TOP 5 best washing machines with dryers and steam
Today, washing machines with drying and steam functions are becoming more and more popular. Such units become indispensable assistants in any home as soon as they appear there. No housewife would refuse such equipment, but we should not forget that equipment pleases only when it works efficiently and without interruptions. Below is a review of the best washing machines with dryers and steam, based on multiple reviews from real people.
Electrolux EW7WR468W
So, the model that opens our review is the brainchild of the Swedish household appliances company Electrolux. The cost of equipment from this manufacturer cannot be called the lowest on the Russian market - the average price of the EW7WR468W model is just under $540. The machine is freestanding (it is not possible to build it in or install it under the sink).
The unit is controlled intelligently. The machine is equipped with a digital (character) display with a touch control system. The motor is inverter (without brushes), with direct drive, which means the absence of many of the usual elements of the drive mechanism (the motor is connected directly to the drum).
Main characteristics of the model.
- The maximum load volume for washing is 8 kg.
- The maximum load volume for drying is 6 kg.
- Spin speed up to 1600 rpm with selectable speed.
- The machine is equipped with 14 programs, including special programs for both washing and drying (Dual Care, Steam Care (which is the steam function), SensiCare, Wash&Dry (washing and drying) and many others).
The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: there is protection against children, protection against leaks, control over the balance in the drum, control over foam formation during the washing process.
Additional features include a delay start timer of up to 20 hours, a program end signal, a choice of spin speed and washing temperature.
The good thing about the machine is that it is highly automated: it can adjust the cycle according to the type and weight of the fabric, restore clothes using steam treatment, independently select the cycle duration depending on the weight of the load, and effectively wash and dry small loads in just an hour in total.
Samsung WD70T4047CE/LP
A more budget option in our rating is a model from the Korean company Samsung, which is quite popular among Russian users. Model name – Samsung WD70T4047CE/LP. Its average cost is $400, which is excellent value for money. The motor is inverter type (without graphite brushes), with direct drive, which means the absence of parts of the drive mechanism (the motor is connected directly to the drum). This model is free-standing, loading type is frontal.
The unit is controlled electronically; the machine is equipped with a digital (character) display with a backlight function. The “Washing Machine” has a very stylish design - a white body with a black hatch door and a program selector. Main characteristics of the model.
- Permissible load for washing is 7 kg.
- The maximum load volume for drying is 5 kg.
- Spin speed up to 1400 rpm with selectable speed.
- The machine has a wide functionality and a choice of programs, including various washing and drying modes and a steam function.This allows you to provide comprehensive care to your items and preserve their service life and appearance for a long time.
The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: there is protection against children, protection against leaks, control over the balance in the drum, control over foam formation during the washing process.
Attention! Among the special functions of the unit are a delay start timer, as well as bubble washing technology.
LG F2T5HG2S
The next machine with drying and steam function in our TOP 5 is again presented by the South Korean brand LG. Model name – LG F2T5HG2S. The price segment is approximately the same as that of Samsung machines - they are approximately the same in quality and come from the same country. The cost of this model is $440. This machine is free-standing, front loading type.
The control of the unit is intelligent (or otherwise, touch-sensitive), the machine is equipped with a digital (character) display. The machine looks very stylish - a silver body with a black display and control panel, although the color can be white or brown. Main characteristics of the machine.
- The maximum load of the washing drum is 7 kg.
- You can dry a maximum of 4 kg.
- The machine can spin at speeds of up to 1200 rpm with the ability to select speed and a button to cancel the spin.
- The unit has a wide functionality, including 14 drying/washing and steam programs. In addition, there is even a function for reloading laundry through the main hatch, which is very convenient!
The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: there is protection against children, protection against leaks, control over the balance in the drum, control over foam formation during the washing process.
A special feature of the model is the ability to control the unit from a smartphone; the communication protocol is a Wi-Fi module. In addition, the machine is equipped with an advanced self-diagnosis system Smart Diagnosis.
Weissgauff WMD 6150 DC Inverter Steam
A place in our ranking goes to the Weisgauff technique. One of them, the WMD 6150 DC Inverter Steam model, even in the name of which there is a steam processing function, costs about $460 on the Russian market.
The machine is equipped with the most modern components and assemblies. In particular, a direct drive engine, as well as a steam generator. This model is free-standing, loading type is horizontal.
The machine has a beautiful, stylish and informative display. Control is carried out using touch buttons. The body is made of white plastic. The machine has impressive characteristics.
- It can wash a maximum of 10 kg of clothes.
- The machine can dry up to 7 kg.
- It can accelerate the drum at the spin stage up to 1500 rpm. You can select the spin speed.
- The unit is equipped with wide functionality, including 14 drying/washing and steam treatment algorithms. Steam treatment easily eliminates unpleasant odors, smoothes the fabric, and copes with light stains, while maintaining the structure of the fabric. In addition, there is even a function for reloading laundry through the main hatch, which increases the convenience of operating the machine significantly!
The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: there is child protection, complete protection against leaks, control over the balance in the drum, control over foam formation during the washing process.
As for drying, it is possible to dry clothes by time (when the user sets the cycle duration) and by residual moisture, that is, the machine itself determines how long to dry the clothes.
Haier HWD80-BP14959A
The rating is completed by the model HWD80-BP14959A from the Chinese brand Haier. The price of the model for Russian users is about $490. This model is free-standing, loading type is frontal. The machine is equipped with a modern high-performance processor, a display with a touch control system, and advanced software. The model looks very modern - a white body with a black hatch, drum and black control panel. Basic parameters of the machine:
- You can load no more than 8 kg of laundry for washing;
- for drying, load the drum no more than 5 kg;
- drum acceleration during spin 1400 rpm;
- The functionality of the washing machine includes 12 programs, including several drying modes and a steam function. Another useful option is reloading laundry into the drum through the main hatch.
Important! Drying is carried out according to residual moisture, that is, the machine independently brings the laundry to a dry state, adjusting the cycle.
The user may also find the delay start function up to 24 hours and a signal about the end of programs useful. The safety system of the unit includes imbalance control and child protection. The model does not provide protection against water leaks.
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1 reader comment
We also preferred a machine with drying, it’s a win-win option. The choice fell on Midea because of the quality and low price.