much less effective at washing & cleaning clothes. The tried and true, older style non - he top loader machines get the best results.
Leaving clothes dirty and soapy because less water used is not a selling point. I have to always pay for a whole new wash with water only to get the dirt and the soap off it's horrible. Some use a lot of water but I avoid he machines like the plague
Good summary. I’ve had all three types: agitator, front loader, top load impeller. Pros and cons to each type. Agitator - low capacity, hard on clothes, inefficient. Front loader - great, except for the mold and mildew (no matter how much you clean and dry it), and the gasket which eventually wears out from cleaning the dog fur. Impeller - despite urban myth, it really does clean well, but gets unbalanced easily, produces a lot of lint, and doesn’t wring out the rinse water too well. To be honest, I’d return to a front loader in a heartbeat if I could get one with an easy-to-reach lint filter. UPDATE: since some people have gotten their panties in a bunch over my original comments……I sold the top load impeller model (it was only a year old), and bought an LG front loader. Love it. As for mold/mildew, of course I leave the door open (why would anyone think I didn’t??), and also remove the whole detergent/bleach sliding apparatus after the final load (very easy to remove and reinstall). I think I have all bases covered now, unless another commenter sees room for improvement. My only gripe is that my son and daughter in law don’t have a clue how to use this simple machine.
the mold and mildrew can be totally removed with a washer machine cleaner like the active tabs that one in a tub wash/regular hot wash will let your front load washer as brand new. the mold is avoided mostly if when the last wash of the day you take a small towel and dry the door gasket the outside and the folded inside. tiny maintanance task nothing to worry about. plus many new brands like LG add a new type of door gasket that prevents mold grow even that still is recommended to dry it once the washer is done for the day/week etc.
Top loaders with agitator have reasonable capacity if you buy one for large loads. Hated HATED -- my front loader. Never got my wash clean, was less than fresh smelling, and mildew.... Which nobody told me about. And the drain hose was always getting plugged. Granted, the front loaders from Europe are stellar (or so I'm told). Commercial ones are great, but who can afford an $8,000 front loader.... Things have improved, but not enough. Front loaders are almost always digital, and that has its own set of problems. I'll stick with my top loader.
@@mariabolt3881 I also leave the door open completely until the following day and then it is pushed just about closed but not really closed. I too have never had a mold or foul smelling washing machine and I've owned front loaders for over 20 years.
I've used both and front load cleans much better, my clothes are completely clean and smelling fresh and it uses less water, where else when I use top load only 85% of the odours are gone and I get itch if I wear clothes that are washed from top load, means it doesn't clean that well. From what I noticed top load uses water and spinning around to clean the clothes, where else front load uses gravity and spins around the clothes and your clothes are grinded against each other during the spinning of the wash and this leads to much better agitations and cleans clothes much better. So based on which cleans much better, definitely front load to me.
Probably because most of today's top loaders lack an adequate agitator. In our mothers' and grandmothers' day, those top load washers had strong metal components and sturdy agitators that did the job. Modern machines are made with flimsy materials that function poorly and break down. Past top loaders could always handle whatever dirty laundry we would throw in and they'd always come out clean and fresh. Try laundering heavily soiled clothing in a front loader. I guarantee you'll be left with dirty clothes insufficiently washed.
Just bought a LG front load washer n dryer with steam for grandma, been years since her 70's top load GE gave out. Amazes her how stylish and quiet they are, only complaint is there isn't enough space for pedestals
I have had all three types, me personally believe the reason you wash clothes is to “wash them!” The top loaders with agitation clean clothes effectively. These new machines save electricity may be more quiet but DO NOT clean as well.
Boulevard, don't forget that electricity efficiency of a washer is trivial compared to the electricity used by the dryer evaporating water out of the clothes. The average spin speed of modern front load machines seems to be around 1200 to 1300 RPM, compared to about 650-750 on top loaders. The electricity saved not having to dry the slowly spun, still-wet clothes adds up significantly - potentially several thousand dollars over the life of the machine in a busy household if my napkin math is correct!
Our washer and dryer are located in a closet in a dining room area. Top loaders are loud and when on tile, too loud! We just ordered two front loaders but, we gotta get the pedestals for the dryer for sure, it’s shorter.
I think you should consider in a future (maybe part 2 vid) is to add a "duration" and "maintenance/repairs" factor. I think the general perception is that top load washers last longer and stand the test of time.
Yes it is if I had a big home I’d want both lol stackable in a big bathroom and top load In the basement would be awsome if it breaks well I tryed let’s just get a old skool stackable 😀 I got the last top load Maytag with no fancy computer who uses steam not me lol 😂
Out of the 5 points, I would add reliability and put that as the #1 priority. What use is the feature of using less water and power if the front loader breaks down a lot and the parts cost you a bundle to repair it?
I have only ever bought used top loaders. I have only ever bought three my whole life. And sold them in working condition. The dryers on the other hand. Repair every few years. Belt and thermostat. Annoying but very doable.
Both have pros and cons. Front load is best on small space and looks nice but top load is more reliable on cleaning. And top load requires less maintenance on my experience as a repairman
Front loads aren’t better because they “look nice”. That has to be one of the lamest reasons one would purchase a front loader. In reality, they are better because they offer a much more solid cleaning performance while using way less resources.
Speed queen top load washers are supposed to be ranked very well because they are well-made. They aren’t the most energy efficient but they do what the old school washers did ...Use more water and clean well. Apparently now they’re made where the way the agitator moves with the drum as it shifts which supposedly helps not being so rough on clothes.
Unfortunately, I've heard that there quality of parts have gone down, such as certain important parts are now made out of plastic. They're probably still better than most of the crap that's out there nowadays.
Hey Dan, If you were to do it all over again would you have still went with the speed queen or a different one? (Need a washer for my family bad, prefer front washer)
@@bobby1970 Yep. When I want to find out the best appliances, I read Consumer Reports. The year I bought my Huebsch (aka Speed Queen) they were rated highest out of all machines.
I know we went from a top load to a front load, the Front load cleaned our clothes much better and spun more water out of the clothes making less drying time saving on electricity. We have had our front load for about 8 years now and I replaced the extraction pump last year which was a pretty easy job, it took me all of a half hour once I located it. We were lucky enough to find a brand new previous year old model for half off. Our Previous washer was a 23 year old Maytag given to us by a friend's parents, but it used 65 gallons of water for a complete wash cycle and we are on a Well so we switched to conserve water. We were expecting to pay at least 1200 but fell on a deal for 550 and couldn't pass it up and now we can also wash king size comforters in it instead of bringing them to the laundry mat. What he didn't mention is that what you can fit in a top load washer doubles or sometimes triples with a front load.
What brand did you buy? Also, even if you have a huge barrel, they are all designed to only give you so much water...too low water level so clothes never get clean! They still smell. It’s awful! Thank you!😊
GE Profile top loader. 15 years old and still going strong. No mold smell just keep the door open when not washing. Gets cloths clean. No rattling noise. High spin during drying cycle is quiet. I am always surprised when removing the wash how much the cloths are twisted, that is good. They are almost dry coming out of the washer. If it ever breaks, will get another top load.
@@AK4974U yup, top load too rough and abrassive during the spinning cycle, it has torn a few of my shorts too at the crotch area, no such issues with my front load.
Really thinking about getting a front loader to save on space, as its very limited. Just hate the idea of not being able to open my washer machine once it starts filling with water.
Samsung make an "Add Wash" which has a small trap door in the top of the door for that, don't know if you can get those models, but I've always thought it was a bit of a pointless gimmick. I used to have a machine that you could open the door to fling stuff in you'd forgot, until the water went above the the lip of the door seal, the gentle and medium action wash programmes only filled that high so you could open it anytime. The door locking mechanism was mechanical with the door release button on the control panel and used a cable to pop the door open, it had cable linkages to the pressure sensor and a "pecker" that pressed onto the drum pulley, so it wouldn't open while the water level was too high or the drum was still turning even if there was a power cut. The only way to do that in my current machine is to turn the power off and wait two minutes for the bimetal door catch to cool down and release.
