Top Load Washing Machines
Positives
Top loaded washing machines are going be the lowest priced machines with that give you the most bang for your buck. Most retail between $400 and $600 and are going to last a long time. This is the oldest washer design and has been time tested.
Negatives
These machines are generally harsher on clothes compared to newer washer designs such as HE top load washers and front load washers. If your wardrobe consists of a large amount of delicate clothes I would stay away from these types of washing machines. Top loaders are also notorious for high energy and water consumption, a design flaw that could end up costing you a small fortune in the long run, especially if energy prices continue rising at an alarming rate.
Front Load Washing Machines
Positives
My favorite type of washing machine, and the type I hope to buy for my family! The best thing about this washer design is they can fit an enormous amount of laundry into one load, something my 6 person family would find very useful. Next, and just almost just as good they’re the most energy wand water efficient washers on the market.
Top load washing machines make off balance loads a thing of the past. You don’t have to worrying about starting a load and the machine going haywire during the spin cycle and banging the sides of your machine and damaging the unit. They’re also very quiet.
Most front loaded washing machines come with clear windows, and are excellent for distracting young children.
Negatives
High prices are a major con for these models, Most cost $1000 and more. If you’re looking for a lower priced machine stick with top loaded washers. If you have a bad back top loaded washing machines are a bad choice because you have to bend over to load the machine.
Positives
Top loaded washing machines are going be the lowest priced machines with that give you the most bang for your buck. Most retail between $400 and $600 and are going to last a long time. This is the oldest washer design and has been time tested.
Negatives
These machines are generally harsher on clothes compared to newer washer designs such as HE top load washers and front load washers. If your wardrobe consists of a large amount of delicate clothes I would stay away from these types of washing machines. Top loaders are also notorious for high energy and water consumption, a design flaw that could end up costing you a small fortune in the long run, especially if energy prices continue rising at an alarming rate.
Front Load Washing Machines
Positives
My favorite type of washing machine, and the type I hope to buy for my family! The best thing about this washer design is they can fit an enormous amount of laundry into one load, something my 6 person family would find very useful. Next, and just almost just as good they’re the most energy wand water efficient washers on the market.
Top load washing machines make off balance loads a thing of the past. You don’t have to worrying about starting a load and the machine going haywire during the spin cycle and banging the sides of your machine and damaging the unit. They’re also very quiet.
Most front loaded washing machines come with clear windows, and are excellent for distracting young children.
Negatives
High prices are a major con for these models, Most cost $1000 and more. If you’re looking for a lower priced machine stick with top loaded washers. If you have a bad back top loaded washing machines are a bad choice because you have to bend over to load the machine.
HE Top Loaded Washing Machines
The HE stands for high efficiency. For the most part they have the same pro’s and con’s of regular top load washers except they require specially formulated laundry detergent allows a high laundry capacity and wash better than most other types of models.
Negatives
Requires special laundry detergent. I’ve surveyed Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, and Vons several times in the last 6 weeks and only Wal-Mart and Vons have consistently had HE formulated detergent on hand. HE detergent is a little harder to find than regular detergent. HE technology is also new and prone to malfunctions.
The HE stands for high efficiency. For the most part they have the same pro’s and con’s of regular top load washers except they require specially formulated laundry detergent allows a high laundry capacity and wash better than most other types of models.
Negatives
Requires special laundry detergent. I’ve surveyed Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, and Vons several times in the last 6 weeks and only Wal-Mart and Vons have consistently had HE formulated detergent on hand. HE detergent is a little harder to find than regular detergent. HE technology is also new and prone to malfunctions.
Washer Type Summary
Top Load: Least expensive design, harsh on clothes.
Front Load: Most expensive design, saves energy and water.
HE Top Load Washers: Most efficient design, hard to find detergent, sometimes unreliable.
Top Load: Least expensive design, harsh on clothes.
Front Load: Most expensive design, saves energy and water.
HE Top Load Washers: Most efficient design, hard to find detergent, sometimes unreliable.
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