How to choose washing machine wisely at the time of shopping. Source: www.next.co.in

2. Semi-Automatic Washing
Machines
Fully Automatic Washing
Machines

3.  Basis- Basic difference between washing machines.
 Cost- Cost decides which one suits on your budget.
 Washing ability- Depends on your number of family
members & lifestyle.
 Water Requirements- Depends on your type &
capacity of washing machine.
 Power Requirements- Depend on its kind of washing
machine.
 Effort- Kind of human intervention needed.
 Maintenance- Depends on how people treat the
machine and a good cleaning regime.
 Design – Comes up with latest & trendy design.

4.  Semi-Automatic Washing Machine :-
A semi-automatic, as the name suggests, will involve some manual
work. For one thing these are top loading twin tub machines where
the washer and the dryer are separate units. So you have the task
of loading and unloading a couple of extra times.
 Fully-Automatic Washing Machine :-
A fully automatic, on the other hand, can be either front or top
loading and only requires you to load the dirty laundry and unload
them after the wash. It goes without saying that a semi-automatic
is cheaper than the fully automatic machine.

5.  A Semi Automatic machine wins hands down of course in this
regard. A semi-automatic washing machine is generally less
expensive than a fully automatic machine and is a good option for
those who have low budget. The average price for a semi
automatic is around Rs. 10,000 to Rs 13,000.
 A top loading fully automatic washing machine costs between Rs.
12,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- while a front loading one costs anywhere
between Rs. 25,000/- to 50,000.

6.  A semi-Automatic washing machine has various wash programs ensuring a safe and
customised wash for every fabric type. Along with Gentle/ Normal /Strong it also
has unique Soak feature for better wash quality. Capacity of 5.5- 6 kg is perfect for
2 to 3 Family members, 6.5 -7 kg is perfect for 4 to 5 family members, 7 to 9 Kg is
perfect for 6-8 family members.
 A fully-automatic washing machine pamper your clothes with a super sensitive
wash. With a capacity of 6 to 8 Kgs, this advanced washing genius makes the
clothes look impeccable, so that clothes look perfect all the time. With a capacity
of 6 to 8 Kg is perfect for 4-6 Family members and 8 to 9 kg is perfect for 6 to 9
Family members.

7.  A semi-automatic washing machine can help you save water since it
does not require a continuous connection to water supply in order
to operate. It's all you have to do is simply fill buckets with water
and pour into the wash tub. Easy as that!
 Fully automatic washing machine needs to be connected to water
supply and uses more water as compared to a semi-automatic
washing machine.

8.  A Semi-Automatic washing machine which ensures that you don’t
end up using more power than required. Power consumption is
lesser than a fully automatic. Semi auto-washing machines motor
will consume 200-250 W only.
 A fully automatic washing machine consumes more power than a
semi-automatic machine. Fully automatic machines comes with 400
W motor..so obviously results in hefty power bills.

9.  A Semi-Automatic washing machine require some manual effort!
You have to add the water to the tub before washing your clothes,
and then will have to drain it when the cycle is finished.
 A fully automatic washing machine doesn’t require any extra
effort, simply put your clothes in the washing machine, add
detergent and push the button. Story over!

10.  A Semi-Automatic washing machine needs a maintenance from
time to time.
 A fully automatic washing machine are better in performance and
efficiency, and its top loading counterparts are cheaper, easier to
handle and need less maintenance.

11.  A Semi-Automatic washing machine has a traditional in design,
bigger in size and consumes more space. As they are come up with
top loading twin tub machines only where the washer and the dryer
are separate units.
 A fully automatic washing machine has a sleek, modern design with
a glass door finishing. It can be either Front or Top loading single
tub machine and only requires you to load the dirty laundry and
unload them after the wash.

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