Thanks for sharing this video. I was curious about the comparison between a top loading and side loading washing machine. And this video shows clarity on all my questions. 🙂
I liked all your answers. I have a front motor myself. It’s going out after almost 19 years. It’s kind of getting down to a point where I gotta make a decision. Do I want a front loader again or top loader just have to decide.
I had tried both washing machines. I like top load much better. Since on top load, you can add more clothes if you forget something even if the wash is already starting. Simply pause and open the lid and throw that extra cloth. You can't do that with front load washing machine because once the wash starts, it locks the door; preventing any unintentional opening. I'm using LG 12kg top load washing machine. Cleans very well even with blankets, duvets and comforters. You can even recycle the detergent if you want. Just wash the whites first(wash only and no rinse and spin), then take it out, load the colored ones in a full washing cyle. Afterwards, you can rinse and spin the whites you had just removed earlier. Detergents are pretty strong and its a waste to just use it once (but dont use it more than twice though).
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@@sanghuloom6943 here’s a video of the reload function. Not all Bosch machines have it so you’ll need to look for “reload” in the specs. See this: ua-cam.com/video/Yw1WP9d0NnA/v-deo.html
Front loads tend to mold and stink because the water doesn’t drain out of machine entirely. Top loads are generally easier to repair. Stick to the knobs and dials, they don’t have motherboards which will fail and have huge replacement costs.
They do have motherboards. All new washing machines use them. You are talking about the old washers from the 90s. They are not made like that anymore with mechanical switches.
@@ryanscott1989 Yes, they ARE still made with mechanical switches. AJ Madison is selling Speed Queen model TC5003WN top load washer with mechanical switches for $1,329. They also have other models as well.
I'm from the UK and it seems a bit alien that people would use a top-loader. My Grandma used to have a twin tub, about 35-40 years ago, but it was considered old fashioned even then. I think one of the main reasons is we tend to have our washers in the kitchen and they fit under the counter.
Europeans just dont like water... everything in Europe uses far less water than everything in America... your toilets are almost bone dry, your washing machines practically air dry things... Americans like WATER... we hear "plunk" in our toilets, instead of European inspection shelves... our washing machines actually USE WATER TO WASH... I lived in Europe for many years... its amazing how much aversion Europeans have for water... I dunno, maybe it dates back to the Middle Ages when nobody in Europe bathed (I think Germans still don't). You can keep your no-water appliances... I'm an American, I like water, i'm going to use a Top Load washer and hear all my clothes go splishity-splash.
@@wolfshanze5980 I think it has more to do with efficiency, our energy tends to be more expensive so our products are designed to reflect that, plus we tend to have less space in our houses. Our toilets work differently. American toilets have more of a syphoning system where the pipe at the back of the toilet is narrow and it requires a lot of water to get the system working, which is why American toilets get blocked a lot more. European toilets tend to have pipes around double the diameter (less blocking) and use the weight of the flushed water to empty the toilet rather than syphoning. Because of the wash down system of European toilets we also tend to have split flush toilets, where you if you just have a wee you can do a small flush which saves a lot of water. I think people may have bathed about once a week in the middle ages and bath houses were common in many areas, pioneers (and people in the Victorian era) bathed about the same or maybe once every two weeks.
Understandable. However, it would be alien to most Americans to have a washing machine in the kitchen, instead of right next to the dryer, in the laundry room, basement, or garage. Most American kitchens are setup for just a dishwasher, and there is nowhere to put a washing machine and dryer in the kitchen.
@@wolfshanze5980 Everything in Europe is more efficient. Not just washing machines. Americans like big, bulky and noisy things. They lost their taste buds a long time ago. Europeans are, .... how can I put this, more delicate, and smart? Your cars, washing machines, juice packs, hamburgers, houses - you name it. They are bigger. But if you want quality, then you need to import the product from Europe. You know I'm right, check your trade deficit lol
I washed handkerchiefs in a front load washer and they come out still folded. There is no way that is clean through and through. The house I bought came with a front load but I will be switching it for a top load soon
Use a wash ball, and stop throwing in your laundry folded. Tie a knot on a pair of pants and they'll also come out with a knot. If it happened in a front loader, it'll happen in a top loader as well. Both are just a spinning barrel.
Have two homes. One home has the high efficiency front loader and the other has old fans ion top loader. I give the win to the top loader. Times are shorter and no mold inside like the front loader. So much time to dry the front loader to prevent mold. Moreover you have to leave the front loader door open to air out to prevent mold. Mold is not good and is unhealthy. So the win goes to the top loader.
We went with front loader and love it. We leave the door open just a little and have never had the moldy smell in years. But the sales person told us the top loaders recycle the same water that you wash with and rinse with going through a filter and not using new water to rinse with. He equated it to taking a bath in the tub where you wash yourself and rinse off with the same dirty water. The front loader was on sale and cheaper than the top loader we were considering so he had no reason to lie about it.
I haven't heard of any top loader that does this. They all have to drain the water after washing and fill again to rinse, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get the detergent out of the clothing. Some even have an option for a second drain and rinse. Front loaders do the same thing, and typically have a couple of additional drain and rinses because they're using less water.
@@BoulevardHome Just no, if you really thought so you wouldn't have made this video, or at least it would've been just 10 seconds long with you stating "Front loaders are best, because top loaders leave your clothes dirty". Stop with the botted or extremely lazy comments, it's annoying.
I've used front loader and top loader washer. but before I start comparing which is better I just want to share a little side note. first of all I own see through glass washer and I only did this one time. in my top loader I watch how my clothes being wash and waiting patiently I know it is stupid but that's the only way I can determine weather my clothes is actually getting wash properly. ill be honest I didn't like how is being wash due to the fact that is agitator function. plus I can see through the glass how dark is the water and the soap is not absorbing well and agitator it doesn't move the clothes much it is stay in one place that's is a bummer for top loader. in my front loader I witnessed that my clothes is actually moving around and it is satisfying to watch due to the fact that is a tumble motion and that is what I need. my top loader broke down after 4 years use. now my front loader still remain. next time around I will buying a front loader with a little bigger size. when it comes to comparing between these two regards on how long it last, electric saver, water saver, who's faster. I really don't look at that or think of it. I'm more concern about how my clothes is being wash because I don't want to wear dirty clothes.
I own both, a top load Speed Queen pair and a front load Speed Queen pair. Therefore I can truly do side by side comparisons and both are excellent machines that I highly recommend, however I prefer the top load overall.
@@anoopm2022 Deep water wash and faster cycles are why I prefer the top load, however both clean very very well. With current drought in the west I’m using the front loader for most washes at present.
@@melissa4455 No I don’t find the top loader rough on clothes. It has faster cycles than the front is why I like it best and some things I want a deep water wash.
It really depends! Hopefully this video gives you the info you need to decide which works best for you, because they each have their strengths and weaknesses!
I’ve had several of both, and I’m most definitely a front load fan... They take a little basic, regular maintenance, to keep nice, but it’s well worth it...
@@BoulevardHome Yup! At 5 ft tall, the best benefit to me, is ease of use... I do wish I could fill the tub, and control a soak tho... for that, I’ve had to use a collapsible laundry basin. You are definitely right there’s pros and cons to both, and each persons specific needs has a lot to do with what style machine is best for them...
My machine is front loading, and the maintenance I do on mine is simple. After I'm done washing clothes each time, I always wipe everything dry, then I'll leave the washer's door wide open. I also run a fan directly aimed at the washer's opening, and this dries up any remaining moisture fairly quickly. I always leave the door open until the next time I use it again. I even put some silicone spray on the rubber seal. This keeps the seal nice and fresh. The seal seals the door to the frame opening better.
