Decide on the type first. Front loaders wash better and use less water but cost more and need a fixed spot. Top loaders cost less and are easier to load. Semi-automatics are the cheapest and still work when the water supply is irregular.
Then match the drum to the household: about 6 to 7 kg for two or three people, 8 kg and up for a family of four or more. A built-in heater helps with hard water and cold winters, and the motor warranty tells you how long the brand expects the machine to last.
Washing machines by type
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