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Get a Miele. You won't ever regret it except for the initial investment.
In the UK we pretty much only have front loading as washing machines tend to live under kitchen cabinets. Never had an issue, although extra space to do large items would be nice. >

We never had top loading in Germany and it has and does work perfectly fine. >

The issue isn't front loading, it's the poor quality of the machine. They're not meant to come out first, that's a fault. The seal isn't meant to stick.
I've had multiple of these over course of a few decades and what you describe has never been an issue. Complain to your landlord. >

Every person I know with a Samsung front loader says the same. So I think it’s a Samsung problem >

I have a Samsung set and no issues here so far. Came with the house since the previous owners were moving back to Europe, lived here over two years and from what I can tell the previous owners had them for at least 2 years.
With that said I will probably buy a different brand when they eventually fail. >

I've had my Samsung washer and dryer for about 3 years and the only issues we've had were all user error. >

I've had 4 different washing machines, all front loaded and I never had a problem. Everything comes out nicely clean and smelling nice. >

And when you have small space available you can stack a drier machine on top of the washing machine. It really saves space. >

In the Netherlands I never seen one that opens on the top. >

I have rarely seen them in Norway, but the most common one is the front loaded. >

My grandma in Sweden has a washing machine that loads at the top, but other than that, only ever seen front-loaded ones (Norway). Where have you seen the top loaded ones? Are they new and modern? >

They are pretty modern, i think stores mostly sell them for older people so they dont have to arch their back every time. If you go in a store in Norway you will find only maybe 5% out off all machines they sell are top loaded. >

We have a front loader also Samsung not sure what kind but we are having all kinds of issues with it not wanting to spin out properly. Clothes left soaking wet and constantly getting errors and having to restart it. Very annoying >

Samsung makes crappy appliances. When I used to sell appliances they were always the ones that came back. >

Yea, this is what I've heard a lot about too. Don't buy Samsung appliances. Yet, somehow, they have such a stronghold in South Korea. I personally have LG and has been great so far. >

I've had 2 different front loaders over the last 15+ years. I went back to a top loader with an agitator 2 years ago. Not sure why I ever bought another front loader 🤦‍♂️ >

Our front loader was nothing but a nightmare.  Constantly broke or gave errors.  I actually went and bought a refurbished heavy duty top loader like they used to make and haven't had a problem since >

I miss my front loader. It was quiet and got the clothes cleaner. The only reason why i got rid of it is i live on the second story and it was causing cracks in my ceiling because of the vibration from the spin cycles. >

In the Netherlands I never seen one that opens on the top. Also I like it cause you can stack your washer and dryer on top of each other when they’re front loading 😌. That’s a big plus! >

A top loader would be hardly usable at my home since I put the washing maching under a workplan in my laundry room. 
Aside from that, I never had any issue to clean my clothes with it. The only problem I ever had was that the filter was cluttered once in 10 years. >

OMG! You sound like my mum (she still hates her front load washer even after 10 years).... It really depends on your water.... If you don't have soft water, or if you have lots of minerals in your water the soap doesn't work properly.... Normally you wouldn't notice, but because these type of washers use barely any water, it makes a huge difference... Try adding borax or baking soda, hopefully that helps a bit... >

DING ding ding! I have had this issue in the past. We ended up putting a filter on the main inlet to resolve it. Water is hard AF, I have to change that filter like every 3 weeks.
I used to live in FL on well water, and without filtering, whites came out yellow, because of the sulfur. We called the sprinklers on campus "stinklers" because the sulfur content of well water was so high that you could smell it, even me with my almost non-existant sense of smell. >

I live in Onterrible Canada and my well water is hard af and alkaline (pH 7.8)... I had to install a water softener because it was so bad... Thankfully i don't have any sulphur or iron because that's an extra pain in the ass to remove... 
Years ago i rented a farm house that had sulphur and a lot of iron in the well... It was so bad that i couldn't drink the tap water because it tasted like sucking on rusty nails... >

Automatic eco mode on my top loader… you have to manually turn it off before every load and select deep fill… or the load is done I go to take it out and some of my clothing is only half wet, like completely dry in some areas, socks are still dirty, it’s insane. Eco apparently means they are using a few cups of water and your clothes are still dirty and not even completely wet. >


Not sure if it's the newer models, but it doesn't seems to clean properly because it uses too little water.