@@bobby1970 Yup, front loaders are air tight. Sealing it shut while wet and not in use, is just asking for mold…. I don’t use a fan, but I also wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth, and leave the door open. 🤗 Never had a stinky, dirty, or moldy front loader! I also avoid fabric softener and use a pinch of scent beads instead… fabric softener cakes up and creates more susceptibility to mold growth.
@@erikal5218 There really should be no reason to wipe it down unless you live in an otherwise extremely humid house/environment, not that there's anything wrong with it :) The fan guy though... Just a tad overkill ;)
This is a common complaint with front loaders. Some advice would be to leave the door cracked slightly to allow that water to evaporate and to clean your gasket regularly. There are some manufacturers today that are putting in things like anti-mildew chemicals or vents to make sure that gasket stays fresh.
What set should I get? Speed Queen? Whirlpool something? I've never had a front loader and am still confused which is better. I have family of 6, tons of laundry, pets, king comforters, hate people coming into my house to fix things, and I don't care about special buttons other than quick wash. What in the world set should I get right now in June 2o22? Please help! My old-school dryer just died.
Appreciate the info! Sadly, I will never trust LG washing machines again. Back in the day (2005-2006) we bought LG front loaders. Horrible experience! Always smelly, gross, dirt collecting machine, never clean smelling clothes, the maintenance was annoying, leaving the door open was always annoying and inconvenient. My mom and her husband bought the washer and dryer combo and so did my partner and I. Perhaps now in 2021 LG has fixed all of these issues, but because we were constantly changing out parts, cleaning, it, and dealing with the smell and gross smelling clothes, I can never buy an LG front loader again, as my experience was so atrocious. Hence, I am very surprised at these ratings you mentioned. We diligently did the cleaning maintenance and scheduled sanitizing and draining procedures and still nothing improved. Now, in 2021 we just got rid of it! That was after changing parts on it 3 times over the years, as well! We were renting from a family member who still had theirs and we could not get away from it or we would have long ago!
I have an lg frontloader that I bought new since 2007. Never had to repair anything on it. You always leave the door open on any front loader. I will only buy an lg again
Yea, I agree with the maintenance! We did everything right! 2 sets down...sucked! But, literally every brand has issues or it doesn't. All luck....get a good one or ya don't. Just like any appliances or equipment. Bad and good stories amongst all brands 🤪 sucks that nothing is 100% reliable every time...that's the game of life, I guess!
@@terrorblossom4829 yea but as she stated the faster spin means less time in the dryer which in turn means less energy consumption and saves people money smart one ☝️ some people do care about that.
1:40 wth are you talking about? A top load you can LITERALLY just dump the clothes in. And as far as taking them out? Front loader washers you have to worry about your clean clothes falling into the floor as you take them out. In contrast, they'll just fall back down into the clean washing machine with a top loader if some items do fall from your grasp. Top load is 100% better for loading and unloading hands down, how could you even suggest the front is better or even close on that front? Smh...after speaking to my short girlfriend, something has been brought to my attention. Top loaders might be more difficult if you are short, just for the reason that it could be difficult to reach the bottom of them. This is something I had not thought of. Regardless, my logic still applies in many other situations. But if you can't reach the bottom then...well that just makes it completely unusable without a stool or something.
Not to be a necromancer, but on my top load washer will make so much noise and not properly spin if I just throw things in there, it’s best practice to even it out
I don't worry when things fall to the floor, its spotless. I don't know what y'all do to your floors but its gotta be disgusting if clean clothes touch it and instantly become dirty.
@@SunnySideUp360 It's simply good practice to consider them as dirty. I don't know what you do in your house, but it's the same concept as eating off of the floor. Disgusting.
Top loading washing machines are pretty much unheard of in the UK - it's all front loaders here. You'd be hard pressed to even find one at any retailer here.
Owned both but the front end loader has a tendency to leak at the door gasket which is a weak spot. I just purchased a top loader for that reason tired of the wet floor.
Front loaders don’t fill with that much water. Regardless they all lock the front door until the cycle is over. Even if you stop the wash it will drain before it unlocks.
I just got the top loader Samsung Smart washer and dryer just because I didn’t want to pay extra for the pedestals and I’m so use to using a top washer my whole life and I heard the top loaders cleans your clothes more…
You seems to be just seller you did not said true things which on is actually better for all type of clothes. Without agitator one and with agitator one. I have to explore more. Because cost is less in top load and high on front. So have to think which one is better for cleaning clothes purpose... Better cleaning is what mean to me.
My LG Front Loader requires a drain pump after 10 yrs. Cost to replace parts & labor over $400. Many UA-cams on how to replace, but basically you have to strip the down to get to the pump. So my point is Newer Front Loaders probably cost more to repair.
Great point. That may be the case. It all depends on the part. Like most new things with more features and more complicated control panels if something breaks it many times takes a trained technician to fix it. Similar to how new cars are when compared to cars made 20 years ago.
Whichever you choose... Do Not choose a Samsung Front Loader. The aluminum bracket (spider arm) attached to the stainless steel drum fails. Dissimilar metals sacrifice the softer metal as it becomes and "anode" (an- meaning take away/remove). The aluminum corrodes in a white powdery rust and the spindle arm cracks.. a $500 part not including the seals and gaskets time and service charge should you choose to have it repaired. Most people choose to replace the washer. Now you have a mismatched pair so you consider also throwing away or selling a dryer to appease the household boss. Samsung front loaders have a 5-10 year service life. They know this problem exists yet continue to use the aluminum bracket you cant replace so you have to buy new.
We old Geezers like the top load on a pedestal - easier to load and unload. I have noticed that my clothes last longer due to the way the TL cleans. To avoid mildew, I leave the washer door open after a load.
For heavy soiled clothes, top load with agitator. For pre soak, too load. For huge blankets front load. For fresher clothes, top load. I like my front load but don’t love it. Clothes never smell as clean as my friends who use top loads with agitator. Front loads can handle big loads like blankets and such but IMO do not clean clothes as well.
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I’m my experience front load washer cleans better. I can put dirty jeans in a top load with other clothes and the jeans will come out still dirty but if I put them in a front load washer with other clothes they then come out clean. Also to reduce getting mold in the slobber strip on a front load stop closing the door and leave it open to air dry. So make sure it’s not one of those front load washers with a light that stays on when the door is open.
Reliability..... You got to have Data on types of washers Top or Front style : Brand name : Maker/Model Year Range : 2022-2018 2017-2010 Repair issues : DYI Friendly
Love my front load washer. I did do the hack for water level to make it add more water. It's really good now! Don't do it if your washer is still under warranty, is only good to adjust it manually if you have no warranty to begin with...
It sucks that you would need to hack your washing machine to make it work. The older top load, non HE washers are the only ones that actually clean clothing.
Front loads are clearly the best choice. The cost is higher but well worth it. Always leave washer door open when not in use. This allows proper ventilation and controls any mold or mildew build up. Easy.
Well that didn't answer anything regarding the cleaning effectiveness... Obviously it depends on what you're putting in it, but how about some examples? Which is better with heavy soils(dirt, farm, sports)? Which is better with grease and oil(mechanic, machinery)? Which is better for suits and dresses(office, formal)?
Mold does not typically build up on top load washers but many front load washer have been know you have that issue. If you have model watch this video to get ride of it. ua-cam.com/video/_jRBzmmJunA/v-deo.html
I have that problem mold buildup because dirt built-up so I change to top load. Best to not have that problem and get one that's uses a good amount of water to really clean well the clothes. No does energy savers. I try a side loader and I change back to my old top loader washer. 👍Top loaders!
I find top load easier to load/unload. The front load, even with the pedestal, you have all the weight of the laundry on your back as you bend over. The top load, you can use one hand to brace yourself on the washer while using the other hand to pull the clothes out.
