Front loading washers

**Irulan** · 01-25-2009, 03:53 PM

Time to buy. Who's got one, love it, hate it, what do you have....right now it's a tossup between Fridgidaire and Whirlpool...

**Eden** · 01-25-2009, 03:56 PM

Love, love, love my front loader. Not only does it use a lot less water, it really does keep your clothing in good shape much longer. My jeans no longer show any wear from washing - really not at all!

**DrBadger** · 01-25-2009, 04:06 PM

I have a new set of front loading washer and dryer.... I LOVE them.

I have the Samsung WF338 series. I got the samsung specifically because my laundry room is on the top floor of my house by the master bedroom, and the samsung washers are supposed to have among the best anti-vibration technology (from everything that I had read). I will say, it is really good... I can tell when it just starts its spin cycle, but then it quiets right down and doesn't shake the whole house. I guess the only down side to them is that the washer does have a really long cycle (about an hour for a load), but given the water savings of the front loader and how much more gentle they are on clothing.

I have also heard good things about the LG and the Electrolux.

Good luck with the search!

**tulip** · 01-25-2009, 04:07 PM

My house came with a washer already (top loader). But my brother just got a Bosch Axxis or Nexxt (he got the larger one). I researched the smaller one and it looked really good. Very efficient, good reviews, very quiet.

I was in Lowes today to get paint and noticed a sign that all Electrolux appliances were on sale 30% off. Nice looking washers.

**kjay** · 01-25-2009, 04:19 PM

Have had the large Bosch washer and dryer for about six months, and they are wonderful. Very quiet (but Bosch is known for that). I can wash really small loads, and it adjusts the amount of water to the load. Cleans really well, too.

I also have a Bosch dishwasher, and it's so quiet I don't even know it's running.

**Trek420** · 01-25-2009, 04:39 PM

LG Thromm, was one of the top rated by CU when I bought it. Love it love it love it love it. The whole remodel idea started when I realized how much more space I'd have, have much more user-friendly the half bath/laundry could be with a stacking washer drier combo.

little did I know what I was starting with that.

The Thromm's available in either gas or electric, fairly quiet for the price, very energy efficient.

**OakLeaf** · 01-25-2009, 05:02 PM

We have Kenmore front-loaders in both our homes. I'm pretty sure they're manufactured by Frigidaire and essentially identical to the Frigidaire branded washers of their day. The older one is 11 years old. Lately the spin cycle on the older one seems like it's less powerful than it ought to be, but other than that we've had no trouble with either of them. There's almost nothing that I feel like I need to hand wash any more, only the absolute most fragile things. Everything else is safe in the front-loader.

I pretty much take their word for the water savings and energy efficiency - but it does seem to use less water, and I really like the way that it automatically fills with the right amount of water for the load.

**Irulan** · 01-25-2009, 05:38 PM

What about size, 3.7 or 4.0? thx

**Aquila** · 01-25-2009, 05:47 PM

I really like mine, too.

But, I worry about mold, so I always leave the door open when I'm not using it, because there always seems a small bit of water. Does anyone else have that problem?

**Eden** · 01-25-2009, 06:14 PM

I've never noticed any water staying in mine (Frigidaire Gallery). I'm not sure how big it is.... it just says Extra-Large Capacity...
I believe it adjusts water amount to the load as well, and even though it looks quite small, unlike a top loader you can stuff it quite full and it still washes fine.

BTW - check with your local utility. On this side of the mountains we got a rebate from the utility company for buying a low water use machine. That and the savings in water and electricity made buying one a no-brainer.

**LBTC** · 01-25-2009, 06:23 PM

Trek, we have the same machines! LG sisters, we are!

Aquila, I always leave the door of the washer open, too. If someone leaves it closed, it gets to smelling mildewy, but I have not actually seen signs of mold.

Irulan, I wash *everything* in it. No more handwashing! And even the drying is gentler - there are loads of things I used to hang dry that get the ultra low treatment now...

Have fun shopping!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

**OakLeaf** · 01-25-2009, 06:38 PM

Even the 3.1 cubic foot model will wash more than will go in any dryer with similar outside dimensions. Depends on how many people you're washing for, I guess, and how much drying space you have (dryer and/or clotheslines).

I do leave the door and the detergent tray open when I'm not using it. That's no different from a top-loader, but with a front-loader the door could be in the way if it's in a hall or doorway.

**Tuckervill** · 01-25-2009, 07:01 PM

Love my Whirlpool set! I have to stack mine, too, because of the space. I didn't get the Bosch that I wanted because when I bought a Bosch dishwasher that ended up needing service within a couple of weeks of purchase, no one within 50 miles of my hick town would work on it.

My w/d really does a good job on cleaning (40 minutes on cold water, with a stuffed full load, too). The dryer works fabulously as well. I dry all my clothes on low and they get dry within 45 minutes, unless I put too many jeans in the load. I, too, leave the door open on the washer, because of the odor that builds up (it says to leave the door open in the manual, and there is a cleaning cycle for the washer). The water accumulates in the little cups where you put the bleach and fabric softener in, but since it obviously recirculates, I don't think that's where the smell comes from. I think my floor is not level, which contributes.

Some day I'll be able to put them side by side, and that will be a happy day (cuz it means I got my new master bedroom)!

Karen

**badger** · 01-25-2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by DrBadger

I have a new set of front loading washer and dryer.... I LOVE them.

I have the Samsung WF338 series. I got the samsung specifically because my laundry room is on the top floor of my house by the master bedroom, and the samsung washers are supposed to have among the best anti-vibration technology (from everything that I had read). I will say, it is really good... I can tell when it just starts its spin cycle, but then it quiets right down and doesn't shake the whole house. I guess the only down side to them is that the washer does have a really long cycle (about an hour for a load), but given the water savings of the front loader and how much more gentle they are on clothing.

I have also heard good things about the LG and the Electrolux.

Good luck with the search!

Must be in our names, I just bought WF337 in red.

I had such a hard time with replacing mine. The ones I had in the closet were going on 20 years and in that time the machines have gotten larger (in depth). The first pair I got, an LG set, stuck out about an inch. So I decided in the end to splurge and go bling and display the machines and upgraded to the Samsung. Not sure about that AG (silver) technology, but they were on a great sale. I just bought them on Thursday and they're backordered for a month, so no laundry for 6 weeks! (since I replaced them inititally).

**Crankin** · 01-26-2009, 03:57 AM

I've had a front loader washer for about 12 years. I can wash tons of clothes in one load and I throw everything in together... no patience for a 70 minute gentle cycle, though I am sure it works perfectly.
In fact, most of the time I use the "quick" wash cycle of 30 minutes and everything comes out clean. I do put my Smart Wool stuff and undies in a washer bag, but that's it.
I wish I had the dryer, too.

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