This has nothing to do with being front loader. >

I mean imo your first mistake was buying a samsung machine… >

Thankfully it came with the apartment I'm renting. (Didn't buy it). >

As a European: Toploading Washing-Machines exist? >

Absolutely. Ive never had anything but a Top loader. My mom has a front loader and hates it >

What are your talking about "the drier"? Are you using a 2-in1 machine?
All the people saying you're doing something wrong are correct. Either you're doing something wrong or your machine is broken. You're allowed to dislike front loaders, you can dislike anything. But saying they're a terrible design is straight up silly because they work incredibly well and use less water to get clothes way cleaner than top loaders... But only when used correctly. 
Fix your machine or work out what you're doing wrong >

I hate the form factor of front loading washers. Dryers too for that matter. The ergonomics, at least for me, of reaching down and then into the dryer, are absolutely awful. Top load is way easier in my opinion, and I'd have a top load dryer if that was a common thing. >

I'm currently using a portable vertical drying rack/wardrobe (bought online from China). Works wonders for the price and much faster and less damage and wrinkles on clothing too. Takes a bit more space, no fluffy towels but it's worth it imo.
I could just hang my clothes in there, then once it dries just immediately hang it back into my closet. >

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the American market was never suitable for front loaders, because of the low power outlets that you guys have. Which is why top loaders are more common.
I've got a Miele in England, and it works a treat. But even before I had a Miele, I used a couple of other brands and never had the issues you've mentioned. >

They have 220V 10A in the basement where the washing and dryer is located. >

I don't like them either. >

You just have a shitty machine. Front loading machines are much more practical because you can use the top of it to storage stuff. I've never had any issues with my machine and it's like 6 years old. >

Samsung washers just suck.  We're having issues with our machine which is ostensbily under warranty for parts.  But after 5 months of waiting, Samsung still can't give us an ETA on when parts will arrive and won't consider refund or replacement.
Fuck Samsung.  Their washers suck and their customer service has been mind boggingly bad.  They've lost my business entirely for any of their products after all the back and forth I've been through with them. >

You're going against Science here... >

It sounds like you're problem is you have an eco machine, specifically designed to use less water >

Just bought a new washer and dryer last month. Sales guy and delivery guy both said that Samsungs are the brand they see returned the most because the technology sucks. >

It sounds like you have a crap washing machine. I've had front loaded washing machines all my life - they're pretty much standard in the UK, with top loading uncommon (front loading machines fit into kitchen spaces easily).
I've never had a problem with a front loaded washer whether that's at my parents, in various rental properties and now in my on home. The only problem I ever had was with a combo front loaded washer-dryer where the clothes were creased if you tried to dry too much.
I have to say I've never owned a Samsung washing machine - not really a name I'd think of for washing machines. I have a Bosch and it's great.
Edit: alsojust in case, are you putting too much detergent in? Don't fill the tray up, just put in a cap full or a scoop - whatever your detergent recommends. And if front loads are uncommon in your country its possible the detergents are recommending too much for a load. The trays are big as water washes into them to take the detergent down into the machine. >

They use far less water & electricity/gas, and they get your clothes cleaner. >

I worked in product development as an engineer for a major appliance company, my focus was on laundry. The fact is that a front load washer cleans better and more efficiently than an equivalent top load washer.
The capacity is determined by the size of the drum. If you can't fit as many clothes in the front loader you have, it's because it's a smaller capacity machine, not because it's a front loader.
To be honest, it sounds like there's a functional problem with your machine, whether it's something due poor design of that particular model or something has broken down, either due to a defect or misuse.

