Front Loading Washing Machine. Themost commonly used Washing Machine Type and arguably the best type of washing machine to choose if you have a smaller area for your machine and need to be able to run a lot of loads easily. A front-loading washing machine can be stacked with a dryer to take up more vertical space rather than floor space, if necessary. They generally have a very large interior that allows you to wash bulkier laundry, items or bigger loads without sacrificing the cleaning power of the machine. While they are great for running larger laundry loads, they are also considered to be the most efficient of all types of washing machines, since they need less water for a load.