"Jonno" wrote in message
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meeee wrote:
"Chookie" cackled:
You can check Choice for water efficiency of washing machines. Top
loaders
(which most Aussies prefer) are not very water efficient. OTOH the wash
water
from a front loader might be too 'dirty' (from detergent) to use on the
garden.


I agree. I've just had to swap my front loader for a top loader due to
the bloody thing breaking over Christmads, and I'm not impressed at all
with the new one. Wastes too much water, and doesn't wash the clothes as
efficiently; stuff comes out still a bit grubby, and that never happened
in the front loader. It's a very inefficient way to wash, and I'll be
going back to a front loader as soon as I can afford it.
Try a little more soap They differ that way, and wash in warm water.
As an Ex appliance mechanic, (I became EX when they decided to have sales
design washing machines) the best washing action is the old whirly type
agitators like the Hoover, the Westing house and the GE (they all had
built in weaknesses too). All large now extinct due to costs and people
trying ,and buying cheaper top loaders. Most people aren't happy with top
loaders these days. Even the whirlpool brand, while they were great use
quiet non gearbox agitators. Using a motor to reverse agitation and
planetary gearboxes does not give machines the shock impact of a real
washing machine gearbox, which had the power to pound the water so it
reversed action for better clean. The agitator would also lift and
reposition clothes so it would balance better and no one part of the
washing would be missed.
Unfortunately, the government makes rules and regulations so we will all
have to go to front loaders, but even these aren't as good as the older
machines.

It has come to pass that while I used to tell people to hang onto their
old ones, they quite often fell into the trap of thinking I was saying
this to make more money....

I told you so!!! (grin) I picked up an old machine, front loader, hate it
but my wife's happy enough...

I think I must be difficult to please.

Lol washing machines can be funny things....I think mum had one of those old
washing machines, and it was way better than my pathetic thing. I agree
about the warm water, but we have an old, standard rental house, electric
hot water system. So I have to be careful with that or everyone's cold
showering. Can't wait to buy our own house....