How Much Water Do You Save With a Front Load Washer?
Front-loading washing machines differ from top loaders in water consumption and time it takes to wash a load. Front-loading washing machines are more energy efficient in electrical, heating and water needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Horizontal Wash
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A front-loading washing machine tumbles clothes like a dryer while the clothes are washed, rinsed and spun dry. The water fills up partway in the drum and the clothes go in and out of the water as they tumble around.
Water Usage
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Front-loading washing machines can cut water costs by as much as 40 percent over the amount of water used with a top-loading washing machine. The front loader uses about 20 to 25 gallons of water in each full load, while a top loader generally uses 40 gallons of water. The California Energy Commission says that a front loader saves about $850 in detergent and water costs during the appliance's life. This kind of machine can save an average household up to 7,000 gallons per year.
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Benefits
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Front-loading washing machines spin out more water from the clothes in the spin cycle, decreasing the drying time needed in the dryer, according to the California Energy Commission.
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