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Which washing machine is right for me? Difference between top and front loaders?

Both front loading and top loading washing machines have their fair share of advantages and disadvantages.

Traditional top loaders wash your clothes in a vertical tub that’s easy to load and unload. This can be a real benefit if you have a bad back. Plus, it’s simple to pause a top-loader’s wash mid-cycle, pop open the lid and add or remove an item – perfect for if you left a sock out of the wash, or you have to rescue your mobile phone from your jeans pocket. Top loaders tend to wash your clothes more quickly than front loaders, and often have more cold-water wash options, which can help reduce wear and tear on certain fabrics while saving energy.

However, the wash action of top loaders isn’t always as efficient as that of front loaders, as it tends to use more water and energy. Plus, top-loaders with agitators can catch and tangle on your clothes, leading to more wear and tear.

Front loaders wash your clothes in a horizontal drum. Because their wash action is assisted by gravity, they usually provide a gentle and thorough wash while using less energy and water than a top loader. They can also make efficient use of detergent, and their high spin speeds mean your clothes can spend less time on the line or in the dryer. Plus, many front loaders come in compact designs that help save space in your laundry, especially when combined with a stacked or wall-mounted dryer.

However, front loaders usually require you to crouch down or bend over to load or unload your clothes, which is no good for anyone with a dodgy back. They also traditionally have longer wash cycles than many top-loaders, though modern designs often include special Quick cycles for refreshing smaller loads in a hurry.

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