It also takes too long and the dryer keep breaking down. The rubber seal on the door starts stinking despite airing unless I run the dryer after every wash.

In particular, the above leads me to believe that there's a mechanical issue in need of repair. If you're renting, your LL owns the machine and it's in your lease, you should 100% get him to fix it or provide you with machine that works properly.

Thank goodness I'm just renting, and when I move I'll ge going back to getting a cheap top loader

Do as you please, but your problems aren't due to the washer being a front loader. >

Check out the new top loaders with NO CENTER POST! They're awesome. >

Yeah, the house I bought came with a washer and dryer and the washer is front loading. I'm not a fan. 
It's annoying having to leave the door open so that it actually dries out inside between uses. It's also really annoying when I forget a tee-shirt or a sock or something and I can't throw it in even though the wash just started because the door is already sealed and can't be opened without draining all the water. 
It's a really bad design overall, and only makes sense if you live somewhere that doesn't have room to have 2 machines side by side. 
I think people who buy them do so more for the aesthetic of the washer and dryer matching rather than because the front loading washing machine is actually needed. >

I hated our front loader. Top loader for now on >

Yis. >

Agree, it's hard on my back too. >

Samsung appliances have been crap in my experience.  Washers, dryers, refrigerator have all had major problems.  I don't think the issue is front load, I think it's Samsung.  LG's have been much better for me the last 10 years. >

Too much electronic crap nowadays. They put all the focus there and not on the moving parts that make appliances work. I don't need wifi, or fancy electronic screens. Useless. >

Wait, do you have a single machine that both a washing machine and a dryer? Those combo units are terrible! >

Also, they have seals that can trap moisture and grow nasty shit and stink up your house if you don't clean them.
There are high end toploaders by the way. Check out the brand Speed Queen. >

You only need about two table spoons of liquid washing detegent, using too much might be the cause of your issues.
Buildup can also cause your machine to stink and your clothes to stain. >

One of the only times I feel like cheaper is better is when it comes to washer and dryers. The expensive one suck and constantly break down and the cheap ones will last decades. >

Totally agree.  They load takes way to long. >

If I'm using a public washing machine (e.g. in an apartment building, dorm, whatever), I'd much rather it be top-load. I've pulled out some ... questionable things from the fold in the gasket of front-load washer.  
but... those top load washers stretched and tore a bunch of my clothes. The agitator on the middle grabs onto stuff and just messes it up >

Completely agree. They suck! And I love top  loaders forever. >

Should get a mineral test done on your water, Front loaders don't work well with "Hard" Water, lots of dissolved Calcium, Sodium, Sulfur, and the like, can build up harden and block the intake.
They're good for smaller loads and single people who generally won't have as much laundry as say a family with 2 or 3 kids and pets >

It’s just Samsung that sucks >

Samsung appliances are some of the worst in the industry. Your problem isn't having a front load washer it was buying a Samsung. >

I was going to buy a front loader, but after I did my research, I ought a top end GE top loader, and it works great. >

I love my front loading machines. Never had a bad one but I do know Samsung is THE brand that breaks down frequently. I’ve never had any dirty issues or it not washing correctly except our old 17 year old washer that came with our house. 
I’ve used top loading ones and I always hated them but mainly to take clothes out cuz I’m short. >

I seriously agree with you. Submerging clothes in water will 100% always result in cleaner clothes no question. Front loaders just saturate not submerge. I’ll die on this hill. >

That is one thing I like about my old 1970s washing machine it's nice and simple and get's my clothing clean. >

Front-loaded as opposed to... What? I have literally never seen a washing machine that was not front-loaded? >

Toploader.
America was behind the rest of the world for decades and had those as the norm til the 90s/00s or so and a bunch are still around/sold.
They're pretty dumb and take too much water and don't spin as fast so the clothes come out extra soggy and not as clean..  I have no clue why people like them.