We all use front loaders in the UK but the Americans are bigger which I want 😢 my LG is 11KG but I want the American big ass cubic feet one shipped over
Man, I wish people would stop trying to please everybody and just give a real answer telling me no studies have been done on which washing machine cleans better
Thanks for sharing. Honestly, I don't like either one. I know that people swear up and down that front loaders wash well and that is false. I have white shirts that I use for work and when I use my front loader that I recently purchased the armpits still stink. The only real way to wash anything effectively is by hand. So for my white work shirts I throw them in a home depot bucket and wash away. They smell much better. I don't believe all that hogwash that clothes rub against each other and wash themselves. That is so not true. Yea, the rest of my stuff has to be washed by the washer because I don't have the time. My work shirts are expensive and I want them to last long so I do them by hand. And YES, my colors that are washed by the machine still have a smell. I am certain that if you were to take some of your clothes and wash them by hand they would come out smelling ten times better than washing then with your front loader. Yea, I just got mine last year. It's a Samsung and it's no better than the old front loader I had. Oh well...
Hello, can you address doing small loads for a front loader? With some models, you can buy a very small additional machine that sits underneath. What do you think of those? Thank you.
Regarding the additional machine that sits underneath a washer. The benefit of this is you can do multiple loads at the same time. If you just want to do small loads then you should just use your regular washer. Most of them have small load options and many times these small load options are much quicker wash times as well.
I like how the one on the right looks like its from 1985. I came to this because my front load does not clean my clothes well, they just smell after being washed. I looked up why, cleaned it with clean cycle and all that. Even towels just don't come out smelling fresh, its a samsung never had issues with my whirl pool front loader. So im debating on going back to top load.
I have a whirlpool duet, i have drainage issues. im not a mechanic so im stuck with having to decide to buy a used top loader or buy a new one, i will never trust a front loader again. its the 2nd one iv had within three years! for a top loader i dont want the HE one tho i need agitation and clean clothes that wont stink, so im upset r nw as its perfect timing in my case w school start up in few days and my kids clothes are rotting now.
I hope one day, I'll be able to buy my Mom her own washing machine. This will help her so much. We're currently washing our clothes using hands.
This is so wholesome, best wishes to you and your mom
Oh I'm so sorry!!!!
Go to washerette.
I'm sure you did it!
@@ecstaticryan4369 I just did, I bought a second hand front load washer and it's the best. Thank you so much for your kind words.
One must listen rather carefully to what he is saying as he brings up so many points! Very good presentation!
I prefer Front Load Washers. Not only because it cleans better, because it looks better. But I hate the price. But I also like Top Loaders because of the low price, and you have the option to add more clothes during mid-cycle.
Thanks for sharing! It's true, many front loaders look very modern and sleek! Thanks for watching:)
BLONEY!…what’s it like being ,BRAINWASHED ! !
The setting behind him is very nostalgic, reminds me of circuit City 😊
For me it's frys loved running around there as a kid looking at all the cool stuff
When we got to an appliance center and were about to buy a front load washing machine, the sales agent mentioned that it requires a circuit breaker, telling us that a front load washing machine has a higher need for electricity, which sounds like hassle and inconvenient to us, which is why we decided to go for a top load washing machine. A top-load washing machine does not need a dedicated circuit breaker, and that got me.
Yes. Also mentioned in this video is about energy efficiency. Fronts uses more energy than tops, hence the need for special electricity setup
I’ve never heard of this and have had front loaders for years.
I have had three sets of front loaders now in three separate homes and never had to make special accommodations for a front loader. It sounds like BS to me. The old top loaders were pulled out and given away and the front loaders plugged right into the outlet where the old top loaders were.
I've had both kinds of washer, and the front loader is far superior. I had some very expensive white sheets that had become grayish in color, and no matter now I washed them in my top loader, they stayed gray, even with bleach and pre-soaking. When I got my front loader, after one wash with the temp going up to 170 degrees, they came out super white like they were new. And my Miele front loader has now been working perfectly for almost 30 years.
I used to think that I needed heaps of water and an agitator to wash properly but since owning a front loader I won't go back to a top loader. My clothes are cleaner and spun faster. I no longer use sprays to pretreat stains now and the detergent lasts longer. Front loader convert right here.
Hopefully you reconsider getting a top load washer in the future
thank you for this
@@blacknight88 no, I won't go back to a top loader. Front loaders do a better job at cleaning while being gentle on everything.
@@bradleybyrnes9907 I grew up with top loaders, but switched to a Kenmore/Frigidaire Front Loader in 2003 (still using the same one). Over time you could tell the front loader was a bit easier on clothes, but I think you have to own one to tell the difference. Definitely uses less detergent. I also have access to a Speed Queen Top Loader (classic from 2017) at my parents house, and I like to use it for towels. My front loader can rinse soap out of most things, but towels always seem to be more challenging getting the soap out even when using a small amount of detergent. Interestingly, if the towels are really dirty, the front loader gets them cleaner in one cycle versus the top loader needing more cycles..though I haven't tried doing a "soak" first, that's probably what they needed.
How do you deal with the mold, or is it not a problem with the front load?
This video is exactly what I need right now. So helpful!
Hi Maureen! We are so glad you enjoyed our video and found it helpful. Thanks for watching! Let us know if there is ever anything else we can help you with.
OK got it! Top loaders for me. Thank you for the informative video
I love the classic American top loading washing machine. They are in every horror movie, washing blood and dirt away like snow before the sun.
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@@RigginTheRod010 e shock you 😂😂😂😂. I’m shocked myself. Somehow this is making me going to get my top loader kakakakak
I guess you forgot to mention that front loaders use half of detergent than top loaders because the small amount of water where
the detergent is dissolved. Great video, very interesting and well explained.
Great point! Some of the HE top loaders also use much less detergent and water now as well.
@@BoulevardHome Yes and they're also much less effective at washing & cleaning clothes. The tried and true, older style non - he top loader machines get the best results.
Top loaders are more reliable. You forgot that
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Leaving clothes dirty and soapy because less water used is not a selling point. I have to always pay for a whole new wash with water only to get the dirt and the soap off it's horrible. Some use a lot of water but I avoid he machines like the plague
Good summary. I’ve had all three types: agitator, front loader, top load impeller. Pros and cons to each type. Agitator - low capacity, hard on clothes, inefficient. Front loader - great, except for the mold and mildew (no matter how much you clean and dry it), and the gasket which eventually wears out from cleaning the dog fur. Impeller - despite urban myth, it really does clean well, but gets unbalanced easily, produces a lot of lint, and doesn’t wring out the rinse water too well. To be honest, I’d return to a front loader in a heartbeat if I could get one with an easy-to-reach lint filter.
UPDATE: since some people have gotten their panties in a bunch over my original comments……I sold the top load impeller model (it was only a year old), and bought an LG front loader. Love it. As for mold/mildew, of course I leave the door open (why would anyone think I didn’t??), and also remove the whole detergent/bleach sliding apparatus after the final load (very easy to remove and reinstall). I think I have all bases covered now, unless another commenter sees room for improvement. My only gripe is that my son and daughter in law don’t have a clue how to use this simple machine.
the mold and mildrew can be totally removed with a washer machine cleaner like the active tabs that one in a tub wash/regular hot wash will let your front load washer as brand new. the mold is avoided mostly if when the last wash of the day you take a small towel and dry the door gasket the outside and the folded inside. tiny maintanance task nothing to worry about. plus many new brands like LG add a new type of door gasket that prevents mold grow even that still is recommended to dry it once the washer is done for the day/week etc.
Top loaders with agitator have reasonable capacity if you buy one for large loads.
Hated HATED -- my front loader. Never got my wash clean, was less than fresh smelling, and mildew.... Which nobody told me about. And the drain hose was always getting plugged.
