subject: Top Loading Washing Machine Vs. Front Loading Washing Machine [print this page] Both front loaded and top loaded washing machines have their advantages and disadvantages. Read on to learn, which model you should choose, when you are looking for a new washing machine.
If you ask 100 housewives, 95 of them will probably tell you, that they have used a top loaded washing machine at some point. And this is not without reason, because this type has many advantages.
It is faster to wash with a top loaded washing machine than a front loaded model. The washing cycle is shorter. It is also easier to load the clothes in the washing machine, because you do not have to bend down. Finally it is cheaper to buy than the frontloaded version.
But it does also have some disadvantages. Because of the use of an agitator, there will be greater wear and tear in the clothes. But more serious it is also less energy effective, because of the use of more water and electricity.
The front loading washing machine is already very popular in most European countries. And more and more people are also buying it in USA. The reason is first of all because it is more energy effective than the top loaded model.
If you are washing the same amount of clothes, the front loading machine uses up 60 % less electricity and water compared to the top loader version. So this type might be more expensive, but the savings in the everyday life can be significant.
The front loader version is also smaller; even though the capacity is the same. Most people will probably also find it both sleeker and better looking than the traditional top loading model.
But of course it is not only advantages. The frontloaded washing machine is more expensive than the top loading version. It is also more difficult to load (especially for older people or people with back problems) and the missing agitator means that the washing time is longer.
So look at the advantages and disadvantages when choosing the model. Is the environment important for you? Then you can use much less water and energy by choosing a front loading washing machine.
But if it is important to you, that you can wash quickly, the frontloading type is better for you. The same apply if you are older.
