| More   Other Features  Here are some additional options that
you may want to consider when purchasing a washing machine:
Some washers have manual controls such as dials or push buttons;
others have digital touchpad controls; some use a combination of
the two. Touchpad controls are easier to clean, easier to see in
poorly lit rooms, and allow you to program different settings.
Of course, models with digital controls also tend to be more
expensive.  Delayed Wash This feature allows you to load the
washer and determine your settings, then postpone the start of
the wash to a more convenient time—say, after the morning
showers are done or during the night when electricity rates are
lower.  Detergent dispensers that distribute the detergent at
the appropriate times are somewhat common. Higher-end washers,
including most front-loaders, also feature dispensers for bleach
and fabric softener.  Noise Reduction If your washer will be on
a main floor of your home and not the basement or garage, noise
may be a concern.