Mold odor is a major defect of front load machine. I have a LG front load and I have to constantly clean the washer machine and if I don’t and leave my cloth inside for few hours, the cloth will smell like coming from sewer. Some people are not sensitive to sewer smile. But I cannot bear with it. So I have to re wash the cloth. I am fed up with front load machine now. I will throw it away and get back top loader soon. Top loader machine always delivers odor free cleaned cloth in the past. Btw thank you for your honest review in the end confirm mold is an issue with front loader.
Never had a smell or mold issue with a front loader. Keep the door open when not using. And my current one has a drum clean cycle that I do every now and then. Not sure if that qualifies as extra maintenance? I guess it is. But I only have to push a button. 🤷♂️ But yea, the main tip for anyone with a front loader is leave the door open when not using. 👍
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Preach. I'm the only one that knows the front load washer in my house - and I'm the one that chose it. I'm 19 yrs old and my parents needed a new washer. We got the Kenmore front load 4.5 cu ft with accela-wash which is the same as LG's front loaders with turbo wash. If they did the laundry without my help, the washer would've smelled really bad, mold would've been all over the gaskets and detergent drawer, and the washer wouldn't last long in their hands. I always leave the door open, and remove the detergent drawer after I'm done using the washer and I've been doing that now for about 10 months - along with cleaning the washer every month - along with cleaning the trap on the bottom left of the washer. Not a single spec of mold to be detected, or a smell to be detected. I love this machine. The only complaint I have is, because its tilted 6°, if you dont use accela-wash - which uses a recirculation pump to saturate the clothes with the water and detergent or water and softener solution, it will use very little water on the rinse cycle, and some clothes will tumble on the far side of the drum and not onto the water. I usually have to add 2 jar fulls of water to compensate that. But other than that, perfect washer ever used Edit: Its been over a year later now and ever since the machine's been under my care, not a single trace of mold or smell has been detected or present in the machine. I use bleach for the whites at least once a week, i clean the washer every month, i tend to use hot water on most cycles except on colors, and i keep the door open when im finished. My mom keeps on closing the door tho no matter how many times i tell her not to but i open it later
@@blackice7408 exactly. I have the same exact one you have and family members freaked out to me about the mold. I did some research read the manual and what do you know. All you have to do is keep it cracked with the magnet after each use. Its not hard, but thats how little initiative people put in.
@@blitty6048 common sense isn't so common with these machines in people. It's a no brainer that if you close the door shut after use, and its moist in there, expect mold to grow. And there are others that say that it doesn't make sense to clean your washer when detergent and water is used constantly. There's an old saying "you can't clean a dirtt floor with a dirty mop". Dirt, grime, detergent, etc will build up in a washer. So you must clean them. The matainence in front loaders is nothing to me. But others must make it seem like a dramatic hassle to take care of a front loader. But its those that must make easy things look complicated
I have a maytag top loading washer, very easy to maintain and have had it for about 9 years with barely any issues. It washes clothes very fast in my honest opinion. I think we only had to have a major fix on it once which involved one of the hoses to leak and the guy who did it for us said please take care of this unit as much as possible because it's one of the last good maytag top loaders out there.
I just purchased a front loader washer and dryer, after spending eleven years with my own top loaders. I can say I love the front loader, my clothes feel and smell so much cleaner, and my daughter loves watching our clothes dry.
I had a 3rd option Swedish made "Electro-Helios" washing machine in the late 70's and it suited me perfectly. It was a top-loaded horizontal axis drum (like a front loader) and it suited me perfectly. It washed clean and fluff-free as all front-loaders do best, but you could always stop it simply by lifting the lid and add what ever was forgotten, like last-nite socks. After opening the lid you rolled the drum by hand until you could open two "barn-doors" and chuck something inside. Then it could just keep going again. sadly I left it behind in Uppsala when moving to Australia, never to be seen again. That was ~50 years ago and many washers later I never had a better one...
In France there are such machines. Here in Portugal they are sold in some stores, as people who have lived in France sometimes opt for these machines. They are narrow. Much more than front loading machines
You can get these everywhere in Europe. They are ideal if space is scarce in bathroom or kitchen and will wash just as well as a frontloader because they tumble the clothes in an identical way. The bulky toploaders with or without an agitator are virtually unknown here. I have to go to a museum to see one, as the first Miele machines were designed like that😊.
I'm from Hungary, and my washing machine is also a top-load with a drum! It used to be my grandparents' machine and I think it's from the 80s. Still works brilliantly!
Top loader: Very light, cheaper, use more water, can interupt the process, hard on fabrics, shaky during drying process, sometimes need to rearrange if there's inbalance. Front Loading: Very Very Heavy when you need to lift it, more expensive, use less water, easy on fabric. My favorite: Front Loading. The best one is LG Direct Drive and Sharp.
I'm far away from where you're based in New Jersey, but wanted to say this is one of the most well-made comparison videos I've seen from a retail store.
OK I got to 1:27 and had to stop. At 1:00 the video says "They (top loaders) can also collect lint and distribute fabric softeners better than front-loading washing machines." Then at 1:20 the video says "Front loaders are much gentler therefore giving your clothes a smoother wash cycle that evenly distributes detergent and softeners." It's like I'm watching a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing about laundry. I know I was just lied to, but I don't know who did it.
thomabb 😂 I thought the same thing, sad but very true comment. I watched one video of top front loading washers of 2020. It’s like they were designed for the Cov, like the gov sponsored it. They were all great front loaders, I just don’t won’t my washer having technology to operate from my phone, or it to have a brain of its on , it might just start talking to me , and decide it doesn’t like my clothes. 📲🧺🧦🤔😷😳😂 On the mold problem , the number one front loader of 2020 is especially designed to alleviate the mold problem. It’s all in the engineering of the door design. The door can also be removed, if needed,.. so it can open from either side. It seems really awesome, but I always have problems with reliability on all my digital appliances. My Kenmore washer and dryer has lasted me 22 years, and has finally given me my first problems. I may stick with Kenmore. I’m on the fence whether to go front or top load again. I really want the ability to wash a king size comforter. I also wash really large loads, back to back. I will keep researching. 🤓🤪
Joe Al Hi! Just now seeing your reply. Your right Kenmore is the best hands down. My home warranty was 125 or 150.00 to replace a small part he had on the truck. He said it was a small problem,.. and it should still last me for a long while. I will definitely go with a Kenmore again. Hopefully it will be a long while. It will probably be a top loader next time. Think I’ll stick with what works. Cheerio🧐🙂
@@BronzeRemnant4 Front loaders are fine if you don't overload it or use too much detergent as it will damage the pump. Talk about tech revolting... I'm waiting for a Tesla driver to activate the "summon" feature and the car try to run them down.
Our washer bit the dust recently and when we went looking for a new one, I knew already that I wanted a top loader with an agitator. I have always had a top loader, so have never found any issues with them. I really like this new one we bought; it has a lot of extra features, plus it plays a little tune when you start it up.
in europe and the UK, front load washer's are pritty much the only choice you have. but despite haveing them in our homes since the 60's. mould and mildue problems have only arised in the last 15 years. and allmost all of it is from the use of liquid and gel based detergents as well as encourageing to use the quick wash cycle which dose not dissolve the detergent.
Always use powder if cleaning at 30c or higher, Its way cheaper and works better . I use liquid only when doing a cold cycle, clean clothes just with sweat...
@@honestguy7764 With the brand of washing detergent (allergy friendly one) I use the fluid is cheaper per wash than the powder. One bottle is more expensive than a box of powder but the powder runs out much faster.
@Benjamin Tjaa sure interesting that airplanes are american aswell think about the world with no airplanes. and no high tech? i would love to know how that is even possable
3:36 And I thought that the European way of having a washing machine in the tiny kitchen was very strange. Now comes a washing machine and dryer in the bedroom? Now that is super weird there!
Where do you go to get the dirty clothes? Then carry them to the washer. And carry them back to the closet after they are dry. Sounds like a good idea to place them close to wher the clean and dirty clothes are kept.
There's no such thing as "European way". Geez, it's a continent with a shitload of countries and cultures. And no, hardly anyone keeps their washing machine in kitchens. They're normally in bathrooms.
4:42 you dont get mould or smell in a front loader if you leave the door ajar so the machine can breath,also you can get front loaders that allow things to be added mid wash and brushless motors make the new front loaders quiet and efficient.They also have more program choices and dont have an agitator like an top loader that can damage delicate clothes. Front loaders are easier to repair and to work on.
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you about the benefits of the brushless motor. I am not a service technician but your comment on the ease of repair caught my attention. Would you mind commenting why you think that way? Are the front loaders serviced from the front without having the need to pull it out etc? Thank you!!
You forgot one "VERY" (BIG) difference.... COST of REPAIRS. Front load washers are ("MUCH") more expensive to repair and are more 'mechanical' which means they will likely break down more often.
The disadvantage of Front Load is for bulky items and white clothes, that bulky items is too big for front load, sometimes is overloaded and sometimes is unbalancing problem during spin, white clothes can't be cleaned in front load, because it needs to get fully soaked with water including bulky items as well. Front Load doesn't have "Soak" Cycle feature.
I have a number of engineering colleagues who have switched from top-loaders to front-loaders (and I'm talking top-of-the-range-ish machines), and literally every one of them says they wish they had their old top-loaders back. The universal complaint is that they simply don't wash the clothes as well, examples being jeans. I don't know anyone who has owned both that prefers front loading machines. Not to mention, I've always thought it violated common sense to cut a hole in the front of a water vessel...
