Indesit IWD7145 reviews: Freestanding 7kg capacity washing machine

Built-in machines have a cabinet door attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen.

Freestanding machines can be seen and the machine can be placed in any position in your kitchen.

This refers to where you can load the washing into the machine. Front loading is when the door is on the front of the machine and top loading is when you put washing in through an opening at the top of the machine.

When purchasing a top loading machine, make sure you have enough room to open the hatch (top loading machines cannot be placed under a worktop). When looking for front loading machines, take note of which way the door opens so that you can make sure you have enough room to take washing in and out of the machine.

The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient.

The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.

A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!

Helps to protect against flooding by monitoring any leaks from the machine. If a leak is detected, it will close the valve to stop any more water entering the machine.

The average amount of water your machine uses per 60 degree wash.

Tells you how long there is left until the end of the cycle.