For those in St. Albans who are in the market for a new washing machine it is important to consider certain key factors. A little investigation will go a long way. Finding out which machine is best for you will make the lengthy and frustrating process of browsing in shops completely unnecessary.
Capacity
The capacity of washing machines is measured in kilograms. The average capacity is seven kg. Larger capacity washing machines for bigger households or washing items such as duvets can be as much as fourteen kg. Smaller capacity machines will be about six kg, but should not really go lower than this.
Spin Speed
The spin speed of a washing machine will determine how fast the drum spins, particular at the end of the wash. Spin speed is expressed in Revolutions Per Minute, or rpm. Average spin speed is 1200rpm, but can go as high as 1800. The higher the spin speed, the more electricity the machine will use, but will run for a shorter period. As this function is mainly to reduce the need for spin-drying which gets rid of excess water, there will be less need for using a tumble dryer after the wash. This should be considered as well when thinking about energy consumption. Tumble dryers are one of the biggest consumers of energy in the household.
Water Consumption
As a general rule of thumb, the larger the capacity the more water the machine will use. However, the larger the load the more efficient the water used per item will be, as the same amount of water is used. Some machines offer economy modes where less water is used, and this is as important to consider as energy efficiency.
Other Factors
Other factors to consider for those of you shopping for a washing machine in St. Albans include the amount of noise the machine makes and whether or not there is an extra rinse facility (to ensure that excess detergent really is removed.) Variable settings for different fabrics is hugely important – for example washing very delicate items that would normally be hand-washed will require a much slower spin speed than washing simple cotton shirts. These speeds are often descriptions of type of clothing about to be washed, to make it simpler to make a selection. The ability to delay the start with a timer is also important, so that the machine can be programmed to start the wash in the night when electricity is cheaper.
These are by no means the only factors to consider when buying a washing machine in St. Albans, but they are some of the most important ones.
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