I've had both and I can say that once I realized how much more money the "good old fashioned" top loader I have now is costing me, I really wish I had my LG front loader back. It's not just the cost of the water, as I used to think. It's the cost of electricity to dry them after the totally pathetic 500rpm spin *and* more importantly, the cost to *heat the water*, even if you only wash on warm or lukewarm... to get anywhere near acceptable cleaning performance from my new top loader, I almost always have to coerce it into filling more than it wants to. I also found out that top loaders just can't handle greasy mechanics clothes - with 50+ gallons of water in the machine, a cup of detergent is so diluted that it just doesn't clean. A front loader will clean better, spin better, and make your clothes last longer. And the new ones literally clean and dry their own gaskets. There's no place for wasteful old lumbering hot-water-guzzling top loaders, it's not 1957! :D
@@dregenius Most of the complaints about front loaders (aside from the mildew and seal problems) seem to be around insufficient water to do the job. Your comment sounds like the top-loaders you use limit the fill depth (people complain about that on top loaders, too), but use the same fill level for everything; hence, your too-diluted soap. I haven't owned a top loader that didn't limit fill depth in almost 25 years. The best new ones act like a front loader on it's back in that regard, with a little bit of dishwasher thrown in. They use a limited amount of water to soak the clothes then force pump the soap solution through the fabric. It's plenty concentrated; in fact, soap overuse is a big problem. Anyway, the nice thing is that they give you the option of using more water to rinse, which is absolutely necessary to get enough dilution to get the soap out. I have a high-end machine now that can heat it's own water to nearly boiling (for sanitation), like a front-loader. It also allows multiple rinses (up to FIVE) in any depth I want. The drum volume is MUCH higher than any front-loader, and has a plate-type scrubber in the bottom, instead of an agitator, and it spins much, much faster than 500RPM. It washes noticeably better than any machine of any type, residential or industrial, that I have ever used. There is definitely some new thinking there. So, maybe there's a convergence going on between these two formats.
I like my clothes submerged in water and seeing the soap foam up, it gives me the peaceful mind that it's doing what it's supposed to do 😂 also, for white clothes, top loader comes very handy for soaking them in bleach for sometime before continuing washing them. Currently, im using front load bcos i have a smaller space, so everytime, i still add more water just to see the soap foam up and use a separate bucket for soaking whites so it's really not convenient for someone like me who's particular with cleaning. Another thing, i dont like getting the clothes out from front load washers cos it's down there and gets annoying whenever i drop a piece on the floor. And yes, front load gets moldy quickly. Such a bad smell... so top load is 100% better.
@@dregenius just get an inverter-type so it's energy efficient. Also, proper ratio of water to detergent. Top loader is great for wash and spin, not for drying clothes.
Something else that should be mentioned, is that front load washers have a child lock built into the electronics, which is great for parents with kids. While top loaders have the drum from the top, and kids can’t get into them as easily, if there was a stool or something nearby, the child can easily get inside the drum, and while modern top loaders lock, older washers don’t have locks on them. So which is safer? Definitely front loader. Just thought I’d bring that up since it wasn’t mentioned in the video.
I live outside USA. Local stores sale only front loading. You can find one or two US machines but they cost 1,500 USD. I bought 9kg Constructa machine for 700 USD. 9 kg Cotton cycle is 2:30 hours.
Front loaders have faster spins, and are more economical with water usage. It's why they take longer to fill up, because overall less water is used. The downside, is that yes you need to wipe dry inside the rubber seal after every wash otherwise mold can develop and the rubber can start to smell. Front loaders can also be noisier. But top loaders take longer, don't spin the water out of clothes as effectively as front loaders, and they tend to be bulkier looking.
This is disingenuous. Total life cycle cost of ownership is not mentioned. I've owned both type, made by the same US company, with similar capacities. I like that clothes washed in a front loader seem to last longer. There is not a significant difference in cleaning ability, even though the front loaders cost almost twice as much. The TCO of a front loader is higher and the environmental impact of machines that fail faster and become waste, whether recycled or not, is hgher. ) Water use may be an environmental or availability concern in some areas, but consider that the grey water produced by a washing machine, can be used to water vegetation, wash hands and flush toilets. You need to "run the numbers" to determine if the difference in water use is an environmenal; economic or a social concern. I did. In Chicago, where water rates are low, the savings from operating a front loader will take more than 2000 loads to offset the difference in cost between a premium top loader and the least expensive front loader of the same capacity made by the same company. I thought that was fair, and assumed that the front loader would last 6 years at 6 loads per week. My top loaders have lasted 10-15 years, generally the controls failed, not the mechanics. So I was surprised when my front loader started making unusual noises after just 5 years and needed a major repair. . In doing research I found that wasn't unusual. Replacing the bearings ($75) required near-complete disassembly of the machine., which I could do myself. ( I've rebuilt car engines, this was simple.) Two years later It happened again. Another two years later, again. Front loaders have user advantages, but durability is not one. Mechanical MTBF is shorter for front loaders than for top loaders, which is odd since they have only one moving part - the drum. Top loaders with agitators have transmissions. The difference is that the few mechanical parts front loaders experience less stress during spin cycle than front loader during tumble wash. The front loader parts that fail are the bearings and the spider that holds the driveshaft to the drum. The bearings fail because of balance vibration and water getting past the outer bearing seal, and those of most models are not designed to be replaced, so aftermarket parts must be used. More than half the models in 2017 had spiders that were attached to drums with screws, but those spiders were not available as OEM replacement parts; basket assemblies cost 40-50% as much as new washer. On the model I bought, the flaw is fundamental. Moisture is pushed into the bearing by the heating/cooling within a cycle and condenses. A one stage neoprene gasket with a spinning vibrating thin tapered shaft passing through it do not keep water away from the bearings. The seal passes and traps water between it and the bearings. Positively pressuring the seal could solve that problem for a few dollars in added parts. (Hint- A stepped shaft, a second seal, a solenoid air pump, an air line and drain molded into the space between the seals.) Every washer I investigated uses the same bearing seal design. Some have better shielding within the tub. Replacing a top loaders motor and transmission replaces all its working parts, takes less time and costs less than replacing fewer OEM front loader parts parts and doubles the top loaders' operating life. Top loading agitator-less washers may be the best design. Only time will tell.
Well said, and full of factual information. My parents went through four Front loaders for bearing issues and the repairs by the repair man were more than the worth of the machine. I still have a top loader built in 2006 still running with no issues, they went through four machines from different manufacturers so it's a common issue. Lg and Samsung make it sound like a deal offering 10 years on the motor, but it's the bearings that fail all the time and isn't covered usually as it falls out of the general warranty period of 12 months. If you go to the tip and look at the recycling section, it's mostly newer "frost free" fridges and front loaders.
Front load Whirlpool: 5 years. From some act of God I thought to keep in storage the 1972 Maytag it replaced. Guess which washer I’m using now. Still going strong and keeping clothes clean...
Oh wow this is amazing advice! I was just discussing this to my husband and he had the same concern on the mechanical parts for the front load. Guess we'll stick to front load agitator less as you've discussed
and when im trying to fix something, the spare part hard to find, it is very wasteful thing, we just keep buying and replacing, soon it will cost us this planet
Exactly what I was thinking... I was waiting and waiting and seems the comments say is a great video I tough it was cuz Finally some industry was gonna be brave enough to tell who last longer and less maintenance and parts to find in a fair price ...but nope ....
Front loaders are fine IF you don't use too much detergent and don't overload the basket. There are shock absorbers that keep the washer from walking around your laundry room (so long as it's not overloaded). The shocks will wear out quickly if you overload the washer beyond the rated weight. The front loader we have now is 4 years old. The prior one was 11 years old and failed when my old roommate overloaded it with a throw rug and then 2 comforters. The shocks stopped working and had to replace it for 75% as a new washer.
That's why when I were buying products like bag or blazer that says life-time warranty, it appeals to me so much. It's super expensive, but I know I'm not going to contribute to the landfill. Actually I did the math ana it's less expensive if I use it for more than 20-30 years.
I had a front loader for 12 years and fought with the mold smell through the years. I tried everything but never got rid of the smell. When it did go away it came back .got rid of it and am happy as can be with a toploader.oh and the water that I saved on frontloader would probably used back by rewaching many times
Change your laundry detergent. I had the same problem until I stop using tide and gain he liquid and started using arm and hammer pods and sensitive formulas laundry detergent the smell and mold disappeared and hasn't been back.
Getting ready to buy a new set soon. Seeing as I hang dry a lot of my clothes, I think sticking with the front load would be best as it seems to get more water out of the clothes during the spin cycle. I have a set now, and I am pretty happy with the size of it and how well it handles large blankets.
With a front loader you have to leave the door, as well as the detergent dispenser, open ALL THE TIME (except when it's running of course). No Mold. At all. I also recommend to avoid liquid detergents, use powder and pay close attention to the right dosage. Especially with modern machines that use so painfully little water, the liquid detergents may build up inside where you can't see it to a slimy goo and become the home for bacteria, resulting in badly smelling clothes. Besides, liquid detergents are lacking bleach which on the long run you need for white laundry to stay white. Also try to run a 60°C (140°F) or hotter cycle at least once a month.
After owning both types of machines I prefer my front loader. It does a better job at getting stains out while using less water and detergent. I have never used pre treatments for getting stains out like I did with the top loader.
I had always front-loaders, as that's the common type in Gemany. Even the German top loaders are actually also working like front loaders, means not dumping the entire laundry into the water, but dipping it down into it on every turn. Just like a human washes clothes by hand. Then I came to Singapore, top-loader territory. Ok, I also bought one. Worst decision ever. Not only uses it humongous amounts of water, but the laundry does not get as clean and also comes out more wrinkled. Back to front-loader. Bought a Samsung, it's good. But not as good as the admittedly far more expensive Miele.
@@krollpeter I have a basic Haier front loader, was very cheap to buy here in Australia but it removes every single stain better than my LG did. Also very quiet too which was surprising for a low priced machine.
If I were to get a top loader, I want the center agitator. The impellers just don't turn clothing over as well. I prefer front loader myself, but understand, front loader doors seal, so water can't evaporate. If you make it a habit to leave the door part way open after removing the clothing, you can all but eliminate the problem with odor. It just needs to be unsealed, so the water can evaporate before mold or mildew have time to set in. Top loaders don't have the same problem, because it isn't necessary for its lid to seal.
the agitator causes clothes to get ripped & tangles. It takes up more space so you get a smaller load. It also hurts you. I can't tell you how many times I've hit my arms or hands on that damn thing, bruised from it.
