Should I buy a Top load or a front load washing machine?

@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@shaynas Thanks for the advice. Can you please help me with the model number so I can check it out?

kiran8

@kiran8 (15348)

• Mangalore, India

3 Jul 17

I had a top loading machine and it lasted for many years with some minor repairs. Now I have a front loading machine which I wanted to buy mainly because it saves space , since it can be kept under a shelf or kitchen platform if needed..I am quite happy with it.

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kiran8

@kiran8 (15348)

• Mangalore, India

3 Jul 17

@hmehra18 I have a Samsung bought in 2012 . I had to change the drum once though..

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@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@kiran8 How much it cost you to change the drum?

@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@kiran8 Thanks for your suggestion. What is the brand you are using at present?

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

3 Jul 17

I see little difference in performance between the two, so it becomes a matter of preference. I always buy a front load because I place it into a cubicle alongside the sink.

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

3 Jul 17

@hmehra18 That would be difficult because we all have our own personal requirements.

@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@Asylum Thanks for your advice. Please tell me which brand would be the best in front load category.

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youless

@youless (112583)

• Guangzhou, China

3 Jul 17

I buy front load washing machines only. Although it seems they will spend longer time on washing the clothes, but I think they will not damage the clothes and the clothes are very clean after washing. I have a front load washing machine and it is very durable and we had used it for 10 years. We bought a new front load washing machine several months ago since the previous one is old but it still works properly. I think it is a waste but my dad insisted in buying a new one anyway.

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youless

@youless (112583)

• Guangzhou, China

3 Jul 17

@hmehra18 Haier, it is a Chinese brand. I bought its TV and washing machine and the quality is very good. Also their service after sale is nice.

@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@youless Thanks for your suggestion. Which brand are you using at present?

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Aishani Mitra

@aishanee (435)

• Cuttack, India

3 Jul 17

Hemantji, people say and believe that top load machines are more durable than the front load ones . However if you want to invest in a front load washing machine you should go for whirlpool.It is so far the best in Indian market.

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@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@aishanee Thanks very much for suggesting whirlpool. Can you please give me a model number or the one you are using.

Aishani Mitra

@aishanee (435)

• Cuttack, India

3 Jul 17

@hmehra18 go to a showroom and buy any front load whirl pool washing machine of your choice.I personally use Samsung smart wash (top load )

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@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@aishanee Thanks for your help

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Cahaya

@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

3 Jul 17

I've been using a Sanyo top load washing machine for many years now and it only had to be fixed once. I've no idea if the model is still in the market. Maybe it's obsolete already

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Cahaya

@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

3 Jul 17

@hmehra18 It's ASW-F101AT. Hope it helps!

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@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@cahaya1983 Thanks for your advice. Please tell me the model no. so I can search in the market and see if it is still available.

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@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@cahaya1983 Thanks for your help

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (49722)

• Mojave, California

3 Jul 17

I am not sure what is better, just know top down seems easier to load, all though, front one seems fun can throw them in like a game. I know ours is a top down and over 20 years old. Has it problems but still works and gets the job done. I usually look for durability and it as a tool, not fun and or how nice it looks. Actually prefer the uglier ones, because usually means works better. Corporate America really plays tricks on you this way. Not that you are from America, but rest of the world seems to follow what we do.

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@hmehra18 (215)

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3 Jul 17

@crossbones27 Thanks for your comment. Can you suggest a brand and model number?

Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

16 Nov 17

I think it depends on what you feel comfortable with. I have the top load and love it very much. Is this your first washer or have you had others in the past?

Sai

@vsai2008 (11796)

• India

3 Jul 17

Front load is better as water is saved, electricity is saved but higher on the price end. We have IFB front load one