Granted, the front loaders from Europe are stellar (or so I'm told). Commercial ones are great, but who can afford an $8,000 front loader....
Things have improved, but not enough. Front loaders are almost always digital, and that has its own set of problems.
I'll stick with my top loader.
Never had an issue with my front loaders mold and mildew. Just don't leave your washing in it wet. When finished take out and dry.
@@mariabolt3881 I also leave the door open completely until the following day and then it is pushed just about closed but not really closed. I too have never had a mold or foul smelling washing machine and I've owned front loaders for over 20 years.
I've used both and front load cleans much better, my clothes are completely clean and smelling fresh and it uses less water, where else when I use top load only 85% of the odours are gone and I get itch if I wear clothes that are washed from top load, means it doesn't clean that well. From what I noticed top load uses water and spinning around to clean the clothes, where else front load uses gravity and spins around the clothes and your clothes are grinded against each other during the spinning of the wash and this leads to much better agitations and cleans clothes much better. So based on which cleans much better, definitely front load to me.
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Probably because most of today's top loaders lack an adequate agitator. In our mothers' and grandmothers' day, those top load washers had strong metal components and sturdy agitators that did the job. Modern machines are made with flimsy materials that function poorly and break down. Past top loaders could always handle whatever dirty laundry we would throw in and they'd always come out clean and fresh.
Try laundering heavily soiled clothing in a front loader. I guarantee you'll be left with dirty clothes insufficiently washed.
Just bought a LG front load washer n dryer with steam for grandma, been years since her 70's top load GE gave out.
Amazes her how stylish and quiet they are, only complaint is there isn't enough space for pedestals
Amazing! We hope she loves it. Thank you for watching.
I have had all three types, me personally believe the reason you wash clothes is to “wash them!” The top loaders with agitation clean clothes effectively. These new machines save electricity may be more quiet but DO NOT clean as well.
Boulevard, don't forget that electricity efficiency of a washer is trivial compared to the electricity used by the dryer evaporating water out of the clothes. The average spin speed of modern front load machines seems to be around 1200 to 1300 RPM, compared to about 650-750 on top loaders. The electricity saved not having to dry the slowly spun, still-wet clothes adds up significantly - potentially several thousand dollars over the life of the machine in a busy household if my napkin math is correct!
Our washer and dryer are located in a closet in a dining room area. Top loaders are loud and when on tile, too loud! We just ordered two front loaders but, we gotta get the pedestals for the dryer for sure, it’s shorter.
I think you should consider in a future (maybe part 2 vid) is to add a "duration" and "maintenance/repairs" factor. I think the general perception is that top load washers last longer and stand the test of time.
Yes it is if I had a big home I’d want both lol stackable in a big bathroom and top load In the basement would be awsome if it breaks well I tryed let’s just get a old skool stackable 😀 I got the last top load Maytag with no fancy computer who uses steam not me lol 😂
Out of the 5 points, I would add reliability and put that as the #1 priority. What use is the feature of using less water and power if the front loader breaks down a lot and the parts cost you a bundle to repair it?
Except top loaders don’t last longer anymore
I have only ever bought used top loaders. I have only ever bought three my whole life. And sold them in working condition. The dryers on the other hand. Repair every few years. Belt and thermostat. Annoying but very doable.
@@krystleroy3068maytag is the best, our top loader just quit ... after 20 years of good use!
Both have pros and cons. Front load is best on small space and looks nice but top load is more reliable on cleaning. And top load requires less maintenance on my experience as a repairman
Front loads aren’t better because they “look nice”. That has to be one of the lamest reasons one would purchase a front loader. In reality, they are better because they offer a much more solid cleaning performance while using way less resources.
Speed queen top load washers are supposed to be ranked very well because they are well-made. They aren’t the most energy efficient but they do what the old school washers did ...Use more water and clean well. Apparently now they’re made where the way the agitator moves with the drum as it shifts which supposedly helps not being so rough on clothes.
Thanks for sharing! Watch our speed queen washer review here: ua-cam.com/video/s5boLworKn4/v-deo.html
Yes! Old school Speed Queen top loader from 5 years ago still cleans perfectly everything. A bit expensive but the results are well worth the price!
Unfortunately, I've heard that there quality of parts have gone down, such as certain important parts are now made out of plastic. They're probably still better than most of the crap that's out there nowadays.
Hey Dan, If you were to do it all over again would you have still went with the speed queen or a different one? (Need a washer for my family bad, prefer front washer)
@@bobby1970 Yep. When I want to find out the best appliances, I read Consumer Reports. The year I bought my Huebsch (aka Speed Queen) they were rated highest out of all machines.
Nice bid very informative. For my needs I use a top load with an ajitator
I know we went from a top load to a front load, the Front load cleaned our clothes much better and spun more water out of the clothes making less drying time saving on electricity. We have had our front load for about 8 years now and I replaced the extraction pump last year which was a pretty easy job, it took me all of a half hour once I located it. We were lucky enough to find a brand new previous year old model for half off. Our Previous washer was a 23 year old Maytag given to us by a friend's parents, but it used 65 gallons of water for a complete wash cycle and we are on a Well so we switched to conserve water. We were expecting to pay at least 1200 but fell on a deal for 550 and couldn't pass it up and now we can also wash king size comforters in it instead of bringing them to the laundry mat. What he didn't mention is that what you can fit in a top load washer doubles or sometimes triples with a front load.
What brand did you buy? Also, even if you have a huge barrel, they are all designed to only give you so much water...too low water level so clothes never get clean! They still smell. It’s awful! Thank you!😊
What type of washer did you get?
@@shar7508 Good point. I wonder if a huge comforter even gets completely saturated enough to clean in a front load washer.
GE Profile top loader. 15 years old and still going strong. No mold smell just keep the door open when not washing. Gets cloths clean. No rattling noise. High spin during drying cycle is quiet. I am always surprised when removing the wash how much the cloths are twisted, that is good. They are almost dry coming out of the washer. If it ever breaks, will get another top load.
Top loaders sucks i went though a bunch of pairs of pants that would start tearing from the leg or crotch area then be unusable later on
@@AK4974U yup, top load too rough and abrassive during the spinning cycle, it has torn a few of my shorts too at the crotch area, no such issues with my front load.
I used to own an old top loader and if one side gets too heavy, it won't spin. Bought a front loader and still have it after almost 20 years.
That's awesome! We are so glad to hear you have found a machine you like. Thank you for sharing :)
What kind of washer do you have so I can buy exactly the same .. 20 years that’s awesome!
Really thinking about getting a front loader to save on space, as its very limited. Just hate the idea of not being able to open my washer machine once it starts filling with water.
I'm trying to decide which to buy... and I don't think I'd like that either. I never thought of that!
Then plan your washing to avoid opening the when water starts coming in
Samsung make an "Add Wash" which has a small trap door in the top of the door for that, don't know if you can get those models, but I've always thought it was a bit of a pointless gimmick.
I used to have a machine that you could open the door to fling stuff in you'd forgot, until the water went above the the lip of the door seal, the gentle and medium action wash programmes only filled that high so you could open it anytime. The door locking mechanism was mechanical with the door release button on the control panel and used a cable to pop the door open, it had cable linkages to the pressure sensor and a "pecker" that pressed onto the drum pulley, so it wouldn't open while the water level was too high or the drum was still turning even if there was a power cut. The only way to do that in my current machine is to turn the power off and wait two minutes for the bimetal door catch to cool down and release.
Thanks for sharing this video. I was curious about the comparison between a top loading and side loading washing machine. And this video shows clarity on all my questions. 🙂
Hi Cris! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our video! Thanks for watching!
How about between top load twin tub and top load full automatic?
Maintenance costs? Which is more reliable and if they do break down how much do repairs cost?
