Washing Machine

Washing machines is a home essential, so it is vital to know and research what kind of washing machine would be best for your home.

Since utility of a washing machine varies greatly according to usage, there isn’t a perfect washing machine that fits all situations. Size, type, features, installation, user comfort, design and most importantly price of washing machine are some of the factors that would determine the perfect washing machine for you. 

So, selecting a suitable washing machine can be pretty tricky without any prior knowledge of washing machines in Pakistan market. But don’t worry, we are here to help.

Types of Washing Machine by Design

There are three main types of washing machines catagorized based on their design:

1. Top-loading (Mostly used in Pakistan)
2. front-loading (Used abroad – imported one)
3. Portable or Mini

Top-Loading Washing Machine

Top-loading washers provide large capacities but use more water than necessary for smaller loads. However, their low prices offset this to other washing machines on the market.

Top Loading Washing Machines use lesser detergent than the front or high-efficiency washing machines. Their design ensures that most detergent gets removed during the washing process instead of remaining on clothing after rinsing. 

Front-Loading Washing Machine

Front-load washing machines allow you to wash larger loads in less time due to higher spin speeds while using less water overall, leading to energy savings over time. Despite being energy-efficient, it provides better quality wash than the top-loading washing machine.

Furthermore, they give cleaner clothes as they uses tumbling effect due to gravity. Thus giving a nice dab or rub to the clothes to clean them well.

Portable Mini Washing Machine

These are basically mini washing machines which are foldable. The motor isn’t as powerful as a standard washing machine. But it serves the purpose of washing clothes especially small baby garments.

Features Wise Classification

Based on the feature, we further have two main types of washing machine

1. Semi-automatic washing machines
2. Fully automatic washing machine

Semi-automatic Washing Machine

Semi-automatic washing machines offer top loaders capabilities but additional features such as an automatic dispensing system that allows detergent usage without users adding it into the container.

For washing and spinning, it may have two separate compartments. You can set timer and pick the mode you want to wash your clothes. 

Fully Automatic Washing Machine

Fully automatic washing machines are the one-touch solution to all your washing problems – washing, ringing and drying. Some advance machines even features steam dryers where warm air dries even the tiniest droplet of water from the clothes. 

Further, there are some fully automatic washing machines that work on AI to automatically determine the perfect washing conditions based on the load and type of clothes.

Capacity

Washing machine’s capacity (referred to as spine is measured in kg. This represents the number of clothes that can be washed in a single go. Simply put, it’s just the size of a cylindrical drum of a washing machine. 

The standard size of washing machine in Pakistan are as follow

• 7kg
• 8kg
• 9kg
• 10kg
• 11kg

You should pick a suitable machine size according to your family size. Usually, an 8 kg washing machine is preferred for 3-4 family members’ clothes.

Price Range of Washing Machine in Pakistan

Washing machines come in a wide variety of prices that can depend on the brand name you are looking for. It is a full-sized or portable washing machine if additional features are available with your purchase, like a warm dryer. 

It’s important to consider what type of washer best suits your needs while staying within budget so that you can get the most out of your washing machine. A fully automatic washing machine will cost you almost double a semi-automatic machine. 

A simple 8kg washing machine will cost you around Rs 14,000/-, a semi-automatic 8 kg washing machine price in Pakistan is around Rs 17,000/- while a fully automatic 8kg washing machine can cost you around Rs 39,500/-.

Updated List of Washing Machine Price in Pakistan 2025

Brands of Washing Machines in Pakistan

Knowing about certain brands will be helpful when making purchases such as this one. For example, some people prefer Dawlance washing machines over any other brand because they have specific features that others do not offer. (like an intelligent button). Below are a few of the top brands of washing machines in Pakistan

• Dawlance
• Haier
• PEL
• Orient
• Royal
• Boss
• Samsung
• Kenwood

Each company has its price due to its specification and brand image in the market. PEL, Royal, Boss, Dawlance, and Super Asia have economical washing machine price in Pakistan.

Where as Dawlance, Samsung and LG have some of the most advance washing machines in Pakistan

How to Use a Washing Machine

Step 1: The washing machine contains a drum where you place foamy water (an adequate mixture of detergent with water).

Step 2: Then you place your clothes on the drum. At the bottom of the drum, there is a spinner that spins at high speed. This high-speed spinning of foamy water allows water to pass through clothes, making them clean. This process is often allied with washers.

Step 3: When they go through a spin cycle, you need to dispense all the soapy water and add fresh water to remove soap content trapped in the clothes. This process is called rinsing.

Step 4: After rinsing, clothes are spent at high speed via separate or combined spinners. This spinning removed water droplets from the clothes. This process is called a dryer.

Buying Tips for Washing Machines

Washing machine prices can vary greatly depending on the features. So pick the one with the most necessary features. Below are a few points that would help you to make a better decision

1. Washing machines come in different shapes and sizes, so select according to your cloth washing requirement. 
2. A front-loading washing machine may be more expensive (as they aren’t locally manufactured in Pakistan). Still, they use lesser water – saving you money over time, and gives a more cleaner wash.
3. A washer’s spin cycle will determine how much water it uses during washing cycles – high-speed spins result in higher energy costs because all of the clothes are being dried again by spinning them at such a high speed.
4. Consider you washing convenience to chose the features in you washing machine. It you can easily operate an automatic washing machine and have the budget then go for it, but if you don’t have budget or the machine operator is not technically sound, you must select semi-automatic washing machine.
5. Mini washing machines are highly recommended for baby garments as they are small in size and need to be washed daily. So using a full size machine is not a wise decision.

Latest Features of Washing Machine

These can vary from single to multiple user-profiles and even come in touch screen, voice-activated, etc. these washing machines allow users or owners of home appliances (washer/dryer) to customize washing cycles depending on the type of clothes being washed.

They also have more safety features such as automatic shut off feature when the door opened during wash cycle which helps avoid water damage accidents that might be caused by children or pets getting into the washer if left unattended for too long.

Other noteworthy benefits include the ability to choose the specific spin speed and no need for an extra drying step since they usually dry their clothes over some time without having them sit around wet until the next load is done washing and spinning.