What brand of washing machine should I buy?
Today, people rarely wash things by hand, so a washing machine has long become an essential household appliance. The washing machine is used frequently, so it must be reliable, functional and meet other requirements of the owners. The market offers many different washing machines, in this regard, the question comes to the fore, which brand to buy a washing machine and what model?
What should you consider when purchasing a washing machine?
When purchasing a washing machine, you need to decide in advance what you want from it. Moreover, it is not enough to simply note to yourself that the machine should wash clothes well. It is necessary to formulate the requirements in as much detail as possible, taking into account your preferences and the preferences of family members, as well as previous experience in using automatic washing machines. What points do consumers pay attention to first when purchasing a washing machine?
- Price. The increasing frequency of economic crises and the uncontrolled rise in prices for household appliances forces the vast majority of consumers to first of all pay attention to their price. Some directly say that they are willing to tolerate the disadvantages of cheap washing machines, but will still choose them because of the low price.
- Dimensions. Many people select a washing machine to fit the size of a specific niche, for example a niche under a sink. This is especially true for those whose old machine has broken down, and do not want to buy furniture to fit the dimensions of a new one, so such consumers purchase a new washing machine, focusing on specific dimensions.
Note! So-called narrow washing machines have become very popular. Moreover, consumers, in some cases, chase them not for practical reasons, but as a tribute to fashion.
- Washing quality and drum volume. Consumers look at the actual volume, not the maximum load weight (to allow for bulky items to be washed).
- Reliability, safety, reviews. Consumers pay most attention to the terms of warranty service, the presence of a child lock function, noise and vibration when operating at maximum speed. Also, many potential buyers study the reviews of other consumers, which are published on websites selling household appliances.
Review of companies and brands of popular washing machines
The supply on the washing machine market today can be assessed as colossal. Dozens of well-known manufacturing companies offer hundreds of models of washing machines. It is impossible to cover them all even briefly in one article, but this is also unnecessary; it is enough to study in detail the models recommended by experts, which we described below.
Miele W1714, WDA 200
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1400 rpm, 15 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 6 kg; average noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to use. Economical, energy consumption class A+, water consumption 48 liters per wash.
- Price category: high.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: positive, the main disadvantage is the high price.
Bosch WLK 2426, WLK 24271
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1200 rpm, 16 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 7 kg. Low noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to use and have protection against leakage. Economical, energy consumption class A+, water consumption 50 liters per wash.
- Price category: low and medium.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: positive, no significant shortcomings indicated.
Siemens WM 12E444, WS 10K146
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1000 rpm, 15 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 5 kg. Low noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to use and have protection against leakage. Very economical, energy consumption class A++, water consumption 40 liters per wash.
- Price category: low and medium.
- Washing quality: excellent, programs for washing children's clothes are especially good.
- Consumer reviews: positive, the downside is the short hoses that come with the machine.
Beko WKB 51021, WKY 61031
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1000 rpm, 15 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 6 kg. Quite noisy.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to use. Economical, energy consumption class A, water consumption 49 liters per wash.
- Price category: low.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: generally positive. The disadvantages include the insufficient drum volume and the lack of an additional rinse function.
Hotpoint- Ariston AQSOF 05
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1000 rpm, 16 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 6 kg. Average noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to use. Economical, energy consumption class A, water consumption 52 liters per wash.
- Price category: average.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: positive, no significant shortcomings indicated.
Electrolux EWS 1064
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1000 rpm, 14 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 6 kg. Average noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to operate, have leakage protection and imbalance control. Very economical, energy consumption class A++, water consumption 45 liters per wash.
- Price category: average.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: generally positive. The disadvantages include strong noise during spinning. In addition, the body of the machine gets very hot.
LG F10B8QD
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1000 rpm, 14 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 7 kg. Average noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to operate, have leakage protection and imbalance control, foam control. Economical, energy consumption class A, water consumption 49 liters per wash.
- Price category: low.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: generally positive. The disadvantages include noise when pouring water and during spinning. Low quality plastic and large dimensions.
Samsung WF60F1R1F2W
- Maximum speed, number of washing programs: 1200 rpm, 8 programs.
- Maximum loading weight, noise: 6 kg. Average noise level.
- Safety, energy consumption: the machines are safe to operate, have imbalance control, foam control. Economical, energy consumption class A, water consumption 39 liters per wash.
- Price category: low.
- Washing quality: high.
