The best automatic washing machine - what is it?
Have you decided to buy a washing machine? And of course, you don’t want to waste your money on incomprehensible rubbish! Do you want to buy the best machine? But how to choose it? Let's look at everything in order.
Modern machines vary in a variety of different parameters and functions. They can also have a variety of designs. They come with both vertical and front loading. There is functionality that makes it easier to solve certain problems.
You should also look for the best washing machine based on other criteria. Namely, according to the needs that people want to satisfy by purchasing household appliances of this type. For example, in a number of reviews posted on our website, you can find out that:
- For some, it is important that the machine works for a long time and does not break down.
- Others may be pleased by the savings in electricity and water.
- Still others prefer to have a spacious drum that can easily wash all the necessary laundry in one go.
- For a number of people, it is extremely important that the washing machine is not expensive enough.
- Some readers will want to have a machine with a dryer or a very strong spin cycle, so that after washing the clothes are dry or almost dry.
- Others do not like to iron and the “easy ironing” function can make it easier, and in some cases even eliminate the need for additional ironing of clothes and linen.
- For some visitors to our site, the design of the machine plays an important role. Or its combination with the interior of the room in which it will be located.
As you understand, people can have a lot of needs.Therefore, in order to find the washing machine that will be the best for you, we recommend deciding what you personally think is most important in your future “assistant”. If there are many criteria for choosing the optimal machine, then you can write them down.
Front loading
Let's start describing the types of washing machines with front-facing cameras. Quite often, such machines take up a little more space than vertical ones. However, it should be noted here that this type of machine has a much more diverse model range. And if “verticals” usually have only a few common options, then their frontal “brothers” can be narrow and super-narrow and of various small and large sizes. For now let's talk about the standard ones.
The most common size of such washing machines is: width - 0.6 meters, depth about 0.3 meters and height about 0.8 meters. The amount of laundry washed may vary. Again this depends on the specific model. Usually from 3500g to 8000g.
The most remarkable feature of this type of home appliance is the hatch with a transparent glass wall. This detail makes it possible to observe all the processes occurring inside the drum.
If you purchased a machine that does not vibrate very much during the spin cycle, or does not vibrate at all, you can safely place any objects on it. That is, use the machine as an additional table for various small things.
Vertical loading
And we will continue our search for the ideal washing machine with a review of a top-loading machine. Such a model will help in some special cases to save some space. Since the front-wheel drive has a hatch that opens forward.This means that it is necessary that they have some free space left on the front side. Additionally, the hatch can get in the way if left open in a narrow space.
With a vertical machine you are deprived of these inconveniences. Since the role of the loading hatch is played by a hinged lid. It opens upward, so there is no need to leave free space in front of the front of the case. Also, a number of “vertical” units are smaller in size than front-loading devices. And at the same time they maintain the same drum capacity and the same weight limit for the laundry being washed.
It is also worth noting that these machines must have some free space on top. Since, we remind you that loading occurs through the top cover. And this lid should open freely. For these reasons, the washing machine should not be used as a shelf or countertop for clothes.
There were also previously rumors that such machines were more reliable. But as it turned out, they break with about the same regularity as the frontal ones.
Compact washing machines
Such machines are also called narrow. And their main advantage is their small size. Most often they are purchased for small apartments. And it should be noted that if many people live in your living space, then using such a machine will not be easy for you. After all, along with the reduced size, you also get a smaller volume of laundry that you can wash at a time. Such devices can wash from 3500g to 6000g. depending on which model. If few people live with you, then such a washing machine may be the best choice.
