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Life would be infinitely harder and unimaginable without them and a lot more time would be spent at home doing manual laundry. I refer to the wonderful invention that is the washing machine.
There are two types of washing machines, front loading washing machines and top loading. Top loaders only get loaded from the top and front loaders from the front of the machine. Top loaders are easier to maintain than front loaders and are generally rated higher than front loaders. One of the better top loaders on the market is the Maytag 3RMTW4905TW.
There is also a marked difference between manual washing machines, which require your presence throughout the process of washing and automatic washing machines which do everything and only need you to program at the beginning of the process.
This article will guide you on the things you should consider as a consumer before going in to buy a machine. The most common categories a consumer should look for are: Load Size, Water Consumption, Energy Consumption, Noise Levels, and Timing Differentials.
Load Size
This is the most important part of purchasing a washing machine for a consumer as it is vital to purchase a machine which can handle the load of washing which the consumer regularly loads.
The bigger the family, the bigger the need for load capacity, but couples without children and single people can easily get by with a compact washing machine. Smaller washing machines are usually less expensive to operate, quieter, and cheaper to buy than larger machines.
On the other hand, a large capacity washing machine is a necessity for most families. They are also useful for anyone who stores their laundry for a once-a-week laundry day. Capacity is measured in cubic feet and also in load weight.
Water Consumption
Front-loading washing machines use significantly less water than top-loading washing machines. This may be important if your water supply is limited, but less water consumption also means smaller water costs.
An added bonus with lower water consumption is less detergent use. This can result in significant savings, especially if your washing machine uses special detergent.
Energy Consumption
This is yet another important factor that adds up to significant differences on how much you will spend on electricity every time you load up your machine. When buying a machine, look for a washing machine that has an “Energy Star” rating. This means that it consumes at least 50% less energy than a conventional washing machine. This amounts to a significant saving on electricity costs.
Machines which are Energy Star rated still cover range of power consumption so if you are particularly energy conscious look for a machine with the lowest yearly energy consumption rating.
Noise Levels
This is an important factor to take note of as the amount of noise a washing machine makes whilst in the process of washing dictates where you can place the machine. Many modern day houses have laundry rooms and they are often far away form living areas and places where the noise would be disruptive and distracting.
Older houses have pipe fixture for washing machines in the kitchen and often consumers have to place the washing machine in the kitchen. This is where it is essential to buy a machine like the LG range of washing machines which come with special technology limiting the amount of noise emitted by the machine.
Timer Programming
Every useful washing machine has variable timing programs which permit the consumer to choose how long they want the machine to perform a particular process (wash, spin, rinse). this is highly important in automatic washing machines because depending on your selection it connotes the time that the entire process will take to complete and you can plan your day around the process.
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