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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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.
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 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!
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.
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.
@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
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.
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 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 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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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😒
Look I'm not an old person but we change our watching machine to Top loaded machine bc man bending over many all year long made me hate doing laundry, also while comparing both at the store you can find top loaded machine with a great economy program to save up time and water , also the thing about MOLD for front loadeds is so true it happened to us many time .
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)
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
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 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.
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.
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'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.
It's a good idea to buy a very popular model so you can get parts for cheap when they break down. When you see a model you like, check online and see how much replacement valves, pumps, motors, belts, and especially circuit boards cost and how available they are. Third party circuit boards can often be much cheaper than OEM.
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.
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 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.
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.😆
Dear sir, I have samsung fully automatic front load ,my query is ,I want display button option sign & it's function details,how to use in quick wash 15mint wash program.? Plz give ur valuable guidance. 🙏
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 😂
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.
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!
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.
I don’t know of anywhere that sells non-HE washers, with the traditional agitator. Those washers waste water, but they lasted forever. We’re on our third set of HE washers/dryers in ten years. Had top loaders, getting some front loaders delivered this week, fingers crossed!
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.
I had bought the GE washer with the center spinner and dryer set on 2003. 7 years later gave to my friend they still working great, it's been 16 years. After gave my friend this set I bought the Samsung washer and dryer front load, the washer didn't wash off the dirt and soap as well as I need it also the washer broke after 2 years so I bought a cheap used one to replaced it also the dryer broke after 3 years 11 months. On 2011 I bought the LG washer and dryer front load, the washer broke after 2 years 9 months and I got back the cheap used in my garage to replaced it and the dryer broke last month, it making noise no enough heat also stoping some time, it took 2-3 hrs to get clothings dried. Now I'm looking for new set of washer 5 cf and dryer 9cf or bigger as cheapest as 3k or less but not sure what brand to go for it I maybe go for the GE. Is any one have problem between top load and front load? My experience the top load with center spinner washed off the dirt and soap much better than the front load and also last longer. How about yours?
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
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 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.
Many people see front-loaders and buy them because in the showrooms they are displayed on top of some platform - but when the product arrives it doesn't come with the said platform. So when using the people have to crouch down and load it. Wrecks havoc for people with back or lower body issues.
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.
@@Boz1211111 Wrong. HE Top Loaders are better. Front Loaders is more messie once opening up the door very quick. Front Loaders require more work than HE Top Loaders.
I have both .. I love the front since it clean better especially the spots dry the cloths very well but I cannot offer to buy the big size 14 or 15 kg its too expensive. So small front door washing machine inside the kitchen for daily use and stained cloths .. and big up washing for machine for weekly use .. since we are big family..
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.
My parents had their washer and dryer for nearly 40 years now. Of course parts have been replaced and things have been fixed. My washer/dryer combo only lasted 3 years before I had to take it apart to fix it. Back in the day, there were no fancy unneeded settings and gadgets so break downs would occur less often.
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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.
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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 have test tommorow at 8 am and i m still watching washing machine god bless me
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 loved it... I have decided for a front load
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.
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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.
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
I appreciate these comments so much. Thanks 🌸
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!
1:01 Front loaders distribute fabric softener better. 1:24 Top loaders evenly distribute detergent and softener... Suspect.
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.
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?
Nice review i was planning to buy top load but now i'm convinced why i prefer front load better
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?
i am nowhere near you but have found this very helpful - thank you for your video.
Thanks man , We just brought a new top loder after seeing your video and comments of it 😅
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.
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 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.
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.
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!!
I’m late for work and I’m watching a video about washing machines.
Nothing beats a good infomercial. My work can wait. 😂
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lmfaooo
That's Absolutely Funny!
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.
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.
Shockingly I actually did find this helpful
I have had both and I still like my top loading HE washer!
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.
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.
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
Thanks for the vid, most consumers are ignorant regarding appliances
Well, this was pretty much exactly the video that I was looking for! Thank you!
It is midnight and this was reccomended to me. Not disappointed
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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!!!
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 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?
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.
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
Very informative and well made video. Thanks!
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.
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😒
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.
This is what we call quality content! Bravo!