| Vertical machine | Front machine | ||
| Regular | Compact | ||
| Standard | Height about 80cm | Height just over 80cm | Height just over 80cm |
| Width about 40cm | Width 60cm | Width 60cm | |
| Depth about 60cm | Depth 55+-10cm | Depth 33-44cm | |
| Amount of dry laundry washed at one time | 4500-6000g | 5000-8000g | 3500-6000g |
| Strengths of this machine | Quite roomy and typically smaller in size than a standard front-loading washing machine. There is no need to leave free space in front of the front part, since loading occurs through the top. | There are both full-size and narrow or small models. You can choose a specific one to suit your needs. The transparent hatch makes it possible to monitor the progress of programs. If the machine you choose does not vibrate much during the spin cycle, you can use the upper part of the body as a countertop. | |
| Location | It is necessary that there is enough free space on top so that you can freely open and close the lid. | The hatch opens from the front. Therefore, you need to have free space there to put in or remove laundry. | |
| Colors | The most common is white. There are also black, blue, silver and other options. | The most common color is also white. There are also other colors. For example: black, blue, silver, etc. Perhaps front-facing washing machines have a little more variety in colors. Because there are more models. | |
| How much are? | Typically, such machines cost slightly more than their front-facing counterparts. But it’s worth considering that here and there there are both budget models and the premium segment. | Typically, narrow machines are slightly more expensive than regular or non-standard large size machines. Small washing machines are often a little cheaper. | |
How much electricity does a washing machine consume?
There has long been a European classification that addresses issues related to energy consumption. And according to this classification, all washing machines are divided into classes, marked with Latin letters.
At the moment, those representatives of household appliances that are extremely economical have a designation consisting of the letter “A” and two “+” signs. That is, “A++”. They will be followed by “A+”, then “A”, followed by “B”, “C”. And so on until the letter “G”. It is considered the most wasteful in terms of energy consumption. True, we personally have never encountered the designation “G”. It is possible that such ineffective machines from an efficiency point of view have not been produced for a long time.
Spin
It will be interesting for some of our readers that the quality of the spin cycle often depends on the number of revolutions that the washing machine supports. The logic is simple - the more revolutions are set during the spin cycle, the less moisture will remain in the washed items. The average speed of a modern machine when spinning clothes is from 800 to 1000 rpm. There are also those who can do 1600rpm.
Before writing this article, we carefully studied the reviews, both on our site and on other sites. And we would like to separately mention that, although rare, there have been cases when at speeds above 1000 rpm. some items of clothing were spoiled. In other cases, users, on the contrary, recommended a speed of 1200 rpm, explaining that after such a spin the clothes are almost completely dry.
Controls, programs and functions
We don’t know whether it’s worth mentioning that most users prefer washing machines with a display.I think you yourself can guess that knowing the exact end time of washing, which is usually displayed there, seeing error codes, if God forbid, there will be any, and receiving other information on the electronic display is convenient. There are fewer and fewer modern models that are not equipped with a display. And perhaps within a couple of years, all household appliances of this type will have a similar device.
As far as functions are concerned, the ones most often in demand are those that promise improved washing quality or some kind of convenience. You won’t surprise anyone with a set of standard programs. However, there are people who prefer to be able to control every aspect of their laundry. These are suitable for models in which it is possible to manually set the temperature, wash duration, and spin speed. For those who trust the given programs, it is better to do without unnecessary variations and buy a machine with a minimum set of different options.
Also, a lot of users praise machines that have ultra-fast modes of 15 minutes per wash. These perfectly refresh laundry and remove minor dirt quite well. Again, those who do not like ironing can look for special options that make this process easier or even eliminate it. For example, “light ironing.” Drying machines are useful for those who want to get dry laundry as quickly as possible.
Safety
It is also necessary to discuss security issues separately. Fixing the hatch until the end of the wash will not surprise anyone. Probably all modern automatic washing machines are equipped with this option. But not everyone has protection against leaks. By the way, a very good function. It will prevent the machine from leaking if the inlet hose or pipe breaks.
Also, many young parents may be interested in child protection. This option works as a blocker against accidental clicks on a mobile phone. And if your child presses the buttons, the program will not go astray.
That's probably all we wanted to tell you today. We understand that the topic is very large and it is almost impossible to cover it in one article. Therefore, in order to make it easier for you to choose a good washing machine, we recommend that you study reviews about different types of washing machines, both on our resource and on other sites.
Don’t be lazy, spend an hour or so of your time reading about what users themselves think about different types of machines. This will help you save your nerves and money when buying and using your future assistant! Have a good day!
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3 reader comments
They are expensive and all of them break, so what should you choose?
Buy Lzh up to 6 kg.
why up to 6 kg?