- Consumer reviews: generally positive. The disadvantages include a strong knock during spinning.
Note! In the low price category there are washing machines costing up to 400 USD; in the middle price category there are machines costing from 400 to 600 USD. and in the high price category there are washing machines that cost from 600 USD.
It's up to you to decide which brand of washing machine is best. Choose a model based on your own preferences, but do not be guided only by your “wants”. Remember, there are no perfect washing machines, so you still have to come to terms with some shortcomings.
Special washing machines
We have listed and briefly described the most popular models of washing machines, which are valued by specialists and consumers. However, some people are willing to pay a little more for special washing machines that will differ from ordinary ones in some respects. In particular, washing machines are highly valued:
- silent;
- compact;
- with additional functions, elite.
Silent washing machines are of course a myth. Usually “silent” are those washing machines that, even when operating at maximum speed while spinning clothes, produce a sound no louder than 50 dB. Someone will say that 50 dB is a rather loud sound, and if a machine makes noise of such intensity, then it cannot be called silent.
In fact, everything can be learned by comparison: if an ordinary machine at the highest speed makes a sound reaching up to 90 dB, while all the neighbors can hear its operation, then a “silent” washing machine is practically inaudible in the next room. And this is already very valuable, especially if you cannot stand loud sounds. As an example of such a machine, we recommend the Zanussi FCS825C. The noise it makes when operating at maximum speed does not exceed 54 dB.You can read more about silent washing machines in the article Silent washing machines.
Compact washing machines, as the name suggests, differ from conventional machines in being smaller in size., which allows you to install a home assistant where a model with conventional parameters cannot fit. A good example of a high-quality compact washing machine is the Candy AQUA 2D840-07 model. Its dimensions are 70x51x47 cm; for comparison, the Samsung WF6HF1R0W0W machine has dimensions of 85x60x45 cm. In a small room, when every centimeter plays a role, this difference in size becomes decisive.
Important! A compact washing machine has a very limited capacity and drum load. You have to pay for the size; it is very difficult to wash bulky items in such a machine.
Often, consumers with significant financial resources purchase so-called luxury washing machines, which, in addition to standard functions, have many additional ones. What functions are we talking about?
- Intensive drying. Allows you to dry washed clothes directly in the drum.
- Touch and voice control unit. Allows you to start a washing program without buttons.
- Hand wash wool. Allows you to gently but thoroughly wash woolen items. This is not possible in a regular washing machine.
- Steam treatment. This function makes ironing washed and dried items much easier.
- Jeans. A special function that allows you to efficiently wash any denim clothing. In this case, the result will be even better than after hand washing.
This is not a complete list of functions that luxury washing machines can boast of. For example, the LG F1695RDH7 machine, in addition to the usual washing modes, has as many as 17 additional functions.If you purchase such an “assistant,” you will experience all the delights of these functions yourself. The price of such a washing machine is approximately 1100 USD.
Tips for purchasing a washing machine
When wondering what brand of washing machine to buy, don’t focus only on the brand. In addition to the brand, there are a lot of different nuances that you should pay attention to. After all, you are choosing not just household appliances that you will use from time to time, you are buying a “home assistant” that will work continuously for at least 5 years. Experts and consumers have formulated a number of simple tips that need to be taken into account when choosing a washing machine.
- Before buying a car, think about what functions it should have, what bells and whistles you really need and what you don’t; the price of the equipment will depend on this.
- Decide where you will place your future car; you may have to choose among compact models.
- Don't just settle on one model you like. Choose a dozen options, and then, after studying their characteristics and consumer reviews in detail, make a decision.
- Don’t rush to buy the washing machine model you need in the first store you come across. Study the offer of all outlets selling household appliances and choose the optimal price-quality ratio.
Important! There is a reason to order a washing machine from a trusted online store. You can save a tidy sum, although there is some risk of receiving a low-quality product.
In conclusion, we note that it is impossible to answer the question of which brand of washing machine to buy right away.In addition to the fact that there are a lot of objective factors that force you to make a choice in favor of specific brands and models of washing machines, there are also subjective factors. In particular, the opinions and stereotypes of consumers, who often get fixated on some false thought, and convincing them otherwise can be very, very difficult. Happy shopping!
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2 reader comments
Apparently the article is very old. Yesterday we bought inexpensive Kandy 27 tr. It has all these “elite functions” and can also be controlled from your phone.
What about a semi-automatic?