Things to know before buying Washing Machines Online in Nepal

Washing machines are home appliances used to wash various sorts of clothes without any human effort. Traditionally, we have been washing our clothes with our hands by rubbing them, squeezing them, and then keeping them in the sun to dry. The washing allows us to clean our clothes without any supervision and hand effort. All we have to do is put on the clothes, add detergent and select the washing mode. The machines will automatically take the amount of water it needs and then rinses the water off the clothes after the wash. If you have any confusion regarding the type of washing machine suitable for you or the working of your machines, you must go through this article. Here, we have covered all the small details about the Washing Machine. Finally, you can pick the washing machine that fits your need at DealAyo.com.

The things that you must consider while buying a washing machine are:

• Capacity
• Types of washing machine
• Wash Programs
• Top Load vs Front Load

Capacity

In case you are wondering, why is the capacity of the washing machine measured in Kg? You might have seen 5kg, 6kg, or 8kg written on the washing machine. Well, this means the actual weight of the cloth you can wash in the machine. For a 6 kg machine, you can wash up to 6 kg weight of dry clothes.

Therefore, the capacity of the washing machine means the weight of dry clothes, it can wash efficiently. The weight of laundry will definitely increase once they are soaked in water but this should not bother you at all.

Here is the table showing the different capacities of the washing machine and the number of clothes it can wash.

S.N	Capacity	Family Size	Capacity General	Capacity Regular clothes	Capacity Household Items
1	6 to 6.5 kg	Family of 2-4	20 T-shirts	2 shirts, 2 jeans	1 bedsheet, 2 pillow covers,2 dish towels, 2 small towels
2	6.5 to 7 kg	Family of 4-6	35 T-shirts	3 shirts, 2 jeans	2 bedsheet, 2 pillow covers,3 dish towels, 3 small towels
3	7 to 8 kg	Family of 6-8	40 T-shirts	3 shirts, 3 jeans	2 bedsheet, 3 pillow covers,4 dish towels, 4 small towels
4	10 kg	Family of 8+	50 T-shirts	4 shirts, 3 jeans	3 bedsheet, 6 pillow covers,4 dish towels, 3 small towels

Types of washing machine

• Front Loading

The front-load washing machine is the one with a horizontal axis to tumble clothes inside the drum and door at the front. The horizontal dum on such a machine relies partly on gravity for the rolling. Due to this motion, there are some serious benefits of such a washing machine listed below:

• Energy Efficient
• Eco- friendly
• Save money in the long run
• Good for heavy loads/ greater laundry spaces
• Thorough cleaning of clothes
• Good for small and compact spaces
• Portable Washing Machines

Portable washing machines are designed to be moved easily within the room or between the rooms as in the kitchen or bathroom. Portable washing machines are ideal for small houses and apartments. However, they should be used only when you don’t have space for a full-sized washing machine. While buying a portable washing machine, you must keep in mind that it is portable to you; otherwise, you might be struggling to shift your machine.

All the portable washing machines come with a faucet adapter which allows you to connect it sink in the bathroom.

• Top Loading

Top-loading washing machines are cheap to buy and cheap to repair. They use a very simple control system to choose the setting you want. Therefore, it is preferable due to its easy operation without any hindrance. However, when you put too much laundry inside it, such a machine may not be as efficient as it should be.

Top loading washing machine is cheap and market leader. On the other hand, front-loading washing machines are sleek and more efficient. Top loaders have a vertical agitator to move the cloth in a circular motion. Due to the wear and tear effect of the agitator, washing machines also come with an impeller- a low rotating hub in place of the agitator.

• Washer-Dryer Combo

If one of your top priorities is space, then the washer-dryer combo washing machines are the best pick for you. There are various combinations of washer dryers, from steam cleaning to different spin cycles, that will fit your individual need for sure.

Such combo models are already popular in Asia and Europe for their all-in-one functionality. If you have a small space, living in an apartment, this model is suitable for you. Since these models allow you to both clean and dry at the same time, you won’t be bothered to switch the laundry. They are energy efficient. The washing portion of these machines works much like front-loading washing machines, uses less water, and has a horizontal agitator.

Useful Wash Programs

Extra Silent Mode

A lot of washing machines offer this mode these days. It may also be indicated as the night mode in various washing machines. It is particularly useful if you are washing your clothes at night. Due to very less or negligible sound, you can wash your clothes even in the middle of the night.

Time Delay Mode

You can choose the time, you want your washing machine to start off the cycle and clean your clothes. You can put your clothes in the drum, add detergent, and set the time between 1-24 hours when you want your machine to work, and when you come back it’s done. This way you can avoid the noise and keep your wet clothes longer in the machine.

Spin Speeds

Spin speed is really important for cleaning. The higher spin of the drum reduces the drying time. The speed ranges from 1200-1600 rpm ( revolutions per minute). In case, you don’t have a dryer or enough outdoor space to dry your laundry, you can run for a bit longer, the extra spin will help you remove the extra water from the clothes. Hence, you can dry your clothes quickly.

