Front-Loading Washing Machine

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Description

A Front-Loading Washing Machine is a washing machine, or clothes washer, where the clothes enter via the front of the machine. A Front-Loading Washing Machine tends to be gentler on clothes than a top loader.
    

Typical features of a Front-Loading Washing Machine

Features often found in Front-Loading Washing Machine include:
  • Pre-programmed wash cycles.
  • Choice of water level, depending on the size of the wash.
  • Choice of water temperature.
  • A water heater, which is required because of the longer cycle times.
  • Selectable spin speed—a higher spin speed results in faster drying, but with extra stress on clothes.

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    Some things to look for in a Front-Loading Washing Machine

    Ideas to think about when buying a Front-Loading Washing Machine:
  • Energy efficiency rating. Some countries have standars for rating the energy efficiency of Front-Loading Washing Machines
  • Water efficiency rating. Front-loaders tend to use less water than top loaders. Many countries have standards for water efficiency.
  • How gentle is the Front-Loading Washing Machine on clothes?
  • How well the Front-Loading Washing Machine washes clothes. This information, including comparisons of different types of Front-Loading Washing Machine can be found in independent reviews.
  • You should ensure that the Front-Loading Washing Machine has programmed wash cycles suitable for your use.
  • Does loading at the front suit your room?

    • Manufacturers of Front-Loading Washing Machine

    Brands of Front-Loading Washing Machine include:
    • Simpson.  Products from Simpson include Clothes Washer and Washing Machine
    • Miele.  Products from Miele include Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Clothes Washer, Gas Oven and Front-Loading Washing Machine
    • Bosch.  Products from Bosch include Electric Hot Water, Rangehood, and Electric Oven
    • AEG.  Products from AEG include Induction Cooktop and
    • LG.  Products from LG include , Washing Machine, Air Conditioner and Front-Loading Washing Machine
    • Ariston.  Products from Ariston include and Front-Loading Washing Machine
    • Whirlpool.  Products from Whirlpool include Front-Loading Washing Machine, Electric Hot Water and Clothes Washer
    • Westinghouse.  Products from Westinghouse include Front-Loading Washing Machine, and Clothes Washer


    Other topics in our resources on Appliances related to Front-Loading Washing Machine include: 
     
  • Clothes Washer
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  • Top Loader (Top-Loading Washing Machine)

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