Nowadays, everyone has the opportunity to choose the appliance that suits him not only in terms of price, but also in terms of appearance.
It is almost impossible to decide which washing machine is the best, because each of them is special, with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Let's decide in this article which washing machine is the best.
We study the visual parameters
Modern manufacturers take into account the small space in the bathroom, and in the market of household appliances you can often find small-sized machines with great functionality.
Depth and loading.
It will be narrow (no more than 45 cm) or standard (from 55 cm). To do this, you need to choose the place where it will stand, as well as understand what you will wash.
Staying in search of a helper, it is important to know the parameters on which you need to focus when choosing.
Most machines have drums with a loading no more than 6 kg, but if you plan to wash a lot or pillows with blankets, it is advisable to buy a machine with a capacity of 7 kg.
Since we are talking about drums, it is worth mentioning about the tanks, or rather about what material of the tank of the washing machine is better. There are polymeric and stainless steel.
Polymer tanks are light, quiet, corrosion-free and hold heat well, but are easily damaged.
And stainless steel is a time-tested part, which has overtaken plastic in terms of performance.
By the way, the easiest question: which drum in a washing machine is better? The answer is simple, because drums are always made of stainless steel.
Vertical or frontal?
By design, washing machines can be front-loaded or vertically loaded. Both options are popular and each with its own pros and cons.
Let's try to figure out which loading washing machine is better.
Review of front-loading machines
The automatic washing machine with front-loading is the most common. Manufacturers are constantly trying to improve washing machines with this type of loading and are working to increase their potential.
The advantages of purchasing such equipment include:
- Low price compared to a machine with a vertical load.
Ability to be built into furniture (kitchen set, washbasin).
For example, Candy Aquamatic 2D1140-07 easily fits in a small bathroom under the sink. Features anti-allergic setting and thorough rinsing.- Quiet operation that, when properly installed, will not wake even a sleeping small child.
- The presence of the hatch allows you to control the washing process.
What is the best front washing machine?
Very good reviews of the model LG M10B8ND1 , which is characterized by efficiency, reliability and functionality.
Super narrow machine with the ability to load up to 4 kg and spin speed of 1000 rpm.
Most often the choice falls on Candy GV34 126TC2.. The ideal helpers for small apartments with a capacity of 6 kg and low power consumption. It is packed with 15 programs and special functions.
Another model Bosch WLG 2416 MOE will fit perfectly in a small space. It is distinguished by its intellectual protection Volt Check, decent features and 3D-Aquaspar mode.
For older people, the budget-priced option is ideal. Bosch WLG 20060.. The most reliable and easy to operate model. Not bad loading - 5 kg and spin 1000 rpm, 3D-Aquaspar.
To the best narrow machines are also included Vestfrost VFWM 1041 WE, the quality and reliability of which is not in doubt. A large number of good reviews confirm it. Loading up to 6 kg, energy saving A++, spin 1000 rpm.
If we consider medium-sized machines, then Bosch WLT 24440 with a 10-year motor warranty, loading up to 7 kg, a drum with drop-outs, digital display, electromagnetic leak protection is an excellent option.
Not far behind is the Korean model LG F - 12U2HFNA with a wide range of features.
Overview of vertical loading machines
Vertical loading machines first appeared in Soviet times. Ideal and indispensable equipment in small-sized apartments. Today they are no less popular than front-loading machines.
Significant advantages include:
The possibility of additional loading of laundry during washing.- Small dimensions.
- Low vibration.
- Child protection (control in the upper part).
The disadvantages are:
- low cost;
- Lack of design frills;
- lack of spare parts, which affects the price of repair.
What are the best vertical washing machines?
Zanussi ZWQ 61216 WA - popular model with a good capacity, spin up to 1200 revolutions, with energy consumption of 20%, drum ventilation system, delayed start and more.
Electrolux EWT 1064 ERW With load up to 6kg and spin speed 1000 rpm, electronic control, 14 programs, Time Manager function, European assembly. etc. Of the disadvantages - noisy operation.
Technical parameters
Efficiency classes...
...energy efficiency classes.
The most economical in terms of consumption are machines of class A+++.
...washing.
Since 1995, six classes are fixed - from A to G.
...Spin
It indicates the number of revolutions and what spin in a washing machine is better depends on your preferences.
At 1500 revolutions, the laundry comes out with a moisture content of less than 45% and corresponds to the letter A.
