There are a large variety of washing machines available on the market to choose from. There are a number of considerations involved in picking the right machine for your home. For instance, how often will the machine be used? An expensive washing machine built for heavy and regular use might not be what you need if you are single, live alone, and will only wash about one load per week. A washing machine with buttons all over the front may not be suitable if you have small children who will have easy access to the machine. If you are going to use the machine regularly, you may wish to add energy efficiency to the equation, machines with advanced energy saving features can run at considerably lower costs than their higher consuming counterparts. At the same time, a washing machine with hundreds of computer controlled features may require you read a bible of instructions before being able to use them. If you only intend to use the main wash – rinse – spin cycle, don’t bother getting one with all those fancy knobs. Another consideration is where you will put the machine, depending on the amount of space you have available, dimensions may play a major role in the model you choose.
Top load washing machines tend to have larger drums and can wash more clothes at a time. They generally have faster wash cycles. Front loaders tend to be more energy efficient and are more practical if space is a problem. An integrated machine can save even more space and fit neatly into a niche. A washer/dryer combo is another practical solution but remember, it can either wash or dry, not do both at the same time. |
