Features: Washing Machines

So far you should have a good idea whether a top or front loader will match your requirements. In the UK, you may have a limited selection of top loading machines. Some of the major UK retailers only have one or two top loading machines for sale online, in comparison to over seventy front loaders.

After this, it should be quite obvious that you should be looking for a machine with an 'AAA' grade, and, as fast a spin speed as possible. We then come to the features to look for. To begin with, a machine with plenty of wash programmes is a must. Otherwise, for delicate items such as silks, you may use a wash cycle which can cause undue wear and tear. The following wash programmes are a must,

• Auto half load
  
• Delicate wash
  
• Hand ""
  
• Quick ""
  
• Wool ""

Some more advanced wash programmes deal with,

• Mixed coloured linens
• Dark linens
• Silk linens
• Duvets
• Intensive

Some other features to look out for include,

• Large drum, provides more capacity per wash.
• Leak proof, front loading door seal.
• Cold fill, more convenient, as you do not use any of your hot water supply.
• Noise level, of 53 decibel or lower.
• 1.02, kilowatt energy consumption or lower.
• Time remaining indicator, ideal if you want to check the progress of your wash.
• Fault diagnosis, automatically warns you of any problems.
• Rinse and hold, reduces creasing and makes ironing easier.
• Temperature sensor, resets mid-cycle to be as economical as possible.
• Weight sensor, automatically judges linen amount and sets correct energy usage.