Saturday 27 June 2009

Factors To Consider When Purchasing A New Washing Machine

By Ray Jones

A washing machine is a large investment in the home and provides an essential service that has to be efficient and reliable. To get the best machine, therefore, it is prudent to do through research to get the best one for your needs. The same applies to washer dryer combo machines where the range can be greater and can be more confusing.

When you enter the showroom, looking at all these different appliances, it is very easy to become overwhelmed with the choice and very easy to succumb to the persuasive powers of the salesman which can result in a less than satisfactory purchase. The following is a list of things to consider when making your next purchase of machine:

Drum Size: This will depend on the number of people in your family. The bigger the number the larger the drum cylinder you will require. A larger capacity washing drum will mean less washes resulting in less energy consumption and greater monetary savings.

Effectiveness of cleaning: This is an important point as you want an appliance that cleans clothes efficiently and effectively. To buy the best appliance for your needs it is a good idea doing some online research to get the best machine for your requirements.

Machine Efficiency: From a financial and environmental aspect this is a very important point. To make greater monetary and energy savings it is worthwhile looking at a appliance with a bigger efficiency rating.

Additional Factors: A lot of appliances come with some additional features such as an incorporated dryer machine, as in the washer dryer combo or a self balancing mechanism. Some of the expensive appliances are able to connect to the internet. They can download new wash programs from the internet and it is possible to tailor the wash cycle to particular items of clothing.

Research is the next task in your quest for a good machine. Looking on the internet is probably the best and quickest way to research your new machine. On appliance review websites, however, it is often the less than happy customers who leave, often negative, opinions. However, you will often get a more balanced opinion if more customers have left reviews. A shortlist of around five machines is the best. Any more and it can become confusing when trying to make a choice on which one to purchase. The wishlist will help you stay focused on the machine you would like and you'll be less inclined to be persuaded into buying one that is unsuitable.

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