Washing machine Candy under the sink

In a small bathroom, I really want to install a washing machine under the sink. There, equipment will not bother anyone and there will still be enough space for installing other useful interior items. The problem is that not every machine will fit under the sink in height. In this regard, you can pay attention to low Kandy washing machines for 4 kg of laundry. They fit under the sink “like a glove,” and it is them that we will talk about today.

What should the technology be like?

Many people would like to place a washing machine under the bathroom sink, but there is a serious obstacle - the size of the washing machine. A standard front-loading automatic washing machine has:

• height about 85 cm;
• depth about 60 cm;
• width 60-70 cm.

According to the rules, the sink located on top must completely cover the body of the washing machine and, moreover, it must protrude 5 cm from the front. What kind of sink can cover such a large machine? It will no longer be a sink, but a whole bathtub.

The main problem is not even this, although this is important. The height of a standard front-loading machine is too high. It can reach up to 85-90 cm. Let's add a gap of 1 cm and an average shell height of 15 cm, which is what we get. And we get a sink at a decent height of 85 + 1+ 15 = 101 cm from the floor, and the mixer will be located even higher.

For small adults, the sink will be too high, and for children it will be generally inaccessible.

It appears that a standard washing machine cannot be placed under the sink, but what can you do? The answer to this question is obvious; you need to choose a washing machine that is smaller in size and fits well under the sink.There are special Kandy machines for the sink. The manufacturer specially provided them with reduced dimensions so that they are more suitable for our purpose. Let's take a look at them in our short review.

Review of the best models under the sink

Everyone knows that Candy washing machines may be different, but we know for sure that the manufacturer has tried to ensure that its equipment is not only diverse, but also functional. Knowing about the new fashion for installing washing machines under the sink, the manufacturer responded with new models of “home assistants”. We draw your attention to the following models of Kandy washing machines:

1. Candy Aqua 1D 835-07;
2. Candy Aqua 1D 1035-07;
3. Candy Aqua 2D 1040-07;
4. Candy Aqua 2D 1140-07.

Judging by the name, the difference between these models is insignificant, but if you look at the characteristics, and then at the price, the difference will be noticeable. Let's do a short review of these models.

Candy Aqua 1D 835-07. The washing machine is designed for 3.5 kg of laundry. It does not have a display and spins clothes at a maximum of 800 rpm. The model's characteristics are frankly outdated, and also noisy, but the machine has an attractive price - $270. Dimensions of equipment W x D x H – 51 x 46.4 x 70 cm.

Candy Aqua 1D 1035-07. A slightly more advanced washing machine. Just like the previous model, it holds 3.5 kg of laundry, while it is capable of spinning at speeds of up to 1000 rpm. The equipment has a delayed start function and electronic control. The dimensions of the machine are exactly the same as the model described above. The average cost is $266.

Candy Aqua 2D 1040-07. And this is Kandi Aqua of the next generation. This machine has a display and can hold not 3.5, but 4 kg of laundry. A slight increase, but still.Spin up to 1000 rpm and still have compact dimensions W x D x H – 51 x 46.4 x 70 cm. Price – $395.

Candy Aqua 2D 1140-07. Development of the 2D 1040 series. The manufacturer tried to provide the model with additional functions while completely maintaining the original dimensions. There is a display, modern electronic control and a drum that can hold up to 4 kg of laundry. The equipment is equipped with protection against child intervention, a delayed start timer and a washing program for “capricious” fabrics. The spin speed has increased to 1100 rpm. Cost: $370.

A common disadvantage of Candy Aqua series washing machines is their low weight. The body simply did not include additional counterweights, which made the equipment stable and less noisy. As a result, the machine begins to bounce and rattle loudly when spinning at high speeds. The real noise level reaches 80 dB - this is a real “hello to the neighbors”! Although it should be noted that according to the instructions the noise level does not exceed 76 dB. The manufacturer is a little deceiving.

To summarize, we note that many people buy a machine with a sink as a set and, in principle, do the right thing, because it can be difficult to select equipment separately. Fortunately, manufacturers of elite water lily shells have already figured it out and are offering customers such a useful set. Good luck!

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