A top loader costs less to buy, less to service and typically lasts longer. A front loader is less expensive to run. A top loader will run with any old cheap soap and a front loader operates more efficiently with an HE detergent. You can overload a front loader without harming the transmission. A top loader cleans better, ie farmer overalls, mechanic uniforms etc. You can soak laundry in a top loader. Front loaders use less water. Top loaders have less load leveling issues. Front loaders spin faster. Top loaders spin more quietly. Front loaders are gentler with delicate clothing. I have never heard of a top loading machine with a mold issue.
Given the choice, I am a TL kind of guy.
Kelly
YAYYYYYY!
I am finally catching up on posts after a busy weekend, and I am thrilled to know you love that Maytag and that it SOUNDS like a Maytag. I love the sound of my A608!
I was out at Fred Nelson's for dinner last night, we talked about the DC machines and how they are really the LAST Maytags.
My mom's had her DC machine fro 10 years now, no problems or repairs, just likes to "walk" occasionally when it spins because she underloads with clothes and uses too much water.
Enjoy your new machine!
Jeff
Gary,
Did you know, that with the lid switch bypassed, the agitation set for slow and the wash time set for 10 minutes, you can something other than cheap fabric softener to the cup lie back and be carried away to a place where not only visions of the repairman, but stars, dance before your eyes.
We have ways of making you happy, old man!
Kelly