Are front loading washing machines more efficient top loaders?
Fisher & Paykel now make a brilliant top load machine, that works just like a front loader. Has a low profile agitator and has minimal water usage, 4star rating. And has a 3.5 star energy rating, as it doesn’t need to run as long a front loader, you get far more washing done in 1/3 of the time. And the spin cycle is 1000rpm so by time you take out your clean clothes there almost dry any way. And has a brilliant water saving feature…got to love the auto sensing feature if you forget to turn on your hot tap.
There are basically 4 big benefits of a front loader over a top loader washing machine. 1) Bigger loads, which means fewer loads, less time in the laundry room. Some of the biggest models can wash 16 pairs of blue jeans or 22 full size towels in one load. I have 4 kids, we don’t even own 22 full size towels, but if we did we could wash them all in one load. 2) Less water usage. No matter what manufacturer literature may say, MOST front loaders use between 15-20 gallons of water for a NORMAL sized load, vs. 40-50 gallons on a top load washer. 3) Front load washers typically spin out at 1000 RPM or more taking vs. 400-500 RPM on many top load models. This means 3-5 cups more water out of your clothes in the washer, meaning less work for your dryer. And 4) Because front load washers do not have an agitator, it is much gentler on your clothes keeping them newer looking longer. Our front load set saves us an average of $200 per year just in water bills and elec. on the dryer!
