Having a reliable washing machine and dryer at home makes laundry easier and more convenient. Whether you looking for your first set or upgrading an existing pair, you first need to choose between a top-loading and front-loading option. Use the following tips to find the right style washing machine for your home. 

How to Compare Different Washing Machines

1. Convenience

One of the biggest perks of a top-loading washer is that it puts less strain on your back when loading and unloading the clothes. Rather than having to bend over to add and remove them, with a top-loader, the dirty clothes can simply be dropped in comfortably from a standing position. A front-loading option requires you to bend over more. However, depending on how much space you have and the layout of the area you’ll be putting the devices, a front-loading washer can be stacked with the dryer to take up less surface area. This is more convenient if you need more room.

2. Cleaning Ability

Top-loading washing machines have a plastic column in the middle that is used to move the clothes around and remove stains. This is called the agitator, and while it does help create the necessary movement needed to clean your clothes properly, it also leads to increased wear and tear. Front-loaders, however, don’t have an agitator. Instead, they use a tumbling motion created by spinning, which allows for gravity to do most of the legwork and results in a safer cleaning of the clothes.

3. Water Usage

If conservation is a factor in your decision, a front-loader is going to be a top option. Since top-loaders need to fill the bin with as much water that’s needed to cover the entire load, they tend to use much more water per cycle. Front-loaders only need to create a shallow pool because the clothes are continuously rotated through it. This will help to save you money on your monthly water bills and will provide a smaller carbon footprint than their top-loading counterparts.

 

If you’re in the market for a set of washing machines and dryers, stop by Salvage Warehouse in Lincoln, NE. For more than 40 years, this family-owned appliance store has had one of the best selections of discount appliances, and they can help you find the perfect addition to your home while saving you up to 70% off retail prices without sacrificing on quality. Give them a call at (402) 466-8294 or browse their inventory online.