1. Front load washing machines don't have an agitator like top loading washing machines do.

This means that there will be less wear and tear on your clothes during the washing process. So your clothes will last longer and look better.

2. Front load washing machines also can hold more clothing than regular sized top loading machines do.

Because they don't have an agitator taking up space, a normal sized front loader can hold as much as the larger top loaders can. This also means that it will be easier for you to wash comforters and sleeping bags.

3. Front load washing machines spin faster than top loaders do.

American made front loaders spin at up to 1,000 rpm. Some European front loaders spin at speeds up to 1,600 rpm. Compare that to 600-700 rpms on the majority of top loaders. Why is this good? Because if a washing machine spins faster, then it gets more water out of your clothes. This means less time in the dryer. And less time in the dryer means less money spent on the dryer, so you can save around $100 a year on your utilities.

4. Front load washing machines use less water than top loaders, using about 20 gallons each time you wash.

This means that you can save about 8,000 gallons of water a year if you have four people in your family. This translates into a lot of savings on your water bill. Less water means less energy needed to heat the water, which means another smaller bill.

5. You can install most front load washing machines under the counter, because the controls are on the front of the machine.

However, the washing machine will still stick out into your room about 3 inches, since the majority of counters are only 24 inches deep.

Cons

1. Your back.

Because you have to bend down to put clothes in your washing machine and take them out, you can hurt your back. This is definitely not an option for anyone who already has back problems. However, you can stack some of them, like the Frigidaire Gallery, on top of your dryer, which means that you won't have to bend as much. Though you will still have to stoop to get into the dryer.

2. You have to use a different detergent that creates less suds.

If you are using a special detergent, because of sensitive skin or allergies, you might not be able to use it in a front loading washing machine. These detergents are not particularly widely available, so you might end up having to purchase them online.

3. The price.

While you will be saving more money on your utilities bills, you will be paying more for your front load washer-about 300 to 400 dollars more. This also means that it will cost more to repair your front load washer. Also, you won't have nearly as many washers to choose from. So if you don't find one that you like among the ten or so models that are available, then you'll be pretty stuck.