Do you not know, which type of washing machine, you should buy, a top loaded or a front loaded model, then read on to learn about the differences between the two models.
The top loading washing machine is used in many homes in USA. Almost all housewives have used this model at some point. And it does also have several advances.
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.
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 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.
Compared to the top loading model the front loader uses up to 60 % less water and electricity (washing the same amount of clothes). That means that even though it is more expensive to buy, your saving can be significant.
The frontloading washing machine is also smaller (with the same capacity) than the traditional washing machine. Many people will also find it sleeker and better looking.
But the frontloaded washing machine does also have its share of disadvantages. It is more expensive upfront than the top loader model. And it is also more difficult to load, which can be a problem for older people. The washing time is also longer (because it does not use an agitator).
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.
The top loading washing machine is used in many homes in USA. Almost all housewives have used this model at some point. And it does also have several advances.
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.
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 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.
Compared to the top loading model the front loader uses up to 60 % less water and electricity (washing the same amount of clothes). That means that even though it is more expensive to buy, your saving can be significant.
The frontloading washing machine is also smaller (with the same capacity) than the traditional washing machine. Many people will also find it sleeker and better looking.
But the frontloaded washing machine does also have its share of disadvantages. It is more expensive upfront than the top loader model. And it is also more difficult to load, which can be a problem for older people. The washing time is also longer (because it does not use an agitator).
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.
About the Author:
Martin Elmer is editor of Vaskemaskiner - a website about washing machines. Learn more about buying washing machines in vaskeprogrammer.
