Before getting out and buying a new washing machine to replace your old one; there are several things that you need to know to guide you through the whole process.

First, the washing machine manufacturer, keep in mind that there are many companies making different brands of laundry machines. Most of them are similar in qualities and hence you might end up buying one from the same company and end up with the same problem that you had with your first machine.

Second, you need to know the different types and there qualities, although currently there are many washing machines in the market that are reasonably cheap to buy, a good number of them are poorly made and tend to get spoiled very fast, hence a need for frequent replacing.

The other factor is there reparability, though cheap to purchase, never think that they are cheap to repair; Statistics points out that majority of cheaper washing machine are the most hard and expensive to repair. However not all laundering machines are poor in quality and expensive especially when you need to replace your malfunctioning washing machine.

The size of the washing machine is another factor, when replacing a washing machine you can consider the size that will make your tasks easier to handle or that which is easily portable. Remember that there are many washing machines available in the stores that you can choose from. Majority ranges roughly from 850mm high and 595-600mm wide. Keep in mind that they can also vary in depth.

Most affordable washing machines are of the same dimensions may be just a slight difference of few millimeters.

When replacing a washing machine remember to consider the working surface. The machine shouldn't be too bulky to take up your entire working surface. A washing machine's size should not deviate this size. Remember to check and get the actual measurements. Never overlook the depth of the new washing machine. Check the control panels, the buttons, its doors and other control knobs that might tend to stick out much more similar like your old washing machine.

Before replacing an old machine you should also keep in mind to know the type of warranties and guaranties that are accrue to it. You should check if the warranties are extended; up to how many years is it. Remember having a long and extended warranty on your washing machine may save you a great deal financially on future costs of repairing and maintenance. This is due to the fact that most washing machines aren't very reliable and can easily break down. But keep in mind that extended warranties might be costly to you this is because most manufacturer reflect this warranties in the initial purchasing price. As you plan to replace your washing machine ensure that the warrants don't extend to over 5 years.

Apart from the normal information that you can be given by a sales person, ask for more additional information about the washing machine that you intend to buy to replace your old one. These are the additional information that can be very vital, inquire about the how the start/pause/cancel button works, electronic main wash programme, Auto half load and water control and out of balance load control system just to name but a few.