Rating of top loading washing machines
Top-loading washing machines have many fans, and this is absolutely fair. After all, such machines have their advantages. When purchasing household appliances, the buyer is interested in many criteria that the chosen machine model must meet. Such criteria are best reflected by the rating of washing machines sold over a certain period.
It takes into account not only the entire set of quality criteria, but also takes into account customer reviews and the number of sales of a certain brand of household appliances. In this article we will look at which automatic top-loading machines are the most popular and best, according to one of these ratings. Let's review it.
Criteria for evaluating the best washing machine
When trying to understand which model of top-loading washing machine in a certain price category is better, the consumer needs to focus on the following criteria:
- quality of washing - information about this is indicated in the technical data sheet in the form washing class, denoted by the Latin letters A, B, C, etc. At the same time, class A is considered the best.
- efficiency - this criterion means how much energy and water the washing machine consumes. These technical characteristics are also indicated in the passport. Highest energy class – class A++. As for water consumption, on average washing machines consume about 60 liters. It all depends on the washing mode and maximum drum load
- drum volume - maximum load varies from 3 to 14 kg; machines with a load of laundry of 7 kg are considered optimal for home use.
- principle of operation - machines with vertical loading can be drum and activator, it is believed that actuator machines more reliable, however, modern models have complex electronics, which, as in drums, affects the reliability and duration of operation.
- number of washing modes - the number of programs can be very different, some machines have a standard set of washing modes, and some, in addition to the standard ones, have a lot of additional ones, such as drying, drum cleaning, eco-wash, ironing. Some of these functions may be useless, so you should pay attention to this, since the number of modes directly affects the price of the machine. Perhaps there is a feature you particularly like.
- degree of protection - this criterion includes various protection systems that can be built into the washing machine, namely protection against water leaks, protection against children, protection against power surges.
- brand and country of origin - there has long been an opinion that European-made washing machines (Germany, Italy, Sweden) are of better quality than Asian ones (China, Korea), but the price of such machines is also higher. Which machine is best for you?
Rating of washing machine brands
The rating of automatic top-loading washing machines can be presented in the form of the following diagram.
This rating shows that Electrolux washing machines are considered the most popular. Next, washing machines from the Bosch and Zanussi brands are valued. Many people have noticed that this list does not include LG brand washing machines.This is explained by the fact that this manufacturer is focused more on the production of machines that have horizontal (front) loading of laundry. There are practically no machines with vertical loading.
For your information! A similar rating of washing machine brands can be found in any major household appliance store. One rating may differ from another.
Review of top models
When reviewing washing machines, you can highlight popular models, and see for yourself which one is better. We present several well-known models and describe their characteristics.
Electrolux EWT1276EOW. The best French-made washing machine with the ability to wash up to 7 kg of laundry. The controls are electronic and have a display. Among the additional washing programs, it is worth noting the following programs: curtains, underwear 40, silk, duvets. Low power consumption. Price from 54 thousand rubles.
Electrolux EWT 1366 HDW. Automatic machine with electronic control and a digital display. Belongs to the best class of electricity consumption. Perfectly washes and spins clothes weighing up to 6 kg. Maximum speed during spinning is 1300. Partial protection against water leakage is built-in. In addition to the standard economical and delicate washing programs, there are programs: washing jeans, wool, down items, stain removal program. A special feature is the built-in steam supply. This is the best washing machine in its class. The only disadvantage of this machine is the inconvenience of opening the lid. Price from 39 thousand rubles.
Bosch WOT 24550 OE. Washing machine with electronic control and LCD screen. Washes up to 5 kg of laundry in one cycle. It has low energy consumption, has built-in leakage protection and child protection.A total of 12 programs provide everything you need: washing silk, cotton, wool, quick wash, etc. Price from 40 thousand rubles.
Zanussi ZWY 180. An easy-to-use washing machine with a load of laundry up to 5 kg and 20 washing programs. Reliable washing machine in its price category. Among the shortcomings, users note a strong noise during the spin cycle. Price from 16 thousand rubles.
Hotpoint-Ariston WMTG 602 H CIS. Automatic machine with electronic control and maximum laundry load of 6 kg. The horizontal control panel includes 18 washing programs, including a stain removal program. Equipped with partial leakage protection. Has the highest energy consumption class. Price from 25 thousand rubles.
