The washing machine is the best assistant to the modern housewife. It greatly facilitates life. Until recently, a day off was spent on sorting bed linen and towels, as well as personal belongings of family members. Today, this is done in between cases, with one click on the touch panel. The main thing is not to forget to remove clean and almost dry linen from the drum and hang it on the dryer. However, the purchase of this tireless toiler is a responsible task. Today we will talk about which washing machine to choose. Expert reviews will help evaluate all the offers on the market and buy the best.
Basic principles
You can not find, in principle, the perfect car. Only within the framework of one price category will it be possible to consider different models, evaluate their characteristics and try them on to the realities of their housing. Talk with family members. At this stage, you need to find out if the dimensions and methods of loading the laundry matter, what additional functions and washing programs should be. We collect all the data together - and now you already roughly understand which washing machine to choose. Testimonials from experts will help you find a model that meets customer needs.
Option for a small apartment
The less free space, the more difficult it is to fit into the interior also an automatic machine. However, this unit is necessary. Therefore, you need to buy a model that will perform all the tasks assigned to it, but at the same time take up as little space as possible. The standard parameters are 85x60x58. This is the height, width and depth. But there are so many cars on the market today that you can come across models that are far from standards.
Inspect your apartment and decide where the unit will stand. Based on this, it will be possible to determine which washing machine to choose. In reviews, experts often recommend buying the narrowest model for installation in the corridor. Today you can find a great option with a width of about 32 cm. But this also has its drawbacks. So you automatically reduce capacity. Perhaps this is not bad for a family of two. Therefore, it is still preferable to standard rather than narrow cars.
Compact and reliable
Narrow models today are in almost every catalog. But the most popular and well-known manufacturers of such machines are:
- Bosch (Germany). One of the most serious companies that supplies excellent home and household equipment to the market.
- Indesit.
- Ariston
- Samsung
- LG.
Narrow cars are in the catalog of almost every manufacturer, but the listed companies offer the buyer to decide on the external characteristics so that the equipment blends seamlessly into the interior of the apartment. Add a couple more points:
- Very convenient are the models with vertical loading. The plus is that the upward-moving lid of the laundry compartment does not require space. More precisely, it is always free. Owners of small apartments can no longer think which washing machine to choose. Reviews of experts recommend paying attention to the Bosch brand. In the catalog of this manufacturer there are as many as ten narrow models with a different set of functions.
- Machines with vertical loading can be placed as you like, because you are not limited to opening the hatch.
Variety of choices
All compact cars can conditionally be divided into two groups. This is another point to consider when choosing a reliable home assistant:
- Compact. Some of them use a direct drive rather than a belt. This reduces vibration and noise, reduces power consumption. Such units are distinguished by a relatively low water consumption. To wash five kilograms of laundry takes about 50 liters of water. And in the most reliable models there is a high-quality heating element. This reduces the formation of scale, resulting in a longer service life. Are there any more specific recommendations and reviews of specialists? What brand of washing machine to choose? Yes, Samsung WF7522S9R and LG F1221SDR are noted in this category .
- Narrow cars. They usually have a limited number of programs and a top tab. It should be noted that for one wash of 4 kg of laundry, they take about 60 liters of water. This is quite a lot, especially considering the availability of meters and modern tariffs. However, in this category of proposals a huge number. Therefore, for those who want to understand which brand of washing machine to choose, expert reviews are very important. Masters in the configuration and maintenance of household appliances recommend the model Indesit SISL 129 S, Zanussi ZWP 580.
Download Type
Let's dwell on the pros and cons of both types. Most often, front loading is used. If your car is more than three years old, then most likely it has a hatch located on the side. Horizontal loading does not affect the quality of washing, but it has its pros and cons. Experts say that this technique is more functional. But users note that they cannot regulate the process after the start is given. For example, report one or two forgotten items. In addition, additional space is required to open the hatch.
What conclusion can be made? Buying a top-loading car? It is suitable for a small family or for a single person. And what cons can you find? There are several of them:
- The first drawback that has already been noted is the small capacity.
- In addition, users note that the lid cannot be used as a shelf for various cosmetic accessories.
- These models do not have many modern features.
