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Front Loader or Top Loader?

conlt — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:24:23 GMT

I am disgusted with my Samsung front-loader. I used to love it, but it does not drain properly so leaks. I have had the repair people out twice and they can't find anything wrong with it. I am not sure that I want a front loader again only because of the grime and mold that grow on the rubber door gasket. I wipe it dry with a paper towel but it is still quite dirty. Which type of washer do you prefer? I have not had any difficulty with my Samsung Dryer so I will keep that. These appliances are 6 years old.

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tansy — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:30:00 GMT

I like my top loader that does not have a traditional agitator although I have to be careful loading it.

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Liverbird1 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:31:11 GMT

I have a samsung dryer , for 1 yr with no problems .

I have a top loading washer which I love , no back breaking bending to put in clothes and take out like in the front loader .I love just dropping the clothes in the top loader , never had any problems .

Clothes always come out the top loader clean and it holds a lot .

Re: Front Loader or Top Loader?

3suwm5 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:35:30 GMT

@conlt wrote:
I am disgusted with my Samsung front-loader. I used to love it, but it does not drain properly so leaks. I have had the repair people out twice and they can't find anything wrong with it. I am not sure that I want a front loader again only because of the grime and mold that grow on the rubber door gasket. I wipe it dry with a paper towel but it is still quite dirty. Which type of washer do you prefer? I have not had any difficulty with my Samsung Dryer so I will keep that. These appliances are 6 years old.

@conlt I have a Samsung front-loader. It's 2 years old and I like it. I had a top-loader before and it wrung the heck out of our clothes. Things were twisted in knots and the wrinkles didn't come out. It was always off balance and the washer would shake back and forth, making a loud, loud noise. It would race around the laundry room floor if I didn't catch it right away. I left that at a previous house, without any regret.

I leave my washer door open with a clothes pin in the door latch, so it can dry out between laundry days.

I cannot recommend a top-loading washer.

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:35:33 GMT

I can relate, I've had three front loaders. One was ok, the other two rarely spun enough water out and had the moldy smell in the door gasket. I've had a top loading Whirlpool at my desert house for ten years and I LOVE IT ! it has extra huge load capacity and hand wash cycles that are great. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:35:37 GMT

Speed queen , after a lifetime of washers, this is the best i have ever had.

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sweetee2 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:51:02 GMT

I had a Sears Kenmore for 30 years. No problems, then the moter went out and decided to get with the time and get a frontloader. I like it because it doesn't use as much water and after we are dun doing a load we leave the door open over night to dry out that way we have never had an issue with a smell, however I liked My old washer ( I'm going to show my age) because I liked to die things. Like when our jeans would fade out I would die them navy and they would look new again. You can't do that with a front loader.

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Havarti — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:55:03 GMT

I have the LG front loader and will never have another front loader again…for the same reasons you stated. I hate leaving the door open all the time and yet I still have mold that appears on the rubber door gasket. I wipe it down with bleach water, but once it is there you really never get rid of it completely. I’ll go back to top loading from now on…probably without the agitator pole. I will also never buy LG washer/dryers again…the service is horrible and I live in a major metropolitan area. There are only 2 service options for LG washer/dryers and they are both worthless.

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cherry — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:56:11 GMT

I'm going back to a top loader. I got a front loader because I'm short and would have to stand on my tip toes to reach into the bottom of the washer

My husband continually drains water from our front loader and uses bleach in it to cut out the musty smell

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DiAnne — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:58:23 GMT

I have had a Whirlpool front loader that I purchased from Costco for about 8 years. I leave the door to the washer open except when using and I run the clean cycle every couple of months. There is not any mold, grime or a smell.

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sissel — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:04:01 GMT

I have a GE top load HE with agitator. I had it for 6 months so far so good. You can have more water & once the washer is in wash you can the lid unlocks incase you need to add something. Don't know about GE brand but it was the only HE washer with agitator. Heard sometimes HE washers have a problem because a load of clothes will unbalance and not wash correctly. I think all washers need agitator to get the clothes clean but maybe that is just me.

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Shorty2U — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:07:36 GMT

We have a GE washer top loader. We had a Maytag before it and it broke in 2 years (boy were we mad) But this one is lasting thus far for approx. 7 years?

Out washer and dryer are white. The dryer has a huge capacity and the washer fits a lot.

But anyway, I would not get into buying these new fancy schmancy ones. We are only 2 people (DH and I). And so why pay more for color? The only ones who go in our laundry room are us...lol...So white is fine, all I care about is that they work!

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BabyYoda — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:07:46 GMT

Top loader only. Bought a GE Hotpoint (not digital) years ago that I control the water level and it is not a HE. No more little holes in our clothes and clothes are super clean. I did buy an expensive huge capacity GE dryer that has like 12 settings on it and is digital. Love it. Our full load of towels dries in a half hour and it is energy efficient. I can wash my comforters and dry them at home.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:15:06 GMT

I have heard/read/etc sooooo many complaints about front-loading washing machines that I think that when I need to replace my washing machine I'm going to stick with top-loaders.

I just don't want to have to worry about the plethora of problems that many front-loaders continue to have, plus having to bend over to fill/empty the dryer is enough for me.

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colliegirls — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:21:26 GMT

We bought a new washer and dryer about 2 years ago. Many salesmen, in different stores, told us to stay away from front loaders, several of my friends did too. We purchased a Maytag top loader, it does a great job.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:22:03 GMT

No front-loader for me. Too many problems with them, plus they cost more than a top-loader which does the same thing...wash your clothes.

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hennypenny — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:24:11 GMT

I have the maytag top loader. It has no agitator. I really like it. Made sure it had extra rinse.

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eddyandme — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:27:16 GMT

I have a Bosch front loader and love it!

Never had a smelling issue with it, but I do wipe the inside glass and gasket with a paper towel after done washing.

Doing laundry has become much easier on me since I've gotten this set. Bending at a certain angle can throw my back out. And, cleans/rinses more thoroughly. Drying time, I've found is greatly reduced, too. And my favorite, my sheets never get tangled up into a ball, something that used to really irk me!

So from my experience, I would definitely recommend a front-load washer and dryer set!

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hckynut — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:21:02 GMT

We just bought a new washer in the last couple of months. We never even considered a front loader. I personally see absolutely no advantage to a front loader. Then I am also aware of the many problems with front loaders for many years.

Most of the negatives are related to water retention, which in turn led to mold growing under and in the water sealing gaskets. We went with a mid range LG top load and we could not be happier with our choice.

hckynut(john)

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Gram W — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:38:46 GMT

I have a 15+ year old Maytag top loader. It has been a great washer. My DIL had to have a front loader. She hated it for all the reasons already mentioned. Also before long it developed a leak around the gasket, not warrantied and replacement expensive. She hated that once the water was in she could not add an extra garment. They now have a top loader and she loves it.