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 w here 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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