And what advantages, in addition to saving space, can be noted? It is important to know in order to decide which washing machine to choose. The reviews of the masters say that the control panel often becomes a favorite toy for children. In the model with vertical loading, the buttons are located on the top, and they are available only to fairly grown up kids. When choosing a car by type of load, focus primarily on the availability of free space. If it is not enough, then the second option is most preferable for you.
Take measurements
Case size determines the type of load and capacity. And this also needs to be considered before deciding which washing machine to choose. The reviews of the masters allow us to conclude that very often they begin to pay attention to some inconsistencies when the model is already in the bathroom. In fact, it is extremely important to take measurements in advance and inform their manager in the store.
As a rule, the standard sizes for frontal vehicles are as follows: width 60 cm, height 85 cm, depth 30-60 cm. For the second option - with vertical loading - the width is 40 cm. If there is enough free space, then it is better to take a full-fledged model, with 60 cm deep.
Drum capacity
This criterion also needs to be taken into account, because a single bachelor and a mother of three children have to wash different amounts of clothes. So, you need to consider the number of family members, determining which washing machine is better to choose. Reviews suggest that machines with a small depth (32 cm) can hold three kilograms of laundry. This unit is suitable for a small family of two people.
If you expect replenishment, then it makes sense to pay attention immediately to the model with a 40 cm deep drum. In this case, the machine launders 4-5 kg of laundry at a time. A large family will need a car with a depth of 60 cm. In this case, the maximum load is 7 kg. All these factors need to be considered when deciding which washing machine is best to choose. The reviews of the masters and hostesses help not to make a mistake and take exactly the model that will become ideal for your apartment.
Drum materials
Usually the tank in which the drum is placed is also made from it. In turn, it is filled with linen before washing. The quality of the washing and the quiet operation of the machine, as well as the durability of the equipment will depend on the material. To date, three types of materials are used, and each of them has its pros and cons:
- Plastic. More recently, various alloys began to be used to make a tank for a typewriter. This is a polyplex, polynox or carbon. Modern materials allow you to make the washing process completely silent, as well as save a little on electricity. This is a worthy replacement for stainless steel. It is not so easy to answer the question of which model of a washing machine to choose. The reviews allow us to conclude that the only minus is the limited juice of the service: on average, the machine will last 25 years. On the other hand, today technology is changed more often than once in a quarter of a century.
- Enamelled steel. Today is no longer used. Such a drum can be found only in old cars, if you buy a model with hands.
- Stainless steel. This is an option for those who take an expensive model for centuries. Today, few have been operating washing machines for so long. Which is better to choose - soon it will become clear, it is enough to put together all the selection criteria and make a decision. So, judging by the reviews of experts, a drum made of this material can serve up to 80 years. However, it should be noted noisy work and high cost. Great for laundry, but not for an apartment.
So we need a washing machine. Which one to choose? Reviews in 2017 note that the first and third options can perfectly cope with their tasks. When choosing between them, rely on your material capabilities. Stainless steel is quite expensive, but it also lasts a very long time. Much faster will fail something else, at least the same heater or an electronic panel. And yet, most users opt for models with a plastic tank. This is a relatively inexpensive and high-quality material.
Design Features
Once you have decided on the above parameters, it is worth taking a walk to the store and ask an experienced manager. If you do not know which brand to choose a washing machine, reviews will be very useful to you, but they are all subjective. Therefore, you will have to collect and analyze information from various sources.
In the store with the help of a consultant, it is necessary to narrow down the choice to 2-3 models and carefully study them. In addition to the functional features, pay attention to the design of the drum. It can be flat or mesh. Very good if it has a hilly rear wall. This increases the interaction of the laundry with the washing solution, making the wash better.
We consult with a plumber
By the way, a very wise decision is to invite the master home before you bring the purchased unit. This will once again evaluate the room and identify the restrictions that will need to be considered. Since plumbers are involved in the connection, they will be interested in whether your new assistant connects only to cold or at the same time also to hot water.
Today, most models consume only cold water. In this case, the cost of electricity rises, because the equipment has a built-in boiler. But there are models that feed simultaneously from both taps. What is the minus here? In case of shutdown (repair or accident) of hot water supply, you will have to be content with poor quality of washing.
