Front load, top load...which way to go?

[kjc]

Oh Jeez... it's pouring here now too. Too much to list, lol! Here's to better times ahead! (Can't get much worse)

[Breny]

Does anyone have the newer Top loaders? I just got this today Samsung - 4.7 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle High-Efficiency Washer - White - WA5451ANW/XAA

and I'm so disappointed! I'm seriously on the 3rd round of washing the same load of pee pads and they still are not clean!!!
Do these machines not agitate strong? Mine just slowly swings left to right and then there is not enough water in it to cover the pads????? am I doing somethng wrong?? Is this normal?
I got this big of a machine to do bigger loads and now it can't even handle what my old washer was doing that had the agiter in it?

[LuvMyFurkidz]

I am going to be of no help as I am not familiar with the new top load machines but I wanted to say how sorry I am that this machine doesn't appear to be working properly (or at least not doing the job we would expect). I can just feel your disappointment. I know how disappointed I would feel since it is not like we buy large appliances often & we get so excited to get something new & hopefully better. I hope this issue can be resolved in some way for you. So sorry this has happened to you.

[Rhetts_mama]

Breny,
Did you read the reviews about the machine? Most were pretty good. One person mentioned a similar problem to yours with there not being enough water to cover what she was washing and was told by customer service to change the setting to bedding vs heavy duty. Might be worth a try if you haven't done that already.

[susan lynn]

I have the Maytag top loader HE without the agitator. I love it. It has so much room in it I can wash my king size comforter and have plenty of room and it comes out clean without soap being stuck to it.We also have the dryer.

[Breny]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Breny,
Did you read the reviews about the machine? Most were pretty good. One person mentioned a similar problem to yours with there not being enough water to cover what she was washing and was told by customer service to change the setting to bedding vs heavy duty. Might be worth a try if you haven't done that already.

Thanks I just tried it and it worked better BUT is taking FOREVER. Do you have a link to that review?

[Breny]

Originally Posted by susan lynn

I have the Maytag top loader HE without the agitator. I love it. It has so much room in it I can wash my king size comforter and have plenty of room and it comes out clean without soap being stuck to it.We also have the dryer.

And you have no troubles with having enough water in normal loads? Do you clothes get fully covered in water and agitate well?

[Breny]

Originally Posted by LuvMyFurkidz

I am going to be of no help as I am not familiar with the new top load machines but I wanted to say how sorry I am that this machine doesn't appear to be working properly (or at least not doing the job we would expect). I can just feel your disappointment. I know how disappointed I would feel since it is not like we buy large appliances often & we get so excited to get something new & hopefully better. I hope this issue can be resolved in some way for you. So sorry this has happened to you.

Thank you!

[Ringo1]

The house we moved to last year came with front loading washer and dryer. I really love the lower water bills, etc . . BUT the front loader gets really mildewy very quicly and I'm not sure what to do about it.

AND, you can't leave the door open to air it out because you can see water dripping out.

When this one goes - I believe I will be looking for a HE top loading washer.

[Rhetts_mama]

Breny,

Samsung - 4.7 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle High-Efficiency Washer - White - WA5451ANW/XAA

It's the 3rd review from the top titled "Happy with purchase". She also talks about the slow speed.

[Breny]

I think I'm exchanging them
Whats the best one for doing pee pads? I need the washer to swish them all around and get them CLEAN.

[Yorkiedaze]

I still have 11 year old top load washer and dryer that have never had one minute of problems..........yet. I was wanting front loaders, but my friend had them and the washer started leaking. There seems to be pros and cons with both types, but I don't mind taking my blankets, comforters, and doggie beds, to the laundry matt, where they have the really large front loaders, once in awhile, so I think my next set will be the top loaders since my clothes always come out so clean and nice, and so do the quilted potty pads, and I can soak things, and the washer never has any unpleasant odors.

[Breny]

OK guys...just got back from bestbuy. I was SOOOO discusted today after doing a few more loads that I went there. They are exchanging them and I am going to try the front loader. Same brand...but I read the reviews and they are all good.(most are) so my fingers are crossed!!!
Samsung - 3.7 Cu. Ft. 9-Cycle Ultra Capacity Washer - White - WF330ANW/XAA

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Breny

OK guys...just got back from bestbuy. I was SOOOO discusted today after doing a few more loads that I went there. They are exchanging them and I am going to try the front loader. Same brand...but I read the reviews and they are all good.(most are) so my fingers are crossed!!!
Samsung - 3.7 Cu. Ft. 9-Cycle Ultra Capacity Washer - White - WF330ANW/XAA

I don't trust Best Buy's reviews....I swear they hire people to write them. Google this model and its shows quite a few problems with it not spinning out and being unbalanced. Are you getting the extended waranty?