Top-Loading Washing Machine

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Description

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

Typical features of a Top-Loading Washing Machine

Features often found in Top-Loading Washing Machine include:
  • Choice of water level, depending on the size of the wash.
  • Pre-programmed wash cycles.
  • Choice of water temperature.
  • Out-of-balance correction, which can redistribute the load when it is out of balance, often by using extra water.
  • Selectable spin speed

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

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

    • Manufacturers of Top-Loading Washing Machine

    Brands of Top-Loading Washing Machine include:
    • Simpson.  Products from Simpson include , Front Loader, Top-Loading Washing Machine and Washing Machine
    • Fisher and Paykel.  Products from Fisher and Paykel include Oven, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washing Machine and Electric Cooktop
    • Kleenmaid.  Products from Kleenmaid include Clothes Washer, and Top-Loading Washing Machine
    • LG.  Products from LG include Clothes Washer, Front Loader and Top-Loading Washing Machine
    • NEC.  Products from NEC include , Clothes Washer and Top-Loading Washing Machine
    • Samsung.  Products from Samsung include Microwave Oven, Clothes Washer, and Washing Machine


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

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