10-08-2007, 05:36 AM
Well, our old Kenmore washer seems to have bitten the dust, and it is probably not worth repairing. We have been looking into the front-loading types as an option for a new one. According to most manufacturers claims, the front-loaders use less electricity, less water (which in our case also means less electricity,) and less detergent. I also seem to recall that they need a different sort of detergent.
Front loaders seem to cost about $250 to $300 more than top loaders with similar bells and whistles. My guess is that we would make up the extra cost in energy savings over the life of the machine, but I would like to hear from any forum members about their own experiences or opinions. Also, reliability is a concern for us with technology that is new to us.
Cheers and thanks for any advice,
Jerry
Front loaders seem to cost about $250 to $300 more than top loaders with similar bells and whistles. My guess is that we would make up the extra cost in energy savings over the life of the machine, but I would like to hear from any forum members about their own experiences or opinions. Also, reliability is a concern for us with technology that is new to us.
Cheers and thanks for any advice,
Jerry