Dimensions of washing machines - types and sizes

Buyers of washing machines, always before buying a washing machine, beforehand pay attention to the capacity of the drum, the number of programs and washing modes, the presence of the spin, as well as temperature modes.

And here, when all these necessary functions are included in the model of one washing machine, the width of the machine may fail you, because it may not fit in the place prepared for it.

To give up a machine that contains all the programs and features you need just because of its width is extremely stupid.

Companies-manufacturers of washing machines want to meet all the needs of the market of household appliances, and therefore present to your attention a variety of devices of all sizes and a combination of many useful features.

What you need to know when choosing a size for your washing machine

Now the characteristics of washing machines are the main criterion for choosing your new helper. You should know that with acceptable and efficient spin and wash performance, you still have a choice between different sized models. The dimensions of the machine - height and width - are secondary factors that will give you the opportunity to place the automatic washing machine in the space allotted to it. The only factor that does not influence the purchase of the machine is its weight.

In order to find a washing machine that will be suitable for you according to the right criteria, you need:

• Prepare a place for the future appliances, measure the width, height and depth of the niche;
• Decide on the type of machine (vertical or horizontal (front) opening of the hatch). Your decision will depend on what room (bathroom or kitchen or other room) the washing machine will be located and the availability of space around it;
• The dimensions of the washing machine and all the features you need in your home that you will require from the design write down on paper or wherever you want and go to a home appliance store.

Sales consultants in any store will instantly tell you the right machines for your needs, which will be equipped with all the necessary parameters.

Types of washing machines and their sizes

Automatic washing machines of horizontal (frontal) loading

The dimensions and classification of the designs that exist today are as follows:

• Full-size .. Their height is from 0.85 to 0.9 meters, width from 0.6 to 0.85 meters, depth 0.6 meters, and loading things in kilograms from 5 to 7;
• Narrow. Height 0.85 meters, width 0.6 meters, depth of 0.35 to 0.45 meters, and loading of things from 3.5 to 5 kg;
• Mini. The height is also 0.85 meters, width 0.6 meters, depth of 0.32 to 0.35 meters, and the loading of things from 3.5 to 4 kg;
• Compact. Height of 0.68 to 0.7 meters, width of 0.47 to 0.6 meters, depth of 0.43 to 0.45 meters, loading things from 3 to 3.5 kg;
• Built-in. Height of 0.82 to 0.85 meters, width of 0.6 meters, depth of 0.54 to 0.6 meters, loading of things from 4.5 to 5 kg.

The drum of the narrowest washing machines can accommodate up to 3.5 kilograms of things, with a depth of only 0.32 m.

A large number of modern models are released with a depth of 0.6 m. They are able to load from 5 to 5.5 kilograms of dry things. This option is suitable for large families of 4 or more people.

If the width of the drum is 0.6 meters, it will be able to hold up to 6 kilograms of things.

However, you need to think about the question, will you be able to fill it completely with every wash? Do you need such a large capacity washing machine, just because of winter down jackets, coats and blankets?

Mini machines have almost the same technical features as a normal automatic machine, but they are subject to a high level of vibration during the spinning process because of their small footprint.

Washing machines with a depth of 0.4 to 0.5 m, a height of up to 0.8 m, and a capacity of up to 5.5 kg are considered marketable products. Washing designs with a width and depth of 0.8 m are equipped with a function of "drying".

In order for your washing machine to perform a quality drying process, it needs a drum of a larger size than for the washing process. This can lead to choosing a larger machine.

When you choose a washing machine with a width of 0.6 meters, you should pay attention to your doorways, because they should also be at least 0.6 meters.

After all, if the washer is wider than your doorway, you will have to resort to removing the side panels from the washer and the casings from the door frame.

When you rely on the width of the space allotted for your washing machine, you need to remember to fully open the loading hatch on the front panel.

Automatic washing machines with a vertical load

Classification and characteristics of these machines:

• Large-sized .. Have a height of 0.85 to 1 meter, a width of 0.4 meters, a depth of 0.6 meters, and a load of laundry from 5.5 to the whole 7 kilograms of dry things;
• Normal (standard). The height of 0.6 to 0.85 meters, width 0.4 meters, depth of 0.6 meters, loading of 4.5 to 6 kilograms.

Washing machines with the vertical type of loading appear in the order of 100 designs in a certain period, which cannot be said about conventional washing machines with the horizontal type, which are stamped by 1000 copies. This is due to the usual general appearance and dimensions of automatic type machines.

When comparing washing machines in terms of size and capacity of things, you can immediately make a note that machines with a vertical load save space, namely width. The width of these models is as much as 20 centimeters less than the machines with front-loading type. The drum, and more precisely the location of its torsion, is to blame.