Repair costs are similar if you are looking at new options. Reliability seems to be driven more by brand than type.
I liked all your answers. I have a front motor myself. It’s going out after almost 19 years. It’s kind of getting down to a point where I gotta make a decision. Do I want a front loader again or top loader just have to decide.
There are definitely things to consider for both sides, good luck on picking your new washer and thanks for watching!
Knowledgeable & good looking guy. I could watch his overviews/reviews all day. 😊
Excellent explanation
I had tried both washing machines. I like top load much better. Since on top load, you can add more clothes if you forget something even if the wash is already starting. Simply pause and open the lid and throw that extra cloth. You can't do that with front load washing machine because once the wash starts, it locks the door; preventing any unintentional opening. I'm using LG 12kg top load washing machine. Cleans very well even with blankets, duvets and comforters. You can even recycle the detergent if you want. Just wash the whites first(wash only and no rinse and spin), then take it out, load the colored ones in a full washing cyle. Afterwards, you can rinse and spin the whites you had just removed earlier. Detergents are pretty strong and its a waste to just use it once (but dont use it more than twice though).
Hi San! Being able to add additional clothing to a wash that is already started is a great benefit of using a top load washer. We are so glad to hear you love your LG washer! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please let us know if there are any other videos you'd like to see from us. Have a great day!
Some Bosch front loaders allow you to pause and add clothes.
@@ArkadiaTube wow that's the first time i hear that. Didn't know bosch has washing machines in their line. I thought they only have power tools
@@sanghuloom6943 here’s a video of the reload function. Not all Bosch machines have it so you’ll need to look for “reload” in the specs.
See this: ua-cam.com/video/Yw1WP9d0NnA/v-deo.html
@@ArkadiaTube wow. Thanks for this mate! Additional learning of the day again. I appreciate it buddy.
Curios if you culd make a 45° washer combining the pros of front and toplode washers
My Samsung, front load, 13 yr old machine, works great. The top loader of my relative uses, it seems like, 30 gallons of water to fill- wow!
We are so glad to hear you love your washing machine! Thank you for watching.
Front loads tend to mold and stink because the water doesn’t drain out of machine entirely. Top loads are generally easier to repair. Stick to the knobs and dials, they don’t have motherboards which will fail and have huge replacement costs.
They do have motherboards. All new washing machines use them. You are talking about the old washers from the 90s. They are not made like that anymore with mechanical switches.
Crack your door. It’s like that because you keep your door shut.
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@@ryanscott1989 Yes, they ARE still made with mechanical switches. AJ Madison is selling Speed Queen model TC5003WN top load washer with mechanical switches for $1,329. They also have other models as well.
I have 22-24 yr old top loader and it has no physical knobs or buttons. It has a PCB.
Should you get one of those washing machine drip pans for that washer with a pedestal?
I'm from the UK and it seems a bit alien that people would use a top-loader. My Grandma used to have a twin tub, about 35-40 years ago, but it was considered old fashioned even then. I think one of the main reasons is we tend to have our washers in the kitchen and they fit under the counter.
Europeans just dont like water... everything in Europe uses far less water than everything in America... your toilets are almost bone dry, your washing machines practically air dry things... Americans like WATER... we hear "plunk" in our toilets, instead of European inspection shelves... our washing machines actually USE WATER TO WASH... I lived in Europe for many years... its amazing how much aversion Europeans have for water... I dunno, maybe it dates back to the Middle Ages when nobody in Europe bathed (I think Germans still don't). You can keep your no-water appliances... I'm an American, I like water, i'm going to use a Top Load washer and hear all my clothes go splishity-splash.
@@wolfshanze5980 I think it has more to do with efficiency, our energy tends to be more expensive so our products are designed to reflect that, plus we tend to have less space in our houses. Our toilets work differently. American toilets have more of a syphoning system where the pipe at the back of the toilet is narrow and it requires a lot of water to get the system working, which is why American toilets get blocked a lot more. European toilets tend to have pipes around double the diameter (less blocking) and use the weight of the flushed water to empty the toilet rather than syphoning. Because of the wash down system of European toilets we also tend to have split flush toilets, where you if you just have a wee you can do a small flush which saves a lot of water. I think people may have bathed about once a week in the middle ages and bath houses were common in many areas, pioneers (and people in the Victorian era) bathed about the same or maybe once every two weeks.
Understandable. However, it would be alien to most Americans to have a washing machine in the kitchen, instead of right next to the dryer, in the laundry room, basement, or garage. Most American kitchens are setup for just a dishwasher, and there is nowhere to put a washing machine and dryer in the kitchen.
@@wolfshanze5980 Everything in Europe is more efficient. Not just washing machines. Americans like big, bulky and noisy things. They lost their taste buds a long time ago. Europeans are, .... how can I put this, more delicate, and smart? Your cars, washing machines, juice packs, hamburgers, houses - you name it. They are bigger. But if you want quality, then you need to import the product from Europe. You know I'm right, check your trade deficit lol
Yes, and it is also foreign to you in the UK that you can have cold and hot water mix at a single faucet to provide the perfect temp warm water.
I washed handkerchiefs in a front load washer and they come out still folded. There is no way that is clean through and through. The house I bought came with a front load but I will be switching it for a top load soon
Use a wash ball, and stop throwing in your laundry folded. Tie a knot on a pair of pants and they'll also come out with a knot. If it happened in a front loader, it'll happen in a top loader as well. Both are just a spinning barrel.
Have two homes. One home has the high efficiency front loader and the other has old fans ion top loader. I give the win to the top loader. Times are shorter and no mold inside like the front loader. So much time to dry the front loader to prevent mold. Moreover you have to leave the front loader door open to air out to prevent mold. Mold is not good and is unhealthy. So the win goes to the top loader.
We went with front loader and love it. We leave the door open just a little and have never had the moldy smell in years. But the sales person told us the top loaders recycle the same water that you wash with and rinse with going through a filter and not using new water to rinse with. He equated it to taking a bath in the tub where you wash yourself and rinse off with the same dirty water. The front loader was on sale and cheaper than the top loader we were considering so he had no reason to lie about it.
Thanks for sharing! Your salesperson knows their stuff. Thanks for watching:)
So, are you saying that the water in your front load machine doesn't recycle its water?
@@bobby1970 I was told it does not because the volume of water that it actually uses is so low compared to a top loader.
I haven't heard of any top loader that does this. They all have to drain the water after washing and fill again to rinse, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get the detergent out of the clothing. Some even have an option for a second drain and rinse. Front loaders do the same thing, and typically have a couple of additional drain and rinses because they're using less water.
@@BoulevardHome Just no, if you really thought so you wouldn't have made this video, or at least it would've been just 10 seconds long with you stating "Front loaders are best, because top loaders leave your clothes dirty".
Stop with the botted or extremely lazy comments, it's annoying.
I've used front loader and top loader washer. but before I start comparing which is better I just want to share a little side note. first of all I own see through glass washer and I only did this one time. in my top loader I watch how my clothes being wash and waiting patiently I know it is stupid but that's the only way I can determine weather my clothes is actually getting wash properly. ill be honest I didn't like how is being wash due to the fact that is agitator function. plus I can see through the glass how dark is the water and the soap is not absorbing well and agitator it doesn't move the clothes much it is stay in one place that's is a bummer for top loader. in my front loader I witnessed that my clothes is actually moving around and it is satisfying to watch due to the fact that is a tumble motion and that is what I need. my top loader broke down after 4 years use. now my front loader still remain. next time around I will buying a front loader with a little bigger size. when it comes to comparing between these two regards on how long it last, electric saver, water saver, who's faster. I really don't look at that or think of it. I'm more concern about how my clothes is being wash because I don't want to wear dirty clothes.
What the heck review is that amd makes zero sense. Brands matter, build quality matters.. junk is junk for top load or front load.
