Despite misguided biases against front load washing machines (often due to the washing machine either being installed incorrectly or used and maintained incorrectly) being common in the U.S., scientific studies (and the rest of the developed world) agree--front load washing machines clean better than top load washing machines. The biggest downside to them is the higher upfront cost (due to the design requiring more parts), which is often the deciding factor in which style to purchase. #laundry #