Agitation is a buzz word when it comes to wasing machines, this is basically the movement of the drum causing the clothes to be moved aginst each other and the drum fins.
It is worth considering getting a machine with a child lock if you have any little ones. You dont want your wool programme suddenly changed to a boil wash!
Manafacturers are more aware of the environment so youll find machines that are rated ( AA being the Best ) for things like energy and water consumption.
James Dyson has invented a washing machine with two drums that spin in opposite directions, this is claimed to reduce washing time and produce cleaner results.. Its worth thinking about!
Washers have loads of different programs, look at what you need rather than buying the one that claims to have the most.
Household washers fall into two main catagorys, thats top loaders and front loading. Although in the UK we mainly use front loading machines.
