How Do Front Load Washing Machines Work?


by Foo Kwong Meng - Date: 2008-09-30 - Word Count: 399 Share This!

You may have made the decision to purchase a front load washing machine. If that is the case, you may have some very basic questions about this type of appliance. Chief amongst these questions very well may be how do front load washing machines actually wash? Therefore, by way of this article, you are provided with an informational overview of how front load washing machines actually do work and perform.

If you are like most people, you are familiar with how a top load washing machine operates or functions. In the case of a top load washing machine, there is a an agitator in the middle of the cylindric tub. Both the tub and the agitator work in tandem to clean the clothing that has been placed in the washing machine.

On the other hand, a front loading washing machine lacks an agitator in the middle of the tub. Indeed, from a technical standpoint, one could suggest that the front loading version of the washing machine really does not have a tub per se at all.

In the case of a front loading washing machine the washing action itself is accomplished by the movement of the tub itself. The agitation of the machine tub itself allows for the cleaning of the items that are placed into the machine.

When it comes to a front loading machine, it is crucial that the door itself lock and fully seal before the appliance is activated. If this does not occur, a real disaster can occur. The fact is that a front loading washing machine should not function at all until such time as the door itself has fully sealed and locked.

Some experts have suggested that a front loading washing machine actually cleans and washes better than the top loading variety. While there is some debate in regard to this issue, there is some independent research that does support the proposition that a front loading washing machine will be able to better clean your clothing.

Finally, when it comes to the manner in which a front loading washing machine cleans clothing and other items, there is also evidence to suggest that such a front loading appliance is more efficient. Therefore, when using the front loading washing machine you will end up using less water and less energy to operate the appliance. Over the lifetime of a front loading washing machine this will result in a significant cost savings.


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