What to look for when buying a washing machine

You might not always look forward to laundry day, but a good washing machine can make it a little less stressful. There are lots of main points of consideration to think about, but our team at Pocatello Electric is always available to help you make the best choice. Here’s a handy guide to help you get started when looking for a new washing machine.

Location

There are a few things to consider when it comes to where in your home you’d want your washer to be. Factors like accessibility and space should definitely come first. How many flights of stairs or how far do you have to go to do a load of laundry? Doing your laundry shouldn’t be a chore, you should enjoy the space you’re in!

Here’s a few other tips to consider:

·    For loading and unloading, allow 36 inches in front of a washer, 42 inches for a dryer

·    stacked units usually occupy less than 33 square inches of floor space and may be more accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping.

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    Installing a washer and dryer about 15 inches off the floor will make loading and unloading more comfortable. Look for sturdy pedestal bases specifically made for your models of laundry appliances

Style

There are two common styles to choose from – top load and front load. If you live in a small space or just want your washer to be hidden away, you may also want to consider compact washing machines like this one

High Efficiency Top Load

The High Efficiency Top Load come with all the energy and water savings in an easy to use configuration. This is the largest capacity available with superior vibration control.

High Efficiency Front Load

Front load washers are still popular due to their energy efficiency and convenient features. The large capacity options allow you to wash more clothes in every load.

 Size

Washing machine tubs are always measured in terms of cubic feet. The larger the capacity, the fewer loads of laundry you have to do, which means more time for the things that matter most.

Here’s a handy chart from Whirlpool to help you out:

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On the hunt for a new washing machine? Browse our website for some ideas  or visit us in store. 

Tips To Optimize Your Laundry Room

by Pocatello Electric

 Shelves + laundry baskets: 
As good for clean clothing as for the dirty ones, multiple baskets are so useful in a laundry room. Sometimes, the only problem is space. A simple way to solve this dilemma is with shelves! Installing shelves is fast and easy. You can put them under the washer and dryer or on the sides if you have enough space. Then, identify each basket with how you want to separate your loads; blacks, whites, clean stuff, etc.

Clothes line across the room: 

When the sun is gone and rain is all over the city, an outside clothes line is not very useful. Solve the problem with an inside one! Under the machines or close to the window are perfect spots. This is an easy, economical and ecological way to dry clothes inside the house, without a dryer.

"Lost & found" board

Isn't it frustrating when you lose socks in the dryer and never see them again? A simple solution is to make a dating place for socks! Take a cork board, pins and a little space on the wall and there it is. To make sure everyone in the house understand this new tool, identify it with an original but clear name like Lost & Found; Clean, Single and looking for mate, etc. Be creative! 

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