I have a front loading type ’’Whirlpool’’ in my house and I am grateful for it.The advantages are it saves water, gives the clothes a better wash compared to a top loading one like the one I had before. The clothes get clean thoroughly in the front loading type.
The only problem I can see for the front loading type other than its price , is , for users in India, water shortage. this one needs continuous water supply which we have here in the UAE.