Choosing The Best Washing Machine

If you're looking to buy a new washing machine, there are plenty of options on the market. First of all, you need to decide the type of washing machine you are looking to buy. There are three available options which are top load, front load or washer/dryer combination.

Drum Size

A consideration to make is what size drum you will need. Drums usually range between 3.1 and 4.5 cubic feet, so the size you buy will depend on the size of your household and how often you are going to use it. If you are going to use the machine to wash larger items such as a duvet, you will need to buy a machine with a bigger drum.

With a larger drum, you can do more washing at once, cutting down on the costs by reducing the number of washes, as well as saving time. However, if the drum is too big and you are not filling it for every wash, you will waste money.

Top Load Washing Machine

Top loading washing machines are convenient to load and unload and are easy to maintain. While front-load washers are the latest thing when it comes to laundry, many people do prefer top-load washers as they're typically more straight-forward to use and easy to repair if something goes wrong. They have a quicker wash time and they are also the cheapest option as the price point is lower. They are not as energy efficient as front load machines as they use about three times more water and energy, so this will increase your energy and water bills.

Our Top 4

• Whirlpool Top Load Washing Machine
• Amana Top Load Washing Machine
• Samsung Top Load Washing Machine
• LG WT7300CV Smart Top Load Washer

Front Load Washing Machine

Front load washing machines are generally considered to be better at cleaning clothing and other laundry than top loaders. Typically, a front loader will have higher spin cycles and are also better at cleaning hard-to-remove stains. A front loader washing machine is also much gentler on clothes compared to a top loader. Front-loading washers are typically more expensive, but they give a better quality clean and tend to be more energy and water efficient than top loaders. In addition, the front load washers have more wash features to accommodate all fabric types and soil levels.

Our Top 4

• GE Front Load Washing Machine
• Samsung Front Load Washer
• GE Smart Front Load Washer
• Maytag Front Load Washing Machine

Washer/Dryers

If you are tight on space, a washer/dryer combination machine could be the best option for you. Washing performance is comparable to an equivalent stand-alone appliance and choosing this option, you can wash and dry your clothes without manual intervention. You can also use a washer/dryer to just wash clothes or use solely as tumble dryer as well.

Our Top 4

• LG WM4200HWA.
• LG WM9000HVA.
• SamsungWV60M9900AV.
• Electrolux EFLS627UTT.