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05-29-2012, 01:27 PM

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Colbaltjars62

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I have worked at a dry cleaner/laundry and we used both top and front loaders. Not only do the front loaders use less water/soap they also are easier on your clothes. Jeans and other cottons will not fade as fast, pilling is lessened and sweaters tend to keep their shape better. They spin at such a high speed that the dryer doesn't have to take as long to dry nor as hot so shrinking is lessened. One thing to remember though if you get a set of front loaders make sure there is a "clean out" on the front of the machine so you can easily take "spare change, color catchers and lint from rag rugs out of the trap.
My Wonderful husband bought me the SAMSUNG front loader washer and dryer with steam for our new {to us} home and they work perfectly. The issue with keeping the door to the washer open shouldn't be a big deal. Any washer will do that if left wet and warm. I keep a small towel on top so I just slip it into the door and it holds it open just enough to dry it out.
For those of you without pedestals you could have hubby or son to make you some out of 2x12's which should get it high enough off the floor to spare your knees and back.
Hope this helps...

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