Does anyone have advice on front load wash machines?

I haven't shopped for a washer and dryer set in a long time


anyone with a front load care to weigh in? is 3.5 (cubic size) large enough for a comforter?





are the front loads really better for clothes is it generally the models with out a agitator?





Im looking at Maytag , I dont want one of those HUGE setsDoes anyone have advice on front load wash machines?
I would highly suggest getting a front load washer. It will save you money on water and detergent. Make sure you look for front load detergent because it will require much less than typical detergent. 3.5 cu is large enough for a full size comforter, you would have to ask a salesman about a queen size.





It is better for your clothes because it doesn't agitate in the normal sense, it simply spins your clothes around.





Maytag seems to build the best washers and dryers. I would also suggest a Frigidaire set, slightly cheaper and almost as good quality.Does anyone have advice on front load wash machines?
The front loaders are awesome. You only use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of regular soap. I received a rebate on them because of the energy efficiency of them, Please do your Homework and make sure Maytag is really what you want. I spent a fortune on my Maytags and gave them away due to a horrible mold problem and Maytag refused to warranty it. Found out later numerous complaints on the internet with the same problem. I bought Kenmore (Sears) brand, and I love them. Never a moments problem, and they work so well!!!
I like the front load because you don't have the tube in the middle like top loaders. Clothes and straps get wrapped around that and sometimes ruin the clothes. Also, when the clothes are wet and have to be removed from top loader, you are pulling on your clothes and stretching them. Here is little information on top load vs. front load which I found on a website that you can enter by clicking on the link at the end of the article.





Front Load Vs Top Load Washer - Which One To Choose


Anyone who has bought a new washing machine, would, at some stage have to had picked between a front and top load washer. Some people will swear a top load is the way to go, however there are others who will chant just as hard for the front load.





Top Load Washers








The top load washer has been the market leader in terms of washing machines for many years. They are common in many households, and have been the first choice for many people purchasing a washing machine.





The top load is great for anyone who doesn鈥檛 have much time; one main advantage is that it is much quicker to wash your clothes. Your cycle will generally be finished much quicker than if it was done in a front load washer. Another main advantage is that the top load is right in front of you, and you don鈥檛 have to bend down to put your clothes in. This may be ok if you鈥檙e young and don鈥檛 have a bad back, however a lot of older people would rather not bend over when they have the choice.





Although at this point the top load seems the way to go, like anything there are some disadvantages. One is they use a lot of water, and we know that today this is a very vital factor. Water conservation is more important than ever, and if you purchase a top load, forget getting any kind of rebate from the government except for the odd one or two machines new two the market place. Another disadvantage is that they are hard on your clothes, from experience I know this, I found even after a couple of months my t-shirts were stretched and almost ready for the gym pile. You can get top loaders without the agitator but these machines do not achieve the greatest wash results.





Front Load





Front load washers were in older days used heavily in commercial businesses, however now days they are smaller, more affordable and better looking, which make them a great household washer.





The front loads main advantage is the water conversation, while the top load lacks in this category, the front load exceeds. The front load uses up to 60% less water and up to 68% less energy than conventional top loading machines, saving you on those electricity bills. As well as the water conservation front loads are much gentler on your clothes. The main reasons for this are because they have a drum with no agitator, and your clothes will not get caught and stretch.





While front loaders hit the lead with their water conservation, they fall back again with their longer wash cycles. There are models out these days with quick wash cycles; however this is only effective with lightly soiled fabrics like sheets, as heavily soiled loads will not clean properly.





The Final Verdict





So, here is the question you have been waiting for, which one really dominates? In my opinion, I have to lean towards the front load washer. I think water conservation is a big thing, and if everyone had a front load, a lot less water would be wasted washing clothes. This coupled with the fact that it is much gentler on my clothes, is enough to push me over the edge. Go the front load.





By: Trent





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I cant live without a front loader, have lived in UK all my life and front loaders are the norm, when I moved to Canada, I had a top loader for a while and hated it, I went and bought a front loader, they are fantastic, I think. They get clothes cleaner and I feel less wringkled
The 3.5 cf should be big enough. They are better for clothes and the environment as well - they require much less detergent than a standard washer. Advise: measure carefully and read the directions until you get used to them.