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[viva923]

I am curious as to what you all think of the new HE washers??  

Front load  HE washers, Top load HE washers with agitators, top load HE washer with wash plate.

I have a front load washer now it washes OK but am so tired of having to wipe the rubber gasket dry every time I use the washer.

I was out looking with my husband today and saw a Maytag super capacity top loader with agitator washer. 

Will this washer get clothes wet like my front load washer does or as I have read on postings tonight, clothes were not getting wet or washed well at all.

Just need thoughts. Have not purchased a new washer, just thinking about it.

[faeriemoon]

I've said this before and I'll say it again, my favorite washer was a Whirlpool Cabrio top loader without agitator.

I have had both top loaders and front loaders and I prefer top loaders.

[LilLadyNJ]

In my previous home I had a top load LG washer with a 'water-plus' feature. I never had an issue of getting clothes clean with it even though it was a HE washer. I used the water-plus feather for heavier loads like linens and it worked great. 

My current home came with a a front load washer that I do not like. I don't think that it cleans well. It's an older model but uses much less water. 

Good luck with your search. 

[SahmIam]

I have a 25 year old Kenmore Top Loader which I hope to have for a long time. Everyone I have spoken to hates the new HE washers but hates the FRONT loaders even more. Knowing this, I will only purchase a top loader. My goal is to find an older one (like mine) and just have it worked on or spend the money on a Speed Queen top loader. 

[cimeranrose]

I've stayed with top loaders with agitators and have been very happy with them. My sister has a front loader and says she won't get another one. My last 2 washers have been GE's and they've been good.

[kivah]

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@faeriemoon wrote:

I've said this before and I'll say it again, my favorite washer was a Whirlpool Cabrio top loader without agitator.

I have had both top loaders and front loaders and I prefer top loaders.

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I also have the Whirlpool Cabrio Top Loader without agitator - for almost 5 years. Never had one problem - and it washes my clothes very well. Just use 1 tsp of HE liquid detergent (and less for a smaller load). I add a little baking soda or white vinegar.

[RedTop]

I tossed a working Bosch front loader 2 years ago for a Whirlpool top loader with agitator. I really like this washer due to the top fill option, but on the inside of the lid is a written guide of each cycle to help you understand what cycle is suggested for your laundry load and the water level for each selected cycle.

This model is on sale at Lowe's right now for $428. For me that is a decent price to pay for a machine that cleans my clothes; I was not satisfied with the front loader, and will not pay an outrageous amount of money for a washer.

[Havarti]

I had a Maytag washer & dryer that lasted for over 20 years.  It was simple - not a lot of bells & whistles back then - and worked nearly perfectly for all those years.  When I needed new I was all excited about front loaders so I bought LG's  HE washer & dryer.  I had nothing but problems and smells (and I kept it very clean & dry and I kept the washer door open when not in use to make sure it was dry.  I hated the extra work to always wipe it down, the laundry room looked weird with the washer door always left open.  They had more service calls than any W/D I had ever had.  I got rid of them and went back to a basic top loader.  I bought Speed Queen - it looks exactly like my old Maytag, is totally made in Wisconsin (not overseas - so parts are easily available), comes with a long warranty, is more of a professional quality - has stainless steel interior.  The pair was not inexpensive ($2,400) but I am sooooooo happy with them - they are well worth the price.

[ID2]

Ladies! Do your homework and read about the efficiency differences of the top load and front load washing machines! A top loader is far less efficient than a front loader. My new Maytag set will arrive this morning and again I chose a front loader on pedestals. Giving my old set to our son. 

[Lilysmom]

@viva923 , you will get many differing opinions on what is best.  I had a Kenmore Elite front loader that lasted 14 years.  I just replaced it with a Whirlpool frontier loader and I am happy with it.  Front loaders usually come with a 'clean' cycle today.

Now ask me how I like my new Whirlpool fridge and that would be another issue...

Good luck with your choice!  LM