How to measure the depth of a washing machine

A washing machine today is not a luxury, but not a banal necessity, without which a normal existence is impossible. However, not every home has enough space for this useful “home assistant”. An extremely narrow doorway in the bathroom, lack of free space, a shallow niche in a furniture cabinet - all this can become a serious obstacle when choosing a washing machine. It is because of this that the depth of the washing machine is carefully measured before purchasing so that the equipment fits perfectly into place. We will carefully study the process of measuring and selecting household appliances that will fit in any house or apartment.

How will we measure the depth of the hull?

The depth of the device is the distance from the front of the case to its back panel. It is very important to measure along the side wall, and only apply the measuring tape to the most protruding parts of the washing machine at the front and back. The depth of the washing machine is measured as follows:

• In order for the measurement to be correct, first record the distance from the most protruding front part, which is most often the door handle.
• Then measure the distance to the most convex place at the back of the machine.

Thus, you will receive the most accurate data, which will allow you not to make a mistake with the dimensions of the equipment and not count on smaller dimensions. Therefore, it is so important to take into account all the protrusions in the measurements, because if you forget about them in the calculations and purchase equipment, the unit may simply not fall into place

The most common example is the purchase of a full-size washing machine for a new house where finishing work has just been carried out.The doorway to the bathtub can be very narrow - only 50 centimeters, and in this case full-size equipment simply will not fit through it. Because of this, you will have to either sell the newly purchased machine and buy a new one, or remove the door from its hinges, remove the jambs, bring the equipment into the bathroom, and then reinstall the door. Both options do not bode well for the user, so it is better to simply calculate the depth of the case in advance, down to the millimeter.

In the described case, there is also a third option - unscrew the hatch of the washing machine, bring it inside, and then install the hatch back. This can indeed be done, but this option also has a huge disadvantage - this action is considered disassembling the case, which means that the user will instantly lose the official manufacturer’s warranty, without even starting the wash even once.

If you plan to integrate the device into a kitchen unit, then you need to leave an additional 5 centimeters in space for the drain and inlet hoses.

Using the method described above, you can also measure washing machines with a vertical loading type. Simply attach a measuring device, that is, a ruler or tape measure, to the side wall of the case and record the results. The problem is that top-loading appliances are usually very deep, so finding a compact one will be difficult. When choosing a new device, you should always start by studying its dimensions, and move on to getting to know the functions later.

Machines with different depths

For the convenience of users, we have compiled a small TOP of washing machines with different depths, so that everyone can find the right model for themselves.All the washing machines on the list received high ratings on the Yandex.Market aggregator and are excellent options for the home.

Let's start with the “home assistant” Beko WRS 55P2 BSW, which received a rating of 4.7 based on 182 reviews. Currently, this free-standing device can be purchased for $218, making it the cheapest in today's selection. At the same time, the machine is distinguished not only by its attractive price, but also by the most compact dimensions that are only in this article - only 37 centimeters in depth, 60 in width, 84 in height, and weighs only 51 kilograms. But despite such compact dimensions, the unit has completely normal washing characteristics - loading up to 5 kilograms of laundry, spinning at a speed of 1000 rpm, noise level 63 dB during washing and 75 during spinning, 15 automatic programs, electronic laundry distribution system, to reduce noise and vibration levels during operation, as well as a very low A+ energy consumption level. Finally, the crystal white machine has an elegant silver door color, which is why it can perfectly complement an already stylish bathroom.

Let's move on to the freestanding machine with dryer LG F1296CDS0, the average rating of which also stopped at 4.7, only based on the opinions of 298 customers. The price for the machine starts at $489.For such a high price, the user gets slightly less compact dimensions, but more additional washing options - 44 centimeters deep, 60 wide, 85 high, weight 59 kilograms, the ability to wash 6 kilograms of dirty laundry at a time, spin at the highest speed of 1200 revolutions per minute, smart mobile diagnostic function “SmartDiagnosis”, protection against children and leaks, 13 different washing programs, as many as 4 drying modes and much more. The energy consumption mode is also high - A, which allows you to significantly save on electricity bills. And in comparison with the model from Beko, the LG machine is very quiet - only 55 dB during washing and 74 during spinning.

Let's move on to another “home assistant” from another brand – Samsung WW60A4S00CX/LP in luxurious inox color, which received a rating of 4.6 points based on 42 reviews. The elegant machine can be purchased at a price of $452. For this money, the user will receive slightly increased dimensions and an excellent set of characteristics - 45 centimeters in depth, 60 in width, 85 in height, weight 51 kilograms, a tank with a maximum load of 6 kilograms, a spin speed of 1000 rpm, a steam function for destruction of bacteria, “Drum Clean” mode for cleaning the drum, as well as protection against leaks, children and power surges. The device has a durable metal body, so it will look luxurious even after years of active use. As an additional benefit, it is worth highlighting quiet operation - only 56 dB during washing and 75 during spinning, as well as an exceptional A+++ energy consumption level.

Another stylish household appliance with a non-standard design with an elegant door made in a beautiful dark color is the Weissgauff WM 4927 DC Inverter, which earned a rating of 4.8 from 351 Yandex.Market users. The device can be purchased for $359, which is an excellent offer considering everything that a washing machine can offer the user - 49.5 centimeters deep, 59.5 wide, 85 high, 61 kilograms, a tank for as much as 7 kilograms of dirty laundry, spin speed of 1200 rpm, protection against children and against leaks, 16 operating programs, as well as the “My Cycle” function, which allows you to save certain washing parameters. As a bonus, we should highlight the maximum level of energy consumption A+++ and good noise levels - 59 dB during washing and 78 during spinning.

Finally, the only machine with a vertical loading type in our selection today is the Indesit BTW A5851, which received an average rating of 4.5 points from Yandex users. The cost of the unit is $418, for which the owner of the equipment will receive non-standard dimensions when compared with ordinary free-standing machines - 60 centimeters in depth, 40 in width, 90 in height, and a weight of 56 kilograms. This machine can wash 5 kilograms of laundry at a time, spin it at a speed of 800 rpm, has protection against children and against leaks, energy consumption class A, provides 12 different washing programs, an automatic water level adjustment function and much more. The noise level is far from the best - 61 dB during washing and 73 during spinning.

As you can see, on the market you can easily find a washing machine with a wide variety of depths that will fit perfectly in any home.If you are interested in the most compact washing machine, then you should take a closer look at the Beko WRS 55P2 BSW and LG F1296CDS0 models, and if the most technologically advanced and efficient, then the Samsung WW60A4S00CX/LP and Weissgauff WM 4927 DC Inverter machines.

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