July 22, 2020
I lately switched to a high load washer after having two completely different entrance load washing machines for 11+ years. When readers seen this alteration, I acquired many requests for why I selected to return to a high load machine and the professionals and cons of those two machines. So at the moment I convey you my tell-all on the professionals and cons of entrance versus high loaders and subsequent story of what I realized doing hundreds of a great deal of laundry over time in these machines. Prepared? 
To start with, we’ve got owned three completely different units of washers and dryers on this home – the Maytag Duet entrance load (2009-2016), the Samsung AddWash entrance load (2016-2020) and now, the LG TurboWash 3D Top Load. I can actually say that I loved every set, have advisable them wholeheartedly, they usually have served our laundry wants nicely over time. However….each has some execs and cons and that’s what I need to share with you at the moment and I don’t suppose I’ll ever return to a entrance load once more.
So far as ‘shelf-life’ of washers and dryers, the Maytag Duet was changed by the Samsung set that I examined right here for the positioning. That set was donated to a household that wanted it. The Samsung set washer was donated however the dryer was damaged and had already been repaired two occasions and this final restore would have been costlier to restore than substitute which is why we determined to search for a new set. In case you’re questioning, we selected and bought this set, nothing about this submit is sponsored. Hopefully that solutions any questions relating to why we’ve got had three units of washers and dryers in 11 years. In talking with restore individuals, the common lifespan of a washer and/or dryer is about 7 years. Most CAN be repaired, but it surely’s more economical to substitute than restore in some circumstances, sadly.
FRONT LOAD VS. TOP LOAD WASHER
We’ve had three high load washers in different homes, so after we moved in to this home 11 years in the past, I used to be SO excited to get a entrance load washer. I beloved how straightforward it was to transfer the garments from the washer to the dryer and the way symmetrical it appeared within the laundry room. Fairly rapidly, I spotted that we had to hold the door of the washer open anytime it wasn’t in use to hold the odor out of the washer and out of our garments. I discovered this to be the case in each the Maytag and Samsung machines however not as unhealthy within the Samsung because the Maytag. I additionally discovered that it was essential to transfer the garments from the washer to the dryer, no letting garments sit in a single day or for a day earlier than placing them within the dryer. Most entrance loaders have a filter on the entrance of the machine – that is one other factor to monitor and regulate accurately cleaned month-to-month. I’ve at all times cleaned our washing machines routinely, however this appeared extra pertinent with a entrance load machine as they smelled a lot extra rapidly. That is and can at all times be my greatest annoyance/downfall with a entrance load machine. How did I treatment this? I clear the washer WEEKLY after washing cleansing cloths and use 1/four cup white vinegar with every load as a cloth softener. These two issues just about took care of the odor, however each as soon as in a whereas I would want to ‘shock’ the washer with 6 cups of white vinegar (per Samsung’s advice) and use CLEAN WASHER choice to kill any micro organism. That is a nice characteristic on any machine – the downfall of the Samsung is that it takes nearly four hours to full.
Samsung AddWash and Samsung Dryer
As soon as I knew we wanted to get a new washer, I began researching machines and requested my favourite restore firm what they advisable. Armed with information, I began searching for a high load machine that was in our funds, had a massive capability, and had a few bells and whistles that I needed. A deep fill choice, fast cycle, a clear cycle and a matching dryer with options like a massive capability, a number of warmth choices, timers, and a duct clog indicator (that is particularly essential with a second ground laundry room).
LG 5.zero cubic foot washer with TurboWash and LG 7.three cu foot dryer
We’ve had the brand new set for a few months and we LOVE them. Laundry is cleaner, we will match extra in each machines and NO odor! The one downfall to the highest load washer is that I’ve to attain in to seize laundry on the backside of the machine however I can attain to the underside and so can our two older youngsters. That is minor 🙂
My favourite laundry merchandise? I take advantage of Clean Mama Laundry Tremendous Powder, Oxygen Whitener, Wool Dryer Balls, and 1/four cup of white vinegar as a cloth softener.
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Curious how I clear the washer? Head to this submit for a free printable detailing how to clear a entrance AND a high load machine.
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