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Information on Clothes Washer

Description

A Clothes Washer is one of the most labour saving of all household appliances. Using a Clothes Washer saves the effort of hand washing, and can also cause less wear and tear on clothes than vigorous hand washing.
    

Different types of Clothes Washer

  • A Clothes Washer can come in two types:
  • a front loader, or
  • a top loader

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    Typical features of Clothes Washer

    Features often found in Clothes Washer include:
  • Pre-programmed wash cycles.
  • Choice of water level, depending on the size of the wash.
  • Choice of water temperature.
  • Anti-crease cycles
  • Selectable spin speed—a higher spin speed results in faster drying, but with extra stress on clothes.

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    Some things to look for in a Clothes Washer

    Ideas to think about when buying a Clothes Washer:
  • Energy efficiency rating. Some countries have standars for rating the energy efficiency of Clothes Washers
  • Water efficiency rating. A front-loader may tend to use less water than a top loader. Many countries have standards for water efficiency.
  • How gentle is the Clothes Washer on clothes?
  • How well the Clothes Washer washes clothes. This information, including comparisons of different types of Clothes Washer can be found in independent reviews.
  • You should ensure that the Clothes Washer has programmed wash cycles suitable for your use.

    • Manufacturers of Clothes Washer

    Brands of Clothes Washer include:
    • Simpson.  Products from Simpson include , Clothes Washer, Top Loader, Front Loader and Washing Machine
    • Miele.  Products from Miele include Cooktop, Clothes Washer, Electric Oven and Gas Cooktop
    • Fisher and Paykel.  Products from Fisher and Paykel include Oven, Dishwasher, Top Loader and Electric Cooktop
    • Whirlpool.  Products from Whirlpool include Front Loader, Gas Hot Water and Electric Hot Water
    • Westinghouse.  Products from Westinghouse include Front Loader, Refrigerator and Clothes Washer
    • Bosch.  Products from Bosch include Side by Side Refrigerator, Gas Hot Water, Electric Cooktop, Cooktop and Electric Oven
    • Kleenmaid.  Products from Kleenmaid include Washing Machine, Clothes Washer and
    • LG.  Products from LG include , Clothes Washer and Air Conditioner
    • NEC.  Products from NEC include Washing Machine, Clothes Washer, and Top Loader
    • Samsung.  Products from Samsung include Microwave Oven, Freezer, and Upside Down Refrigerator


    Other topics in our resources on Appliances related to Clothes Washer include: 
     
  • Front Loader (Front-Loading Washing Machine)
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  • Top Loader (Top-Loading Washing Machine)

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