Buying a washing machine can be a stressful time, especially if you are replacing a previous model that has served you well for many years and has now given up the ghost and ceased to wash your clothes effectively or even at all. You may rush out to the shops to buy the first one you can find or the cheapest one sat in the store. There are things to bear in mind though when buying a washing machine that you may have blocked from your mind when you have to find a new one in a hurry. The features of most modern washing machines may be more comprehensive than…