Washing Machine and Dryer Buying Guide
The right washing machine saves you time, water and effort every week. Here are the questions to answer before you choose, from the type of machine to the capacity your family needs.
1. Front load or top load?
- Front load: the most common choice. Front load machines are gentle on clothes, usually reach higher spin speeds and can be stacked with a compatible dryer to save floor space. Shop front load washing machines.
- Top load: you load from above, without bending down, and you can add items during the cycle on many models. Shop top load washing machines.
2. Choose the right capacity
Capacity is the maximum weight of dry laundry per cycle.
| Household | Suggested capacity |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 people | 6 to 7 kg |
| 3 to 4 people | 8 to 9 kg |
| 5 people or more | 10 kg or more |
A larger drum also makes it easier to wash bulky items such as duvets and blankets.
3. Spin speed
Spin speed is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). A higher spin speed, such as 1,200 or 1,400 rpm, removes more water, so clothes dry faster on the line or in a dryer. Delicate fabrics are washed on lower speeds whatever the maximum.
4. Inverter motor and features
- Inverter motor: runs more quietly and efficiently, with fewer moving parts to wear.
- Steam programmes: help reduce creases and refresh clothes.
- Quick washes: short programmes for lightly soiled loads.
- Wi-Fi control: start or monitor a cycle from your phone on supported models.
5. Washer-dryer or separate dryer?
A washer-dryer combines both functions in one appliance, which is ideal when space is limited. Its drying capacity is usually lower than its washing capacity, so you may need to dry a full wash load in two parts.
A separate tumble dryer handles larger loads. Heat pump dryers use noticeably less energy than conventional dryers, although cycles can take a little longer. If floor space is tight, a stacked pair or a washtower keeps both appliances in one footprint.
6. Power and installation
Heating water is the most power-hungry part of a wash. If you are on a limited generator supply, cooler programmes reduce the load. Before delivery, check the space, the water inlet and drain, and make sure the floor is level. We can install all the products we sell, including washing machines and dryers.
Shop laundry appliances
Explore all washing machines and the full laundry range. Shop by brand: Samsung washing machines and LG washing machines. Every appliance comes with the manufacturer's warranty, and delivery across Lebanon is free on orders of $400 or more.