• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Against the norm in America.

O

OffTopic1

Golden Member

Got myself a new set of washer dryer frontloader and the windows feature is so kool. I just loaded my first load 10 min ago (not a full load but it look full @ 17 lbs instead of 22 lbs), and spend a good 5 minutes staring at the washer window.

It takes 43% less water than conventional washer, and using only 1/3 cup power or 1/4 cup liquid detergent. It spins cycle is 1000 rpm, therefore it take less power in the dryer.
 
Originally posted by: OffTopic

Got myself a new set of washer dryer frontloader and the windows feature is so kool. I just loaded my first load 10 min ago (not a full load but it look full @ 17 lbs instead of 22 lbs), and spend a good 5 minutes staring at the washer window.

It takes 43% less water than conventional washer, and using only 1/3 cup power or 1/4 cup liquid detergent. It spins cycle is 1000 rpm, therefore it take less power in the dryer.
Click to expand...

it also cleans 43% less than a normal washer.
 
Originally posted by: Kelvrick
I like the front loaders too. But the front loading washers cost like twice as much as a top-loading one.
Click to expand...
Yeah! it is but the saving in power per year for me would be about $70-80 USD electricity ++ water ++ detergent ++ less drying time. (and it is easier on the clothing ++ cleaner because it have an extra rinse cycle)

I would recover the cost of a comparable top loader in about (ballpark) 3-4 years of use. (it is easier on the environment)

It cost $800 USD (there are other models that cost almost twice as much), while a good toploader start at $400++ USD.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Yeah, and if you forget to put something in, where does that leave you? 🙂
Click to expand...
Not a problem. All you have to do is pull the time button to stop the washing machine and throw in the extra item. The water is well below the bottom lip of the door.
 
Originally posted by: Twista
For reason i read, "w*ite tr*sh" instead of "white wash" ;( Did that happen to anyone else?
Click to expand...

No, but I think you can type out white trash without worrying about offending people.
 
Do you have a heat recovery unit on your air conditioner? We do, and since we use our air conditioner nearly 8 months of the year, we don't have to use a hot water heater during those months. 🙂 We have mostly fluorescent bulbs in the house/use natural light when we can. We haven't invested in the front loading washers, though. Still, we've done a lot of things to make our home/lifestyle 'green'.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Twista
For reason i read, "w*ite tr*sh" instead of "white wash" ;( Did that happen to anyone else?
Click to expand...

No, but I think you can type out white trash without worrying about offending people.
Click to expand...

You'll never know. Better safe than sorry for some people already here. 😉
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Twista
For reason i read, "w*ite tr*sh" instead of "white wash" ;( Did that happen to anyone else?
Click to expand...

No, but I think you can type out white trash without worrying about offending people.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I was wondering that too..

WHITE TRASH!!!

Nice washer, but I prefer toploaders.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Yeah, and if you forget to put something in, where does that leave you? 🙂
Click to expand...

that is exactly right!!

I lived in England for eight years and had a front load washer. At least once a week I would find a sock or something AFTER the last load went in the washer!

We also had a machine that was a front load washer and dryer combo ....one machine did both...

🙂
 
Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Twista
For reason i read, "w*ite tr*sh" instead of "white wash" ;( Did that happen to anyone else?
Click to expand...

No, but I think you can type out white trash without worrying about offending people.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I was wondering that too..

WHITE TRASH!!!

Nice washer, but I prefer toploaders.
Click to expand...



;] White tr*(studdderr).........sh .. nope i cannot do it!
 
Originally posted by: Isla
Do you have a heat recovery unit on your air conditioner? We do, and since we use our air conditioner nearly 8 months of the year, we don't have to use a hot water heater during those months. 🙂 We have mostly fluorescent bulbs in the house/use natural light when we can. We haven't invested in the front loading washers, though. Still, we've done a lot of things to make our home/lifestyle 'green'.
Click to expand...
LOL, I live on Vancouver Island (Victoria BC) 80 miles NW of Seattle, and don't have AC in my home like most home here. (Summer temperature here would hit 86-87 degrees F once every 10 years)
 
Originally posted by: OffTopic
Originally posted by: Isla
Do you have a heat recovery unit on your air conditioner? We do, and since we use our air conditioner nearly 8 months of the year, we don't have to use a hot water heater during those months. 🙂 We have mostly fluorescent bulbs in the house/use natural light when we can. We haven't invested in the front loading washers, though. Still, we've done a lot of things to make our home/lifestyle 'green'.
Click to expand...
LOL, I live on Vancouver Island (Victoria BC) 80 miles NW of Seattle, and don't have AC in my home like most home here. (Summer temperature here would hit 86-87 degrees F once every 10 years)
Click to expand...

Hehe, well we love our snowbirds down here. We've got R-40 level insulation, double paned windows, and great big oak trees to help keep our home as efficient as possible. Right now, it's getting down to the low 60's at night, low 80's during the day. It will cool down a bit more in January and February, maybe enough for us to use the fireplace for a few days. 😛

It is pretty easy for us to keep cool... wearing a minimum amount of clothing and making sure it is breatheable fabric helps a lot. Keeping your weight under control is important, too... we don't need extra 'personal' insulation in Florida! If I moved north, I would need to gain some weight. I get cold really easy.
:sun:
 
Originally posted by: Isla
Originally posted by: OffTopic
Originally posted by: Isla
Do you have a heat recovery unit on your air conditioner? We do, and since we use our air conditioner nearly 8 months of the year, we don't have to use a hot water heater during those months. 🙂 We have mostly fluorescent bulbs in the house/use natural light when we can. We haven't invested in the front loading washers, though. Still, we've done a lot of things to make our home/lifestyle 'green'.
Click to expand...
LOL, I live on Vancouver Island (Victoria BC) 80 miles NW of Seattle, and don't have AC in my home like most home here. (Summer temperature here would hit 86-87 degrees F once every 10 years)
Click to expand...

Hehe, well we love our snowbirds down here. We've got R-40 level insulation, double paned windows, and great big oak trees to help keep our home as efficient as possible. Right now, it's getting down to the low 60's at night, low 80's during the day. It will cool down a bit more in January and February, maybe enough for us to use the fireplace for a few days. 😛

It is pretty easy for us to keep cool... wearing a minimum amount of clothing and making sure it is breatheable fabric helps a lot. Keeping your weight under control is important, too... we don't need extra 'personal' insulation in Florida! If I moved north, I would need to gain some weight. I get cold really easy.
:sun:
Click to expand...
I knew that you live in the southern states, but didn't know it is FL.

PS. Do you still do photography?
 
Originally posted by: OffTopic
It takes 43% less water than conventional washer, and using only 1/3 cup power or 1/4 cup liquid detergent.
Click to expand...

only 1/3 cup power! Does the electricity man deliver your power, or do you buy it at the supermarket? Do you just pour it down an outlet to power your house, or is it more involved? 😉
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top