What is Front load vs top load?
Drum on its side versus a vertical tub.
Short answer
Front load needs a level floor, a drain, and you cannot add a stray sock mid-cycle on most models.
Front load vs top load when buying a washing machine
Drum on its side versus a vertical tub.
Why it matters: Front load uses far less water, cleans better and is gentler; top load is cheaper, faster and easier to load.
Look for: Front load needs a level floor, a drain, and you cannot add a stray sock mid-cycle on most models.
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