Advantages and disadvantages of a top loading washing machine
As a rule, there are much fewer top-loading washing machines than front-loading units. However, both types of downloads have their bright adherents. In this article we will try to consider the pros and cons of a top-loading machine and do this as objectively as possible.
Main advantages
We will consider only the most relevant aspects for modern realities, so it’s worth starting with the sizes. For small-sized modern apartments, the compactness of vertical units is very useful, since the unit can easily fit in some corner of the bathroom or pantry. Machine parameters: 85 centimeters in height, 60-65 in depth and 40-45 in width, while the drum volume allows you to load the same 6.5 kilograms of laundry that are loaded into the front-facing machine.
Now about the children. Whatever manufacturers of front-facing cameras come up with to protect the washing process from children. In the case of a vertical line, this is not necessary. Firstly, the hatch and buttons are located on top, and a small child simply will not see them. Even if out of curiosity he wants to look, it will be extremely difficult to get to the top. Yes, even if he succeeds, when stopping the wash and opening the hatch, no leakage or accident will happen. And this is a huge advantage!
Hence the next advantage: you can stop the wash and add forgotten laundry. A front-loading machine is not designed for such operations, and once the wash starts, it cannot be stopped.
Important! But a top-loading washing machine will cope with this task without difficulty, but it is better to reload at the beginning of the cycle, otherwise it will be useless.
In addition, since the hatch is located on top, there is no need for parts to protect the door from leakage, such as rubber seals or glass. If such parts fail on the front camera, you need to spend a lot of money to replace them, but here such a problem is eliminated.
And finally, some small advantages: there is no need to bend over to load the drum, which is difficult for older people or users with bad backs. And during the spin cycle, the vertical machine behaves much calmer: it does not jump or vibrate. We talked about the main advantages, now let's move on to the disadvantages.
Main disadvantages
One of the most significant drawbacks is the inability of the vertical to be built into furniture. Thus, you need to competently plan the furnishings of the room with the washing machine so that everything is located conveniently and harmoniously.
From the same series - the non-functionality of the top cover of the washing machine. If the top of a front-loading machine always serves as a cabinet, shelf and holds many necessary household items, then with a vertical machine this is impossible. And considering that it comes as a separate item and is not built in anywhere, this is doubly inconvenient, since you need to look for additional space for a cabinet or cabinet.
Also, in financial terms, a top-loading machine is less profitable, because it usually costs more, and parts are more difficult to replace. After all, front-facing cameras are designed for the mass market, but vertical units are not. Another problem is created by the narrow hatch.
- Large soft toys.
- Pillows.
- Blankets.
- Blankets.
All these products can be extremely difficult to fit into the machine, and even more so to get them out. After washing, they gain weight and become bulkier, which is very difficult, for example, for a young woman.
The last significant disadvantage is that there is no compartment for powders. But dry detergents gradually form solidified solid deposits that must be washed out for the unit to work properly. The front-facing camera compartment can be easily removed and washed in a way that suits you, but this cannot be done with a vertical camera. You will have to take a sharp object and scrape off the frozen powder coating as much as possible in such a situation.
It is impossible to say for sure that a vertical machine is worse or better than a frontal one. Since the number of pros and cons of this technique is approximately the same. Just when choosing a device, you need to focus on your preferences and think about what is more convenient and worthy for you.
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The Hoover pro 300 washing machine washes very quietly, but is very noisy when spinning clothes. Bounces and rolls on the floor from vibration. The neighbors are shocked.