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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introduction washing machines

The features you need in a washing machine depend on how it's going to be used, drum size for example should be considered important if you have a large family, a single person is not going to need a huge capacity drum just for him or her. Spin speed is quite important the faster the spin the less time you will need in the tumble dryer. Water usage some brands now can wash using a smaller amount of water , less water means less energy needed to heat the water.

Washing machine capacity

You should focus on capacity. That's probably the most important case you have to take into consideration. If you usually wash a lot of clothes at one time, have small children, a big family, you will probably need a bigger one. And while being at shop, don't trust so much the notes about the size of the drums. Look inside washing machines that you are willing to buy and compare sizes of them by yourself.

Cleaning your washing machine

Is cleaning your washing machine important? It certainly is! The inside of your washing machine is constantly being subjected to dirty water, mineral deposits, detergent deposits, and if you launder cloth diapers it is especially important to keep your machine clean and in tip-top condition.

Much like dishwashers, sinks and bathtubs get dirty even though they are meant to clean things, your washing machine can become a mess in no time. Though, most dirt and soil is washed out with the water, dirt, soap residue and other unidentifiable grungy objects can be left behind and you actually have to get rid of this dirt yourself. Every time you wash your clothes, hard water and detergents cause build up to accumulate also, inside the tub, pump and hoses.

Costs of a Washing machine

However, when they are buying a fridge or washing machine, most people only factor in the up-front cost, and don’t think about the cost of the electricity that it takes to run the appliance over its lifetime.

And this can add up to a surprisingly large amount. In fact, sometimes the savings from an energy-efficient fridge or other appliance are so great, they will almost cover the cost of buying the appliance in the first place! So when it comes to replacing appliances, you can actually save the most money by buying an energy efficient model.

CONCLUSION

The average washing machine does around 1 wash every weekday, and wastes a very large amount of energy. Buy an energy saving washing machine and you can use a fraction of the energy of old energy-hungry models.