Intelligent Dosing

Intelligent dosing is the feature that enables smart dosing in your machine. With this feature, your machine automatically manages detergent and fabric softener. All you have to do is keep your detergent filled and it will dispense the right volume at the right time and save you money.

Delicates and Silk Programs

It is a very common washing machine mistake, we may shrink and ruin our delicate clothes with wear and tears in our machine. Therefore, we needed some special mode of washing for the delicate silk clothes.

Thanks to this mode, we can clean the clothes recommended to be hand washed in the machine with proper safety and ease without ruining the expensive fiber. They often claim to wash more gently than the hands but you have to make sure you use detergent suitable for these types of clothes.

Quick Wash Programs

Sometimes, we are in a rush and we really need to wash our clothes as fast as possible. Well, the quick wash mode is especially suitable for such rush hours. However, you have to make sure, you didn’t a lot of weight in the washer because this may slow the quick mode.

Sportswear Mode

This mode is designed to remove the sweat marks and odors from the microfiber sportswear. The clothes are washed for a longer time at lower temperatures to achieve this goal and to make sure not to damage the fabric. It is particularly useful during summer and for the sportsman to remove the stains, odors, and sweat marks from the clothes.

Top Load vs Front Load

Choosing between one of the top and front load washing machines is a really tricky part so, we are going to use these questionnaires to compare them.

Which one is easier to use?

Top loading washing machines are normally easier to use. You don’t have to bend over every time you want to load or unload clothes in your washing machine. Especially for older customer and the ones with joint issues, top-loading washing machines are always a better option.

Top loading washing machines also have the option of adding clothes in the middle of the cycle or even right just after starting the cycle. Additionally, top-loading washing machines distribute the detergent and fabric softener evenly.

Which cleans faster?

Top-loading washers are of two types: one with an agitator and one without an agitator. The one with an agitator creates the motion by shaking and forcing the water through the machine, making the machine vibrate. Thus the top-loading washing machines clean quickly as compared to the front-loading washing machine.

Which one cleans Better?

Although the top-loading washer is comforting to your back and joints, it can be rough on your clothes. Occasionally, you may see wear and tear effects in your clothes. On the contrary, front-loading washers are much more gentle with your clothes and wash cleanly.

Which is more expensive?

Usually, front-loading washing machines are more expensive than the top-loading washers but the price is well justified. Front-loaders give a better quality clean and they are more energy and water efficient in comparison.

Which one consumes less water?

Front-loaders again win here. They are more water-efficient as well as energy-efficient. Such washers are also very eco-friendly.

Which one Extract water faster?

During the final spinning cycles, front-loaders generally spin 35% faster than the top loaders. This means that the front loaders will remove more water from the cloth during the last minutes. So, when you put your clothes in the dryer, your clothes will be dry far more quickly.

Washing machine FAQs

1. Top-loading or front-loading washing machine, which one is better?

Answer:- Well, this depends on your preference. Front Loading washing machines save water but they are expensive in comparison and top-loading washing machines are more convenient to use. So, it depends on your preferences.

2. Which one should you buy- a semi or a fully automated washing machine?

Answer:- Full- automatic. In case, if your budget is low - only then you should go for a semi-automatic washing machine. You should be present at every step, wash, rinse, dry, in the semi-automatic washing machine.

3. How much water is consumed by a fully automatic and semi-automatic washing machine?

Answer:- There is hardly any notable difference between the water consumption of fully automatic and semi-automatic top-loading washing machines. However, the front-loading machine consumes less water in comparison.

4. Can we improve efficiency using pre-heated water?

Answer:- Yes, we can. Warm water is better at removing stains than normal water. However, very hot water can damage the washing machine.

5. Can we put fabric softener along with the detergent?

Answer:-No, you cannot. Fabric softeners are supposed to be used after you have washed your clothes. They make your fibers soft. Therefore, you must add them during the rinse cycle to get the maximum benefit.

6. Can we wash clothes without detergent?

Answer:- We can wash clothes without detergent but water alone cannot clean clothes effectively.

7. Can we install the washing machine in the bathroom?

Answer:- A washing machine comprises a lot of electrical parts like a motor, circuit boards, etc. Splashes of water can corrode the metal and damage the other electrical parts. Therefore, we suggest not to install the washing machine in the bathroom.

8. Is direct sunlight bad for your washing machine?

Answer:- Yes, it is bad. The light from the sun can easily heat the washing machine and slowly damage the washing machine's parts. The most vulnerable parts are the bottoms panel on the front.

9. What causes the washing machine to stink?

Answer:- Dirty water supply, fungus, and scaling are the main reasons that cause the washing machine to stink.

10. Should we service the washing machine periodically?

Answer:- Yes. A washing machine has lots of moving parts. To reduce friction, we must provide regular oiling and greasing to improve performance and reduce noise.