Own a front loader (IFB). IN the last 7 or more years it has functioned well. I bought a front loader specifically for water saving as very little water is required to dip, tumble and rotate and soak cloths, as compared to top loaders, where it needs to be at least half filled with water to do the same. I checked by measuring the water drained during a typical wash and it takes about 50 litres for a full cycle of wash and rinse.