Put simply, a front load washing machine is a washer with an opening on the front for you to insert your clothes into. Most models have a glass panel on the door and a drawer for you to put detergent into.

Here is some information about the world’s biggest front load washing machine manufacturers:

Beko

Beko is a Turkish company, known for manufacturing major appliances and consumer electronics for customers across the world. Beko’s products are often the budget option among competitors.

Bosch

Robert Bosch GmbH (known commonly as Bosch) is a German company specialising in tech and engineering. Since its founding in 1886, it has become a leader in the consumer goods and household appliance industry.

Electrolux

Electrolux AB is a Swedish company that is headquartered in Stockholm. The multinational primarily makes major appliances and vacuums. In terms of units sold, it is the world’s second-biggest manufacturer of domestic appliances.

Fisher & Paykel

A subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate Haier, Fisher & Paykel is a manufacturer of major appliances based in New Zealand. It is renowned for its innovative designs, incorporating ease of access and environmentalism into all of its products.

Haier

The Haier Group is a Chinese multinational which produces consumer goods. This Shandong-based company designs and manufactures all manner of home products, from air conditioners to televisions.

LG

Headquartered in Seoul, the LG Corporation is the 4th largest conglomerate in South Korea. Though it’s known for its LCD screens, the company also produces white goods, including fridges, washers and dryers.

Samsung

The Samsung Group is a multinational, also based in South Korea. It is made up of several businesses, which manufacture and sell everything from phones to fridges, satellites to solar energy.

Simpson

Simpson is an Australian brand affiliated with the Electrolux group. It was founded in 1853 and is famous for its washers and dryers.

The capacity of your front load washing machine will depend on your intended usage.

10kg+

For busy families with lots of laundries, we stock large capacity front loaders like the LG WV9-1410W10kg and the 11kg Fisher & Paykel WH1160S1.

7kg – 8kg

Smaller households will only require a capacity in the 7 to 8kg range. These products include the Bosch 8kg Front Loader and the 7.5kg Front Load Washer by Samsung.

8.5kg – 9.5kg

For mid-size families doing medium washes regularly, we’d recommend models like the Samsung 9.5kg or the Electrolux 9kg. Either of these 8.5 to 9.5kg capacity front loafers should do the trick.

What is the difference between top load and front load washing machines?

As the name indicates, the former allows you to load items from the top, while the latter has a front-opening hatch for you to insert your clothes into. Both use the same tumbling action to wash your clothes.

What is better between top load and front load washing machines?

It depends on your preferences. Top loaders are more water-efficient and energy-efficient, while a traditional front load washing machine is the standard product type (meaning they can be cheaper).

How long should a front load washing machine last?

All types of washers, including front loaders, should last around 14 years. This estimate is based on one load a day, so if your usage differs, so will your machine’s lifespan.

How do I find an efficient front-load washing machine?

Washer efficiency is indicated by a letter system, with A+++ being the most efficient, and D being the least. Check the efficiency rating online before purchasing a new front loader.

How do I know when I need to buy a new front-loading washing machine?

Like with any home appliance, you should be able to tell when your washer is on its last legs. It will lose some functionality, perhaps getting noisier or slower spinning. Its drainage may also get less effective, indicated by water buildups in the drum and drawer.