Washing machines helps a lot in washing the cloths these days. This is considered to be one of the most important household things. While purchasing a new washing machine some features are to be considered.
The washing machine must have the basic load size. This load size ranges from 5 kg to 7 kg.
The spin speed, of the best washing machines are to be considered to get a better result. The spin speed will be about 800 rpm to 1600 rpm, where rpm is revolutions per minute. In most of the machines, they may have,
1000 – 1800 rpm – an advanced speed for cottons
400 – 800 rpm- a lower speed for synthetics and delicates
The spin speed depends upon the usage and this can be adjusted accordingly.
Water consumption, is to be noted if in need. In case of power consumption, washing machines consume less on comparing the other house hold and kitchen appliances.
Wash times ranges accordingly. In 30 minutes quick wash can be done and in 120 minutes heavy duty wash can be finished.
Noise level, in a machine will be calculated in decibels. The washing machine will have a less number of decibels in sound. That too differs according to the technology used in the machine.
The programmes in a washing machine changes according to the use you get. But in general all the machines can wash cotton, synthetics, delicates and woollens. The mode for each and every wash differs according to the material you use.
For a basic home use these features will be necessary. But there are still some more models with lot more extra features.
Hand wash program, is one that washes your cloths gently and this protects the cloth even in washing.
Fresh up program, this helps to get rid of some bad smells in the fabric. This does not consider the stain but this is just to take up the smell from the cloth.
Quick wash program, this helps to wash the clothes quickly and this may take about 30 minutes, this is the basic time of most models.
Half/mini load reduces the usage of water as well as the power. Pre wash programs help to clean the hard stain before washing it in normal wash.
Temperature of the automatic washing machine can be adjusted to wash the cloths. The economy setting will reduce the temperature automatically. All the machines will have the facility to drain the water out. In some advanced models this can be done with a lot more options.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: All the machines are ranked from A to G, this ranking is based on the quality of wash, power utilization, spin or dry efficiency and so on.
A – Optimum
B – Excellent
C – Very good
D – Good
E – Average
F – Mediocre
G – Poor
When you plan to purchase a washing machine, it is necessary to read the buying tips of washing machines and get the one that fulfil your needs.
