WASHER

How to choose the right washing machine for your home?
Washing machines are one of the most essential life-changing and time-saving inventions of our time. Washing machines wash your clothes without applying any physical efforts. You don’t have to rub your clothes with hands and squeeze them hard to drain it. All you have to put your laundry into the washing machine and follow the instructions. Based on selected wash mode it will distribute its time among washing, rinsing and drying. 

What are the hygiene issues in washing by hand?
Most of the laundry detergents and liquids have fragrances like roses or jasmine. But its smell is not natural it is only due to chemicals present in it. These chemicals can cause rashes and skin irritations. It is advisable to use only those detergent which is fragrance and dye-free. You should also, rinse your clothes multiple times to minimize the detergent residue. In this washing machine buying guide, we will discuss best practices for laundry. The best alternative of this is to use a fully automatic washing machine.

Types of Washing machine

• Semi-automatic Washing machine:
  These are basic entry-level machines. It has two separate tubs for washing and drying. To wash your clothes, you should first fill the washing-tub with water. Then put your clothes for washing and select the wash mode. Once washing finished, you have to manually shift the clothes into drying-tub. It needs more manual effort than a fully automatic washing machine.

• Fully Automatic machine:
  In a fully-automatic washing machine, there is only one tub to performs both washing and drying. You need to provide a fixed water connection. You only need to add detergent and clothes; the rest will be taken care of by machine. It will adjust the water levels for wash, rinse and dry. You relax or watch your favourite TV show or can even go for shopping. 

Fully-automatic washing machines come into two categories based on the load type.

1. Top Loader Fully Automatic Washing Machine
2. Front Loader Fully Automatic Washing Machine 

Top load:
In a fully-automatic washing machine, there is only one tub to performs both washing and drying. You need to provide a fixed water connection.
Top loader washing machine in India costs from 15000 to 25000. As compared to semi-automatic machines, top-load machines are 5000-10000 costlier. But they have many advanced features and no manual work required. These features will outweigh the lesser cost of the semi-automatic washing machine. Also, many top loader machines give you 10+ wash programs for different types of fabrics. 

Front load:
Front loader washing machines, as the name suggests, you can load & unload cloths from the front. Their drum sits horizontally and is bigger than top loader washing machine. It has a water jet spray which soaks the clothes. It requires less water than of top loader because the drum doesn't need to be fully submerged. Better washing than a top loader, Energy and water efficient, recommended for delicate cloth more wash programme.