Indian Home Appliances

This guide will arm you with expert knowledge to pick the model that best suits your needs. This video is interactive, so click on any chapter to skip around. Members to our website can access our specific washing machine brand recommendations and exclusive product ratings. First, do you have enough space? The majority of washing machines are 27 inches wide, but manufacturers are making them wider, adding two to three inches to increase capacity.

And don’t forget about the dryer. Measure the height, width, and depth of the space where you want to put your washer, then use these guidelines. For width, add an extra inch for space between the washer and dryer, and an inch on either side of the appliance. This allows for proper air circulation. Add several inches of depth space for door clearance, dryer vents, and hookups.

If you’re putting a washing machine near your living space, you’ll want to consider noise levels and vibration. Consumer Reports says if a washer scores excellent or very good in our noise level ratings, you can put it in your bedroom or other living space. How much laundry a washer can effectively clean comes down to capacity.

Anything bigger than 5 cubic feet should provide excellent capacity. We’re talking about 25 to 28 pounds of laundry per load. This is best for big families with lots of laundries. Three to four cubic feet will wash about 14 to 18 pounds of laundry per load. Less than three cubic feet will wash about 8 to 12 pounds per load. Some people may want to go for more capacity even if they don’t always need it, so they can wash that big comforter or other jumbo items instead of lugging them to the laundromat.