Originally Posted by MiCkEy

Becuz there is NO agitator the front loaders, they are actually softer on the clothes. Also I yet to have find a new model that does not let you add clothes midway into a cycle. Expensive yes but they are very efficient machines. With a DC motor (less electricity, high RPM rinses) and low water usage they do save a lot for you. The Dryer I have has the same capacity as the largest dryer there is matched with a top loader and works great. The Front loader is 3.7 cu. ft..lots of space and is NOT small.

Times have changed for the front loaders. Some one also mentioned the front loaders leaking. They were specific Maytag models that had the angled drums and the water was never rinsed completely. Mildew was another problem. This is 2-3 years back and Maytag got sued to.