Best narrow front-loading washing machine

Many modern users, when changing washing machines or buying a front-loading washing machine for the first time, prefer narrow models. There are two main reasons: firstly, most machines are built into furniture, and narrow models are better suited for embedding, and secondly, a narrow model will allow you to save a little usable space, which is important for our small apartments.

As soon as the question of buying a narrow washing machine arises, the notorious problem of choice arises. Indeed, how to choose the best narrow washing machine so that it works for many years and does not cause us problems? Agree, the question is complex, but we will try to answer it within the framework of this publication.

What kind of washing machine should it be?

In the modern understanding, a narrow washing machine is considered to be a device whose body has a depth of 36-40 cm. There are also super narrow washing machines, but they have an even more modest depth (33-35 cm), given that the width and height of the case are close to standard. Here is the first mandatory requirement for the washing machine you choose, namely, a narrow washing machine should have a depth of 36 to 40 cm and no more.

It is clear that depth is not everything. Any online store will immediately offer a couple of dozen models of automatic front-loading washing machines that will meet the specified parameters. You just have to ask a query in a search engine and you will immediately get a result that will be even more misleading. What else should you pay attention to besides width, depth and height? The following characteristics immediately come to mind:

• drum capacity;
• maximum spin speed;
• appearance and presence of display;
• composition and number of programs;
• security of the model.

Narrow models of washing machines usually do not have a large load, but if you have a family of 3-4 people, then you have to do laundry every few days, and once a week a large wash: bed linen, pillows, outerwear. In this case, you need a drum with a capacity of at least 5-6 kg.

Also, when washing a large amount of laundry, you will be interested in ensuring that it is spun with high quality, and high-quality spinning is possible only at a speed of 1000 rpm. Hence the following requirement: a front-loading washing machine must spin clothes at a speed of at least 1000 rpm, preferably 1200.

I also want a front-loading washing machine with a shallow depth to look stylish and modern, so that it has a display, a backlit panel and other bells and whistles. Otherwise, the facade of the washing machine will have to be hidden from prying eyes, and this will be unnecessary problems.

If you initially want to build in a washing machine and you already have furniture ready for this, then you don’t have to worry about the beauty of its façade.

The washing programs of the machine should also be functional and varied. Here, the number of washing modes does not even matter, but their quality, in other words, each program must always be in demand by the user. If the washing machine has some additional useful functions in its arsenal, this is also welcome.

Any modern top-loading or front-loading washing machine, whether narrow or standard, must be well protected. It is preferable that there be complete protection against leaks and foaming; partial protection against leaks is a mandatory requirement.

We take the little things into account

In addition to the main characteristics, you need to take into account various technical details that will make the installation and operation of a narrow washing machine easier. Let's list these subtleties, and you, in turn, reading the article, will think about what else could be taken into account when choosing a narrow model of washing machine.

1. The best shallow depth washing machine should have a removable lid. This will definitely make it easier to embed.
2. If your family has small children, then the control panel should be childproof.
3. A narrow washing machine should have a larger hatch diameter to make loading large and bulky items easier.
4. A narrow washing machine should be heavy and have a sufficient number of counterweights that will make the “home assistant” more stable.
5. The best washing machine must have a direct drive motor, because such motors last much longer.

Direct drive washing machines have inverter motors rather than commutator motors and do not have any drive belts.

We compare price and quality

Well, we have identified an approximate list of qualities that the best narrow washing machine should have. Now we just have to look at a number of models and determine which washing machine with a shallow depth will be better than the rest. And at the same time, let’s see which manufacturers produce the best equipment currently. Our specialists, having examined many models of narrow washing machines, chose the best and compiled a kind of rating, which we will now introduce to you.

• LG F-80B9LD. This narrow washing machine, created by Korean manufacturers, is considered, in the opinion of our craftsmen, to be the best according to the main selection criteria: quality, reliability, price and maintainability. A “non-killable” inverter motor, good parts and easy, inexpensive repairs – all this characterizes this model. Drum with a loading of 5 kg, spin speed of 1000 rpm, stable and heavy body with dimensions W x D x H - 60x40x85 cm. Energy efficient, has child protection, a bunch of useful washing programs and a removable top cover. Price: $300.
  
• Bosch WGL The brainchild of a famous German company is breathing down our leader’s neck. This washing machine has dimensions W x D x H – 60x40x85 cm. The drum holds 5 kg of laundry at a maximum rotation speed of 1000 revolutions. Bosch WGL20261 is more economical than the leader; in particular, it consumes 9 liters less water and consumes slightly less electricity. However, we cannot put this model in first place, due to the high cost of some parts and the difficulty of repairing individual components. The cost of the model is also less attractive - $370.
  
• Electrolux EWS1054SDU. In third place is an excellent narrow washing machine from Electrolux. Excellent design, a spacious 5 kg drum, a high-speed spin of 1000 rpm and a depth of only 38 cm make the model worthy of first place. And if we add here child protection, imbalance control and many other useful gadgets, then this washing machine can safely be given first place. The same notorious maintainability interferes, because in this indicator Electrolux loses to LG and Beauchamps. Average price: $320.
  

The Electrolux EWS1054SDU does not have direct drive, which is not very good, especially considering the fairly common problems with drive belts.

• Hotpoint-Ariston VMSF 6013B. The most excellent narrow washer in terms of characteristics.If experts compiled a rating based only on technical characteristics, then it would be quite possible to put this washing machine in 1st place. After all, just think: dimensions W x D x H - 60x40x85 cm, loading 6 kg, 1000 rpm spin, wide and convenient hatch, economical, has standard protection and a good set of programs. There is only one problem - repairs. Spare parts are expensive, and some components are not repairable. The rest of the washing machine is great, especially the price – $230.
  
• Candy GC41072D. Our rating is completed by an amazing narrow washing machine from the Kandy brand with a phenomenal drum load of 7 kg. It’s hard to believe that a washing machine with dimensions W x D x H – 60x40x85 cm, can have such a large load, but the fact remains a fact. Its advantages do not end there. There are 16 washing programs, a display, case protection, in addition, the machine is perfectly balanced, so that when spinning at 1000 rpm, it stands rooted to the spot. There are problems with reliability and maintainability, but the price is only $261.
  

In conclusion, we note that our experts tried to answer the question: which narrow washing machine is the best today? So far, the rating is topped by the “home assistant” released under the LG brand, but of course, everything may change soon. We hope you find this information useful!

2 reader comments

1. 11/27/2017 at 00:17

   Dimka:

   440 depth

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2. 05/22/2018 at 21:10

   Denis:

   For me, the best narrow machine is Indesit. The price is good and the quality is high :)

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