Front Loading Clothes Washers

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Just curious if anyone has one here - how do you like it?

[no name 1]

Just curious if anyone has one here - how do you like it?

That's pretty much all they have in England. They're no different really.

[Mags 112]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

[Fandango 1,439]

Eh, I prefer a top loader cos you can always open it up and throw stuff in last minute

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

May I ask what brand?

[Amby 490]

front loaders make it easier to wash stuff like big blankets because it doesn't have the agitator in there that could ruin it. much more gentle on laundry

[Mags 112]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

May I ask what brand?

Yup, Frigidaire Gallery Series. Not too expensive, reasonably priced. I think we picked the pair of them up (washer and dryer) for about $1100.

In general consumer reports tend to favour the front loaders as they treat clothes better (less aggressive than the top loaders and their twisty thing in the middle) and can be more energy efficient.

Edit: Agitator! That's the word! I prefer twisty thing though....

Edited February 11, 2008 by Mags

[Welshcookie 17]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

Hmm...me too, brings back memories of watching my mother with a large set of wooden tongs transferring clothes into the spinnning bit and I'm sure it kind of jumped around the kitchen too

Although when we visited Chris' family in the States I do remember peering into the top loader thinking to myself that I could do a whole weeks washing in one go

[Fandango 1,439]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

Hmm...me too, brings back memories of watching my mother with a large set of wooden tongs transferring clothes into the spinnning bit and I'm sure it kind of jumped around the kitchen too

Although when we visited Chris' family in the States I do remember peering into the top loader thinking to myself that I could do a whole weeks washing in one go

omG WC, I read that as 'peeing' for a sec, and I was all

[Welshcookie 17]

omG WC, I read that as 'peeing' for a sec, and I was all

oh my word

[Mags 112]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

Hmm...me too, brings back memories of watching my mother with a large set of wooden tongs transferring clothes into the spinnning bit and I'm sure it kind of jumped around the kitchen too

Although when we visited Chris' family in the States I do remember peering into the top loader thinking to myself that I could do a whole weeks washing in one go

omG WC, I read that as 'peeing' for a sec, and I was all

:lol:

Welsh people are strange though....

Edited February 11, 2008 by Mags

[Fandango 1,439]

omG WC, I read that as 'peeing' for a sec, and I was all

oh my word

That's one crazy woman yer hubby's got

[Alex+R 0]

OMG having a washer and dryer in my own home... dear lord that's all I ask in life.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Being British I've always had a front loader (we don't do top loaders, as a rule) and they are brilliant; gentler on clothes too. So, when Platy and I bought a new washer and dryer we got front loaders. Still think they are fantastic and they look so nice too. Top loaders, to me, are clunky looking and old fashioned.

But in the UK front loaders stopped being popular in the 1970s so I automatically associate them with that memory.

May I ask what brand?

Yup, Frigidaire Gallery Series. Not too expensive, reasonably priced. I think we picked the pair of them up (washer and dryer) for about $1100.

In general consumer reports tend to favour the front loaders as they treat clothes better (less aggressive than the top loaders and their twisty thing in the middle) and can be more energy efficient.

Edit: Agitator! That's the word! I prefer twisty thing though....

Thanks, Mags. I've been sold on them for awhile now - bought a Maytag front loader about 8 yrs. ago, but sold it when I sold my house. We were in Home Depot the other day and noticed so many brands now and the prices have dropped quite a bit.

Edited February 11, 2008 by Mister Fancypants

[Peikko 1,575]

In the UK you can get top loading drum washers too...just to add another layer of confusion