What To Look For When Buying A Washer
How do I choose a Washing Machine for my laundry?
The first thing is to figure out how much laundry you will be doing. If you are a single person, or a couple without children, you may do just fine with an inexpensive, top-loading machine. This machine uses an agitator to spin your clothes around inside a wash tub. If you will be doing an average to large amount of laundry, you’d be much better off going with a front loader. Provided is a side-by-side comparison showing the advantages and disadvantages of both front and top-loading washing machines.
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Other things to check on when deciding on a Washer:
Are there rubber feet to prevent noise?
Are there enough settings to clean both dirty work clothes and gentle fabrics?
Are there automated dispensers to release bleach, detergent, and fabric softeners?
Make sure a top-loader has at least two water level settings.
So you now know the differences between top load and front load washing machines. Let’s see what other features remain so that you can pick out the absolute best washer for you and your family.
A Balance system distributes weight to lessen the torque uneven loads can cause on your machine.
Dispensers for both bleach and fabric softener should be available and should be timed to keep from mixing the two, which causes them to neutralize.
Pre-wash and Soak settings are available in top-loaders to help with heavily soiled clothes.
Stackable washers and dryers stack on top of one another to take up less space.
Wash Tubs should be made to be sturdy and smooth. They are available in painted metal, porcelain or stainless steel. You know how we feel about this one.
