Choosing a washing machine

How often do you use a machine? There is little point in buying a machine costing a thousand pound if you only use it once every two weeks. Ask yourself the following questions in order to get the best idea of what you need. Will it fit the space I have for it? Do I need a front loader or a top loader, How much can I afford?

  A front loading machine is designed to fit under a worktop or even form part of the work surface itself so it is usually a space saver. Generally a front loader will handle more washing than a top loader.

Look for the different programmes available from a machine. Various brands and models offer different programmes. Choose the ones to suit your lifestyle.

These may include; 

  • Easy iron options which should induce less wrinkles in the clothes.
  • Timed starting to make use of economy 7 electricity.
  • Short wash cycles.
  • Programs for delicate clothes
  • etc.

All washing machines are given Eurolabel grades for performance. They run from A = Best, to G with E being an average machine. This does not mean that F & G are rubbish, it means that they will not give you the best deal in energy efficiency, electrical and water consumption.

An AAA grade machine will give you the very best of everything but as you would expect, you will have to pay a little more for it.

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