Washing Machines Features

Electric washers / washing machines were advertised as early as 1904. This important home appliance has been revolutionised over the past 100 years. What to look when you buy your washing machine? The most important are:

• Capacity you need
• Water efficiency
• Automation and programs
• Filter (top loader)
• Top or front loader washer

Capacity of washing machines is probably the most important. A medium sized family should be ok with 6kg-7kg washing machine capacity. Washing machines are appliances, which do use a lot of water. You should consider rating, which will help you with yearly budget Energy efficiency is less important. It is unlikely that the household will do more than one washing in a day.

You should consider programs and automation. Check if programs allow you to safely wash your delicate clothes. Automation is a real convenience. With Fuzzy logic technology you only need to press one button (but this does come with the big price tag). Filter is an issue for top loaders. You should have lint filter to avoid threads all over your clothes.

Top loaders or front loader?

Top loaders use more water, are rough on clothes and use more detergent. However, front loading washing machines are more expensive, slower in wash, smaller in capacities and less convenient during the wash. There is no problem with top loading washing machines to add more clothes midway through cycle.

The price does vary. For front loaders a decent 7kg machine will draw $800 plus. For top loaders $680-$700 is reasonable to get a good 7kg washer.

Popular and provenwashing machine brands: Fisher & Paykel, LG, Samsung, Simpson, Whirlpool, NEC and Electrolux