Here are the most frequently asked questions our washing machine expert Jo gets asked:
I need a quiet washing machine. Which models should I look for?
Look at the noise level rating which is measured in decibels (db). Less than 50 decibels indicates a quiet machine. Use the filter on the washing machine page on Reevoo to sort by decibel level. See the washing machines with lowest noise level.
What does drum size mean? How do I know which size to look at?
The drum size in kilograms indicates the size of the load which the machine will hold. For example, a 6kg drum will hold 6kg of washing. The average family will need a 6kg drum but if you have lots of people living in your household and you do more than five washes a week, consider a larger 7-8kg drum. But if you buy these larger machines and then only have them operating at half full most of the time, you will be wasting a lot of money and electricity. If there are only 1-2 people in your household, consider a smaller 5kg drum.
My machine won’t drain properly, the clothes come out soaking wet. What could be the problem?
The most obvious thing to look for is if you have your rinse-hold button pushed in. The rinse-hold button will hold the clothes in water and wait for you to depress the button before it rinses the clothes. This is supposed to help make sure that your clothes don’t get left in the machine whilst you’re out and get creased. These days, we have the start delay function for this.
It could also be your pump, a blocked filter or blocked drain pipe. For technical advice, go to www.fixya.com
My washing machine is broken. Can you help?
At Reevoo, we focus on helping people decide what to buy, so we’re not experts in fixing washing machines. We recommend the following website: www.fixya.com.
Where can I find cheap washing machines? Which are the best washing machines?
Click on the following links to see all washing machines sorted by customer score or by lowest price.