My main reason for buying front load, is water usage. Top load uses twice as much water.
Why is that?
I own both, a top load Speed Queen pair and a front load Speed Queen pair. Therefore I can truly do side by side comparisons and both are excellent machines that I highly recommend, however I prefer the top load overall.
Thank you for sharing! We agree, both machines are awesome! We are glad you have found which washing machine best suits you :)
Do you think the top load washer is rougher on clothes? What makes you like it the best?
@Fearsome can you please let us know the reasons why u prefer top load over front load? Eagerly waiting to hear from u
@@anoopm2022 Deep water wash and faster cycles are why I prefer the top load, however both clean very very well. With current drought in the west I’m using the front loader for most washes at present.
@@melissa4455 No I don’t find the top loader rough on clothes. It has faster cycles than the front is why I like it best and some things I want a deep water wash.
You are so right .top loader is much better.good video,thanx
We are glad you liked our video! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
you should ask how long will each top last "
Very well explained!!!
I'm think of buy front loader or a top loader so which. One is better
It really depends! Hopefully this video gives you the info you need to decide which works best for you, because they each have their strengths and weaknesses!
@@BoulevardHome thank you so much this video did help me have a great day ..
I’ve had several of both, and I’m most definitely a front load fan...
They take a little basic, regular maintenance, to keep nice, but it’s well worth it...
I know what you mean. There are some great benefits with front loads.
@@BoulevardHome
Yup! At 5 ft tall, the best benefit to me, is ease of use... I do wish I could fill the tub, and control a soak tho... for that, I’ve had to use a collapsible laundry basin.
You are definitely right there’s pros and cons to both, and each persons specific needs has a lot to do with what style machine is best for them...
My machine is front loading, and the maintenance I do on mine is simple. After I'm done washing clothes each time, I always wipe everything dry, then I'll leave the washer's door wide open. I also run a fan directly aimed at the washer's opening, and this dries up any remaining moisture fairly quickly. I always leave the door open until the next time I use it again. I even put some silicone spray on the rubber seal. This keeps the seal nice and fresh. The seal seals the door to the frame opening better.
@@bobby1970
Yup, front loaders are air tight. Sealing it shut while wet and not in use, is just asking for mold…. I don’t use a fan, but I also wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth, and leave the door open. 🤗
Never had a stinky, dirty, or moldy front loader!
I also avoid fabric softener and use a pinch of scent beads instead… fabric softener cakes up and creates more susceptibility to mold growth.
@@erikal5218 There really should be no reason to wipe it down unless you live in an otherwise extremely humid house/environment, not that there's anything wrong with it :)
The fan guy though... Just a tad overkill ;)
anyone finds that modern front load washers use very very very little water? until almost like it spins dry clothes with soap bubbles?
I like front loader, but have bad experienced like black stain/mildew around the gasket, and doesn't drained dry which causes smell.
This is a common complaint with front loaders. Some advice would be to leave the door cracked slightly to allow that water to evaporate and to clean your gasket regularly. There are some manufacturers today that are putting in things like anti-mildew chemicals or vents to make sure that gasket stays fresh.
What set should I get?
Speed Queen? Whirlpool something?
I've never had a front loader and am still confused which is better.
I have family of 6, tons of laundry, pets, king comforters, hate people coming into my house to fix things, and I don't care about special buttons other than quick wash.
What in the world set should I get right now in June 2o22?
Please help! My old-school dryer just died.
I recommend LG, the best.
Appreciate the info! Sadly, I will never trust LG washing machines again. Back in the day (2005-2006) we bought LG front loaders. Horrible experience! Always smelly, gross, dirt collecting machine, never clean smelling clothes, the maintenance was annoying, leaving the door open was always annoying and inconvenient. My mom and her husband bought the washer and dryer combo and so did my partner and I. Perhaps now in 2021 LG has fixed all of these issues, but because we were constantly changing out parts, cleaning, it, and dealing with the smell and gross smelling clothes, I can never buy an LG front loader again, as my experience was so atrocious. Hence, I am very surprised at these ratings you mentioned. We diligently did the cleaning maintenance and scheduled sanitizing and draining procedures and still nothing improved. Now, in 2021 we just got rid of it! That was after changing parts on it 3 times over the years, as well! We were renting from a family member who still had theirs and we could not get away from it or we would have long ago!
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Any front load can have mould and mildew that builds up at the gasket, have to dry them out, front load also need more maintenance than top load
I have an lg frontloader that I bought new since 2007. Never had to repair anything on it. You always leave the door open on any front loader. I will only buy an lg again
@@LALALA-tw8vt I have a 2007 lg front loader and never done any maintenance nor had any service calls
Yea, I agree with the maintenance! We did everything right! 2 sets down...sucked! But, literally every brand has issues or it doesn't. All luck....get a good one or ya don't. Just like any appliances or equipment. Bad and good stories amongst all brands 🤪 sucks that nothing is 100% reliable every time...that's the game of life, I guess!
I ended up more confused after watching this video
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Most likely because they started at number 5 lol
Confused i was too
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Front loader, because tumble is the only thing which allows the clothes to do wash perfectly.
His answers are so “wishy washy.” No pun intended
Correct 😂
Yup
Thank you! Super helpful information.
Have had both both are great I'm 6'3 and even with a pedestal front washers are a bit too low for me.
Reeeeeally😂 uv got a problem to bend for 1min to load 🤔
@@maryannm617 actually I do, had back surgery and bending is a bit "uncomfortable" for me
So you don't have to bend to get clothes out of a top loader ?? Teach me!
You forget drying time. Front loaders remove more moisture from clothes, as they spin faster. Reducing energy & time needed to dry clothes.
Don’t care for that
@@terrorblossom4829 so don’t buy it 🙄
@@Chchfgjgh just saying don’t matter how fast they spin the dryer will still get them dry
@@terrorblossom4829 yea but as she stated the faster spin means less time in the dryer which in turn means less energy consumption and saves people money smart one ☝️ some people do care about that.
@@Luisperez-qx6id point still stands
1:40 wth are you talking about? A top load you can LITERALLY just dump the clothes in. And as far as taking them out? Front loader washers you have to worry about your clean clothes falling into the floor as you take them out. In contrast, they'll just fall back down into the clean washing machine with a top loader if some items do fall from your grasp. Top load is 100% better for loading and unloading hands down, how could you even suggest the front is better or even close on that front? Smh...after speaking to my short girlfriend, something has been brought to my attention. Top loaders might be more difficult if you are short, just for the reason that it could be difficult to reach the bottom of them. This is something I had not thought of. Regardless, my logic still applies in many other situations. But if you can't reach the bottom then...well that just makes it completely unusable without a stool or something.
Not to be a necromancer, but on my top load washer will make so much noise and not properly spin if I just throw things in there, it’s best practice to even it out
I don't worry when things fall to the floor, its spotless. I don't know what y'all do to your floors but its gotta be disgusting if clean clothes touch it and instantly become dirty.
@@SunnySideUp360 It's simply good practice to consider them as dirty. I don't know what you do in your house, but it's the same concept as eating off of the floor. Disgusting.
Front loaders are the best
This is so helpful! Thank you so much!
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How about a diagonal load washer?
Top loading washing machines are pretty much unheard of in the UK - it's all front loaders here. You'd be hard pressed to even find one at any retailer here.
Owned both but the front end loader has a tendency to leak at the door gasket which is a weak spot. I just purchased a top loader for that reason tired of the wet floor.
What if like my top loader machine doesn’t drain?what will happen if I open the door and it’s loaded with water?
Front loaders don’t fill with that much water. Regardless they all lock the front door until the cycle is over. Even if you stop the wash it will drain before it unlocks.
You mean front loader?
You get splashed in the face!
