Home and Office Furniture

The fridge, microwave, vacuum cleaner, food processor, dishwasher, iron … the list of appliances present today in a house is long. They have become an inseparable roommate. Could do without one?

The answer probably varies according to the likes and dislikes of each one, but it sure favorite in the ranking of the machine would occupy one of the top. Or imagine someone doing laundry by hand? To begin the increasingly bare floors without washing and, of course, washing afternoons in the river have passed into history.

Why it seems useful to give someto keep in mind when choosing a washing machine for your home

1 .- hole and space: The first aspect to consider is the space we have in our house. The front-loading washing machine takes standard 60 cm wide. If you do not have enough hole there are now more narrow and small washers. Clearly, the ability to not be the same.

2 .- front or top loading: The most common is to choose the front-loading, as this can use the top for countertop work area or if the machine is installed in the kitchen. The top-loading washing machines were created to try to facilitate the job of avoiding awkward postures. In general, tend to be closer (about 40 cm wide), but have less capacity.

3 .- integrated in the cabinet: When the washer is installed in the kitchen you probably want to integrate with the rest of the furniture. In this case you’ll have to let you know the seller of appliances and washing machines that not all are prepared for that.

4 .- Frequency of Use: Before purchasing a washing machine must take into account the number of times a week we are going to use. Families have few members can choose devices designed for use once or twice a week. By contrast, large families must choose a washing machine designed to withstand almost daily use. This factor is closely related to the next, the load capacity.

5 .- Capacity: The capacity of a machine is measured in pounds of clothing. Until recently the usual capacity of a washing machine was 5 kg. However, the new models support up to 8 kilos of cotton, and some even 10 kilos, which may be of interest to a large family.

If your washer is large capacity, it is advisable to wait to have enough clothes to fill it. Otherwise, water and electricity squandered. You must be careful to wash a half load it does not reduce water consumption and electricity by half. Hence, it is important to choose a model with a load that approximates the amount of clothing each wash normally.

6 .- Spin speed: Measured in r.p.m. (Revolutions per minute), ie the maximum number of turns that can give the drum a minute. A higher spin speed means less moisture in the clothes to finish washing. This is an aspect to consider if you live in a humid area and do not have a dryer. Of course, the greater the number of revolutions per minute, more expensive washing machine

7 .- Consumption: All appliances are rated (energy class) based on their consumption that goes from A to G. The most efficient washing machines will be A and less efficient and more energy the G. With the passage of time has been to increase the rating to A + and A + +, categories, saving even 10% more than Class A. Although initially described as a washing machine to be slightly more expensive in the long run is a significant savings.

8 .- Number of programs: The number of washing programs in washing machines has increased in recent years: most models have 15 or 16. Programs like “little dirty,” “anti-wrinkle” or “easy iron” can be very useful for people whose lifestyle leaves them little time for household chores. However, the average consumer uses four or five programs as usual. It makes no sense to pay more for a model just because you have a good chance of washing.

9 .- Dryer: There are models of washing machine with drying function incorporated. Especially recommended for homes with no yard or place to dry clothes. Obviously, they are more expensive than normal.

10 .- Price, brand and after-sales service: Do not stay with the first option. Visit several stores and see their offerings as a single model to find significant variations in the price. Ask for references on the brand of choice and their service post-sale in the area of residence. Also keep in mind the warranty period offered by the manufacturer as well as the life expectancy of the device. In most cases, the guarantee covers a period of two years, although in some cases the period can be extended to seven, which is an advantage for the buyer. Regarding life, we must remember that a machine can be part of our family about ten years before we have to change it.

Once the choice and purchase, it is important to get the most out of the washing machine with the lowest consumption.