In recent years, many people have been opting for a  front load washer and dryerfor a number of reasons.  One of the primary reasons is that of conservation.  As more and more people have become more concerned with eco-friendly and green living, front loading washers and dryers have increased in popularity as they beat their top load counterparts hands down.

Front load washers use much less water, by as much as a third of what a top load model uses.  Also, as a front loader does not have an agitator, more clothes can be fit in each load thereby reducing the number of loads of clothes required.

Another cause for their rise in popularity is the number of front load washer dryer combinations that are available.  With older top load models, there was a limited selection of washer and dryer combinations, otherwise known as “stack packs.”  The front loading design lends itself to the space saving combination units.

Another benefit by using a front load washer is that the life of your clothes is extended.    As the clothes are not getting beat back and forth by an agitator during the wash cycle as they do with a top loading model, this lessens the wear and tear on your clothes.

Energy is also save during the drying cycle with a front load dryer.   As a front load washer uses significantly less water than a standard washing machine, there is less water that has to be dried out of the clothes.  Also, a front load washer has a much faster spin cycle than a top loader, leave much less work for the dryer to do.

If you are looking for a new washer and dryer set, consider buying a front load washer and dryer.  The savings in energy, water, and wear and tear on clothes can be significant.