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washing machines - Front Load vs Top Load

Front Load
  • Washes better (due to tumble action, like hand washing.)
  • Rinses better (up to four rinses.)
  • Spins at a higher speed (up to 1600 rpm.)
  • Uses half the amount of water (save up to 40,000 litres per annum.)
  • Uses a third of the amount of energy (save up to 400kw.)
  • Uses half the amount of detergent (save money $$$.)
  • A lot quieter (no gearbox.)
  • Much more gentle due to tumble action, not requiring agitator.
  • Woollens can be washed with total confidence.
  • Environmental friendly.
  • Smaller overall - can go under bench.
  • Laundry lighter to remove from drum, meaning less strain on your back.

Top Load

  • Pour wash quality in comparison to front loader
  • 2 rinses max.
  • Noisier. than front loader
  • Uses double the amount of water.
  • Uses triple the amount of electricity.
  • Uses double the amount of detergent.
  • Larger in size overall (Height, width and depth.)
     

For more information on the range of washing machines sold at our Brighton store, please contact one of our sales staff.

 
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