@@stafonvoncamron I agree. I like top loaders, because they are more gentle, and clean as well or better than a top loader. besides, it's the same as the dryer!(never seen a top loading dryer)
I been in the appliance business for 39 years, and i can say with authority, that the money you save on a front loader because of water savings, will be eaten up on service calls. I can also all but guarantee, that an appliance dealer named " Designer Appliances" caters to mostly rich people , who care not about money, but will complain the most, cuz they thought spending more money gives them some sort of increase in quality, which is only partly true, at best. I know, i have worked at a high end dealer for many years.
flexjay87 sorry but maybe junk American machines. In Europe front loaders are all we use, top loaders were relegated to history forty years ago. Nothing on a front loader fails with any greater frequency than a top loader- the basic components are essentially the same. A front loader doesn't just save water, it saves a considerable amount of energy too, and detergent. It will also give shorter drying times because of the higher spin speeds, saving yet more energy. On top of that, they wash better and damage clothes less. Top loaders are just a small update on a tub in the yard which you would stir around with a wooden implement.
I live in the Netherlands, in Europe and I've never seen a top loading washer in real life... I'm kinda wondering why I'm watching this... Also I just bought a new washer less than a year ago, so what the hell is my drunk ass doing? Oh, right: being drunk and being fascinated by a video comparison 😂
Ive had both and use a front loader now. Cheaper to operate and works BETTER. But its true they can have a lot of issues. Plus, I LOVE how you can load the little trays like for fabric softener...oh, and those agitators F up your clothing
top loaders also have fabric softener and detergent dispensers...as well as a dispenser for bleach. The agitators dont do too bad if you wash on gentle or delicate cycles. And newer top loading machines come with removable agitators. I like my clothes fully submerged in water as well but i do like the side loaders because your clothes actually get "tossed" around in the water.
Im personally team top loader for the sake that i love the washer i grew up with abd for the fact that no one seems to mention that sometimes the doors on the front loader will stop sealing after a while and flood your house. Its happened to everyone i know with a front loader here in AZ.
JurieSempai surprised you claim everyone you know with front loaders has had leakage issues. In Europe we have used front load for thirty plus years, top load machines vanished in the late seventies, no one under forty has ever used one, yet no one I know has ever had a front load door leak on them.
I like my clothes submerged in water and seeing the soap foam up, it gives me the peaceful mind that it's doing what it's supposed to do 😂 also, for white clothes, top loader comes very handy for soaking them in bleach for sometime before continuing washing them. Currently, im using front load bcos i have a smaller space, so everytime, i still add more water just to see the soap foam up and use a separate bucket for soaking whites so it's really not convenient for someone like me who's particular with cleaning. Another thing, i dont like getting the clothes out from front load washers cos it's down there and gets annoying whenever i drop a piece on the floor. And yes, front load gets moldy quickly. Such a bad smell... so top load is 100% better.
In my building, at first we had top loaders. Which i personally loved because i was able to fit more of my clothes and blankets in it, i can open it whenever m. But i live in a building full of elderly people who complain that they have to stand on a step stool to reach the top loader. So management switched to front loaders. Which i hate but the elderly people love. I only hate it because it locks and your clothes are stuck there, if it overflows then management needs to call the company. For some reason for a little while management switched BACK to top loaders but again, the people complained. So we’re back to front loaders. 😑
I've had a front loader for over ten years, I was always getting rashes from what I believe is the machines inability to completely wash or rinse the clothes, I've used hypoallergenic none fragrance soap and softener. The only way I've been able to avoid getting a rash is to trick the machine by adding water before starting the cycle for weight and adding water to the point it's almost coming out the door before the wash cycle starts. Needless to say I also double rinse and I always see soap suds in the first rinse no matter how little soap I use. I will be buying a top loader that gives me a full water load, I don't care what the price to operate a year is. Even my doctor couldn't figure out why I was getting these strange rashes.
Look at the manual at the different cycles and their water usage information. This might help you choose a mode that uses more water. Additionally pay attention to the maximum load weight (kg) for each mode, as some modes do not allow the full capacity of the machine to be used in order to wash properly. For example, a synthetic wash mode might only allow 3kg of clothes in a 8kg machine because it's being more gentle on the clothes. Some machines have a water+ button to use more water in a cycle. Some have a rinse mode, which you could run after a wash it complete to do an extra rinse. Your machine could be dirty and have residue of old detergent inside it, you should run a cleaning/maintenance wash once every month or two. Some machines have a maintenance or drum clean mode, if it doesn't, start a 70-90C super hot wash with nothing in it. You should also check you're dosing your detergent properly, and consider switching detergent brands. If you're using pods, put them at the back of the drum underneath the clothes to ensure they dissolve early in the wash. Stop using fabric softener entirely and see if it helps.
I agree, I had a HE top loader with an impeller agitator and if I didn’t do a second rinse there would ALWAYS be soap residue! Also, one time I watched it do a “quick wash” cycle and it turns out this meant my clothes didn’t actually get rinsed. They just got sprayed with some water while spinning fast.
Front loading require fast current of the water. Once it lose the fast current, the quality of its cleaning would be much worse. You have to ensure and maintain the current.
I keep hearing that with front loaders you can't add clothes once it has started. I have a front loader and I add clothes. You just press to turn it off and the door will open you add your clothes, you close the door and you turn it back on to start where it left off.
That's a great point. Didn't think of that. Growing up we had a top loader like most Americans. But now I have a small place, so to save space I want to stack the dryer over washer. I don't really have much choice. I need shallow depth too. I don't do tons of laundry so should be fine.
Between the first 2 issues you contradict yourself. 1. Ease of use " distributes softner better than front loaders. 2. Cleanest " distributes softner more evenly" So.... Which is it?
Great video and I agree front loaders are far superior except for the mold issue which you can correct and maintain by leaving the door open drying out the drum the glass and the Rubber seal after every time you wash and leaving a container of moisture absorbing in the washer just don't forget to remove it before the next wash
You might want to reconsider. He Top Loaders require that you leave the door open, or else it can get moldy too. I'll pass on the Front Loaders. HE Top Loaders are so much better than Front Loaders. Front Loaders require so much more work than HE Top Loaders. He Top Loaders are now without agitators (that tend to ruin your clothes), using less water, energy, better cleaning technology. Front Loaders do not clean your clothes very well, leaving your clothes smelling awful, mold, now thoroughly penetrating the clothes with the laundry formula.
Andrew Addison where did you hear that? Front loaders are proven to clean better. They do not cause clothes to smell. The mould isn't an issue if you leave the door open and run a very hot wash once a month. Unlike top loaders, front loaders can reach boiling temperatures which is more than enough to remove detergent residue and sterilise themselves. Also, I fail to see how a front loader is "more work" it's exactly the same, if not less. Sure, you have to bend down, but you can put a basket on the floor under the door and simply pull everything out into it. With a top load you are bending repeatedly.
We have not had top loaders in the UK for years, we used to have twin tubs, where the tub and spinner was separate but in the same unit. Front loaders are the norm here.
You didn’t mention that the front one needs more space because of the door. You can buy smaller top ones for smaller apartments and since it doesn’t have a huge door it can fit in small bathrooms.
Currently have a top load washer/dryer but soon will be buying a front load washer/dryer and then main reason for me is... STACKING! I can stack them and now I have massive extra floor space in my laundry, so I can out a nice big shelf system in there to hold all kinds of things.
Face Reality hehehehe yes with a brush. Because it really scrubs out dirt and deo stains. Im from the philippines and the air here is dirty and its very hot here. Just water and detergent isnt enough to get rid of those i have to really get in there and scrub it off.😆
For short people like me knee problems or not reaching the last left cloth on toploader is like a olympic exercise on its own i wish i had researched at all before buying machines
I'm a 5'4" guy and never had this problem, you must be very short, like below 5 feet. In that case, a cheap-o plastic step will fix the issue. And at least when you lean over, your body is supported by the washing machine, which relieves the stress from your back
Front loaders are far superior to top loaders in every way if you get the right one. Beko, Bosch and Miele here in the UK are the best. Beko cheap but good Bosch middle of the road and excellent and Miele high end and excellent. I would never contemplate a toploader as I dont see how sitting sloshing slightly left slightly right will clean your clothes at all deeply for stains and odours at all.
I have never had an issue with mold in my front load. Leave the door open when you're not using it and run a bleach cycle every once in a while. It's really not complicated.
Dustin the bleach will dry out the seals on front loads over time. With the lack of maintenance there is no extra time needed. It really comes down to what the washer is needed for. Mechanics, and other dirty jobs need the agitator top load for the aggressive clean. Otherwise either top load or front load can do the trick. However certain top loads allow for more water use on larger items or waterproof items to clean better. We just switched back to a top load from ge. The LG set we had lasted 5.5 years before being replaced and withing the first year the door and the door seal had to be replaced under warranty.
@@marufahmad4144 any child that is capable of climbing into a washing machine and closing the door is capable of opening a door that is already closed.
I've never had mold issues on front loading washing machines. There's really a very simple solution to this: leave the door open after a wash and use the drum cleaning cycle once every other month. That's it!
one more. if your have intense body odor & profuse sweating, washing in front load could be an issue too. my experience, little water in the drum couldn't combat the smell. you need extra rinse option or perhaps prewash option. many consumers confuse with the mold issue & the smell on the clothes.
In some countries (like the US) top loaders remain hugely popular, but in the UK it's virtually impossible to buy a top loader - no one uses them. We all have front loaders, and have done for about 30 years. Go into any kitchen appliance store in the UK, head to the area where all the washing machines are and I can guarantee you won't see a top loader in sight, anywhere. Top loaders stopped being popular after the 80's.
@Designer Appliances: I disagree with several points you make. First, you should NEVER wash a Comforter in a Domestic washer, NEVER!. Take it to the laundromat in a 30 pounder or bigger unless you want to make rich your repair Man(the main bearings won't last). Also you should always advise your customers (including in this video) on how to properly load a washer (for front loaders too much or too little is bad). No matter what kind you buy you should always READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL!.
