Many seem to rave about front loaders with built in heaters, others say they are not required if one has access to plentiful hot water. Having owned both types can say while I appreciate the benefits of being able to heat water to temps in excess of 160F useful, also have plenty of hot water which comes at 140F or so during summer and higher during the winter.
One problem I see with many front loaders sold in America, is they use 120v for heating, which makes for long cycle times. IIRC a poster on THS stated his Danby would heat to 200F, but took over 2 hours to complete a heavy cottons cycle. To me that seems a very long time to have laundry tumbling about, even if front loaders are more "gentle" than top loaders.
To my mind's eye, American appliance makers are producing uber sized washers so one can do more and in some way compensate for long cycle times. In other words your laundry will take over one hour or longer to do, but you can do more of it at one time.
Thoughts?
Launderess
One problem I see with many front loaders sold in America, is they use 120v for heating, which makes for long cycle times. IIRC a poster on THS stated his Danby would heat to 200F, but took over 2 hours to complete a heavy cottons cycle. To me that seems a very long time to have laundry tumbling about, even if front loaders are more "gentle" than top loaders.
To my mind's eye, American appliance makers are producing uber sized washers so one can do more and in some way compensate for long cycle times. In other words your laundry will take over one hour or longer to do, but you can do more of it at one time.
Thoughts?
Launderess