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    Thinking about getting a top loader but not sure what make to get.

    The only name i know is a samsung on washing machines so far, so am not sure on other makes and models.

    Is there any make/model to stay away from?

    Would like to get any recommendations on types before buying. Economical one would be great.

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    Hi we've just bought a Simpsons top loader for our rental that we move into next week. They use them in the motel where we're staying and they seem to be quite a good NZ name.

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    Hi Simpson is really electrolux so quite a good brand!!
    But we got the front loader

    cheers cardy

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    Front loaders tend to be better on water and energy usage. Once we started comparing the water and energy usage on them we had to buy a front loader really because we'll be on rain water tanks. Also, unless it's a top notch top loader I'm not sure they clean as well, but perhaps that's my experience with poor ones.

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    Honestly I would never recommend a toploader to anyone, I completely regret buying mine. We bought an expensive good brand one (whirlpool) 3 months ago, and I hardly have any clothes left, there are holes in everything. It uses tonnes of water, it wrecks anything fluffy and spreads fluff all over the other items. It's just wrecked another top tonight (fluff everywhere). They are really tough on clothes, not just delicates, everything. Buy a front loader. Yeah, and they don't clean as well.

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    They are really tough on clothes
    That's another thing the lovely man in the shop said about them. He recommended we buy second hand front loader rather than new top loader, so we did. $400.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toby/lisa View Post
    Thinking about getting a top loader .


    Well, sit down, have a cup of tea and wait 'til the thought goes away !!!

    Get a front loader - more expensive initially I know, but so much better.

    Julie

    xx

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    ha ha ha - good advice Julie!!

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    point taken we just have to have a really good look round.

    thanks all

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    Im with the others, used a top loader for about 6 wks... holes in clothes, things not so clean etc...

    There is a Fisher and Paykel machine just come out thats a top loader, but with a front loader drum (if that makes sense) but as its new I suspect its more pricey than a normal front loader anyway!

    I am soooo glad we shipped ours.

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