Hey run it off rain barrels then. Between that and leaving the door open the joy of amphibians in hung-dry shirts and the 'better quality clean' (term ca. 04:00 ) will amaze your friends. I think there's also a process involving fly farming, but da might not carry that mielewurm line.
Nancy Archibald if my washer ever dies and I can’t fix it, I’ll prob opt for a speed queen or something similar. I’ve used front loaders and I hate the moldy smell and my laundry room doesn’t have the space to leave the door open.
@@boostedmaniac - Exactly!! Plus, I noticed while using my daughter's front end loader...that the wash cycle took FOREVER! I wanted to take the clothes out and wash them by hand!! LOL!
Front loading washing machines in great Britain can be bought from £199.00. I have a Hoover 1600 spin machine which was £280.00. Also I have never had a issue with mould build up
As an experienced appliance technician, I find this video inaccurate and a little misleading. While there are many benefits to front loaders, the benefits of top loaders still outweigh that of the front loader. I agree with the assessment in this video that it comes down to preference but a careful and critical look at the information shared here will reveal that this is largely trying to sell the idea of front loaders. Another factor that should be considered here should be expected life expectancy and the average cost of repairs. I was happy to see Speed Queen prominently displayed in this video! I am sure this store has fabulous products (Speed Queen and Miele) but buyer beware of the picture a sales pitch offers versus the reality of the product received.
play doh plus, Speed Queen does build a quality machine, one of the best to be sure. If you are looking for a machine that will last you without many repairs, I would suggest a top loading Speed Queen model that uses a mechanical timer. It’s built like the older ones that were known to last several decades. Modern machines typically are not built with that kind of longevity in mind. Just know there is no perfect machine.
play doh plus Get a Speed Queen I have a 2019 model and I love it it’s cross between a front loader and a Toploader the way it operates. You will be glad you did.
I'm determined to get my 1st front load instead of top load. My manual top load consumes 140 L for 5kg load. 35L for washing. 35L x 3 rinses 15min each. With my experience with an automatic, it consumes more water bec it rinses more. 140L is 2-3 days bathing with a pail and dipper. I'll be doing the environment good.
Front loaders use more power when doing warm or got washing as they generally don't have the ability to have hot water piped in unlike top loaders. Front loaders also have bearing failures all the time, my parents have replaced four Front loaders already due to work bearings and now their fifth has pump issues. I'm still rocking a top loader built in 2006...
I completely disagree with the negatives mentioned here about front load washers. I would never go back to a top load machine after buying my first front load washer. Front load washers are far superior and part of that is they can wash things that top load machines can't like sneakers and dog toys, as well as comforters.
You may think differently when you have to start dealing with the mold/mildew that builds up in the rubber gasket around the inside of the front loader door.....AND eventually it will need to be replaced if you own the washer long enough. Not cheap to replace. Ask me how I know. We just bought a top loader and couldn't be happier. No more noisy vibrating/shaking during the spin cycle either. Good luck with yours.
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This was very helpful and most stores that sell washing machines dont know these fact. Told a store owner recently that front load machine uses less water and he looked at me as if I had no sense😒
William Briggs not true. My front load Miele has a soak cycle, as has just about every other front load machine I have ever used. If I want a super long soak I can also pause the wash indefinitely.
@@samk7717 we soak things like whites or our kitchen rags and towels, so the bleach can work during that time. And also if you have something really dirty you wanna soak for a while you can do that as well. Yeah my husband and I like soaking things and if we forgot something we can stop the machine and throw the clothing in so honestly a top load will be best for us. Thank you for pointing this detail out to help finalize our decision!
When mentioning sustainability, one should say, that, exactly because top-loaders are better for older people, none has to swap from a front-loader to a top-loader when getting older! My mother had to swap her once-in-a-lifetime-bought frontloader for a top-loader, as she got older. If she´s chosen a top-loader to beginn with, she´d have spent half as much for washing machines over her lifetime (provided she buys only quality-products, which may last for a whole lifetime)...
@@WilliamStrealy1 A good pedestal, that can outstand the vibrations is expenseve, and you also loose the space above the washing machine at the same time.
I migrated from a front loader to a top loader... I got an LG high efficiency top loader. It's fast. Reliable and uses very little water. Generally I think these high efficiency top loaders are better than the front loaders....
Neither have I, nor my parents or my late grandparents (all having used front load washers here in Germany). It's just common sense to leave the door open every now and then. I don't get why so many people in the US seem to have a problem with that.
I had a front load because it looked good. It was repaired twice times because water was leaking at the bottom of the door. After that, the hinge broke and it wasn't sealing shut. I had to prop it so the door will be closed tight. Finally, the computer broke which was a $500 repair. I got a top load.
Jamie Lacson Leaks are very rare. Europe only uses front load machines, for at least the last thirty years. I don't know anyone who has had a leak. They wash better, spin faster, use much less water and power, don't damage clothes as much, and are capable of doing a wide range of ACCURATE wash temperatures from cold all the way up to boil. Unlike US machines that wash in whatever temperature water they happen to be filled with.
So you got a poor quality front loader. You can’t transfer that experience to any front loader. In Europe almost nobody uses top loaders. They consume way too much water and electricity and would cost a fortune to run. Washing your clothes in a bathtub full of water is not very efficient.
@@pilskadden - I had the exact same experience with the first and last front loader I ever owned as the original poster. The load was much smaller, and it took much longer to wash. I also saw no real savings in electricity, water, or dry time. It was more expensive to buy, and more expensive to repair, and needed more repairs in a very short lifespan.
Front loaders will not unlock once water has filled the drum you have to let them drain for the door unlock even if you pull the plug it won’t unlock. A top loader that locks the lid even if the tub is full of water, if you hit the button it will unlock so you could put another top or something that you forgot can’t do that with the front loader.
@@petermaz701 for the first 5 mins I can hit the pause button and my front loader will unlock the door for me to add clothes. Most washer are adding lock for child safety issues.
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TheBaz568 lol I used to do the same.
TheBaz568 same here
Final here. 😭 why do we do this!
Is it a midterm on laundry machines?
@@rilyc2843 no
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Mold odor is a major defect of front load machine. I have a LG front load and I have to constantly clean the washer machine and if I don’t and leave my cloth inside for few hours, the cloth will smell like coming from sewer. Some people are not sensitive to sewer smile. But I cannot bear with it. So I have to re wash the cloth. I am fed up with front load machine now. I will throw it away and get back top loader soon. Top loader machine always delivers odor free cleaned cloth in the past. Btw thank you for your honest review in the end confirm mold is an issue with front loader.
Never had a smell or mold issue with a front loader.
Keep the door open when not using. And my current one has a drum clean cycle that I do every now and then. Not sure if that qualifies as extra maintenance? I guess it is. But I only have to push a button. 🤷♂️
But yea, the main tip for anyone with a front loader is leave the door open when not using. 👍
Who closes the door when not using?
@@attorneyirl2725 most families close the door for both types washers.
also don't forget to empty the detergent drawer. That collects some water too. I leave the drawer out after a load to allow more air circulation.
1:01 Front loaders distribute fabric softener better. 1:24 Top loaders evenly distribute detergent and softener... Suspect.
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I just watched this video so I am officially...an old person.
welcome to the club
Crap me too
I know!!!
I'm old af but at least we have clean clothes. Welcome aboard, Whipper-snapper!
@@winebox Lol!! Old but clean.
You don’t want mold? LEAVE👏🏻THE👏🏻DOOR👏🏻OPEN👏🏻
Preach. I'm the only one that knows the front load washer in my house - and I'm the one that chose it. I'm 19 yrs old and my parents needed a new washer. We got the Kenmore front load 4.5 cu ft with accela-wash which is the same as LG's front loaders with turbo wash. If they did the laundry without my help, the washer would've smelled really bad, mold would've been all over the gaskets and detergent drawer, and the washer wouldn't last long in their hands. I always leave the door open, and remove the detergent drawer after I'm done using the washer and I've been doing that now for about 10 months - along with cleaning the washer every month - along with cleaning the trap on the bottom left of the washer. Not a single spec of mold to be detected, or a smell to be detected. I love this machine. The only complaint I have is, because its tilted 6°, if you dont use accela-wash - which uses a recirculation pump to saturate the clothes with the water and detergent or water and softener solution, it will use very little water on the rinse cycle, and some clothes will tumble on the far side of the drum and not onto the water. I usually have to add 2 jar fulls of water to compensate that. But other than that, perfect washer ever used
Edit:
Its been over a year later now and ever since the machine's been under my care, not a single trace of mold or smell has been detected or present in the machine. I use bleach for the whites at least once a week, i clean the washer every month, i tend to use hot water on most cycles except on colors, and i keep the door open when im finished. My mom keeps on closing the door tho no matter how many times i tell her not to but i open it later
Also, do one wash with bleach a week. 😉
@@blackice7408 exactly. I have the same exact one you have and family members freaked out to me about the mold. I did some research read the manual and what do you know. All you have to do is keep it cracked with the magnet after each use. Its not hard, but thats how little initiative people put in.
@@blitty6048 common sense isn't so common with these machines in people. It's a no brainer that if you close the door shut after use, and its moist in there, expect mold to grow. And there are others that say that it doesn't make sense to clean your washer when detergent and water is used constantly. There's an old saying "you can't clean a dirtt floor with a dirty mop". Dirt, grime, detergent, etc will build up in a washer. So you must clean them. The matainence in front loaders is nothing to me. But others must make it seem like a dramatic hassle to take care of a front loader. But its those that must make easy things look complicated
Yeah if you have a large laundry room where you leave the door open. My laundry room door opens into the room right next to the washer.
I have a maytag top loading washer, very easy to maintain and have had it for about 9 years with barely any issues. It washes clothes very fast in my honest opinion. I think we only had to have a major fix on it once which involved one of the hoses to leak and the guy who did it for us said please take care of this unit as much as possible because it's one of the last good maytag top loaders out there.
I just purchased a front loader washer and dryer, after spending eleven years with my own top loaders. I can say I love the front loader, my clothes feel and smell so much cleaner, and my daughter loves watching our clothes dry.
Which one did you get?
