Both types have pros and cons. The right choice depends on your budget, water supply and space.
Top load:
1. Usually costs less.
2. You can add clothes in the middle of a wash.
3. Washes are quicker, but it can use more water.
4. A semi-automatic is the cheaper option, but you have to move and wring clothes yourself.
Front load:
1. Usually uses less water and is gentler on clothes.
2. Many people feel it removes dirt better.
3. It costs more and a wash can take longer.
4. The door opens at the front, so you need free space.
How to decide:
1. If water is short and the budget is fine, look at front load.
2. If the budget and time are tight, top load is fine.
3. Capacity: about 6 to 7 kg for 2 to 3 people, more for a bigger family.
4. Always check the motor warranty and the service.