Of course, you want your washing machine to be capable of washing your clothes and keeping everything clean. If you want your washing machine to be able to do more than that, you need to consider what type of extra special features you are willing to pay for at the appliance store.

Feature #1: Wi-Fi Enabled for Smart Home Control

If you enjoy smart home control over other aspects of your life, such as the lights in your home or your security system or thermostat, you can add your washing machine to the many Wi-Fi enabled devices that you can control remotely from your smartphone or smart home hub.

A Wi-Fi enabled washing machine will allow you to put a load in your washing machine in the morning but delay the start time until a more appropriate time.  A Wi-Fi enabled washing machine will also alert you if you left a load of laundry left in the washing machine, so it doesn't get all mildew smelling by sitting in the machine for hours.

Feature #2: Steam Cleaning Option

Another features to look at is a steam cleaning feature. With a steam cleaning feature, your washing machine will use a combination of steam and water to clean your clothing.

Steam washing helps increase the temperature inside of your washing machine, which in turn relaxes the fibers in your clothing. With the fibers relaxed, stains and dirt are more easily released from your clothing, and detergent works more effectively.

Steam washing also helps to reduce wrinkles in your clothing, ensuring your clothing comes out looking great.

Feature #3: Digital Display

Long gone are the days where you turned the nob and hoped you set your dryer for 40 minutes and not 50 minutes. Look for a digital display, which will provide you with exact information about your washing cycle.

With a digital display, you will see exactly how much time is left in the cleaning cycle, and what is happening with your washing machine.

Feature #4: Energy Efficient

Finally, look for a washing machine that is energy efficient. You want a washing machine that is designed to wash your clothing while using a minimum amount of water and energy in order to operate.

When it comes to purchasing a new washing machine, make sure it has all the features you need. You want a washing machine that will allow you to keep your clothing clean in an energy-efficient and smart manner.