At such revolutions things are almost dry, but often their appearance is lost and you have to work hard to iron the product.
Class B is characterized by humidity of 54% or less at 1200-1500 rpm;
C - humidity not more than 63%, speed 1000-1200;
D - 72% at 800-1000 revolutions;
E - 81%, revolutions from 600 to 800;
F - 90% and 400-600 rpm;
G - the smallest RPM is 400 and the highest humidity is over 90%.
The most common are classes B, C. The machine reaches maximum speed only in the last seconds, usually in cheap models it is no more than 30 seconds, the average - about 2 minutes, and the expensive - almost 4 minutes.
Washing programs
Long ago, machines could please their owners with only two or three washing modes. Mostly it was cotton, wool and delicate items.
Nowadays, it is difficult to decide which washing machine is better. Because the manufacturer has stuffed the equipment with so many features that you do not have time to take advantage of each of them.
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Cotton. - - Hand wash and delicate washing.
- - Wool.
- - Fast wash.
- - Down.
- - Sportswear.
- - Darker garments.
- - Baby items.
- - Steam cleaning.
- - Outerwear.
- - Linens.
- - Hypoallergenic washing.
And that's not all. Despite the abundance of choice, 99% of the population uses a small number of programs.
Manufacturer
Of course, it is very difficult to choose the best, here rather play the personal preferences of the future owner of the machine. You can look at the rating of manufacturers for information and be guided by it.
Each company has its own consumers and to answer the question, "Which company's washing machine is better?" - is not easy.
Additional features
There are a lot of them, but the main ones are useful and can be useful, for example:
- control system (availability of water quality control sensors, child protection, etc.) ;
- Aqua Stop leakage protection (necessary and practical, will save from flooding the neighbors and is on almost all modern machines);
- direct drive (the drum works thanks to the motor, not the belt);
- Eco bubble (more efficient removal of dirt by dissolving the powder before washing);
- delayed start.
Price
Can be quite cheap, slightly more expensive and quite expensive.
- Cheap models Do not offer a bunch of functions and various gimmicks. The number of programs is the minimum, and the quality of parts leaves much to be desired. The service life of such appliances is 4-5 years.
- If we consider appliances a little more expensivethen
set of programs is more solid and there are additional features. - In the expensive category not so many models. The machines are hardy and work for 10 years or more. The maximum number of functions and gentle washing is certainly worth the investment, if only because it is not just a machine, but a whole laundry.
Mechanical or electronic control
A mechanical control involves manually switching modes. This type is simple, but less functional.
With electronic control the machine is more complex, but also more independent. It weighs itself, fills the water, pours the powder and calculates the washing time. After that, the display will display all the data and inform the "brain" about the washing parameters.
But everything is not so smooth, the machine will not work correctly, except for the network 220 volts.
Buying a washing machine is a responsible and serious matter. After all, not many people can afford to change it every couple of years. It is usually a purchase for many years.
Interesting article! Just about to change the washing machine
Yes, the article is really very interesting:) I have already bought a washer at hotpoint, very nice, neat, works smoothly, just a miracle)
Well, Indesit is still not only known for its low price, many people like this brand.
Thanks for the article
Indesit is probably good not only for the low price tag, but also for the quality.
I liked the article and I can agree with many of the arguments given here. The only thing I would add to your review is a mention of the Atlant brand, because the washing machines of this model are now the most popular among buyers. The thing is that Atlant washing machines are more affordable, and on the characteristics are not inferior. I here bought a machine at Atlant CMA 70C1010-18, which has a front-loading and at one time can wash up to 7 pounds. And I am completely satisfied with their purchase, because things are washed very well. At the same time, the dimensions of the washing machine fits perfectly in the bathroom and works quietly.
I can recommend the company Atlant, because I use it myself, the model can not say, but the machine is high quality, serves for two years, no problems with it and never had, the other machines broke down much faster! Atlant in my opinion the best!
They're bragging about their washing machines here, I don't want to fall behind either! I have a Whirlpool - a good reliable machine, for many years at home) for the article, by the way, thank you, very detailed!
Well for whom it depends. We took a hotpoint, generally about the brand had not heard much at the time, and did not miss the mark.
I am no expert but I can recommend a good machine and it is Atlant! I have had a machine from this company for three years and no problems with it at all, everything is just fine!
