re: Deciding on a new washer

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Never had a front loading washer. Is there any real benefit? They have to be more complex that a top loader.

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Front loaders clean better and are more energy efficient as they remove much more water than a top loader (saving significant dryer energy). Additional positives are they can't be overloaded and use less water.

The downsides to a front loader are you have to leave the door open when not in use to prevent a mildew smell.

After having to help two different neighbors try and fix their top loaders that destroyed themselves due to a load imbalance, I personally have no interest in a top loader.