Top Loading Washing Machine Vs. Front Loading Washing Machine

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 your clothes with a top loaded model than with the front loaded version. The reason is a shorter washing cycle. The price for the machine itself is also cheaper. Finally is it easier to load the machine from the top than from the front.

If we look at the disadvantages, there will be a greater wear and tear in the clothes, because the top loaded model uses an agitator. But what is more important is that the top loaded model is less energy effective, because it uses both more water and electricity than the front loaded model.

The front loading washing machine is popular in many European countries. And its popularity is also rising in USA. The reason is first of all because of the lower energy consumption.

The top loading washing machine uses up to 60 % more water and electricity compared to the front loading machine. So even though the front loader version is more expensive to buy, the savings can be huge in the everyday life.

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 which type should you choose? Well, it depends. If you care for the environment (and your money) you should choose a frontloaded washing machine. It uses much less water and energy.

But are the washing time and loading easiness more important, then the top loading version will be a better option for you.

Martin Elmer is writing about washing machines in Vaskemaskine. Read more about buying washing machines in Vaskemaskine topbetjent .

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