Before buying a washing machine, it is important to know about its types and their performance. There are generally three types of washing machines: semi-automatic, top-load (fully automatic), and front-load (fully automatic). There are some significant differences between these three types of machines, which can affect their performance, features and water and electricity consumption. Let us know what is the difference between these three machines.
Semi-automatic washing machines have two separate tubs, one for washing and the other for spin dry. After washing clothes manually, you have to transfer them to the spin dry tub. Using it requires manual handling, such as filling water and transferring clothes. Water usage can be controlled in semi-automatic machines because they are filled manually.
It is economical in electricity consumption, because it has to run for less time. It is cheap. And it consumes less water. Because some of the work is manual, it takes a little more time to wash clothes.
Top-loading machines have a single tub that serves for both washing and spinning. Clothes have to be put on top of the machine. It is completely automatic, in which you just have to set the program after putting the clothes. The machine itself does the process from filling water to washing and drying. It requires more water, because it takes water automatically at every step.
Top-load washing machines have higher power consumption than semi-automatic machines, but can still be less than front-load in some cases. It takes less time to wash clothes and does not require manual handling. However, it requires more water and is a bit expensive. Apart from this, the quality of washing is slightly less than front-load.
In a front-load machine, clothes are inserted from the front. Its tub is horizontal and cleans the clothes by rotating it. It is completely automatic and washing is done very well. It has many advanced features, like washing with hot water and different programs for different types of clothes. This machine uses less water, because its wash system is much better and there is no need to submerge the clothes completely.
The power consumption may be slightly higher than other models, especially if you are using hot water. The quality of washing is the best. Consumption of water and detergent is less. But it is expensive. It may take a little longer to wash clothes. Its maintenance and repairing cost can be high.
Overall, if your budget is low and you do not mind the manual process, then semi-automatic is better for you.
If you want less time and less effort, then a top-load fully automatic is a good option. At the same time, if you want excellent wash quality and water-electricity savings and your budget is high, then front-load fully automatic will be the best.
