Sep 20 2007
Why Are Front Loading Washers More Efficient?
When shopping for an energy efficient washer and dryer, you might find that most washers are front loading (also know as vertical-axis washers).
So, what is it that makes a front loading washer more efficient than a top loading (horizontal-axis) washer?
According to Energy Star, front loading washers are up to 40% more efficient than top loaders.
Top loading washers fill the tub with about 40 gallons of water in order to soak the entire load of laundry.
The tub of a front loading washer rotates so that laundry tumbles into a smaller amount of water (18-25 gallons) at the bottom of the washer, therefore, the tub does not need to be filled completely.
