Small-sized washing machines are quite convenient in use, they can be installed under the sink in the bathroom, so to speak, to use the empty space for good.
Conventional machines (standard washing machines of normal size) are coming to us with dimensions 85h60h60, where in these figures the first is the height.
By this, consumers mean exactly the depth, not the width as many might think. The demand for undersized units does not surprise us.
If you have ever measured the doorway in an apartment, you know that the width of the opening is 60 centimeters, which makes it impossible to cram through it a design with a width and depth of 60 cm (in some cases, we had to remove the door from its hinges).
Small automatic washing machines are not a problem for housewives. Let's talk about the little ones.
What is considered a small-sized machine today
Also plays a role and the transport factor of the design. We will not talk about infrasonic appliances, so we will leave them behind the scenes. Automatic washing machines are divided into two types of loading, vertical and front-loading. That's where we'll start.
Let's leave the domestic machines behind, and we'll use the new small-sized units, in which two parameters are reduced:
- Height;
- Depth.
According to the first parameter, it is clear that this machine can be installed under the sink, and according to the second parameter, that it will fit in any comfortable place.
Normal washing machines height up to 85 cm can not be installed under the sink because then it will be very high, which will be very uncomfortable, especially for children.
Many housewives say that it is not necessary to install the machines under the sink, but we think quite differently, and we will be understood by those owners who know what "space saving", and if you live in a limited space, you just need to use this idea.
There is a problem with knees hitting the door of the small-sized washing machine, but it can also be solved if the sink is moved forward - then there is room for a small cabinet, where you can put toothbrushes and other household items. On the door will look quite a mirror, and everyone will be comfortable enough.
Installation
Most people may have a question: "how to do the installation?"
First you need to buy a flexible corrugated (or any suitable) hose for installation in the drain. After that, the installation of a small washing machine in a standard style.
Purchase an adapter for the faucet, and you can run another pipe from the riser. As practice has shown, many people use both methods. The problem of water passage is a completely separate topic of conversation, which we will talk about next time.
As it has already been proven that the shallow depth is quite convenient to use, even though little laundry fits in it, the popularity of the shallow depth is increasing daily. Here are a couple of parameters that will make it clear to you what we mean:
- Under standard-sized washing machines go models with a depth of 55 cm to 60 cm;
- From 45 cm to standard machines, go narrow small machines;
- The rest of the machines that go below are classified as super narrow.
In the installation of super narrow washing machines do not differ from the installation of conventional washing machines. We can only add that the first models of this type could accommodate from 3 to 3.5 kg of laundry, but today there are small machines with a wide window, which increases the capacity.
Washing units with vertical loading can not be placed under the sink, but there is such a place as a corner. There is an opportunity to put a small unit near the sink, because the vertical hatch (opening from above) and the control panel next to it gives the possibility of convenient use. In general, the width of such a vertical design is up to 40 cm.
Models of small size under the sink
Under the sink are washing machines with reduced height. Most models are made by Candy.
Candy Aquamatic AQ 2D 1140.
Capable of holding up to 4 kg of laundry, but the best option would be a reconciliation by the Kg Detector.
This option is more suitable for synthetics and cotton. The first time you apply water, the machine will determine from a few data how much laundry is in it. The owner is not required to do anything other than specify the type of items and their degree of soiling.
Before us is a small-sized automatic washing machine, which has a fairly small size, based on this design uses energy consumption class "A +".
In addition to the provided height (70 cm), such parameters as width (to 51 cm) and depth (to 46 cm) have been reduced.
This is the most convenient narrow small size, capable of washing up to 4 kg of laundry at a time.
A little bit above has already been talking about the equipment super narrow class, but the topic was about the height and width of small size. The washing class is "A", and the spin is "C". But the spin experts assure that it is not worth paying attention to.
For one wash, this small-sized washing machine uses up to 32 liters of water, which can not be called a voracious machine.
The Candy washing machine supports the function of additional loading of laundry, which leads us into a deadlock, how it is possible to stop the washing process and additionally put there another batch of dirty laundry.
Perhaps the clue lies in the start cycle. Candy has built in a three-stage leak-proof design, and added a delayed start timer.
The latter option won't allow you to save on overnight energy, but it does allow you to turn on the wash at half past six, which will let the owner wake up during the spin cycle. You shouldn't expect anything from the neighbors.
The highest spin speed of the drum reaches up to 1100 rpm, which even exceeds the allowable rate.
According to the experts, for silk and wool, it is better to use the value of 400 turns, for the rest of the material 800, in extreme cases up to 1000.
Except for linen, terry robes and towels. If there are children in your family, then this will not be a problem, because the small-sized washing machine is equipped with child protection, in an attempt to accidentally press the control panel is blocked. This machine is not so cheap, from 17 thousand rubles, which is still a lot for its capabilities.
In terms of cost, this machine is not the best option, however, let us check in practice. The machine has a sensor for loading (full). This indicates that everyone living in the house can throw some of their dirty things into the machine. Washing begins when the drum is fully loaded, for this you need to close the door and press start buttons. And the baby will do the job.
No need to worry about this. Just fill the washing powder to the top in advance, the small-sized machine itself will take as much as necessary.
This also applies to water, it will not take anything unnecessary, gram for gram.
Starting the machine
To start the machine connected to the mains are the following steps:
Closing the door until you hear a click; if you do not hear a click, then you have not closed the door and the machine will not turn on;- Opening the feeding tap;
- Program selection;
- Start button.
The timer is a little more difficult to set, but there are adults in the house and they will be able to cope with it or control it.
Bottom line
Not once did we mention activator machines, which already have a vertical load type. And among these machines are machines that are quite popular in South America and nearby countries. The pluses of such activator machines is that you can use already used water several more times, which is much more profitable and economical, the same applies to detergent.
Prices small automatic washing machines from 7500 thousand rubles (a simple design without additions), for example, such as Beko WKN 61011 M, power consumption class "A +" and indicators as in the company Candy. Accommodates up to 6 kg of laundry. Such a machine can not be installed under the sink, it simply does not fit there, but you can actually get a clean dry clothes.
Really not a word here, but I will say that Hotpoint also has small washers, one of which we have and it washes everything properly.