While both machines working fine and accordingly determine the wash programs, there are some key differentiated features that can help you choose the most suitable washing machine for your home
There are two types of washing machines available in the market.
Here I have mentioned some factors that can help you find out which type is better and most suited for you.
Top Load
Front Load
Front-load washing machines:
- Consumes lesser water due to the horizontal wash axis
- Its wash quality is better due to the up-down rotations as it works on the principle of gravity
- The drying performance is better due to higher rotations per minute (RPM)
- It vibrates lesser due to higher stability of the drum
- Some front loads also allow addition of clothes mid wash and are more feature loaded
- Bending/sitting is required to load clothes, which may be difficult for old people or the ones with back problems. To avoid bending, these machines can also be fitted on an elevated platform.
- These washing machines are heavier than top load machines
- They cost more than top load because of the premium features, better suspension system and better performing motor
Top-load washing machines:
- They are more convenient as clothes can be loaded in standing position, no need for bending.
- Top loads are cheaper in comparison to front-loads
- Pause feature is available to add clothes in between the wash cycles
Key Differences between Front Load and Top Load:
1. Easiness in usage: Top loading washing machines are convenient and easy to use as compared to front load. In front load washing machines, you will have to bend down to load and unload your clothes. So, this could be difficult for elderly people and people with knee or joint pain issues. Also, you can not add clothes in the middle of a washing circle in the front load washing machine, whereas you can do this easily in Top load washing machine.
2. Wash Time: When it comes to how quickly your clothes can be washed, the Top-loading Washing machine wins once again. Top-loading washing machines wash clothes faster than the front-loading ones. These usually have shorter washing cycle times than front-loading one’s.
3. Better in Cleaning: When it comes to which one cleans your clothes better, there here Front-load washing machines win, as they are gentler on clothes and was clothes cleaner, as compare to Top-loading ones.
4. Capacity: If you are a large family or one who has more clothes to be washed in a single cycle, the Top-Loading washing machine is for you. In a top-loading washing machine, you can choose the capacity, which suits you the best. Whereas, front-loading washing machines are best for a small family.
5. Water usage: Front- Loading washing machines use less water in washing your clothes, as compare to Top-loading ones. Even though Top loading washing machines wash clothes faster but they use more water.
6. Price: When it comes to price, then Front loading washing machines are costlier than the top-loading ones. But as front load washing machines wash your clothes cleaner and are more water and energy-efficient, the price doesn’t prick that much. Also, Front-loading washing machines are less noisy have more wash features for different cloth types.
To sum up, here are some major pros and cons for both types of washing machines.
Front- Load washing machines Pros:
· Water and energy efficient
· Makes little or no noise
· Flexible and easy to install.
· Extract more water from clothes. Thus Dry your clothes faster.
· Better cleaning quality.
Front-Load washing machines Cons:
· Expensive
· Uncomfortable in loading and unloading clothes.
Top-Loading Washing Machines Pros:
· Faster washing cycles.
· Comfortable in loading and unloading of clothes.
· Can add clothes in the middle of the washing cycle
· Less expensive as compare to front-load
· Large capacity
Top-Loading Washing Machines Cons:
· Use more water and energy
· Can be rough on clothes, especially when overloaded
So here we have mentioned some factors which differentiate front and top-loading washing machines, along with the pros and cons of both. Hope this answer clears your confusion regarding which one is better, Front-Load or Top-Load Washing Machine.
Conclusion:
Simply because Front load gives you superior wash quality and stay gentle on the cloths! Let me explain with few points –
- This is simply because Front Load washing machine uses “Tumbling Action”, where cloths are drop from the top of the horizontal tub to its bottom. This replicates motion of cloths washed by hands and hence it cleans it better.
- The Top load washing machine uses “Churning Action”, where water is passed through the cloths with force to take away strains. This action impacts the cloth fabric adversely and worn them off quicker.
- Front load machine had internal heater and you can set wash temperatures. It is no brainer that warm water removes strains easily.