In washing machines of the vertical type, the drum is fixed on two (side) bearings and is placed longitudinally. Some experts believe that the fastening on two bearings is a certain technological advantage, which is not present in machines with the horizontal type of loading.

Weight of washing machines

Absolutely all technical characteristics of washing machines of automatic type in any case will influence one more point of parameters - weight. The question arises, how much does an ordinary standard machine weigh? The average weight of the machine is from 50 to 60 pounds. And there is virtually no difference between models of different sizes. It depends on the fact that the weight of the motor, counterweight and drum will be mostly the same. The more miniature the washing machine, the larger the counterweight in it, which will equalize the weight statistics of the device.

Disadvantages of compact and narrow designs

Compact or small-sized washing machines, as a rule, appear in apartments and houses of people who are baffled by the issue of free space. However, this is an argument in favor of such small-sized helpers, because the savings will be on the side of space, but still have to spend.

Cons of small-sized washing machines:

• The cost of compact models is somewhat higher than that of conventional machines;
• Washing quality is low, depending on the class declared by the manufacturer;
• Spinning quality is low due to the small size of the drum;
• The drum can accommodate from 3 to 3.5 kilograms. For example, you will try with great diligence to load into such a drum a double set of bed linen, since its weight is about 3.5 kg;
• A high level of vibration during the spinning process;
• A high level of hum (noise) when washing;
• Because of this strong vibration, the elements of compact washing machines wear out quickly.

If you're wondering how long you can use a small-sized machine, it depends on how often you wash and how many things you put in there.

What you need to know when placing the washing machine

Requests for the size of the machine should depend on the room in which you want to put it.

In asymmetrical rooms and new buildings

Next, you can allow your thoughts and creative fantasies to create a convenient and comfortable combination, for example, you can put a washing machine with front-loading type, and above it set a hanging cabinet.

In this cabinet you can store various laundry products in the form of powders, bleach, detergent and disinfectant, as well as other delights that you will need when doing laundry.

As pediatricians advise - stack all household chemicals on top cabinets to prevent products from getting into the hands of children. The best option would be to lock such lockers with a key.

Today's modern designers are designing asymmetrical bathrooms, in which the corners are not 45˚, but about 50˚ to 70˚.

If your new apartment has exactly those corners, you have to wonder if your new washing machine can be installed in the chosen corner, and if other pieces of furniture that fit your interior will fit.

Modern architects can make another additional room specifically for the washing machine - it will be able to fit in it without any problems exactly in size, and such a small room can also be for the dryer or the ironing board, etc.

Standard bathrooms that are 4 square meters in size

In normal bathrooms, the area is from two to three square meters, in such bathrooms, as they say, "every square meter counts.

Why more? Because you need additional free space for the supply of hoses and drains. You also need space for outlets (2 to 5 cm), because you can not press the machine tightly against the wall because of the convex forks, and do not forget to take into account the width of the baseboards.

In such regular bathrooms, the best solution would be to install a front-loading washing machine under a flat sink, which is equipped with a special drain and siphon. The drain hole should be located on the side wall of the flat sink.

The width of this machine with horizontal loading should be up to 0, 6 meters, as flat sinks are also produced with a width of 0.6-0.62 meters. Somewhat above the washbasin you can place a mirror and install a shelf on which you can put the washware, or hang a cabinet.

If your bathroom can not accommodate even 60 cm, then you have only to turn your attention to washing machines with a vertical type of loading. These machines are only 40 cm wide, and they will fit in any convenient corner of your bathroom. Above this type of machines there is a possibility to hang a cabinet or shelves. This will only be possible if you place such shelves slightly higher than the open hatch of the machine.

Optimal installation of the washing machine in the kitchen

If there is no space or possibility in your bathroom to install a washing machine, then pay attention to other rooms. For example, the kitchen, in general, the machine is placed there, as it also has all the necessary communications for connection.

In the kitchen, the depth and width of the washing machine plays an even more important role than in the bathroom. After all, the width of the washing machine is pretty critical when you compare it to kitchen sets. If your kitchen is covered with a solid countertop (cabinets, nightstands), then you need a machine with a depth and width that will be equal to the dimensions of your kitchen furniture. By the way, the height is also important, it should be slightly lower than the countertop, from 7 to 10 cm from the level.

Even if your washing machine is very quiet, the level of hum it will produce will still reach between 55 and 75 decibels. This statement has been equated to daytime city noise. Therefore, we recommend that you do not install your washing structures against the walls parallel to which the sleeping rooms will be located.