Buying a washing machine: what should I pay attention to?

Do you want to buy a new washing machine, but are you not sure what to look out for? Today’s washing machines are increasingly extensive in terms of capacity, washing programs, and functions. This can cause confusion. Wassen. has listed the most useful washing machine buying tips for you to help you make the right choice.

Different types of washing machines

the front loader and top loader The first choice you will make when buying a washing machine is based on which type of washing machine is most suitable for you. You can choose between front loaders, top loaders, and washer-dryer combinations. Each type of washing machine has its specific characteristics so that one lifestyle fits better with your household than the other.

front loaders

A front loader is a washing machine where the filler opening is at the front. The big advantage of a front loader is that a dryer can often be placed on top. In addition, a front loader uses less water than a top loader. The front loader is the most popular washing machine in the Netherlands and on Wassen. you will find a wide range of this type of washing machine for the lowest online price.

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top loaders

With a top loader, the name says it all, the opening is at the top of the device. The advantage of a top loader is that you can easily save space. A top-loader is narrow and can therefore be placed in a smaller space than a front loader. You also don’t have to bend down when you fill the washing machine with your dirty laundry. If you are not very mobile or can not bend easily, this is definitely worth considering. At Wassen. you will find top loaders from renowned brands such as Bosch, Miele, and Siemens. You know After Buy a Product you need read buying guide so, go here idea for buying  

Washer/dryer combinations

With a washer/dryer combination, you can both wash and dry. This saves a lot of space since you don’t have to buy a separate dryer. You have, as it were, a washing machine and dryer in 1 device. With a washer-dryer combination, you can choose to wash alone, dry, or to do this in combination by means of special washer-drying programs. The energy consumption of a washer-dryer combination is approximately equal to the consumption of a separate washing machine and dryer. View all washer-dryer experiences from real consumers here!

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The following washing machine buying tip relates to the maximum filling capacity of a washing machine. This capacity indicates how many kilograms of laundry you can put in the washing drum per wash. Most washing machines have a drum capacity of 6.7 or 8 kg of laundry. Today, however, many washing machines with a larger capacity are also being marketed. These models have a maximum filling capacity of no less than 10, 11 or even 12 kilograms of dirty laundry.

filling capacity you will probably think, the bigger the better! However, this is not entirely true. It is important that you choose a washing machine with a capacity that best suits your situation and household. A washing machine is the most energy-efficient when the drum is full. A survey by the Consumers’ Association shows that people generally only fill their washing machine for 60% with laundry. This means that these people can actually process much more dirty laundry per wash than they do now. By buying a washing machine with the right capacity, you not only save on energy costs, but also on the purchase price.

You can easily weigh your laundry at home. It can be quite unclear when you know that a washing machine has a capacity of 7 kg. When exactly is that amount of wax in it? By first placing the empty laundry basket on the scale and remembering this weight, you can then calculate exactly how much your laundry weighs. After this, you put the full laundry basket back on the scale and the difference between the full and empty laundry basket is the weight of your dirty laundry.

Wassen uses the following guidelines to help you choose the right washing machine:

1-2 persons: A washing machine with a capacity of 5-6 kilos.

3-4 people or a family with 1 or 2 children: A washing machine with a drum capacity of 6.7 or 8 kg.

5 persons or a family with 3 children or more: A washing machine with a maximum capacity of 8 kilos or more.

At Wassen you can compare all washing machines on the maximum filling capacity. Do you want to look specifically at a model with your desired drum capacity? This is very easy at Wassen

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