subject: Top Loading Washing Machine: Pluses And Minuses [print this page] Nowadays when you think of good washing machines, usually front loaders spring to mind. But even though it is not as popular as it used to be, a top loading washing machine is still the choice of many.
After all, this type of a washing machine is very easy to use. You simply open the top hatch and throw in the clothes you want to wash. The rest is taken care of by the machine itself. The vertical loading/unloading system also makes it easier for people with knee problems to use it.
Then there is the aspect of security, which means that kids cannot usually tinker with the machine unless they are tall enough to open the top hatch or mess with the control buttons on top.
Generally a top loader comes with easy to use and less complex features and has a lower chance of malfunctioning. Even if there is a slight problem, it is comparatively easier to fix.
This explains the low price of a top loading machine. The technology and the features are kept simple. The core purpose is to clean and a top loader sticks to it without attaching additional frills.
With its simple and easy to use technology it does serve the purpose of cleaning but at the same time it provides no added advantage to the consumer. In contrast, the superior technology of the front loaders makes them more efficient. The added benefits help the front loader to earn a brownie point, and hence are more popular with the consumers.
The front-loaders are more energy efficient as well, a big plus-point in today's day and age. So if you are on a shoe-string budget and are looking for something economical and environmentally friendly, a top-loader probably won't be the best choice.
Not only that, front loaders also save a lot of power. With energy conservation being key criteria for all electrical products these days, top loaders lose out big time. So, unless you are working with a tight budget, a top loading washing machine is not the one to get!
