The washing machine has long become an integral and important element of everyday life. The presence in the house of high-class washing equipment of world famous brands is a sign of wealth and good taste of the owner. The cleanliness, coziness and comfort of our life depends on the quality of the machine.
How not to make a mistake with her choice, especially if you are not very versed in the various classes and categories that are now endowed with models of modern brands? What does the class of washing in the washing machine mean and how to choose it? What are the optimal parameters for a quality cleaning process? For all these questions, detailed answers in the article.
Parameter Characteristic
The result of washing is measured by a parameter called a class. And this causes a lot of questions for many people. Washing class A - what does this mean and what parameters is it responsible for? Technically, he is responsible for the quality of the washing process. The parameter depends on the composition and structure of the things involved in the washing process. Of course, the value of this parameter will vary, since things or fabrics of the same quality will have different degrees of washing in the same machine. This result is affected by various factors, including the type and quality of the detergent, the temperature and parameters of the water, and more.
Therefore, to determine the index is being tested. For this, the reference washing method is used: to calculate the parameter using this method, a reference machine and a machine for testing are used. Both are loaded with fabrics of the same size, with contaminations similar in intensity. Next, wash with the same temperature (60 degrees) and test time (60 minutes). The quality of the washed fabric is compared with a reference sample. If the test result exceeds the reference, the machine is assigned the class indicated by index A. It is the highest and shows the maximum degree of washing efficiency. Having bought an aggregate with such an index, you can be sure of the cleanliness of the cleaned laundry.
What class of washing in washing machines is better?
It seems to have sorted out one. But now the following question has arisen: "What class can be." The line of quality washing parameters includes seven categories indicated by letter indices. The highest quality, and accordingly, the highest in the lineup, is a class with an index A. B is less effective. However, when tested, it shows rather high washing results on a par with the standard. Index C has washing parameters below the reference. Class G is the latest in the lineup. The parameter shows the worst result of washing clothes. Given the quality of this index, it is almost never found in modern washing machines. Answering the question about choosing a washing index, we can confidently say that the best in the quality line is, of course, class A. Index B can also be considered for purchase, since the result of washing with machines with this class corresponds to the reference, therefore, this parameter also gives a good result.
What does washing class A mean?
A colored sticker on the front panel informs about three important components of the choice of a washing machine. It is energy efficient, spin and wash. Classes according to the new foreign quality assessment system are usually denoted by the letter A with the “+” sign. The number of pluses indicates the degree of effectiveness of the noted parameter. A + wash class - what does it mean? A parameter indicated by indices with one plus or three is an indicator of high quality. Machines of well-known foreign brands usually have A +, A +++ and more. This should all be considered by buyers. Laundry class A - what does it mean? The presence of a letter with several pluses indicates the high efficiency of the model.
Which is better - A or A +++?
Is there a difference between A or A +++ and which washing class is better? Does the difference in the indices affect the cleaning results, as well as the cost of the machine? Can I see the difference in the parameters when buying? Alas, the studies have shown that between the two neighboring classes there are practically no noticeable differences in the results of washing. What is the reason? And the reason is that ordinary everyday washing is not a reference. Reference testing of washing parameters is carried out using a certain amount of powder, fabric, type of contamination, temperature and water quality. In everyday washing, these parameters are not ideal. In everyday conditions, a different amount of linen is used, there is a mixture of fabrics, different temperatures and types of pollution. All this affects the final result and the classiness of the indicator, respectively. Therefore, when deciding on the choice of the model you like, it is enough to know what class A means and choose it as the maximum allowable.
Spin
This is another parameter that must be considered when choosing a technique. What do the car wash and spin classes mean? The index characterizes the quality of cleaning. A spin means a percentage of moisture.
The percentage of humidity of the washed laundry is determined by the engine power and depends on the rotation speed of the drum of the washing machine. The higher the revolutions, the better the spin and the lower the moisture coefficient. When choosing a machine, this indicator is as important as the washing parameter. Classiness also has its own line of efficiency and is reflected in the corresponding indices. The strongest is the spin cycle with a humidity percentage of 45 (class A), the weakest - 90 percent or more (index G). An intermediate parameter is considered with a percentage of moisture up to 50 percent. It has an index B.
Which spin to choose?
It is noteworthy that buying a car with maximum spin is not always a good solution. Extremely high index is good for things and fabrics with a rough and rigid structure. Things made of delicate fabrics do not like strong spin, and when used, they can become deformed and become unusable. Given that most modern products have a delicate structure, spinning with an index G would be a good choice for them.
Models of machines with such parameters are very much in demand on the market today.
power usage
The energy class has the same index as the wash. The parameter is indicated by the first letter of the alphabet. Often you can find energy class A and washing A. Sometimes, when marking next to the index, the “+” sign is additionally used. At the moment, a new class of energy efficiency parameter class scale is in effect from A +++ to D. To determine the costs, the water consumption and energy costs are compared using different parameters: full load, incomplete load, using different water temperatures. Based on the test results, the corresponding energy consumption index is assigned.
For the convenience of orientation in numbers, the classification of energy efficiency is reflected in a multi-colored sticker located on the front panel of the machine model. You should know that the energy efficiency parameters indicated on paper are designed for washing one kilogram of laundry. To determine the exact parameters of energy consumption, these data should be multiplied by the amount of laundry that needs to be washed. When calculating, you should also take into account the mode and time of washing.
Is it worth chasing technology and acquiring the most energy-efficient machine? According to reviews, this is not always true. The cost of such equipment can be 50 percent or more higher than usual. And the difference in energy consumption will not be so significant.
Summarize
Knowing the basic rules and requirements for washing parameters is the key to success in choosing the right washing machine. Having chosen the model you like most suitable for you in size, apartment interior and price, pay attention to three quality parameters at once. Cleaning and energy saving should have maximum indices. Choose a washing class A (we already found out what this means). Select the spin based on what and how you will clean. It is useful to know that most well-known brands in washing machine programs already have the necessary spin levels, depending on the selected washing mode. This means that the choice of a machine, taking into account the spin index, is of little relevance today, unless you are going to buy an activator type washing machine “Baby” without the specified program frills.