Overloading washer/dryer

[Brock Landers]

How full? Will I break either one or just not clean my threads?
Front end high efficiency washer.
Stuffed it a little bit earlier, only a little space at top

[KQ]

It probably won't hurt the washer but it won't get your clothes clean either. HE front loader washers use far less water than a top load because of that they are not a good choice for people who tend to have really dirty clothes (i.e. mechanics, farmers, landscapers etc. etc.). I've had this issue with some of my work clothes and I had a repairman tell me the same thing.

[Danno]

I always heard that the front loaders work better when stuffed.

[KQ]

I always heard that the front loaders work better when stuffed.

They spin better (are able to balance themselves better) but they don't clean better based on my experience

[sb]

front loaders are a scam to sell expensive shit

[KQ]

front loaders are a scam to sell expensive shit

Well, I don't know if I'd go that far. They've been used in Europe long before they became household items here (stacking front loader/dryer - they use them to save space). They def. save energy and water (plus they save dryer time since they remove more water than a top loader) they just aren't great for heavily soiled items which means either you pre-wash or you do small loads both of which defeat the purpose.

[glademaster]

Front loaders also make sense if you wash lofted garments, duvets or sleeping bags regularly. The agitator in top loaders can damage the baffles.

[old goat]

They are a lot more gentle than top loaders--your clothes will last longer.

[KQ]

Front loaders also make sense if you wash lofted garments, duvets or sleeping bags regularly. The agitator in top loaders can damage the baffles.

They are a lot more gentle than top loaders--your clothes will last longer.

They now make top loaders without agitators.

[jfost]

They now make top loaders without agitators.

next you're going to tell me they make lofted garments without baffles!

[KQ]

next you're going to tell me they make lofted garments without baffles!

and there is a Santa Claus!


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[Moeghoul]

front loaders are a scam to sell expensive shit

Agreed, plus once it's filled you can't open it up to rearrange or add that stray sock you missed. I got a Kenmore washer from 1992 top loader that still runs fine, never over stuff it do a few small loads instead of jamming it all into one. It'll prolly blow up today when I do a few loads. Check "Shit that annoys you" thread for updates.

[creaky fossil]

it's not overloaded until it's making noise and walking across the floor

[KQ]

Agreed, plus once it's filled you can't open it up to rearrange or add that stray sock you missed. I got a Kenmore washer from 1992 top loader that still runs fine, never over stuff it do a few small loads instead of jamming it all into one. It'll prolly blow up today when I do a few loads. Check "Shit that annoys you" thread for updates.

I can open mine at any point in the cycle.

[Moeghoul]

I can open mine at any point in the cycle.

I did not know that, I thought they locked once water was in there. I still hate front loaders.

[KQ]

I did not know that, I thought they locked once water was in there. I still hate front loaders.

I think it depends on the model. I have a Frigidaire.

I agree that they do have a number of drawbacks the mildew issue being the biggest for me. I solve it by not shutting the door so the gasket can thoroughly dry out. I don't use a liquid fabric softener but I understand that residue and odor can result from that too. I also switched to a lighter, more natural detergent (Biokleen laundry liquid enzymes and citrus extracts) because I found the commercial liquids didn't rinse fully.

Reading reviews online a lot of people also complain about having to bend over and take out heavy wet clothes.

Despite all of the above I stick with the front loader because my laundry room in on the second floor of my house and I like knowing if it leaks it will be less water than if I had a top loader (I do have a tray and drain but even still I'd rather err on the side of caution).

[mcski]

My unlocks whenever I hit the pause button. I think that's pretty standard.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Agreed, plus once it's filled you can't open it up to rearrange or add that stray sock you missed. I got a Kenmore washer from 1992 top loader that still runs fine, never over stuff it do a few small loads instead of jamming it all into one. It'll prolly blow up today when I do a few loads. Check "Shit that annoys you" thread for updates.

I have one about the same age. I even rebuilt the agitator mechanism one day when my woman overloaded it on heavy wash. The pawls on the gear broke. I was able to get them at the local appliance place. It cost me 2 hours and $12. Better than buying a new front loader.

[PowderHorse]

I have a Samsung front loader that rocks. Running heavy duty stuff was never an issue and regular clothes get clean. Really important to do the scheduled maintenance on them, like draining or whatever required by manufacturer.

KQ I had a Kenmore front loader in my tack room for horse blankets, pads, wraps, etc and it was awesome as well. Since I sold my farm, I just shove all that crap in the Samsung!

[KQ]

I have a Samsung front loader that rocks. Running heavy duty stuff was never an issue and regular clothes get clean. Really important to do the scheduled maintenance on them, like draining or whatever required by manufacturer.

KQ I had a Kenmore front loader in my tack room for horse blankets, pads, wraps, etc and it was awesome as well. Since I sold my farm, I just shove all that crap in the Samsung!

Crickey - that horse in your avatar could be my Tbred standing in my barn aisle. Looks like the same cross ties even.

I do wash my own pads after a thorough vacuum but use a service for my blankets. All mine wear 84s - that's a big blanket and more than I care to stuff in my washer.

[PowderHorse]

Photo from my barn in SC of my sweet TB boy, Ready, RIP (at 10, Ringbone). He wore the tiny 76" stuff but I have a collection of 82"-84" for my boy Cody (Andalusian/QH). Vacuumed pads before washing, way pro!

We had a local "washeteria" that let you wash horse blankets, conveniently located next to the best Mexican food in town. I have an old agitator at my rental and it sucks ass compared to front loaders (upgrade in spring). Front loaders make the drying process way better assuming you have a decent dryer. I've bought way too many appliances. (and horses)

[KQ]

Photo from my barn in SC of my sweet TB boy, Ready, RIP (at 10, Ringbone). He wore the tiny 76" stuff but I have a collection of 82"-84" for my boy Cody (Andalusian/QH). Vacuumed pads before washing, way pro!

We had a local "washeteria" that let you wash horse blankets, conveniently located next to the best Mexican food in town. I have an old agitator at my rental and it sucks ass compared to front loaders (upgrade in spring). Front loaders make the drying process way better assuming you have a decent dryer. I've bought way too many appliances. (and horses)

Awwww poor Ready. Tbreds are my loves (Grandfather raised them for living). I have one of these - soooooooo wonderful:

[PowderHorse]

Nice!!

[iceman]

I appear to have wandered into the horse thread by mistake.

[Mazderati]

Washer talk didn't last furlong.