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That's the problem. Front-loading washers have generally been a terrible invention. Unbalancing and mold are among the widespread problems. The actually reliable washers are still top-load.
That's the problem. Front-loading washers have generally been a terrible invention. Unbalancing and mold are among the widespread problems. The actually reliable washers are still top-load.
Top loaders are easier to load and unload, cheaper, and slightly easier to maintain.
With front loaders you should wipe the gasket after use because water left in its folds can promote mold and odors. With both you should leave the door open when not in use so air can circulate in the drum. With a front loader the open door can get in the way and is easier to accidentally close.
Front loaders are easier to stack.
As a "typical" British household, we don't use a dryer, don't even own one in fact, we just hang our clothes to dry, which always struck me as ironic for such a humid, cold country, with smaller (than the US) homes and thus less space to hang stuff to dry.