If you’re in the market to purchase a new washing machine and you haven’t shopped for a washer recently, or perhaps ever before, you might be surprised by the sheer number of choices to choose from. These days there are more brands than ever before to choose from. On top of that, some brands offer 10 or more models to choose from. Also, gone are the days where washers came in only a bland white color, for a premium price, most brands offer premium colors, like red or blue. With all these choices, shopping for a washer can be a daunting task these days.

One bonus for consumers these days is the availability of online resources to aid in shopping. For example, say you’ve got a family that produces a lot of laundry and you’re thinking about getting amid sized front load washer, and you’ve gone to your local appliance …