Forcing top load washers to conform to unrealistic energy regulations very much interferes with consumer choice. Top load performance has nose dived due to energy regulations, in turn elevating the status of marginal front load washer sold in the US and Canada.
Why do I say marginal? Because the key to excellence in front load performance is having a heater that gradually heats the water to a predetermined level based on the fabric being washed and the right detergents going along with that.
Washing machines along with other consumer changes will make zero difference in combating climate change. The only way to stop climate change is with the mass deployment of nuclear generation which doesn't precipitate black outs, doesn't take up real-estate, doesn't pollute, doesn't use up natural resources, doesn't depreciate output sharpy with age, doesn't emit CO2, doesn't use fossil fuel, and is actually available most of the time.
I'd love to see the comeback of the direct drive catalyst with dual action agitator. Catalyst concentrated detergent pre-treating stains the way no other washer ever could. The same re-circulation in catalyst can be used for resource saver spray rinsing further maximizing performance with fewer energy costs.
Pat, don't be afraid to speak your mind about washers. Your lived experiences do indeed matter. There is a select group on here who thinks modern HE is the only way to go and will resort to personal attacks and character assassination when proven otherwise. Ultimately they just want to get a rise out in hopes of you saying something which can be latter taken out of context in hopes of disproving your credibility while simultaneously wearing you down psychologically. Don't fall for it. Speak what you lived and those who are honest, unbiased individuals will both see and appreciate it.
Why do I say marginal? Because the key to excellence in front load performance is having a heater that gradually heats the water to a predetermined level based on the fabric being washed and the right detergents going along with that.
Washing machines along with other consumer changes will make zero difference in combating climate change. The only way to stop climate change is with the mass deployment of nuclear generation which doesn't precipitate black outs, doesn't take up real-estate, doesn't pollute, doesn't use up natural resources, doesn't depreciate output sharpy with age, doesn't emit CO2, doesn't use fossil fuel, and is actually available most of the time.
I'd love to see the comeback of the direct drive catalyst with dual action agitator. Catalyst concentrated detergent pre-treating stains the way no other washer ever could. The same re-circulation in catalyst can be used for resource saver spray rinsing further maximizing performance with fewer energy costs.
Pat, don't be afraid to speak your mind about washers. Your lived experiences do indeed matter. There is a select group on here who thinks modern HE is the only way to go and will resort to personal attacks and character assassination when proven otherwise. Ultimately they just want to get a rise out in hopes of you saying something which can be latter taken out of context in hopes of disproving your credibility while simultaneously wearing you down psychologically. Don't fall for it. Speak what you lived and those who are honest, unbiased individuals will both see and appreciate it.