The review of washing machines included in the rating can be continued for a long time. New and improved models of washing machines are constantly appearing on the market, which, according to manufacturers, combine reliability and quality. For example, a washing machine that appeared only on foreign markets, Whirlpool Vantage, a real miracle of technology, immediately included in our review. This is an activator washing machine with 33 washing modes. Price from 124 thousand rubles. But still, which one is objectively better?
Vertical and front loading of laundry: which is better?
It is impossible to say which load of laundry in a washing machine, horizontal or vertical, is considered best. After all, this does not affect the quality of washing in any way. However, top loading machines have some advantages.
- Firstly, vertical loading of laundry is more convenient, since you don’t have to bend over when loading things into the machine.
- Secondly, horizontal loading of laundry does not allow you to add dirty items during the washing process, which cannot be said about vertical loading.
- Thirdly, the dimensions of a top-loading machine are much smaller than those of a front-loading machine with the same maximum load of laundry. This makes it possible to install such a machine in a small bathroom.
But the disadvantages of a top-loading machine, namely the limited design and the impossibility of embedding, sometimes outweigh the listed advantages in favor of an automatic washing machine that has horizontal loading of laundry.
So, the rating and review of washing machines of different price categories shows that in each category there is a sales leader that has its own strengths and weaknesses. But no one can say with 100% certainty which one is better, not even experts who review after review of such machines. There is no ideal washing machine, just as there is no perpetual motion machine. Choose a washing machine based on technical characteristics, not design, write your own review, and you will have more chances to buy the best washing machine.
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21 reader comments
A vertical washing machine is better; when there is no water, I pour buckets over the top, it washes like a beauty. And it’s even better when the control is mechanical, I have an Electrolux for 10 years, it’s time to pay my pension!
Natasha, what model is your Electrolux, please write?
Electrolux EWT1010, these are probably no longer produced, it was a long time ago.
Or even better, a trough from a fairy tale)
I have a Zanussi, she is 15 years old, she will be 16 in the spring. It was repaired 2 times. It works perfectly, they don’t do this anymore. And in general, as I understand it, now all technology has become many times worse!
And I have whirlpool awe6416. Also ten years of trouble-free operation, an excellent car, there probably aren’t any more like them!)))
06/13/2000 Ardo's machine broke down today - that's the deadline.
The Ardo machine has been in operation for more than 18 years. I don't even know what to do with her. And it’s a shame to throw it away (the lid has already fallen off), but it still works. And I want a new one!
Also Ardo, he has been serving for 17 years. The squeeze began to be very noisy. Apparently, the bearings are completely worn out and sometimes refuse to drain water. Where can I get one like this...
And I have a Daewoo 1996, it still works.
I had the machine since March 9, 2006 - it was very convenient (like in the picture above), but the oil seal leaked... sad... the craftsmen say that they almost no longer produce such high-quality ones as before.
Indesit VT102. It has been working for 15 years, but the top cover has rotted and began to vibrate. Now we need a new one. My wife says, let's buy one with horizontal loading, because it's cheaper. Don't even know.
We have been plowing AEG since 1985, even in Finnish!
But I’m still happy with my indesit, it works great.
I have an eyelid and it has been working for 18 years. I wash it every day because... In the family there is a 1-year-old disabled person, only now she began to vibrate.
Brandt is French, French assembly. Since 1997. Everything is fine, only the rubber seals near the lid have darkened. It's a shame there aren't any more of these. I understand that it will change soon...
We have had Seimens from Germany since 2001. It just broke yesterday. There were no problems with her. Now I don’t even know which one to buy. They don’t sell German washing machines in stores, which is a shame!
Previously, yes, they say, washing machines were what we needed. But in general, if you look at modern ones, you can also find a lot of good things. Specifically, the relatively inexpensive vertical ones were from Hotpoint-Ariston. Now, however, they are simply called Hotpoint.
And I have a top-loading Whirlpool - in my memory it is the most reliable machine that has ever been!
I would put Indesit, and Hotpoint, too, probably closer to the top of this top :) They make good washing machines; they are clear leaders in terms of service life.
And I have Brandt. Worked for 18 years!