Washing Machine Buying Guide

Washing Machine Buying Guide

A washing machine is an integral appliance in any home. Living in Liverpool, chances are that you have lived in a household with a washing machine for most of your life. For anyone looking to buy a new washing machine, this could be due to a previous washing machine becoming faulty or perhaps their previous washing machine meeting the household’s needs. For anyone that has never had a washing machine in their property, they may have many questions when looking to buy their first washing machine. We hope that this guide may answer many of the questions you may have regarding the many features built into washing machines today. 

The fact is, with all of the technological advancements in washing machines today, you could actually be saving money and time by buying a new washing machine. Powerpoint Wallasey have had many years experience selling, fitting and repairing washing machines in Liverpool. This guide has been created to help you to choose the right washing machine to fit the requirements of your home. 

Many people may not realise it, but there is a huge variety of options to choose from when selecting your new washing machine from choosing the capacity size, the spin speed as well as many smart technologies to help you to save time or energy. We have broken this down into different sections in the guide below. 

Capacity

Depending on the size of your household, you may find yourself constantly washing clothes. When looking to buy a new washing machine, paying slightly more initially for a washing machine with a larger capacity can actually save you energy, time and money in the long run. Washing machines with a larger capacity also generally have extra washing programmes built in to help tailor your wash to the load size. Having a larger capacity is also very beneficial when looking to wash larger items such as your duvet covers and bed sheets. 

Spin Speed

Spin speed is another thing to consider when buying a washing machine. Having a washing machine with a higher spin speed will generally reduce the water left on clothes after a wash. This can be very useful for any household without a tumble dryer, with your clothes needing less time to hang out on a drying rack. Higher spin speeds will also generally reduce the time for each wash so that you can wash more loads each day. One thing to look out for is that although some washing machines may advertise a higher spin speed, they may not actually reach this spin speed for the majority of the cycle. Washing machines with a faster spin cycle may also tend to be noisier than machines with slower spin speeds. This is something to take in consideration if your washing machine is located in a communal area.  Our team at Powerpoint have been working with washing machines in Liverpool for many years so contacting us is a great way to determine the best spin speed to meet your requirements. 

Quick Wash Programme

Many washing machines have the option to perform a quick wash with a lighter load, this is an effective way to be more energy efficient when looking to freshen up your clothing. Although this option is not as effective at removing tough stains, it is still a great option for most loads. Again, this option can also save you a lot of time with some quick washes only lasting for around 15-30 minutes. With such a focus on the effect that our energy usage has on the environment at the moment, this is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, as well as saving money.

Brushless, Inverted Motors and Anti-Vibration Systems

As mentioned previously, if you have your washing machine in a communal area in your household, you may be wishing to buy a quieter washing machine. Today there are many washing machines out there that will run their cycles at a much quieter level. This is especially useful for anyone who has the washing machine running throughout the day to create a more relaxed environment.

 

Eco Cycles

If you have had your previous washing machine for many years, you may have noticed that it was costing you a lot of money for energy for each wash. If this is your main concern then many washing machines today offer an eco cycle option that can reduce energy usage by up to 60%. Many options also dramatically decrease the average water usage per cycle as well.

Free Standing or Integrated

Today there are many options to make your washing machine to fit in with the rest of the room that you decide to install it in. For example, long gone are the days where you would generally only buy a white washing machine, for more modern kitchens there are now options to pay slightly more and to get a different colour washing machine to blend in with the styling of your kitchen or laundry room. 

Better yet there are also integrated options that will help to seamlessly fit within your current room’s decor. We can fit integrated washing machines into your home that can be installed in a cupboard if you preferred a more minimalistic design that doesn’t stand out in any room. 

Smart Technology

Many newer washing machines have also opted to include smart technology within their design. For example, many washing machines are now equipped with a timer to delay your wash so that you can avoid leaving your wash to sit for a long period of time after the wash has finished. What you may not know is that some models of washing machines can now also be integrated with the various wifi enabled smart devices such as the Amazon Echo or Google Home. 

This is incredibly useful as you can set your wash to be finished just as you return from work each day so that you can immediately dry your clothing once the cycle is finished. You can also select what type of load you are washing from an app to always choose the select the wash program that is ideal for each wash. 

Choosing a Reliable Washing Machine

At Powerpoint Wallasey we have a wide range of carefully selected brands of washing machines in Liverpool with various features. After choosing the washing machine to meet your needs it is sometimes worth paying a little extra for a washing machine that is built to last as this will save you money in the long term. If you are unsure of which washing machine to choose from then contact us and our team can advise you. We also have a range of star buys on our website that have been specially chosen to be reliable and of the highest quality.

Conclusion

We hope that this washing machine buying guide has helped you to decide exactly which features you need for your new washing machine. As mentioned previously, the best way to get the most out of your washing machine is to talk to the professionals to discuss exactly what you are looking for. If you are looking for a washing machine in Liverpool then get in contact with our team or come into our store. We have a great selection of washing machines to meet any requirements with brands that offer the highest quality in washing machines.