Personally, I choose a washing machine Atlant, it is at least the price is very suitable, other firms are very expensive. Then I pay attention to washing modes, my machine can wash everything, though of course there is no dispute such almost everything. It is very easy to use, if I initially did not understand something, the instructions described everything in detail. It consumes electricity normally of course, but there is nowhere to go. I personally am very satisfied with my machine, I have no complaints so far, although I have been using it for almost a year. By the way, it is very stylish and modern, and for the kids there is a lock mode, I immediately noticed it.
I like my Indesit. In general, they can really find a reliable machine for all tastes and sizes - and it will cost quite affordable
Probably more than 10 years using a washing machine firm candy with vertical loading. It seems to me it will be much more efficient and comfortable than those with a horizontal. Of course, one of the main criteria is that it takes up practically half the space (a super option for studios and odnoshek) and the second charge they have almost the same, and sometimes even more than "horizontal" As for the functions, the machine has plenty of them and thus costs quite inexpensive.
My LG washing machine is 14 years old. Never once failed or broke down. Maybe if you disassemble it, you can find a lot of things to replace, but so far it works. I wash often, every other day and sometimes three times a day. I am completely satisfied. When I will replace it, I want LG again.
Can I ask you a question. Which modern machines have normal time cycles? Let me explain. Now I have Indesit nsl 605, a total jerk, apparently the price/quality. I don't like it, the main feature is like, 2 seconds and it's on, but there's no use. Just no good, just no use. Two seconds and she "turned on", but then she thinks for 10 seconds to turn on the water, after changing the cycle also thinks for up to 10 seconds, after spinning pause for 10 seconds, sometimes when trying to put the laundry, with slow spinning drum it stops as if there were 100kg. Noisy, use 2 programs, the rest are very long on time. Can not change the temperature or speed, or extra rinse during operation.
My mother-in-law has a 2004 Bosch max 4 with aquastop, the program changes on the fly, just add time or reduces, speed also, add extra rinse as well, just add time and everything, delays between cycles is not at all, for example spinning passed, the engine is off and immediately the water supply, it does not wait for the drum stop. The only plus Indesita pump works when you need it, ie if the spinning water is no longer there, it turns off, but again, a very noisy pump.
I like the Hotpoint washing machine in terms of quality, I bought it three years ago. Washes silently, spins what it needs.Yes and by design wow, there is something to look at.
Thanks for the useful and interesting article!
How to choose a washing machine? Washing machines came to the aid of housewives relatively recently, abolishing the drudgery of cleaning laundry by hand.
I have an Indesit, I do not wash by hand, so all at once goes into the machine. seems to wash, but it depends on the powder) I was important that it was not clattering like a tractor, it is quiet, suits me
I agree, washing machines Indesit in our country are very popular, when I bought yours, all this brand advised me nothing bad to say, washes really well, the laundry is not spoiled
For myself identified whirlpool as a first-class and reliable model of washing machine. In the work is absolutely silent, as the inventory motor. The laundry gently washes. The price is adequate.
Arseniy, I totally agree with you! In terms of reliability, the whirlpool is a very cool and cool washing machine.
I read it, thanks) And got myself an Indesit. I am satisfied)
Actually thought for a long time about which one to get - with a vertical load or front-loading. As a result, we settled on the vertical Hotpoint washing machine. It is in no way inferior to the frontal and also takes up little space.
I chose the washing machine Indesit EWSD 51031. Works properly, there are no complaints. Many useful options and a load of 5 is quite enough. Makes little noise, which is also a big plus
I have a feeling that bots write comments and advertise their brands.
I want under 15K washing machine for renting an apartment. Indesit, Beko, Kandi, Atlant brands fit right in.
I need a repairable, simple as an ac-47... I need a washing machine.
Nothing was said about the brand kandi. Is the rest equally bad or something better? I did not like my Atlant fridge, it broke down twice in 3 years. Chinese should be better and cheaper than Chinese-Belarusian, imho.
I wouldn't say that upright washing machines are somehow expensive, at least we got ourselves an indesit at a tempting price.
With the term cheap means poor quality parts I do not agree, took my wife, Samsung China, the cheapest at 3.5 kg, bombed 10 years, then died motor in that time replaced only the belt and pump. Then was the Indesit, came off 2 years, replaced the bearings, after another 4 months, burned out the control module, even do not know why they are so praised?) Now China is doing quite well even the cheap machines, and the drum is collapsible, saw not have to if the bearing bangs like in Indesit, and their parts are full.