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Front loaders also have more maintenance on average... If we're talking cost not sure you'll save that much once first repair comes.
by winrid 3y ago
Front loaders also have more maintenance on average... If we're talking cost not sure you'll save that much once first repair comes.
- tralarpa 3y agoWhat kind of maintenance do they need? Maybe I'm doing something wrong :)
- wrp 3y agoThe front-loaders I've encountered seemed to have more electronics to fail and had less sturdy load-bearing parts.
- rzzzt 3y agoThe main bearing has an unfortunate position in that it has to hold up the weight of the drum + clothes on one side and so experiences uneven wear.
- tralarpa 3y agoHow does that manifest itself? I'm asking because I'm pretty sure that no washing machine in my extended family (parents, siblings, etc.) has broken down because of this in the last 45 years. All but one have made it well over 12 years. Three had problems during their lifetime: One needed a new control board, two needed a new waste water pump. (I know all this because I recently had to replace our 17-year-old washing machine and I wanted to know which brand to buy)
- rzzzt 3y agoIt should get noisy and rotate less freely then ultimately seize up. From there it depends on the drive type, in direct drives the motor burns, in belt drives the belt gets worn.
- jimhefferon 3y agoWe have several times experienced having to change the electronic board. It cost more than buying a new washer. The electronics does many many options, almost none of which we care about. I would just like a button or dial, and just press go but there are no units like that on the market.
- atoav 3y agoMy father runs two front loaders for all inhabitants of one house with 10 flats. On the Miele front loader he had to change a bearing after 12 years, since then it runs perfectly fine. The other one is just running. Keep in mind they are both running basically the whole day with only small breaks for years.
- winrid 3y agoI think commercial washers are in another league.
- Reason077 3y ago> "Front loaders also have more maintenance on average..." Is this anecdotal or based on some real-world evidence/statistics? I can't recall having a single front-load washing machine break down in the past 20 years or so, or need any maintanance beyond cleaning out filters and replacing drain hoses. And I've used many in the various different households I've lived in. They all seem very reliable!
- winrid 3y agoThe front bearings are a weak point that a top loader doesn't have. Also, the door seals.