On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:06:18 -0600, Robert Neville
wrote:

"nefletch" wrote:

This might seem like an odd observation, but here goes.
I have one of the new front loading washing machines,
and they are supposed to use a lot less water than a
conventional washer. If I want to do a hot water wash,
will the hot water actually reach the washing machine by
the time it quits taking water? Approximately how far
away, using lets say 1/2 line, will you not get hot water?
just a thought


Most modern front loaders have builtin heaters to deal with this.

Most? My Frigidaire 6000 doesn't. The repair manual does show a
heater in the schematic- listed as "select models".

I don't use hot water often-- but if I thought I needed it, I could
run the bathroom sink to purge the cold from the lines.

Jim