However, they cost more and don't allow you to add garments after washing has begun. Whirlpool and Sears have also developed a third type of washing machine, the Kenmore Elite Washer, a top-loader that sprays clothes from above while bumping them up and down, using less water for larger loads. Capacity Washing machine capacity ranges from 1.7 cubic feet to more than 3.1 cubic feet. The larger the tub, the bigger the load it can handle. Maytag's Neptune even features preprogrammed buttons set to deal with specific stains.
Many machines have automatic detergent, bleach, and fabric softener dispensers, as well.
You'll need to buy the kind your laundry room if outfitted for. But if you're building a new home and have a choice, gas dryers usually cost less to run. Larger drums handle larger loads and produce fewer wrinkles. There are basically two ways to dry clothes. You can dry them for a specified period of time, or by relying on sensors and thermostats to tell you when your garments have reached the desired degree of dryness.