Top load or Front load Washer/Dryer

[pin...@fastmail.fm]

Hi,

We're moving into a new house and need to buy a washer/dryer set for the
laundry room. The laundry room is situated next to the garage and is
spacious enough to accommodate either a front load or top load.

We need some advice regarding the pros and cons of both types. We're
currently in an apartment, so don't have any experience with purchases of
this type.

Thanks.

[John R Weiss]

Historically, front loaders use less energy (i.e., hot water) and clean better,
but are more expensive and tend to require more maintenance. As with all
machinery, YMMV.

Current-technology front loaders get good reviews from Consumer reports. If you
can find one in the feature and price range you like, I'd go for it.
Unfortunately, out utility room is too small for one...
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John Weiss
Seattle, WA
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[FnP]

Have a look at the Fisher & Paykel washer, too. It has most of the
advantages of front loading washers but is a top loader. They are Energy
Star compliant and take very good care of your clothes. They also clean
incredibly well. Usually they cost lest than the hugely advertised
front-loaders but are a little more than top loaders. My first one went
with the house when I sold - I bought another as soon as I moved into the
new house.

Paul E (ex appliance guy)

PS - Unless you want a matched pair, look into Whirlpool dryers. I just
like they way they are built.

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[Eric Lee Green]

In article <avu02vgt1v2so7ce3...@4ax.com>, Alan Moo...@visi.com ruminated:
> Washers come in both types. The main difference is that the front
> loaders usually use a lot less water.

They also tend to be gentler on clothes, I've discovered, as well as
using less detergent. I made the mistake of buying a tub of detergent
that says "178 loads!" on it. But because I use only half a scoop
rather than a full scoop like I'd use in a top loader, I figure I'll
be using that detergent for the next six years at my typical rate of
three loads a week :-}.

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[Bill Seurer]

John R Weiss wrote:
> Unfortunately, out utility room is too small for one...

Ours have a 2'x2' footprint, much smaller than almost all toploaders.

[Bill Seurer]

Alan wrote:
> For me, I'm tall, if I was going to get both in front load style, I'd
> build a platform about a foot or two high to put them on, so I
> wouldn't have to bend over so far.

I did that and actually made it 16" high. It's built of 2x4s with a
sheet of subflooring for the top. I used construction screws to hold
everything together.

[FnP]

They cost about the same as the fancy Maytag or Whirlpool traditional top
loader and a whole lot less than the Maytag Neptune. They have something
like 78 parts, if you count the screws. There is no transmission, no
clutch, no belt. It's directly driven by a flat motor attached to the
agitator. The company I used to work for sold tons. Very few had problems
and they use very little water. It's one of the only washers I know of that
will make your dryer work better. It has a fast spin and extracts very
well. It is smart enough to set it's own water level. Great warranty, too.
(I'm not selling them any more but I am sold on them.)

Paul

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> On Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:16:50 GMT, "FnP" <plus...@NOSPAMhotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Have a look at the Fisher & Paykel washer, too. It has most of the
> >advantages of front loading washers but is a top loader. They are Energy
> >Star compliant and take very good care of your clothes. They also clean
> >incredibly well. Usually they cost lest than the hugely advertised
> >front-loaders but are a little more than top loaders. My first one went
> >with the house when I sold - I bought another as soon as I moved into the
> >new house.
> >

> Aren't these very expensive?
>
>
> Alan Moorman

[Plato]

We have the Kenmore HE3t, have had no problems since we got the
machine in Feb. It is wonderful, it holds way more than a top loader,
is easier to load, and is remarkably quiet. It also uses far less
energy that top loaders. Also, you can stack the washer and dryer to
gain space.