I had a 3rd option Swedish made "Electro-Helios" washing machine in the late 70's and it suited me perfectly. It was a top-loaded horizontal axis drum (like a front loader) and it suited me perfectly. It washed clean and fluff-free as all front-loaders do best, but you could always stop it simply by lifting the lid and add what ever was forgotten, like last-nite socks.
After opening the lid you rolled the drum by hand until you could open two "barn-doors" and chuck something inside. Then it could just keep going again. sadly I left it behind in Uppsala when moving to Australia, never to be seen again. That was ~50 years ago and many washers later I never had a better one...
These still exist
In France there are such machines. Here in Portugal they are sold in some stores, as people who have lived in France sometimes opt for these machines. They are narrow. Much more than front loading machines
You can get these everywhere in Europe. They are ideal if space is scarce in bathroom or kitchen and will wash just as well as a frontloader because they tumble the clothes in an identical way. The bulky toploaders with or without an agitator are virtually unknown here. I have to go to a museum to see one, as the first Miele machines were designed like that😊.
I'm from Hungary, and my washing machine is also a top-load with a drum! It used to be my grandparents' machine and I think it's from the 80s. Still works brilliantly!
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I loved it... I have decided for a front load
Top loader: Very light, cheaper, use more water, can interupt the process, hard on fabrics, shaky during drying process, sometimes need to rearrange if there's inbalance.
Front Loading: Very Very Heavy when you need to lift it, more expensive, use less water, easy on fabric.
My favorite: Front Loading.
The best one is LG Direct Drive and Sharp.
You can interupt the cycle on a front loader, just as easy as a top loader.
I'm far away from where you're based in New Jersey, but wanted to say this is one of the most well-made comparison videos I've seen from a retail store.
got both.. prefer top loader. way more convenient, quieter and easier to maintain.
can you help me what is a good top loader ( LE ) I here
Lg HE is good don’t mess with whirlpool
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OK I got to 1:27 and had to stop. At 1:00 the video says "They (top loaders) can also collect lint and distribute fabric softeners better than front-loading washing machines." Then at 1:20 the video says "Front loaders are much gentler therefore giving your clothes a smoother wash cycle that evenly distributes detergent and softeners." It's like I'm watching a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing about laundry. I know I was just lied to, but I don't know who did it.
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thomabb 😂 I thought the same thing, sad but very true comment. I watched one video of top front loading washers of 2020. It’s like they were designed for the Cov, like the gov sponsored it. They were all great front loaders, I just don’t won’t my washer having technology to operate from my phone, or it to have a brain of its on , it might just start talking to me , and decide it doesn’t like my clothes. 📲🧺🧦🤔😷😳😂 On the mold problem , the number one front loader of 2020 is especially designed to alleviate the mold problem. It’s all in the engineering of the door design. The door can also be removed, if needed,.. so it can open from either side. It seems really awesome, but I always have problems with reliability on all my digital appliances. My Kenmore washer and dryer has lasted me 22 years, and has finally given me my first problems. I may stick with Kenmore. I’m on the fence whether to go front or top load again. I really want the ability to wash a king size comforter. I also wash really large loads, back to back. I will keep researching. 🤓🤪
Joe Al Hi! Just now seeing your reply. Your right Kenmore is the best hands down. My home warranty was 125 or 150.00 to replace a small part he had on the truck. He said it was a small problem,.. and it should still last me for a long while. I will definitely go with a Kenmore again. Hopefully it will be a long while. It will probably be a top loader next time. Think I’ll stick with what works. Cheerio🧐🙂
@@BronzeRemnant4 Front loaders are fine if you don't overload it or use too much detergent as it will damage the pump. Talk about tech revolting... I'm waiting for a Tesla driver to activate the "summon" feature and the car try to run them down.
15 years daily 2 times washing with TOP LOADER LG machine still no issues ✌🏻
Our washer bit the dust recently and when we went looking for a new one, I knew already that I wanted a top loader with an agitator. I have always had a top loader, so have never found any issues with them. I really like this new one we bought; it has a lot of extra features, plus it plays a little tune when you start it up.
Lg?
in europe and the UK, front load washer's are pritty much the only choice you have. but despite haveing them in our homes since the 60's. mould and mildue problems have only arised in the last 15 years. and allmost all of it is from the use of liquid and gel based detergents as well as encourageing to use the quick wash cycle which dose not dissolve the detergent.
whichwasher2007 what would you say is the best to use as detergent if not liquid or gel?
@@LLastRose good ol fashioned powder in a cardboard box
Powders are the best regardless of top or front load useage.
Always use powder if cleaning at 30c or higher, Its way cheaper and works better . I use liquid only when doing a cold cycle, clean clothes just with sweat...
@@honestguy7764 With the brand of washing detergent (allergy friendly one) I use the fluid is cheaper per wash than the powder. One bottle is more expensive than a box of powder but the powder runs out much faster.
Nice review i was planning to buy top load but now i'm convinced why i prefer front load better
I chose top loader over front loader because of joints issue. And thank you for mentioning that top loaders are less likely to develop mold.
I have test tommorow at 8 am and i m still watching washing machine god bless me
FRONT LOAD! FRONT LOAD!
My family has been using front load for over 25 years and it hasn't let us down ever!
@Benjamin Tjaa sure interesting that airplanes are american aswell think about the world with no airplanes.
and no high tech? i would love to know how that is even possable
@Benjamin Tjaa i don't understand your comment.
Is Hawaii not in America?
what does health system have to do with it.
@you are reading this in your head what do you use now?
3:36 And I thought that the European way of having a washing machine in the tiny kitchen was very strange. Now comes a washing machine and dryer in the bedroom? Now that is super weird there!
Where do you go to get the dirty clothes? Then carry them to the washer. And carry them back to the closet after they are dry. Sounds like a good idea to place them close to wher the clean and dirty clothes are kept.
@Mario budget airbnb rooms... 😁
It's not European way to keep washing machine in the kitchen. It's almost always the bathroom. Maybe in the UK.
@Benjamin Tjaa we indians usually put washing machine in balconies or usually outside of our house.Few keep them in lobby near common toilet.
There's no such thing as "European way". Geez, it's a continent with a shitload of countries and cultures.
And no, hardly anyone keeps their washing machine in kitchens. They're normally in bathrooms.
4:42 you dont get mould or smell in a front loader if you leave the door ajar so the machine can breath,also you can get front loaders that allow things to be added mid wash and brushless motors make the new front loaders quiet and efficient.They also have more program choices and dont have an agitator like an top loader that can damage delicate clothes.
Front loaders are easier to repair and to work on.
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you about the benefits of the brushless motor. I am not a service technician but your comment on the ease of repair caught my attention. Would you mind commenting why you think that way? Are the front loaders serviced from the front without having the need to pull it out etc? Thank you!!
Im'a sleep early tonight
Me at 2AM:
i am nowhere near you but have found this very helpful - thank you for your video.
You forgot one "VERY" (BIG) difference....
COST of REPAIRS. Front load washers are ("MUCH") more expensive to repair and are more 'mechanical' which means they will likely break down more often.
The disadvantage of Front Load is for bulky items and white clothes, that bulky items is too big for front load, sometimes is overloaded and sometimes is unbalancing problem during spin, white clothes can't be cleaned in front load, because it needs to get fully soaked with water including bulky items as well. Front Load doesn't have "Soak" Cycle feature.
Thanks man , We just brought a new top loder after seeing your video and comments of it 😅
I have a number of engineering colleagues who have switched from top-loaders to front-loaders (and I'm talking top-of-the-range-ish machines), and literally every one of them says they wish they had their old top-loaders back. The universal complaint is that they simply don't wash the clothes as well, examples being jeans. I don't know anyone who has owned both that prefers front loading machines. Not to mention, I've always thought it violated common sense to cut a hole in the front of a water vessel...
I've had both and I can say that once I realized how much more money the "good old fashioned" top loader I have now is costing me, I really wish I had my LG front loader back. It's not just the cost of the water, as I used to think. It's the cost of electricity to dry them after the totally pathetic 500rpm spin *and* more importantly, the cost to *heat the water*, even if you only wash on warm or lukewarm... to get anywhere near acceptable cleaning performance from my new top loader, I almost always have to coerce it into filling more than it wants to. I also found out that top loaders just can't handle greasy mechanics clothes - with 50+ gallons of water in the machine, a cup of detergent is so diluted that it just doesn't clean. A front loader will clean better, spin better, and make your clothes last longer. And the new ones literally clean and dry their own gaskets. There's no place for wasteful old lumbering hot-water-guzzling top loaders, it's not 1957! :D
@@dregenius Most of the complaints about front loaders (aside from the mildew and seal problems) seem to be around insufficient water to do the job. Your comment sounds like the top-loaders you use limit the fill depth (people complain about that on top loaders, too), but use the same fill level for everything; hence, your too-diluted soap. I haven't owned a top loader that didn't limit fill depth in almost 25 years. The best new ones act like a front loader on it's back in that regard, with a little bit of dishwasher thrown in. They use a limited amount of water to soak the clothes then force pump the soap solution through the fabric. It's plenty concentrated; in fact, soap overuse is a big problem. Anyway, the nice thing is that they give you the option of using more water to rinse, which is absolutely necessary to get enough dilution to get the soap out. I have a high-end machine now that can heat it's own water to nearly boiling (for sanitation), like a front-loader. It also allows multiple rinses (up to FIVE) in any depth I want. The drum volume is MUCH higher than any front-loader, and has a plate-type scrubber in the bottom, instead of an agitator, and it spins much, much faster than 500RPM. It washes noticeably better than any machine of any type, residential or industrial, that I have ever used. There is definitely some new thinking there. So, maybe there's a convergence going on between these two formats.
I like my clothes submerged in water and seeing the soap foam up, it gives me the peaceful mind that it's doing what it's supposed to do 😂 also, for white clothes, top loader comes very handy for soaking them in bleach for sometime before continuing washing them. Currently, im using front load bcos i have a smaller space, so everytime, i still add more water just to see the soap foam up and use a separate bucket for soaking whites so it's really not convenient for someone like me who's particular with cleaning. Another thing, i dont like getting the clothes out from front load washers cos it's down there and gets annoying whenever i drop a piece on the floor. And yes, front load gets moldy quickly. Such a bad smell... so top load is 100% better.
