Top 10 washing machines of 2017
There comes a time when our old washing machine goes into oblivion and we have to buy a new one. Naturally, you don’t want to take just anything, and it all comes down to the problem of choosing a good, and maybe even the best, washing machine. In this publication, we will not only give recommendations on choosing a good washing machine, but also give the top 10 best washing machines sold in 2017 in our country, dividing them for convenience into groups: standard, narrow, heavy-load, compact.
Features of choice
Before you decide to choose the washing machine of your dreams, it would be a good idea to study the nuances that will help you make this choice. Experts recommend first defining for yourself a list of general selection criteria, and then, gradually characterizing them, deciding to purchase a specific model of washing machine. These are the criteria.
- Hatch location. There are washing machines with front loading and top loading. For front-loading machines, the hatch is located in the front, and for top-loading washing machines, the hatch is located in the top cover.
- Drum size. Washing machines have completely different loads. There are models with a small load - 3-4.5 kg, there are washing machines with a medium load - 5-6 kg and with a large load - from 7 to 14 kg or more.
- Number and composition of programs. Modern washing machines have dozens of different washing programs. Not all of them are in demand by the user, but many of them allow you to wash things in the best possible way. The buyer’s task is to choose a washing machine model with the best set of programs; there is no need to chase quantity.
- Functions.Many functions for washing machines have also been invented and implemented, but about half of them are no good. The following functions can be considered useful: intelligent control, drying, additional water injection, anti-crease protection.
- Materials. The materials from which the most important parts of the washing machine are made are very important. If a washing machine is made from the best materials it will last a long time. You especially need to look at the material of the drum, tank and machine body.
- Spin speed and energy consumption. Some types of clothes simply cannot be spun at low speeds, so modern washing machines must spin clothes at a speed of at least 1000 rpm. At the same time, energy consumption should be kept at a fairly low level, not lower than class A.
We can talk about the criteria for choosing the best technology for a very long time. We won't bore you with further examples. If you want to read more about this, open the article entitled How to choose a washing machine according to parameters?
You can take a different route by looking at the ratings of the best washing machines, which are often compiled by professionals. When compiling the top 10 or top 15 best washing machines, experts study in advance the characteristics of the models presented in the rating, ultimately giving a reasoned conclusion on which you can rely when choosing a “home assistant”.
In particular, our top 10 best washing machines of 2017, presented in this article, were compiled by our specialists, taking into account many features of such equipment that the average user is not aware of. But let’s not beat around the bush and move on directly to considering the best models.
For your information! Not only washing machine repair technicians, but also professional marketers contributed to our top list, albeit in absentia!
Standard washing machines
We decided to start the 2017 rating with standard models, especially since they are in demand and occupy the top lines of this unique “hit parade of home assistants.” Let's list them.
LG F1296SD3. A fairly simple, inexpensive, but at the same time reliable washing machine from the famous Korean manufacturer LG Electronics, assembled in Russia. Its load, by modern standards, is not impressive - only 4 kg of laundry. But you live alone or alone with your wife, that’s quite enough. At the same time, the machine is equipped with a bunch of useful functions, direct drive, and it just does a great job of washing, and all this for just $340. It's worth thinking about, isn't it!
BOSCH WLG20265OE. And this is already a standard masterpiece of German engineering, produced at a Russian enterprise under the Bosch brand. It’s not for nothing that this model made it into our top, because it’s super reliable, inexpensive, no frills, performs like a solid “A” and “doesn’t bother its owners.” Loading of things – 5 kg, spin speed 1000 rpm. There are a lot of very valuable features, such as smart control function, adding laundry mid-cycle, delay start and many others. Nice washing machine for $350!
SAMSUNG WF8590NMW9. Another good “Korean” with very simple technical characteristics. A simpler modern washing machine is quite difficult to find, because it doesn’t even have a display. But behind the apparent simplicity hides a very decent model. Its drum holds 6 kg of things, spinning is carried out at a maximum of 1000 rpm.Add here a considerable number of washing programs and functions and you get the SAMSUNG WF8590NMW9 at a reasonable price - $275.
Important! SAMSUNG WF8590NMW9 is the cheapest washing machine with similar technical characteristics. Currently, in many retail outlets you can buy it on sale for pennies, so hurry.
With a large load
Let's move on to the best models of washing machines with large loads. Let us remind our readers that these are models with a drum that can hold 7 or more kg of laundry. These are the models:
- Siemens WD14H A very expensive, but at the same time excellent model of a washing machine, which is assembled mainly in Germany. This is not just a washing machine, it is a washer-dryer that can wash 7 kg of laundry clean and dry 4 kg of laundry at a time. The model has a very stylish design and a bunch of functions, while it is also very reliable, but you will have to pay as much as $1,460 for it.
