6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Washing Machine

A washing machine serves you for 8–10 years — long enough for a buying mistake to sting daily. Here are the six we see most, and the fix for each.

1. Guessing capacity

Undersized machines force double loads; oversized ones waste money and water. Match kg to family size with the size guide — and remember blankets need headroom.

2. Ignoring your water pressure

Front loads need steady pressure; homes with low or irregular supply are often happier with a top load or semi-automatic. Check before you fall for the front-load demo.

3. Paying for 15 programs, using 3

Quick wash, delicates and heavy duty do 95% of the work. Spend the difference on an inverter motor or a better build instead.

4. Overlooking the motor warranty

The motor is the machine. Inverter models with long motor warranties (often 10 years) are the smart-money pick.

5. Forgetting the space and door swing

Measure the spot — width, depth, and clearance for a front load's door or a top load's lid — before you buy, not after delivery.

6. Skipping the type decision

Semi vs top vs front changes price, effort and wash quality. Settle it first with the washing machine buying guide and the type comparison.

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