Modern Washing Machines

Washing and drying clothes became important human wants ever since the concept of health and hygiene was recognized as a privilege. The earlier method of manual washing was arduous. In modern society the job is considered as time consuming one and in the midst of hectic lifestyles people want to do away with such labour and time intensive methods. Drying the washed clothes is also time consuming process especially in the humid and chilly weather conditions. Mechanical appliances became imperative to carry out the jobs. Washing machines were introduced in UK as early as in 1782 and automatic versions came in 1937. As in the case of all other mechanical and electronic devices, washing machines also underwent changes gradually. In the process they became more consumer oriented and environment friendly.

Today markets are flooded with innumerable washer machines of various types and models. Invariably there are two types of machines. Semi automatic machines require manual monitoring. There are two tubs in such machines, one for soaking, washing and rinsing. The other one is for drying. Transferring clothes after the washing process is to be carried out manually. Fully automatic machines are more convenient and there is no need to shift the clothes from one to another. These machines have only a single tub to carry out all the processes of washing, rinsing and drying. Many consumers choose semi automatic machines because of the cost advantage. Fully automatic machines are expensive and cost about 50 to 200 percent more than semi automatic ones.

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There are two categories of washer machines namely front loading and top loading. Front loading machines are costlier than the top loading ones. But they are energy efficient and consume less power than the other version. Most of the washer machines in the contemporary markets are highly sophisticated with touch control facility. They are programmable. Temperature of water can be adjusted depending on the quality of the fabrics to be washed, as cotton, wool and silk are to be washed under different temperature conditions. The machine can be pre-set and absolutely no manual monitoring is necessary. LCD screens are provided to indicate the process of washing. Sensors will monitor the quality and temperature of water. Timers are provided to regulate and indicate the time required to complete the washing process.

As the technology is in a fast forward mode, more innovative machines are getting introduced in the markets very frequently. Newer features are being incorporated to make the device more consumer oriented. In conformity with the changed lifestyles, washer machines are becoming robotic. They can monitor the loads, adjust temperature of water according to the nature and weight of the clothes, choose appropriate washing cycles and automatically add adequate quantity of detergents etc. The machine can be programmed to start at a specific time when the off-peak hour tariff concession is available.

Internet is the best source to locate the latest products in the UK markets. Bosch, Electrolux, Whirlpool, Beko, Hotpoint, Zanussi and LG are among the fast selling washing machines. Price comparison sites and product reviews are helpful to the consumers to choose appropriate models and brands of washing machines.

Modern Washing Machines

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