Kitchen Appliances

CLOTHES WASHERS

When choosing a new clothes washer, it is first important
to determine the proper size washer. A small washer may
be more appropriate for smaller households. But if you
have a large family and have to do multiple loads and the
clothes washer is too small for your family, you could be
using more energy.
It is also important to choose a clothes washer that has
multiple heat and water settings. This gives you the
option of using less water for smaller loads. Choose a
clothes washer that has the ability to select hot, warm, or
cold water, water levels for the amount of clothing, and
a fast spin speed that allows more water to be removed
after the washing, thus reducing the drying time and your
dryer’s energy use.
Front-loading washing machines are more efficient than
top loading ones because they use less water and the
cleaning action is better. Front loading washing machines
use approximately one-third the energy and water
compared to vertical axis machines (top loading). They
also have a faster spin speed, which dries laundry better
and decreases dryer time.