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Thread ID: 103296 2009-09-17 23:24:00 Washing machine whellington (15030) PC World Chat
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811459 2009-09-18 21:44:00 This top loader is very efficient, runs on cold water only and makes dirt disappear from all clothing.

Trouble is, it also seems to make the clothes disappear.... :D
johcar (6283)
811460 2009-09-18 21:51:00 This top loader is very efficient, runs on cold water only and makes dirt disappear from all clothing.

Trouble is, it also seems to make the clothes disappear.... :D

I think you'll find that one comes in a side loading version where you hang the item on a wall and water runs down over it. You don't lose the items but they do turn green for some reason. Some people have theorised this is because they're taking the piss.
Twelvevolts (5457)
811461 2009-09-18 22:40:00 They are also available in a female specific version :banana:clap:punk gary67 (56)
811462 2009-09-18 22:57:00 When we first arrived in NZ in 1990 we thought the plane had gone through a time warp. We hadn't seen top loaders since we were little. You couldn't even get a front loader here at that time. We've had 2 top loaders. The first lasted about 12 years, the second barely made it out of it's 2 year warranty. The washing was never as clean as we were use to. We've now had a front loader for about 8 years, it's never missed a beat & the clothes etc always come out clean & fresh & dryer than a top loader + you don't need your own water reservoir to run it Phil B (648)
811463 2009-09-18 23:55:00 I got a new washing machine recently and reviewed top vs front loader machines.

Front loader
Pros
* Water efficient
* More gentle on clothes
* Better at cleaning
* You can stack your dryer on top (good for those with limited space)

Cons
*Cannot do small loads
*May not rinse well so if you have sensitive skin there may be residue wash powder in your clothes
*Generally take much longer to complete a cycle
*Generally more expensive

Top loader
Pros
*Can do small loads or interrupt the cycle to add more stuff
*Faster to complete cycle
*Rinses clothes well
*Better priced

Cons
*Can be rough on the clothing
*Not as water efficient


Most machines have a cut off if the load gets unbalanced. Many will automatically re-adjust the balance of the load by adding water and doing a quick agitate.

I got a top loader in the end, but went with a more energy/water efficient model.

*Cannot do small loads

What a load of crap. Of course you can do small loads.

*May not rinse well so if you have sensitive skin there may be residue wash powder in your clothes

How does it not rinse well ? The problem is not the washing machine but the choice and amount of powder you put in the machine.
wmoore (6009)
811464 2009-09-19 00:08:00 We conclude,

Top loader is the best and that as they say,is that!.
Cicero (40)
811465 2009-09-19 00:25:00 *Cannot do small loads

What a load of crap. Of course you can do small loads.

*May not rinse well so if you have sensitive skin there may be residue wash powder in your clothes

How does it not rinse well ? The problem is not the washing machine but the choice and amount of powder you put in the machine.Front loaders are water efficient - they use less water to wash and rinse your load. The more water you use when rinsing, the less residue you may get. I agree if you use too much detergent, then this will cause a problem in any washing machine.

My comments were from what I've read, mainly in the consumer magazine reviews.
Jen (38)
811466 2009-09-19 01:42:00 They are also available in a female specific version :banana:clap:punk

At least with this one there is less chance of losing socks... :thumbs:
johcar (6283)
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