Look I'm not an old person but we change our watching machine to Top loaded machine bc man bending over many all year long made me hate doing laundry, also while comparing both at the store you can find top loaded machine with a great economy program to save up time and water , also the thing about MOLD for front loadeds is so true it happened to us many time .
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)
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
I have a weird obsession towards washing machines
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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
Perfect comparison video till the date
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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!
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Top loader all the way!
Bghrtdz why?
Bghrtdz , yes they rinse much better by using more water.
HowToDoItDude not always the case.
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!
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.
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'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.
It's a good idea to buy a very popular model so you can get parts for cheap when they break down. When you see a model you like, check online and see how much replacement valves, pumps, motors, belts, and especially circuit boards cost and how available they are. Third party circuit boards can often be much cheaper than OEM.
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.
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
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.
thinking of a top loader because of the lesser amount of water used I have a slow draining septic system and think this might help
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.
Dear sir,
I have samsung fully automatic front load ,my query is ,I want display button option sign & it's function details,how to use in quick wash 15mint wash program.?
Plz give ur valuable guidance. 🙏
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 😂
Excellent video, congratulations!
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 Learned.
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!
I have an assignment due in 2 hours but this topic passed my mind. I need answers!
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.
I don’t know of anywhere that sells non-HE washers, with the traditional agitator. Those washers waste water, but they lasted forever. We’re on our third set of HE washers/dryers in ten years. Had top loaders, getting some front loaders delivered this week, fingers crossed!
How did it go? I still cant decide which one to get.
My bendix front loader lasted 20 yrs with no problems
My mother washed my baby diapers in a combo Bendix washer dryer that washed and dried our clothes until I was an adult. She used powdered detergents.
I just put some 50 year old ge washer and dryers that were in my own home, in a rental for more service yet. Gotta love standard top load.
Never thought of I will make a research about washing machine
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.
Nice, fast, informative comparison ,thank you for the video.
Oky .. am not good at english ... but thank you for the video ... i like top washing mashine
I had bought the GE washer with the center spinner and dryer set on 2003. 7 years later gave to my friend they still working great, it's been 16 years. After gave my friend this set I bought the Samsung washer and dryer front load, the washer didn't wash off the dirt and soap as well as I need it also the washer broke after 2 years so I bought a cheap used one to replaced it also the dryer broke after 3 years 11 months. On 2011 I bought the LG washer and dryer front load, the washer broke after 2 years 9 months and I got back the cheap used in my garage to replaced it and the dryer broke last month, it making noise no enough heat also stoping some time, it took 2-3 hrs to get clothings dried. Now I'm looking for new set of washer 5 cf and dryer 9cf or bigger as cheapest as 3k or less but not sure what brand to go for it I maybe go for the GE. Is any one have problem between top load and front load? My experience the top load with center spinner washed off the dirt and soap much better than the front load and also last longer. How about yours?
With the front load washers the bottom pedestal is normally about 250. extra
Unless you go to scratch and dent $75 but if you real handy build your own.
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
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. 😑
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.
Many people see front-loaders and buy them because in the showrooms they are displayed on top of some platform - but when the product arrives it doesn't come with the said platform.
So when using the people have to crouch down and load it. Wrecks havoc for people with back or lower body issues.
If you have back and lower body issues you probably will buy the platform as well.
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.
I have a front load midea and I love it.
Its 2018 guys i have a Bosch front loader which has a pause function to add extra clothing
same on LG, didnt even know untill i read somwhere, just have to wait 1-2 min before water levels so it can be sure to open the door
LG, Samsung, ... can do it too
Samsung frontloader doesnt need to wait its water level down. Click pause on any cycle you can open it to add any clothing or softener you want.
@@Boz1211111 Wrong. HE Top Loaders are better. Front Loaders is more messie once opening up the door very quick. Front Loaders require more work than HE Top Loaders.
I have both .. I love the front since it clean better especially the spots dry the cloths very well but I cannot offer to buy the big size 14 or 15 kg its too expensive. So small front door washing machine inside the kitchen for daily use and stained cloths .. and big up washing for machine for weekly use .. since we are big family..
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.
My parents had their washer and dryer for nearly 40 years now. Of course parts have been replaced and things have been fixed. My washer/dryer combo only lasted 3 years before I had to take it apart to fix it. Back in the day, there were no fancy unneeded settings and gadgets so break downs would occur less often.