Best Washing Machine buying guide – 2019

How to choose washing machine is very difficult task in 2019 as there are different type of washing machines and other parameters involved which to be put in place before buying washing machine.

this buying guide will help you on selecting best washing machine as per your need and capacity required.

basically there are three important factors to be considered before buying washing machine for your choice.

1. Function Type: Semi-automatic and Fully automatic

2. Loading Type: front load and top loading

3. Capacity: small and large capacity

now we see full information on these types, its advantages and disadvantages

Function Type

Based on human intervention, washing machines are categories into two type

Semi-automatic washing machine
Fully automatic washing machine

Semi-automatic washing machine

These are basic level of washing machines. it contains two tubs, one for washing and another for drying. For washing you have to put clothes and add required amount of water in washing-tub. Set the washing time and fabric type. After wash time complete washing machine rang a bell to indicate wash completely. after wash you have to manually move the clothes to drying-tub. so, semi-automatic washing machine requires lots of manual work and human intervention.

Fully automatic washing machine

Fully automatic washing machines make washing process fully automatic with limited human intervention. It will have only one tub for both washing and drying. you only need to put clothe in machine and start. it will wash and dry the cloths without human intervention.

Semi-Automatic Washing Machine	Fully Automatic Washing Machine
Consumes very less electricity compared to its counterpart washing machines	High
Water efficiency as manually poured the water as required	Continuous water supply is required
Human Intervention is needed	Very Nominal and fully automated
Less expensive compared to Fully Automatic washing machine	Expensive than Semi-Automatic washing machine
Less Noisy	Makes loud noise while washing

Loading Type

Fully washing machines are two type, it depending on the form where clothes, laundry is loaded from top side or front side.

Top load washing machine
Front load washing machine

Top load washing machine

In this type of washing machine, clothes are loaded from the top side as it’s tub sits vertically in the machine. It will have a one tube for both washing and drying. Top loading washing machine attached to water inlet tap, the machine controls the when to take or stop water to maintain the required level of water.

Front loading washing machine

In this type of washing machine, clothes are loaded from the front side as its drum sits horizontally. The front load washing machine is the advanced technology washing machine these days. Front load washing machines are equipped with lots of advanced features.

Top load washing machine	Front loading washing machine
Average washing quality	Best washing quality
Noisy	Less noisy
Consume more water	Consume less water
Economical	Expensive
Less technology features enabled	Advanced technology features enabled

Washing machine capacity

Washing machine capacity measured in kilograms, it’s directly linked with weight of the clothes that you are planning to wash. Capacity depends on number of people present in family. Before you decide, note that higher capacity machines are heavier, utilize more space and consume more water and power.

Family size	Capacity	Number of clothes
One person or couples	5kg	2 shirts 2 jeans 1 bedsheet 2 small towels 2 pillowcases
Family of 3 members	7kg	3 shirts 3 jeans 1 bedsheet 2 small towels 2 pillowcases
Family of 4 members	8kg	4 shirts 3 jeans 1 bedsheet 3 small towels 3 pillowcases
Large family	10+kg	3 shirts 3 jeans 2 bedsheet 6 small towels 6 pillowcases

Washing machine Exciting features

The RPM Choice

The higher the RPM, the quicker it will rotate to remove water from the clothes. Especially useful during monsoon seasons.

Quick wash

Quick wash finishes the wash cycle faster. It’s most helpful feature, when you are in a hurry to go somewhere and want to wash clothes as early as possible.

Fuzzy logic

In this Fuzzy mode, the washing machine automatically picks the right wash cycle depending on the load weight. It also calculates the exact amount of soap and water required for the wash cycle. Handy for new users

Steam Wash

This one is the most advanced feature and available in most expensive washing machines only. It uses steam, heat and humidity and passes on these clothes with forces. Stream wash helps to removes tough stains and makes clothes odor free

Best Washing Machine buying guide – 2019