@@dregenius just get an inverter-type so it's energy efficient. Also, proper ratio of water to detergent. Top loader is great for wash and spin, not for drying clothes.
@@jamesw1659 What make and model is your machine?
Something else that should be mentioned, is that front load washers have a child lock built into the electronics, which is great for parents with kids. While top loaders have the drum from the top, and kids can’t get into them as easily, if there was a stool or something nearby, the child can easily get inside the drum, and while modern top loaders lock, older washers don’t have locks on them. So which is safer? Definitely front loader. Just thought I’d bring that up since it wasn’t mentioned in the video.
Survival of the fittest
Meh thoose maggots need learn to wash their own clothes anyways
I live outside USA. Local stores sale only front loading. You can find one or two US machines but they cost 1,500 USD. I bought 9kg Constructa machine for 700 USD. 9 kg Cotton cycle is 2:30 hours.
Front loaders have faster spins, and are more economical with water usage. It's why they take longer to fill up, because overall less water is used. The downside, is that yes you need to wipe dry inside the rubber seal after every wash otherwise mold can develop and the rubber can start to smell. Front loaders can also be noisier. But top loaders take longer, don't spin the water out of clothes as effectively as front loaders, and they tend to be bulkier looking.
Front loader uses less water, but longer time to wash = more electricity use; so the electricity use replaces the water usage.
Front Load dryers are not as good as drying thicker materials though.
I actually have Front Load Washing Machine and Top Load Vented Dryer.
This is disingenuous. Total life cycle cost of ownership is not mentioned.
I've owned both type, made by the same US company, with similar capacities. I like that clothes washed in a front loader seem to last longer. There is not a significant difference in cleaning ability, even though the front loaders cost almost twice as much. The TCO of a front loader is higher and the environmental impact of machines that fail faster and become waste, whether recycled or not, is hgher. )
Water use may be an environmental or availability concern in some areas, but consider that the grey water produced by a washing machine, can be used to water vegetation, wash hands and flush toilets. You need to "run the numbers" to determine if the difference in water use is an environmenal; economic or a social concern.
I did. In Chicago, where water rates are low, the savings from operating a front loader will take more than 2000 loads to offset the difference in cost between a premium top loader and the least expensive front loader of the same capacity made by the same company. I thought that was fair, and assumed that the front loader would last 6 years at 6 loads per week. My top loaders have lasted 10-15 years, generally the controls failed, not the mechanics.
So I was surprised when my front loader started making unusual noises after just 5 years and needed a major repair. . In doing research I found that wasn't unusual. Replacing the bearings ($75) required near-complete disassembly of the machine., which I could do myself. ( I've rebuilt car engines, this was simple.) Two years later It happened again. Another two years later, again.
Front loaders have user advantages, but durability is not one. Mechanical MTBF is shorter for front loaders than for top loaders, which is odd since they have only one moving part - the drum. Top loaders with agitators have transmissions. The difference is that the few mechanical parts front loaders experience less stress during spin cycle than front loader during tumble wash.
The front loader parts that fail are the bearings and the spider that holds the driveshaft to the drum. The bearings fail because of balance vibration and water getting past the outer bearing seal, and those of most models are not designed to be replaced, so aftermarket parts must be used. More than half the models in 2017 had spiders that were attached to drums with screws, but those spiders were not available as OEM replacement parts; basket assemblies cost 40-50% as much as new washer.
On the model I bought, the flaw is fundamental. Moisture is pushed into the bearing by the heating/cooling within a cycle and condenses. A one stage neoprene gasket with a spinning vibrating thin tapered shaft passing through it do not keep water away from the bearings. The seal passes and traps water between it and the bearings. Positively pressuring the seal could solve that problem for a few dollars in added parts. (Hint- A stepped shaft, a second seal, a solenoid air pump, an air line and drain molded into the space between the seals.)
Every washer I investigated uses the same bearing seal design. Some have better shielding within the tub. Replacing a top loaders motor and transmission replaces all its working parts, takes less time and costs less than replacing fewer OEM front loader parts parts and doubles the top loaders' operating life.
Top loading agitator-less washers may be the best design. Only time will tell.
How much do i need to pay you for a 3500 word book report
Well said, and full of factual information.
My parents went through four Front loaders for bearing issues and the repairs by the repair man were more than the worth of the machine.
I still have a top loader built in 2006 still running with no issues, they went through four machines from different manufacturers so it's a common issue.
Lg and Samsung make it sound like a deal offering 10 years on the motor, but it's the bearings that fail all the time and isn't covered usually as it falls out of the general warranty period of 12 months.
If you go to the tip and look at the recycling section, it's mostly newer "frost free" fridges and front loaders.
Thanks for taking the time to share. 👍🏿
Front load Whirlpool: 5 years. From some act of God I thought to keep in storage the 1972 Maytag it replaced. Guess which washer I’m using now. Still going strong and keeping clothes clean...
Oh wow this is amazing advice! I was just discussing this to my husband and he had the same concern on the mechanical parts for the front load. Guess we'll stick to front load agitator less as you've discussed
I’m late for work and I’m watching a video about washing machines.
Nothing beats a good infomercial. My work can wait. 😂
Notice how there was no mention of reliability or long work life.
That's because it's not part of the industry anymore
and when im trying to fix something, the spare part hard to find, it is very wasteful thing, we just keep buying and replacing, soon it will cost us this planet
Exactly what I was thinking... I was waiting and waiting and seems the comments say is a great video I tough it was cuz Finally some industry was gonna be brave enough to tell who last longer and less maintenance and parts to find in a fair price ...but nope ....
Front loaders are fine IF you don't use too much detergent and don't overload the basket. There are shock absorbers that keep the washer from walking around your laundry room (so long as it's not overloaded). The shocks will wear out quickly if you overload the washer beyond the rated weight. The front loader we have now is 4 years old. The prior one was 11 years old and failed when my old roommate overloaded it with a throw rug and then 2 comforters. The shocks stopped working and had to replace it for 75% as a new washer.
That's why when I were buying products like bag or blazer that says life-time warranty, it appeals to me so much. It's super expensive, but I know I'm not going to contribute to the landfill. Actually I did the math ana it's less expensive if I use it for more than 20-30 years.
Well newer weaker machines mean more income for the company!!!
Well, this was pretty much exactly the video that I was looking for! Thank you!
3:37 Washing maching in a bedroom? Really?
Dude not everyone has heaps of space. It is not that uncommon in apartments.
@@dw2843 it is uncommon for me.
Radhwan where are you from?
@@dw2843 Malaysia. u?
in dubai they put the washing machine in the kitchen if u rent a furnished apartment.
Shockingly I actually did find this helpful
I had a front loader for 12 years and fought with the mold smell through the years. I tried everything but never got rid of the smell. When it did go away it came back .got rid of it and am happy as can be with a toploader.oh and the water that I saved on frontloader would probably used back by rewaching many times
Change your laundry detergent. I had the same problem until I stop using tide and gain he liquid and started using arm and hammer pods and sensitive formulas laundry detergent the smell and mold disappeared and hasn't been back.
The only thing to do against mold is to leave the door slightly ajar, as well as the soap drawer. Period
honestguy77 ! Powder detergent is also much better than liquid, the liquid stuff gunks up all types of machine.
I have a weird obsession towards washing machines
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Getting ready to buy a new set soon. Seeing as I hang dry a lot of my clothes, I think sticking with the front load would be best as it seems to get more water out of the clothes during the spin cycle. I have a set now, and I am pretty happy with the size of it and how well it handles large blankets.
With a front loader you have to leave the door, as well as the detergent dispenser, open ALL THE TIME (except when it's running of course). No Mold. At all.
I also recommend to avoid liquid detergents, use powder and pay close attention to the right dosage. Especially with modern machines that use so painfully little water, the liquid detergents may build up inside where you can't see it to a slimy goo and become the home for bacteria, resulting in badly smelling clothes. Besides, liquid detergents are lacking bleach which on the long run you need for white laundry to stay white. Also try to run a 60°C (140°F) or hotter cycle at least once a month.
Nothing beats dumping a full basket of clothes into a top loader
u know it......top loaders rule, i'll always use them
Who needs religion when you can do that?
Can’t do that with a top loader without an agitator. I do not recommend them and I have been selling appliances for a decade.
@@jayroc3337 But you can't Napisan in a front loader.
I will stick with my front loaders. I have had far better experience with them.
After owning both types of machines I prefer my front loader. It does a better job at getting stains out while using less water and detergent. I have never used pre treatments for getting stains out like I did with the top loader.
I had always front-loaders, as that's the common type in Gemany. Even the German top loaders are actually also working like front loaders, means not dumping the entire laundry into the water, but dipping it down into it on every turn. Just like a human washes clothes by hand.
Then I came to Singapore, top-loader territory. Ok, I also bought one. Worst decision ever. Not only uses it humongous amounts of water, but the laundry does not get as clean and also comes out more wrinkled.
Back to front-loader. Bought a Samsung, it's good. But not as good as the admittedly far more expensive Miele.
@@krollpeter I have a basic Haier front loader, was very cheap to buy here in Australia but it removes every single stain better than my LG did. Also very quiet too which was surprising for a low priced machine.
Thanks for the vid, most consumers are ignorant regarding appliances
Top loader all the way!
Bghrtdz why?
Bghrtdz , yes they rinse much better by using more water.
HowToDoItDude not always the case.
If I were to get a top loader, I want the center agitator. The impellers just don't turn clothing over as well. I prefer front loader myself, but understand, front loader doors seal, so water can't evaporate. If you make it a habit to leave the door part way open after removing the clothing, you can all but eliminate the problem with odor. It just needs to be unsealed, so the water can evaporate before mold or mildew have time to set in. Top loaders don't have the same problem, because it isn't necessary for its lid to seal.
