Do front load washers shake more than top load?

[FreshTressa]

We are getting an upstairs laundry in the new house and are worried that the front loaders shake too much for upstairs.

What is your experience.

 

[canwegosoon]

My experience is FL are a lot less. MY TL always used to walk, but my FL once it gets going doesn't move. I do have a llarge one 3.8 LG and it is fast too(spinning).

 

[DISNEYLOVER70]

I have had my front loader for almost 7 years now. For the first 3 years I owned it, it was in an upstairs laundry room. Never had any problems with it walking. It has been a purchase that I will never regret. You can really load it up full with clothes and does a great job.

 

[FreshTressa]

What brand do you have?

 

[DVC-Don]

Ours does not shake at all. In fact you hardly know it's running.

 

[monkeyboy]

much more.....

 

[JustHolly]

I have a Whirlpool Duet (LOVE IT!) and it doesn't shake at all. It sounds like a jet engine when it's winding down from a vigorous spin though.... but it only lasts a few seconds.

 

[yearbook50]

Front Loaders vibrate when there isn't any foundation under it. I work in Appliances as an Expert for Best Buy. This can be minimized by placing them on a pedistal or by placing them on the first floor if you dont have solid foundations on the second floor of a house. They are so much better for your clothes both in wear and cleaniliness than TL.

 

[luvdzne]

We have a front loader it does shake quite a bit, but I would not trade it. I love it.