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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 483760" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>I wasn't able to find a regular old agitating top loader large enough for our family when I replaced ours last year. I bought the front loader and mother in law who replaced around the same time bought the HE top loader. Both of us think it doesn't get clothes as clearn and takes twice as long. It does save water: my water bill has dropped $40/month since we've had it. </p><p></p><p>Both mother in law and I felt that the clothes just don't clean as well without a good soaking. Her repairman told her to use the bulky items selection as it uses the most water. It helps, but it also takes an hour and 15 minutes to run through the cycle.</p><p></p><p>Whatever you do, watch for the features you would take for granted in a regular washer because they may be missing in this one--for instance mine doesn't have a spin cycle. It has rinse and spin but doesn't just spin. </p><p></p><p>The frontloaders tend to get smelly since the seals are so tight. I leave mine open whenever it's not in use for that reason.</p><p></p><p>You may want to consider extended warranty if you go with the HE models as they are extremely pricey to repair.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 483760, member: 701"] I wasn't able to find a regular old agitating top loader large enough for our family when I replaced ours last year. I bought the front loader and mother in law who replaced around the same time bought the HE top loader. Both of us think it doesn't get clothes as clearn and takes twice as long. It does save water: my water bill has dropped $40/month since we've had it. Both mother in law and I felt that the clothes just don't clean as well without a good soaking. Her repairman told her to use the bulky items selection as it uses the most water. It helps, but it also takes an hour and 15 minutes to run through the cycle. Whatever you do, watch for the features you would take for granted in a regular washer because they may be missing in this one--for instance mine doesn't have a spin cycle. It has rinse and spin but doesn't just spin. The frontloaders tend to get smelly since the seals are so tight. I leave mine open whenever it's not in use for that reason. You may want to consider extended warranty if you go with the HE models as they are extremely pricey to repair. [/QUOTE]
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