Great points Vincent Robinette!
the agitator causes clothes to get ripped & tangles. It takes up more space so you get a smaller load. It also hurts you. I can't tell you how many times I've hit my arms or hands on that damn thing, bruised from it.
@@stafonvoncamron I agree. I like top loaders, because they are more gentle, and clean as well or better than a top loader. besides, it's the same as the dryer!(never seen a top loading dryer)
Idk if my theory is correct but I think top loaders can carry more clothes using the same surface area as a front loader.
Enzo Perruccio well no shit
I been in the appliance business for 39 years, and i can say with authority, that the money you save on a front loader because of water savings, will be eaten up on service calls. I can also all but guarantee, that an appliance dealer named " Designer Appliances" caters to mostly rich people , who care not about money, but will complain the most, cuz they thought spending more money gives them some sort of increase in quality, which is only partly true, at best. I know, i have worked at a high end dealer for many years.
flexjay87 sorry but maybe junk American machines. In Europe front loaders are all we use, top loaders were relegated to history forty years ago. Nothing on a front loader fails with any greater frequency than a top loader- the basic components are essentially the same. A front loader doesn't just save water, it saves a considerable amount of energy too, and detergent. It will also give shorter drying times because of the higher spin speeds, saving yet more energy. On top of that, they wash better and damage clothes less. Top loaders are just a small update on a tub in the yard which you would stir around with a wooden implement.
@@spencerwilton5831 Absolutely, totally agree!
Why am I watching a video on washing machines?
Same i dont know how i end here. But guess now i know the difference!
Why am I reading comments, on washing machine videos?🤣
Ameer Zaman cuz you need to wash your stinky ass clothes
Why am i suddenly interested on washing machine?
I live in the Netherlands, in Europe and I've never seen a top loading washer in real life... I'm kinda wondering why I'm watching this... Also I just bought a new washer less than a year ago, so what the hell is my drunk ass doing?
Oh, right: being drunk and being fascinated by a video comparison 😂
It is midnight and this was reccomended to me. Not disappointed
lol
This is what we call quality content! Bravo!
Ive had both and use a front loader now. Cheaper to operate and works BETTER. But its true they can have a lot of issues. Plus, I LOVE how you can load the little trays like for fabric softener...oh, and those agitators F up your clothing
top loaders also have fabric softener and detergent dispensers...as well as a dispenser for bleach. The agitators dont do too bad if you wash on gentle or delicate cycles. And newer top loading machines come with removable agitators. I like my clothes fully submerged in water as well but i do like the side loaders because your clothes actually get "tossed" around in the water.
Im personally team top loader for the sake that i love the washer i grew up with abd for the fact that no one seems to mention that sometimes the doors on the front loader will stop sealing after a while and flood your house. Its happened to everyone i know with a front loader here in AZ.
Must be something in the water there. Its all we use in this country..never heard of it being being an across the board problem.
JurieSempai surprised you claim everyone you know with front loaders has had leakage issues. In Europe we have used front load for thirty plus years, top load machines vanished in the late seventies, no one under forty has ever used one, yet no one I know has ever had a front load door leak on them.
I like my clothes submerged in water and seeing the soap foam up, it gives me the peaceful mind that it's doing what it's supposed to do 😂 also, for white clothes, top loader comes very handy for soaking them in bleach for sometime before continuing washing them. Currently, im using front load bcos i have a smaller space, so everytime, i still add more water just to see the soap foam up and use a separate bucket for soaking whites so it's really not convenient for someone like me who's particular with cleaning. Another thing, i dont like getting the clothes out from front load washers cos it's down there and gets annoying whenever i drop a piece on the floor. And yes, front load gets moldy quickly. Such a bad smell... so top load is 100% better.
Very informative and well made video. Thanks!
Perfect comparison video till the date
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In my building, at first we had top loaders. Which i personally loved because i was able to fit more of my clothes and blankets in it, i can open it whenever m. But i live in a building full of elderly people who complain that they have to stand on a step stool to reach the top loader. So management switched to front loaders. Which i hate but the elderly people love. I only hate it because it locks and your clothes are stuck there, if it overflows then management needs to call the company. For some reason for a little while management switched BACK to top loaders but again, the people complained. So we’re back to front loaders. 😑
I've had a front loader for over ten years, I was always getting rashes from what I believe is the machines inability to completely wash or rinse the clothes, I've used hypoallergenic none fragrance soap and softener. The only way I've been able to avoid getting a rash is to trick the machine by adding water before starting the cycle for weight and adding water to the point it's almost coming out the door before the wash cycle starts. Needless to say I also double rinse and I always see soap suds in the first rinse no matter how little soap I use. I will be buying a top loader that gives me a full water load, I don't care what the price to operate a year is. Even my doctor couldn't figure out why I was getting these strange rashes.
Look at the manual at the different cycles and their water usage information. This might help you choose a mode that uses more water. Additionally pay attention to the maximum load weight (kg) for each mode, as some modes do not allow the full capacity of the machine to be used in order to wash properly.
For example, a synthetic wash mode might only allow 3kg of clothes in a 8kg machine because it's being more gentle on the clothes.
Some machines have a water+ button to use more water in a cycle. Some have a rinse mode, which you could run after a wash it complete to do an extra rinse.
Your machine could be dirty and have residue of old detergent inside it, you should run a cleaning/maintenance wash once every month or two. Some machines have a maintenance or drum clean mode, if it doesn't, start a 70-90C super hot wash with nothing in it.
You should also check you're dosing your detergent properly, and consider switching detergent brands. If you're using pods, put them at the back of the drum underneath the clothes to ensure they dissolve early in the wash. Stop using fabric softener entirely and see if it helps.
I agree, I had a HE top loader with an impeller agitator and if I didn’t do a second rinse there would ALWAYS be soap residue! Also, one time I watched it do a “quick wash” cycle and it turns out this meant my clothes didn’t actually get rinsed. They just got sprayed with some water while spinning fast.
Since I am a mid income earner I will go with the top load. Generally OK for my budget. Hoping someday I can afford front loaders too.
Front loading require fast current of the water. Once it lose the fast current, the quality of its cleaning would be much worse. You have to ensure and maintain the current.
I keep hearing that with front loaders you can't add clothes once it has started. I have a front loader and I add clothes. You just press to turn it off and the door will open you add your clothes, you close the door and you turn it back on to start where it left off.
That's a great point. Didn't think of that.
Growing up we had a top loader like most Americans.
But now I have a small place, so to save space I want to stack the dryer over washer.
I don't really have much choice. I need shallow depth too.
I don't do tons of laundry so should be fine.
@@nofurtherwest3474 Please let us know how it went. Tnx!
Between the first 2 issues you contradict yourself. 1. Ease of use " distributes softner better than front loaders. 2. Cleanest " distributes softner more evenly" So.... Which is it?
Thanks. I am confused now.
Front loader
top loaders ruin your clothes and waste a lot of water. hope I've helped clear it up.
Great video and I agree front loaders are far superior except for the mold issue which you can correct and maintain by leaving the door open drying out the drum the glass and the Rubber seal after every time you wash and leaving a container of moisture absorbing in the washer just don't forget to remove it before the next wash
You might want to reconsider. He Top Loaders require that you leave the door open, or else it can get moldy too. I'll pass on the Front Loaders. HE Top Loaders are so much better than Front Loaders. Front Loaders require so much more work than HE Top Loaders. He Top Loaders are now without agitators (that tend to ruin your clothes), using less water, energy, better cleaning technology. Front Loaders do not clean your clothes very well, leaving your clothes smelling awful, mold, now thoroughly penetrating the clothes with the laundry formula.
Andrew Addison where did you hear that? Front loaders are proven to clean better. They do not cause clothes to smell. The mould isn't an issue if you leave the door open and run a very hot wash once a month. Unlike top loaders, front loaders can reach boiling temperatures which is more than enough to remove detergent residue and sterilise themselves.
Also, I fail to see how a front loader is "more work" it's exactly the same, if not less. Sure, you have to bend down, but you can put a basket on the floor under the door and simply pull everything out into it. With a top load you are bending repeatedly.
We have not had top loaders in the UK for years, we used to have twin tubs, where the tub and spinner was separate but in the same unit. Front loaders are the norm here.
I have had both and I still like my top loading HE washer!
You didn’t mention that the front one needs more space because of the door. You can buy smaller top ones for smaller apartments and since it doesn’t have a huge door it can fit in small bathrooms.
Currently have a top load washer/dryer but soon will be buying a front load washer/dryer and then main reason for me is... STACKING! I can stack them and now I have massive extra floor space in my laundry, so I can out a nice big shelf system in there to hold all kinds of things.
I dont use washing machines coz I handwash my clothes,bedsheets,pillowcases and etc. But i enjoy watching these types of videos😆
You hand wash all that??? Who has the time? Okay, Ms. Old School for real lol... Don't tell me you have a washing board, too 😬
Face Reality no, just with a brush.😆 ik im old school😅
@@Charlesoctava a brush 😫😫😫😫
Face Reality hehehehe yes with a brush. Because it really scrubs out dirt and deo stains. Im from the philippines and the air here is dirty and its very hot here. Just water and detergent isnt enough to get rid of those i have to really get in there and scrub it off.😆
@@Charlesoctava you are not alone.
For short people like me knee problems or not reaching the last left cloth on toploader is like a olympic exercise on its own i wish i had researched at all before buying machines
Very true but bending over constantly to get the last towel in the back of a front loader is just as bad...
I'm a 5'4" guy and never had this problem, you must be very short, like below 5 feet. In that case, a cheap-o plastic step will fix the issue. And at least when you lean over, your body is supported by the washing machine, which relieves the stress from your back
Front loaders are far superior to top loaders in every way if you get the right one. Beko, Bosch and Miele here in the UK are the best. Beko cheap but good Bosch middle of the road and excellent and Miele high end and excellent. I would never contemplate a toploader as I dont see how sitting sloshing slightly left slightly right will clean your clothes at all deeply for stains and odours at all.
I have never had an issue with mold in my front load. Leave the door open when you're not using it and run a bleach cycle every once in a while. It's really not complicated.
Or get a top loader cheaper and spare yourself from all the extra work. Oh wow.