Displays
In addition to accommodation, they differ in principle of operation. The control panel may be mechanical or electronic. The most attractive is the touch panel. Keep in mind that this affects the cost - cars with such bells and whistles are much more expensive. Moreover, the sensor quickly fails. This is especially true for low-cost models. Mechanical buttons and rotary switches are more reliable and almost never break.
Pay attention to management when you already know exactly which brand of washing machine to choose. Reviews from experienced customers say that in this case it will be easy to find a similar model with the type of control that seemed best to you. The main thing is to check in the store how classic buttons are pressed. If a more modern option is selected, then the display menu should be clear, functional and in Russian.
We evaluate the main parameters
Every year, offers from manufacturers are updated, and 2017 was no exception. Which model of washing machine to choose? The reviews confirm that the task is not easy, because you have to analyze dozens of parameters. The only way to simplify the task is to observe the operation of the machine of one of your friends, and if everything suits you, then take the same. But here, too, there is a problem: just such a thing in a store may not appear after a few months.
Pay attention to three main parameters. This is power consumption, spin and washing. Each of them has its own class, which is indicated by English letters from A to G. First of all, you need to pay attention to these parameters in order to clearly understand which washing machine to choose. Reviews, ratings are all very interesting, but they are based on one or two criteria. In fact, there are many more.
So, we have three parameters. Class A for each of them means high efficiency (low energy consumption, high washing and spin efficiency). Accordingly, marking G is the opposite meaning.
We evaluate the manufacturer
The decisive moment in the question of how to choose a washing machine. Reviews accurately characterize one or another manufacturer, especially if it has entered the market long enough. Meet the best brands to date:
- The leader, according to the masters and ordinary users, are AEG and Miele. Their products are the most expensive and high quality.
- Bosch, Electrolux, Siemens - these are beautiful imported cars.
- LG, Ariston, Samsung, Indesit, Beko. This is a popular middle class technique. Relatively inexpensive models are of good quality.
- Atlant, Baby, Vyatka are domestic brands. Their models are simple, inexpensive and well-proven in everyday life.
It’s quite difficult to find out which one is better. Moreover, in the arsenal of each manufacturer is a huge number of models that have different characteristics. Adhering to the rules of the golden mean, we can recommend the products of the second and third row.
Additional functions
Experienced masters do not recommend users to choose models with the maximum number of features that are most often not used at home. It is quite possible to get by with the Synthetics, Wool, Quick Wash, Cotton, and Laundry Children's Wash programs. It often happens that the buyer overpays for functions that he does not need at all. For example, a manager suggested buying a model with drying clothes. Would you agree? Probably yes. But keep in mind that with a full drum, it does not work. You need to pull out most of the things and then just turn on the dryer. And what are some useful features that you need to ask the manager about?
Read the instructions
It is very convenient if your car has:
- Child protection. This is a lock that will not allow the baby to start the car in your absence.
- Bubble Wash. This is a special technology that creates bubbles in the drum. This allows you to effectively clean the dirt. Using this technique, it can be washed even in cold water.
- Intensive washing is a special program that allows you to wash the most difficult stains.
- Delayed start. Helps the busiest. Especially if you need things to be clean when you return home.
- Aquastop - protection against leakage. A very important feature.
- Monitoring the level of foaming. With the use of modern powders, this function becomes not so relevant, but still it will not be superfluous.
Here, in principle, and all the newfangled little things that can come in handy in everyday life. But there is one more nuance. There are built-in models that allow you to mount the cabinet even in kitchen furniture. In principle, this is all that I wanted to say on this topic. Although not. Finally, we give one more rating if it is still difficult for you to decide which company to choose a washing machine for. Customer reviews are sometimes contradictory, but the information presented in most of them helps to understand the main pros and cons. Based on this information, we placed the models in this order. The list is not final, it can be supplemented, since there are so many techniques today that it is very difficult to analyze even a part.
To save space
So, we give a rating of inexpensive, but very good models, reliable and modern.In addition, we indicate the cost for today, so that you have an idea about each machine, and you can decide which one to choose. Reviews a vertical washing machine is called the most convenient option for small apartments, so let's start with them:
- The first place is given to the Electrolux EWT 1064 ERW model. The price is about 26,000 rubles.
- AEG 56126 TL. One of the most expensive models in this class, the cost is 44 000 rubles.
- Zanussi ZWY 51004 WA. Price - about 20,000 p.
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