- Electrolux EWF1408WDL. This is truly a super-loading machine, because it washes 10 kg of laundry at a time. She cannot dry clothes, but she can treat dry clothes with hot steam if, for example, there is no need to wash them. The model has many programs and important functions, the price is $1040.
- SAMSUNG WW70J5210HW. And this is a much less expensive, but not at all simple washing machine from SAMSUNG. It has a load of 7 kg and spins at high speeds - 1200 per minute. At the same time, it is quite quiet, at 1200 rpm it produces only 76 dB, which is a kind of record. Price: $476.
The records of the SAMSUNG WW70J5210HW washing machine do not end there, because when washing 7 kg of laundry, it spends only 42 liters of water, while washing very efficiently.
Narrow
SAMSUNG WD80J7250GW/LP.Here is an excellent example of a narrow washing machine (depth 46.5 cm) with a large and capacious drum capable of washing 8 kg of laundry in one go. This model is notable not only for the depth of the case and the drum, but also for its magnificent design. It is difficult to find a more beautiful modern washing machine.
The machine spins clothes at a speed of 1200 revolutions, while making a noise of only 73 dB, which is very good! Another advantage of the model is drying. This machine dries up to 4.5 kg of laundry, and if we take into account its cost of $1070, which is a very good result compared to competitors from Europe, we can consider this model truly the best in its class.
LG F12U1HCS2. This machine is produced in a much cheaper segment of the market, however, it also made it into our rating and here’s why! Firstly, this washing machine is narrow - depth 45 cm. Secondly, it holds 7 kg of laundry, which is a real record for a narrow machine in a cheap price category. Thirdly, it spins the laundry, making it almost dry at 1200 rpm, and this, in some cases, is worth a lot. And finally, fourthly, this washing machine has many good functions, for example, “Refresh” (steam treatment). The price of the model is 430 dollars.
Compact
Well, now we’ve reached compact models of washing machines. First, a few words about these washing machines. They are called compact because the dimensions of such equipment, both in width, in height, in depth, differ significantly (to a smaller extent) from standard washing machines. Which models were the best?
CANDY Aqua 1D1035-07. A very small machine that can be crammed into places where a standard-sized washing machine simply won’t fit. Its dimensions are H x W x D – 70 x 51 x 44 cm. Of course, it does not have any impressive parameters.The following were sacrificed to small dimensions: loading, here it is 3.5 kg, display (it simply isn’t there), hatch diameter, and so on. However, the washing machine retained 16 washing programs and many useful functions in its arsenal. The cost of the model is $276.
DAEWOO DWD-CV701PC. Our rating also included a very unusual washing machine from DAEWOO, which can be mounted on the wall, it is so small and light. This miracle of technology can wash only 3 kg of clothes, but its dimensions are impressive H x W x D – 60 x 55 x 28.7 cm, and this weighs 16.5 kg. Such a useful “toy” for household use costs $350, which is not cheap at all.
In conclusion, we note that when choosing a washing machine to your liking, do not limit yourself to just studying the characteristics of the “home assistant” models you like. Look at the ratings of the best washing machines, which experts have carefully compiled for you. There is a high probability that this information will help you make the right choice. Happy shopping!
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13 reader comments
My LG wd10150n has worked for 14 years, it’s time to change it!
My Ariston Margarita 2000 has been working for 17 years, I just changed the pump a year ago. I started looking for a typewriter for a new apartment and got completely lost. It turns out you need to buy either an expensive one or nothing at all.
And my Ariston Margarita 2000 has been working for 17 years without repair, 2 washes a day.Now it’s starting to leak, what should I change it to? Don't know…
About the quality of Siemens, at a price of 500 dollars. It served for four years and the crosspiece burst, washed two or three times a week, the crosspiece is made of silumin, the weight of the crosspiece with the shaft is 1.3 kg!!! Repair 350dol.
Bosch and Siemens with a round hatch are crap. The crosspiece + non-separable tank bursts. Any master will tell you this.
Here would be some model from Hotpoint, their washing machines are excellent. And they look funny in appearance, there are such large hatches, very modern.
Indesit has many good models, they don’t stand still.
I bought a washing machine 2 years ago - Hotpoint-Ariston. My wife is very happy with this washing machine, she’s buzzing about how great it is at washing :)
Of course. I’ve also heard a lot about Hotpoint, they say it’s very good. But I'm afraid they will be very expensive.
No, I wouldn’t say that Hotpoint is expensive now. Quite an average good segment.
We bought Whirlpool with fresh care in 2017 - one of the most successful purchases for our home in recent times :)
Indesit has a lot to choose from among the newer models; many also have a cool function - push and wash, which starts washing with one button. I recently bought myself a new washing machine just like this.
I’ve never heard of “Push and Wash” before :) I was just thinking about buying Indesitovskaya, now I’ll specifically look for one with this function.If you can start the wash with one button. The lazy person in me rejoices :)