I just got the top loader Samsung Smart washer and dryer just because I didn’t want to pay extra for the pedestals and I’m so use to using a top washer my whole life and I heard the top loaders cleans your clothes more…
You seems to be just seller you did not said true things which on is actually better for all type of clothes. Without agitator one and with agitator one. I have to explore more. Because cost is less in top load and high on front. So have to think which one is better for cleaning clothes purpose... Better cleaning is what mean to me.
I’ve had both but I prefer the front loader. Front loader clean better.
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Very well explained. Thank you
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Which style generally speaking is more reliable? Thanks!
Neither. Just get one that can be fixed by you and cheaper parts. Thats the truth.
My LG Front Loader requires a drain pump after 10 yrs. Cost to replace parts & labor over $400. Many UA-cams on how to replace, but basically you have to strip the down to get to the pump. So my point is Newer Front Loaders probably cost more to repair.
Great point. That may be the case. It all depends on the part. Like most new things with more features and more complicated control panels if something breaks it many times takes a trained technician to fix it. Similar to how new cars are when compared to cars made 20 years ago.
our top loader stopped working in 5 yrs... so i think top load is still cheaper
$400 after 10 years is great!
what brand is best for longer use?
Hello! There are so many brands that have incredible products! But we especially love Speed Queen.
Perhaps number one should be reliability !
Front loader cleans best, it's pretty obvious with the high price point. Tumbling the clothes is a lot better than spins
Whichever you choose... Do Not choose a Samsung Front Loader. The aluminum bracket (spider arm) attached to the stainless steel drum fails. Dissimilar metals sacrifice the softer metal as it becomes and "anode" (an- meaning take away/remove). The aluminum corrodes in a white powdery rust and the spindle arm cracks.. a $500 part not including the seals and gaskets time and service charge should you choose to have it repaired. Most people choose to replace the washer. Now you have a mismatched pair so you consider also throwing away or selling a dryer to appease the household boss.
Samsung front loaders have a 5-10 year service life. They know this problem exists yet continue to use the aluminum bracket you cant replace so you have to buy new.
why was reliability not a factor to compair?
We old Geezers like the top load on a pedestal - easier to load and unload. I have noticed that my clothes last longer due to the way the TL cleans. To avoid mildew, I leave the washer door open after a load.
Top load on a pedestal? That seems counter-productive.
loved the music...
For heavy soiled clothes, top load with agitator. For pre soak, too load. For huge blankets front load. For fresher clothes, top load. I like my front load but don’t love it. Clothes never smell as clean as my friends who use top loads with agitator. Front loads can handle big loads like blankets and such but IMO do not clean clothes as well.
Very helpful video!
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I’m my experience front load washer cleans better.
I can put dirty jeans in a top load with other clothes and the jeans will come out still dirty but if I put them in a front load washer with other clothes they then come out clean. Also to reduce getting mold in the slobber strip on a front load stop closing the door and leave it open to air dry. So make sure it’s not one of those front load washers with a light that stays on when the door is open.
False put them in a old washer
Precisely same experience with top load, it doesn't clean very well and the clothes smells and looks dirty even after a wash.
Reliability..... You got to have Data on types of washers
Top or Front style :
Brand name : Maker/Model
Year Range : 2022-2018 2017-2010
Repair issues : DYI Friendly
Team Speed Queen by far the best !
Love my front load washer. I did do the hack for water level to make it add more water. It's really good now! Don't do it if your washer is still under warranty, is only good to adjust it manually if you have no warranty to begin with...
It sucks that you would need to hack your washing machine to make it work. The older top load, non HE washers are the only ones that actually clean clothing.
How did you do the hack? I will love to try it also
Front loads are clearly the best choice. The cost is higher but well worth it. Always leave washer door open when not in use. This allows proper ventilation and controls any mold or mildew build up. Easy.
Hi Phil! Thanks for that helpful tip:) Thanks for waching!
Lol I totally took tires video and made me think the opposite
Unless u have cats that want to pee in them discreetly.
@@Booliocious I mean... Does that really matter? It's gonna dry, just like the water, and it's gonna get cleaned next time you wash :)
Well that didn't answer anything regarding the cleaning effectiveness... Obviously it depends on what you're putting in it, but how about some examples?
Which is better with heavy soils(dirt, farm, sports)?
Which is better with grease and oil(mechanic, machinery)?
Which is better for suits and dresses(office, formal)?
If your cloths are ruetinely heavily soiled; top loaders are better.
what about wife/mum load washer. They are the best
You world think the front load would be best with all that spinning?
Which type can last longer?
Hi Vincent! The longevity of a machine usually depends on the brand and model.
Neither, because all electronics today are made with planned obsolescense.
High efficiency (HE) and energy star top load washer 😎
So can mold build up in any top load washer?
Mold does not typically build up on top load washers but many front load washer have been know you have that issue. If you have model watch this video to get ride of it. ua-cam.com/video/_jRBzmmJunA/v-deo.html
Thank you. I have since reverted back to a top load washer.
@@samanthaalexander5492 what model looking to get a top loader this week can you help
I have that problem mold buildup because dirt built-up so I change to top load. Best to not have that problem and get one that's uses a good amount of water to really clean well the clothes. No does energy savers. I try a side loader and I change back to my old top loader washer. 👍Top loaders!
@@chapotero3051 that's so interesting! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. There are definitely pros to having a top-loader.
I find top load easier to load/unload. The front load, even with the pedestal, you have all the weight of the laundry on your back as you bend over. The top load, you can use one hand to brace yourself on the washer while using the other hand to pull the clothes out.
", you have all the weight of the laundry on your back as you bend over. "
That doesn't even make sense.....🤔
We all use front loaders in the UK but the Americans are bigger which I want 😢 my LG is 11KG but I want the American big ass cubic feet one shipped over
Man, I wish people would stop trying to please everybody and just give a real answer telling me no studies have been done on which washing machine cleans better
Thanks for sharing. Honestly, I don't like either one. I know that people swear up and down that front loaders wash well and that is false. I have white shirts that I use for work and when I use my front loader that I recently purchased the armpits still stink. The only real way to wash anything effectively is by hand. So for my white work shirts I throw them in a home depot bucket and wash away. They smell much better. I don't believe all that hogwash that clothes rub against each other and wash themselves. That is so not true. Yea, the rest of my stuff has to be washed by the washer because I don't have the time. My work shirts are expensive and I want them to last long so I do them by hand. And YES, my colors that are washed by the machine still have a smell. I am certain that if you were to take some of your clothes and wash them by hand they would come out smelling ten times better than washing then with your front loader. Yea, I just got mine last year. It's a Samsung and it's no better than the old front loader I had. Oh well...
Hello, can you address doing small loads for a front loader? With some models, you can buy a very small additional machine that sits underneath. What do you think of those? Thank you.
Regarding the additional machine that sits underneath a washer. The benefit of this is you can do multiple loads at the same time. If you just want to do small loads then you should just use your regular washer. Most of them have small load options and many times these small load options are much quicker wash times as well.
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I like how the one on the right looks like its from 1985. I came to this because my front load does not clean my clothes well, they just smell after being washed. I looked up why, cleaned it with clean cycle and all that. Even towels just don't come out smelling fresh, its a samsung never had issues with my whirl pool front loader. So im debating on going back to top load.
Same here 😔. I've decided to buy the top load washer.
I have a whirlpool duet, i have drainage issues. im not a mechanic so im stuck with having to decide to buy a used top loader or buy a new one, i will never trust a front loader again. its the 2nd one iv had within three years! for a top loader i dont want the HE one tho i need agitation and clean clothes that wont stink, so im upset r nw as its perfect timing in my case w school start up in few days and my kids clothes are rotting now.
As a proud member of the top loader community I approve.
Am I the only one who opens my washing machine after its started? Maybe to add another sock...cant do that with front loader
So true! That is one of the awesome benefits of top loaders.
I have no issues stopping my front loader and adding things