@@V1Pin What extra work? Dumping a little bleach in and pressing start every six months is "extra work" to you? Oh wow.
Dustin the bleach will dry out the seals on front loads over time. With the lack of maintenance there is no extra time needed. It really comes down to what the washer is needed for. Mechanics, and other dirty jobs need the agitator top load for the aggressive clean. Otherwise either top load or front load can do the trick. However certain top loads allow for more water use on larger items or waterproof items to clean better. We just switched back to a top load from ge. The LG set we had lasted 5.5 years before being replaced and withing the first year the door and the door seal had to be replaced under warranty.
Don't leave it open. Someone found her baby locked dead in front loader washing machine.
@@marufahmad4144 any child that is capable of climbing into a washing machine and closing the door is capable of opening a door that is already closed.
Nice, fast, informative comparison ,thank you for the video.
I've never had mold issues on front loading washing machines. There's really a very simple solution to this: leave the door open after a wash and use the drum cleaning cycle once every other month. That's it!
one more. if your have intense body odor & profuse sweating, washing in front load could be an issue too. my experience, little water in the drum couldn't combat the smell. you need extra rinse option or perhaps prewash option. many consumers confuse with the mold issue & the smell on the clothes.
In some countries (like the US) top loaders remain hugely popular, but in the UK it's virtually impossible to buy a top loader - no one uses them. We all have front loaders, and have done for about 30 years. Go into any kitchen appliance store in the UK, head to the area where all the washing machines are and I can guarantee you won't see a top loader in sight, anywhere. Top loaders stopped being popular after the 80's.
Wth thats not true, in the U.S front loaders are used more.
@Designer Appliances: I disagree with several points you make. First, you should NEVER wash a Comforter in a Domestic washer, NEVER!. Take it to the laundromat in a 30 pounder or bigger unless you want to make rich your repair Man(the main bearings won't last). Also you should always advise your customers (including in this video) on how to properly load a washer (for front loaders too much or too little is bad). No matter what kind you buy you should always READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL!.
I take both.
Thanks, I’ll stick with my 1990s era very reliable, low maintenance, kenmore water guzzling top loader.
amen brother
Yes, I love my Speed Queen...top loader.
Hey run it off rain barrels then. Between that and leaving the door open the joy of amphibians in hung-dry shirts and the 'better quality clean' (term ca. 04:00 ) will amaze your friends. I think there's also a process involving fly farming, but da might not carry that mielewurm line.
Nancy Archibald if my washer ever dies and I can’t fix it, I’ll prob opt for a speed queen or something similar.
I’ve used front loaders and I hate the moldy smell and my laundry room doesn’t have the space to leave the door open.
@@boostedmaniac - Exactly!! Plus, I noticed while using my daughter's front end loader...that the wash cycle took FOREVER! I wanted to take the clothes out and wash them by hand!! LOL!
Front loading washing machines in great Britain can be bought from £199.00. I have a Hoover 1600 spin machine which was £280.00. Also I have never had a issue with mould build up
As an experienced appliance technician, I find this video inaccurate and a little misleading. While there are many benefits to front loaders, the benefits of top loaders still outweigh that of the front loader. I agree with the assessment in this video that it comes down to preference but a careful and critical look at the information shared here will reveal that this is largely trying to sell the idea of front loaders.
Another factor that should be considered here should be expected life expectancy and the average cost of repairs. I was happy to see Speed Queen prominently displayed in this video! I am sure this store has fabulous products (Speed Queen and Miele) but buyer beware of the picture a sales pitch offers versus the reality of the product received.
Speed queen is rated #1 I read...do you agree? I'm sick of my husband having to work on my front loaders and we are about to purchase new ones.
play doh plus, Speed Queen does build a quality machine, one of the best to be sure. If you are looking for a machine that will last you without many repairs, I would suggest a top loading Speed Queen model that uses a mechanical timer. It’s built like the older ones that were known to last several decades. Modern machines typically are not built with that kind of longevity in mind. Just know there is no perfect machine.
play doh plus Get a Speed Queen I have a 2019 model and I love it it’s cross between a front loader and a Toploader the way it operates. You will be glad you did.
I'm determined to get my 1st front load instead of top load. My manual top load consumes 140 L for 5kg load. 35L for washing. 35L x 3 rinses 15min each. With my experience with an automatic, it consumes more water bec it rinses more. 140L is 2-3 days bathing with a pail and dipper. I'll be doing the environment good.
You will wish u got top loader once u run into repair cost for front loader
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Hey, it's the same link. I'd be curious about the top load one.
Front loaders use more power when doing warm or got washing as they generally don't have the ability to have hot water piped in unlike top loaders.
Front loaders also have bearing failures all the time, my parents have replaced four Front loaders already due to work bearings and now their fifth has pump issues. I'm still rocking a top loader built in 2006...
-Trane
Um how do you unload from a top load washer without beading over. Do have long arms or do you use the BBQ tongs. 0:44
Since I have an arthritic back and neck, I use a rehabilitation reach and grab stick to retrieve my clothes from my Toploader.
I completely disagree with the negatives mentioned here about front load washers. I would never go back to a top load machine after buying my first front load washer. Front load washers are far superior and part of that is they can wash things that top load machines can't like sneakers and dog toys, as well as comforters.
discerningmind i have a front load speed queen and love it. Not only durable but pretty fast as well and does a great job
discerningmind I wash all of those things in my top loader....
Dog toys, sneakers don't belong in any washer.
Stupid
You may think differently when you have to start dealing with the mold/mildew that builds up in the rubber gasket around the inside of the front loader door.....AND eventually it will need to be replaced if you own the washer long enough. Not cheap to replace. Ask me how I know. We just bought a top loader and couldn't be happier. No more noisy vibrating/shaking during the spin cycle either. Good luck with yours.
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Front loading machines have no issues with smell and mold but you have to keep door open at all times while not in use
Kindly tell about water pipes easy systems of both
Designer Appliances r
Which is less noisy?
@@Boz1211111 well only in America you don't use boilwash like we do in Europe that way your washing machines over time gets that bad smell
This was very helpful and most stores that sell washing machines dont know these fact. Told a store owner recently that front load machine uses less water and he looked at me as if I had no sense😒
One thing you forgot to add was the soak cycle. You can only have that with a top loader. This was my game changer when I got my last washer.
William Briggs not true. My front load Miele has a soak cycle, as has just about every other front load machine I have ever used. If I want a super long soak I can also pause the wash indefinitely.
Front load washers don’t use enough water to cover the clothes. Top loaders can fill to cover for the best soaking cycle.
You make a good point, when is it recommended to soak your clothes?
@@samk7717 we soak things like whites or our kitchen rags and towels, so the bleach can work during that time. And also if you have something really dirty you wanna soak for a while you can do that as well.
Yeah my husband and I like soaking things and if we forgot something we can stop the machine and throw the clothing in so honestly a top load will be best for us. Thank you for pointing this detail out to help finalize our decision!
When mentioning sustainability, one should say, that, exactly because top-loaders are better for older people, none has to swap from a front-loader to a top-loader when getting older! My mother had to swap her once-in-a-lifetime-bought frontloader for a top-loader, as she got older. If she´s chosen a top-loader to beginn with, she´d have spent half as much for washing machines over her lifetime (provided she buys only quality-products, which may last for a whole lifetime)...
I feel that front-loaders on pedestals are actually easier to load and unload than top-loaders.
@@WilliamStrealy1 A good pedestal, that can outstand the vibrations is expenseve, and you also loose the space above the washing machine at the same time.
I migrated from a front loader to a top loader... I got an LG high efficiency top loader. It's fast. Reliable and uses very little water. Generally I think these high efficiency top loaders are better than the front loaders....
Are you happy with the cleaning performance?
Boz 2011 no answer, too busy shopping to replace all the clothes it wore out.
Lol. Suddenly clicked on it and watched it til end. Just to find if i ever mentioned these things to customer when they ask which one is better 😂.
I don't have any kids or pets so I can leave the door open on my front load washer. I've never had a problem with mold.
Neither have I, nor my parents or my late grandparents (all having used front load washers here in Germany). It's just common sense to leave the door open every now and then. I don't get why so many people in the US seem to have a problem with that.
Wow! Very helpful. Thank you!
I had a front load because it looked good. It was repaired twice times because water was leaking at the bottom of the door. After that, the hinge broke and it wasn't sealing shut. I had to prop it so the door will be closed tight. Finally, the computer broke which was a $500 repair. I got a top load.
Jamie Lacson I went to fb to ask for tips and everyone seemed to like their front loader. I’m with u, I prefer a top loader
Jamie Lacson Leaks are very rare. Europe only uses front load machines, for at least the last thirty years. I don't know anyone who has had a leak. They wash better, spin faster, use much less water and power, don't damage clothes as much, and are capable of doing a wide range of ACCURATE wash temperatures from cold all the way up to boil. Unlike US machines that wash in whatever temperature water they happen to be filled with.
So you got a poor quality front loader. You can’t transfer that experience to any front loader. In Europe almost nobody uses top loaders. They consume way too much water and electricity and would cost a fortune to run. Washing your clothes in a bathtub full of water is not very efficient.
@@pilskadden - I had the exact same experience with the first and last front loader I ever owned as the original poster.
The load was much smaller, and it took much longer to wash. I also saw no real savings in electricity, water, or dry time.
It was more expensive to buy, and more expensive to repair, and needed more repairs in a very short lifespan.
@@pilskadden now days top loaders are built really efficient and some are more expensive than front loaders. I have Maytag top loaders, very fancy.
I Learned.
Some top loaders do have locing lids.
The current HE Top Loaders since year 2017 have now come with lock as well as without agitators.
Front loaders will not unlock once water has filled the drum you have to let them drain for the door unlock even if you pull the plug it won’t unlock. A top loader that locks the lid even if the tub is full of water, if you hit the button it will unlock so you could put another top or something that you forgot can’t do that with the front loader.
@@petermaz701 for the first 5 mins I can hit the pause button and my front loader will unlock the door for me to add clothes. Most washer are adding lock for child safety issues.