As a working mother it has become a necessity to own machines that make the job of home management easier and faster. Why? There is so much to be done within and outside the home within a twenty four hour period that a little help makes life so much easier to face as a woman.
For most Nigerian mothers, keeping the family looking clean is a pride in itself. I particularly like to make sure that my family’s clothing is paid special attention. In previous years, working mothers used to make use of wash helps but bad experiences with destruction of priceless clothing has reduced the incidence of using domestic wash helps. Thank God for washing machines! A lot of homes have been delivered from the burden of clothes washing and dread of domestic wash helps.
Domestic machines like washing machines have become a necessary tool in most Nigerian homes making it one of the options for making life easier. Within the last decade making the choice of a washing machine used to be straightforward because all the brands of washing machines had almost the same functionality but now there are different brands, varieties and options to choose from and if you do not have basic information as to what you should be looking out for when buying, one can easily make a wrong choice.
9ijatechreviews has created this small guide to help you find the best model for your household by helping you review the different considerations to be made when the need for a washing machine arises.
When making the choice for a washing machine, there are basic questions to be answered such as:
Why do I need a washing machine?
What is my budget?
How much space do I have available at home?
What technology am I considering?
· Know your needs
How much laundry do I do per wash? How many people are there in my family? For most Nigerian households there are an average of 4 to 5 people in the house including children. Adult clothing are not as cumbersome to wash as children clothing. Why? Children tend to play more in dirt. In Nigeria, there is no repeating an outfit considering our climate. Most people change their clothing by the day. How do you then determine the washing needs for the home. According to washing reviews- one complete outfit (top, bottom wear, underclothes, socks, and handkerchief) roughly equals to 1kg capacity on a washing machine. You can use this to calculate the amount of laundry you would be generating daily/weekly
Budget
How much money do I have at my disposal to purchase a washing machine? It is important to consider what you have in your wallet when making a choice of machine. If your budget is limited it means you may need to consider choosing a top loader to a front loader. Top loader washing machines are best for a low budget. They come in the range of N100,000 to N200,000.
Space
What space is available for me in home for the washing machine? Is there a designated space in your home to place the washing machine? Can the space available accommodate the type of washing machine I need? You can’t be living in a self-contained apartment and expect to buy a large washing machine with a 12Kg capacity. Whether top of front load the space needed for your machine is dependent on the size of wash required. However, most front loaders need space for opening the door hence a top loader machine may require less space in view of this.
Water & Energy supply
How constant is water and power supply? The water requirement of each washing machine differs. Some washing machines require a continuous supply of water while some don’t. Some washing machines can be powered by small sized generators, maybe that’s what you need to get if the power supply isn’t regular. Energy usage is another factor which should play a key role in determining which washing machine to buy. According to Idiot's Reviews Blog (idiotsreviewsblog.wordpress.com)- front load consumes more power compared to top load machines.
· Technology
Different washing machines have their own technological uniqueness and advantages. Washing machines capacity ranges from 2 kg to 15kg. That’s why understanding the differences between top loading and front loading washing machines is crucial in selecting a machine that meets the needs of you, your family, and your lifestyle. The level of washing a machine will do will determine its lifespan hence size and capacity in relation to individual needs is a factor to consider. With N250, 000 or more an efficient front loader one of the latest top-loading models that are more efficient can be purchased. There have been quite a few front-loading washing machines around for a while. Among them LG, Haier-Thermocool, Samsung, Scanfrost washing machines are some of the best.
TOP LOADING MACHINES
FRONT LOADING MACHINES
Capacity
To purchase a top loading machine, one can decide on choosing a machine with an agitator or one without agitator. The machines without agitators can hold more bulk than the ones with. Top loaders are generally more effective at heavy duty cleaning and stain removal.
Able to hold more items and handle larger loads than top loaders. The door opening is smaller, the interior is large. The newer front loaders have gentle wash cycles which make them more appropriate for washing delicate clothes.
Cost
Top loaders are generally less expensive than their front loading counterparts.
While the machine itself tends to have a higher price point, they use less water and electricity saving more money in the long run.
Functionality
Top loaders are convenient in that, if you discover that missing sock at the bottom of your hamper and want to throw it into the machine with the rest of your load, you can! You can also lengthen soaking sessions. Top loaders without an agitator, known as high-efficiency machines, spin faster removing more water and cutting dryer time.
Front loaders are not as convenient functionality-wise. Clothing cannot be added during the wash cycle and they cannot be paused for longer soaking. Front loaders also have longer cycles but spin faster, extracting more water and significantly decreasing dryer time.
Space:
Because these machines are not able to be stacked on top of or beneath a dryer, they require greater floor space.
Front loaders are able to be stacked and require less floor space.
RECOMMENDEDATIONS
There is a tendency to pay more for additional functions. Most machines have settings according to the fibre of clothes, temperature and spin rate required, but some additional features may be worth investing in depending on your need. For example, hand wash; fast wash; baby cycle; half wash; heavy duty; minimum iron and child locks may differ according to brand. For instance, power usage and gentle washing are priorities for some customers hence they prefer an LG front loader as its drum is notably larger than any other brand.
Determining which brand as “the best” will be a tough task. Therefore it is completely dependent on your lifestyle, needs, space, and budget. If quality is priority, seek out European brand names that manufacture their goods in Europe. They tend to be constructed with heavier metals, rubber, and tubing. North American and Asian brands are commonly manufactured in Mexico/China and composed of less durable metals and plastics. Korean brands also tend to be durable and they generally have innovations that suit the Nigerian market more. It is always best to purchase what is right for your lifestyle and laundering needs.
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