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aidenn0•about 2 hours ago
I got a 503; maybe hugged to death?

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Liftyee•about 1 hour ago
It surprises me how the US loves their top-loading washers. Here in the UK, there isn't the complex (though interesting) "transmission": the drum has fins to act as both agitator and spin-dryer. This means it's just a boring belt drive between motor and drum (or direct drive, for newer machines.)
aidenn0•about 1 hour ago
Mainly it's just everybody grew up using top-loaders, though it's also easier to get clothes in and out of a top-loader than a front (unless you have a huge machine). [edit]Oh, and also the up-front cost of a top-loader was about $100 less when I last bought a machine.

I've used a front-loader now for years and the only thing I really miss from my top-loader is that I could just leave the lid open for it to dry out. The door of the front-loader is perennially in the way if you leave it wide open, so we have to prop it open to prevent mildew.

jacquesm•about 1 hour ago
It works well but takes up more space because you can't stack washer/dryer, in Europe apartments and houses are a bit smaller so if you can save a square meter then that's good.
chiffre01•about 1 hour ago
It's my understanding that top loaders are less prone to breakdowns.
emmelaich•about 1 hour ago
Top loaders are higher capacity and cost less. And open air drying is preferable to machine drying.
aidenn0•about 1 hour ago
Top loaders also act as spin dryers...
olyjohn•44 minutes ago
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SoftTalker•about 1 hour ago
I have fixed a couple of washing machines and other appliances over the years. It's satisfying although likely not money-saving unless you don't put a value on your time. But I like working on mechanical things so it's closer to a hobby for me.