In terms of cubic feet most front loaders are quite a bit smaller, but for the most part you can put in just as much clothing because front loaders can be filled up almost entirely whereas most top loaders while having a bigger capacity have that agitator post in the middle which greatly reduces the capacity. I know some of the new ones don't have it any more, but I question the effectiveness in washing well since in a drum that spins like a dryers the cloth is tumbled around a lot more. Anyhow, for a regular home most front loaders are plenty big and if you live in an apartment and need a compact set they definitely outperform the top loaders.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 5:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Whirlpool Connected Washer / Dryer Review by Mike May The front loading machines I've had have always had greater capacity than the top loading machines I used to have. On 15/01/16 16:03, Kelly Pierce wrote: > When I bought a Maytag washer and dryer set 12 years ago, the company > provided a Braille label kit for each unit. I used most of the labels > and made some of my own instead of the company labels which were lame. > I hope companies keep making Braille label kits for appliances. > > The front loading washers were nearly double the cost of the top > loading ones and seemed to have a smaller capacity. The top loaders > are a throwback to the original ringer washer. Europe made the switch > to better technology and North Americans hung onto the past design. > > Kelly > > > > > On 1/14/16, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: >> Thanks, Cara, this is very interesting since I am in the market for a >> new washer and dryer and I've been watching what has been introduced >> at CES for some years. It seems, however, that very little of this >> has made it into production and the main stream market yet. This >> Whirlpool app sounds promising, but unfortunately I just don't >> understand why companies still make top-loading dinosaurs even though >> they outfit them with fancy electronics and some modern features. >> Front-loading washers are so much more efficient and wash so much >> better. I am 48 and when I was a little kid in Germany 40 years ago >> we had front-loading machines there, I had never seen a top-loader until I >> started coming to Canada in the 80's. >> >> I believe Bosch is coming out with a number of appliances and they >> are adopting Apple's home kit standards, but unfortunately it seems >> like a lot of these are being slowly released in Europe and won't be >> in North America for another year at the least and maybe two or three in >> some cases. >> >> >> Best regards, >> Sieghard >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Cara Quinn >> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:48 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Whirlpool Connected Washer / Dryer Review by Mike May >> >> Hi All, >> >> Mike sent this to me to post here a while back. >> >> This washer and dryer set has an iOS app associated with it. >> >> Enjoy! >> >> Cara >> — >> Review of the Whirlpool Cabrio washer and dryer with iPhone app >> control By Mike May, December 2015 >> >> Top-loading electric Washer connected model WTW8700EC >> 5.3 cubic feet >> List Price, $1299. >> >> Front loading electric dryer connected model WED8700EC >> 8.8 cubic feet >> List price, $1399. >> >> Whirlpool, phone, 866 698-2538 Connected Appliances Phone Help Desk: >> 1-866-333-4591 >> >> Note: The connected app version of these machines, which I am >> reviewing, were released in September 2015 verses previous >> non-connected models, WTW8500EC, WED8500EC, WGD8500EC. >> >> These connected units are definitely the state of the art for washing >> and drying. Read the specifications to learn about all the features. >> I was amazed how the washer automatically detects the amount of water >> needed for the load size and how dirty the water is to adjust >> accordingly. Without the typical agitator in the middle of the >> washer, it can accommodate twice as much laundry as our old washer. I >> love that the dryer can be set to spin every 3 minutes to keep your >> clothes wrinkle free if you don’t remove them immediately after >> drying is completed. There are a host of other features to learn about when >> considering these units. >> >> One of the reasons we got these high tech, energy and water efficient >> units is because of being able to control the settings from an iPhone >> app with VoiceOver. At the least, getting a notification when washing >> or drying is complete, is very useful. You can change a host of >> settings according to the type of items being washed. You can even customize >> settings if you wish. >> With our old non-connected machines, I took my chances with multiple >> colors and types of clothes. Now I can be very specific if I want. It >> is fun to be able to have independent access to something I only had >> basic access to before on our previous washer and dryer. The new >> units are far better for many reasons and the options are mostly accessible. >> >> The Whirlpool app is fairly accessible but not completely. You do >> have to spend some time learning what different things mean and how >> to know if the status is On or Off. This is manageable. >> >> What is not manageable yet is changing a few of the items that have >> multiple levels like 1 through 4 dryness. The sighted user fills in >> the box with 1, 2, 3 or 4 dots. You can’t really figure that out with >> VoiceOver. A few other settings are also confusing but we expect these to be >> improved soon. >> >> The good news is that once you know which profile to use or if you >> create your own, you don’t have to adjust the individual settings. >> Also, with user feedback, apps can be made better. I have already >> been bugging Whirlpool to fix the items I mentioned. The head of the >> product team responsible for this has been in touch and he assures me >> my feedback will be considered promptly. >> >> The front panel of each unit has a nice curved surface with >> absolutely no tactile markings. We immediately put a locator dot just >> below the Power and Start buttons on both units. The touch sensitive >> buttons are all in the upper half of the panel so if you put the >> locator dot below the Power and Start, you can find them without >> accidentally changing settings. There are unique sounds associated with the >> Power button and with Start. >> >> The only thing you cannot do from the app is to start the machines. >> You can pause or stop the machines but you cannot start them remotely from >> the app. >> You must first physically turn on the power at the machine and then >> touch Start. 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