Types of washing machines: features and manufacturers

Today's household appliance market offers its customers a variety of types of washing machines: automatic, ultrasound, semi-automatic, etc. And all of them in turn can differ from each other by the type of loading, washing class, drum characteristics and many others Nuances, which must be paid attention before buying.

First, let's have a brief excursion about what kind of washing machines (types, types) can be found on the shelves of stores, and how they differ from each other. Then we will consider in more detail the basic group of this segment - automatic devices.

"Machine"

If the automatic units have full-featured software control, then such types of washing machines as a semi-automatic machine are deprived of it. All that they have at their disposal is a timer for setting the duration of the washing time.

In addition, the degree of automation of a particular model may also differ. For example, some types of washing machines Bosch or "Indesit" can estimate the amount of water, its temperature, the presence of detergent and spin speed, while others - just do the washing for a given program and nothing more. Here we are talking about the price segment: more expensive models are able to control the entire process, as they are called, from and to, and the budget ones are equipped only with basic functionality.

Moreover, types of washing machines "automatic machine" can be divided into types of working mechanism - activator and drum. Where the latter are more careful washing, significant savings in detergents and water, and also have a complex, but at the same time, reliable design. Activator types of washing machines (photos of them you can see in the article) are very rare, because this prerogative is mostly semi-automatic.

«Semi-automatic»

All models of a semi-automatic type can be designated by a simple and understandable expression: "basin with a motor". The main component of such units is a shaft with a disk or blades, which mixes the laundry. The technique of such a plan is uncomfortable, so almost any powder can be used during washing.

Many remember how popular in the 90s, the semi-automatic "Malyutka" cars, which stood almost in every house. Such rarity types of washing machines are almost never met, except in the ads "I'll give it away." But some particularly lucky owners of this "retro" still manage to help them out.

Today's types of semi-automatic washing machines have received some changes in terms of reliability, ergonomics and appearance, but the principle has remained unchanged - it is a "basin with a motor", as it does not paint. The production of such units is mainly handled by domestic producers (models "Fairy", "Saturn", "Unit", "Lily", etc.). Such types of washing machines with vertical loading are quite inexpensive in comparison with "automatic machines". The price list can vary widely - from 1,000 to 6,000 rubles.

One of the main advantages of such models is the mobility, that is, such a technique will be very useful for those people who often move from one place to another. Disadvantages also occur:

• Programs for washing, in view of their scarcity, we can say that there are no;
• Low speed of work;
• Fastidiousness to water temperature;
• Binding to the bathroom or toilet to drain the waste liquid.

In general, such types of washing machines will be appreciated or forever moving young couples, or summer residents.

Ultrasonic machines

In general, as such, the class of ultrasonic washing devices appeared thanks to the massagers, and more precisely, after the re-qualification of the latter in the first. Such machines are erased ... in any way. In order to dissolve the stain, that is, to carry out the usual stripe, it is necessary to soak the laundry in a special strong powder. Whether you do this whole process with this device or without it - there is no difference, because for this procedure it is important to have only water, powder and everything, and the accompanying ultrasonic poultices are simply unnecessary props.

And now we will consider the most popular and most popular automatic washing machines (types, characteristics).

Class of washing

The indicators of "class" in automatic units are only three:

• Wash;
• Spinning;
• Energy saving.

All of them, like the corresponding class spread, are denoted by letters from A to G. That is, the model with the mark "class A" is the most advanced technically, while the "G" sign indicates a super-economical and extremely budgetary version of the machine.

In addition, some types of washing machines (Bosch, Indesit, LG, etc.) have subclasses: A ++, A +++, etc., where the main criterion for evaluation is the importance of washing and energy saving (The more pluses, the better).

As for spinning, this system works in the same order: "A" - 1600 rpm. And dry linen at the output, and "G" - 400 rpm. And a lot of moisture on the draft. By the same principle, energy-saving class is defined (from "A" to "G").

Models, which are mostly represented on our market, have the mark "A" or "B", and the ordinary owner does not feel much difference, so sometimes there is simply no sense in pursuing an expensive class and overpaying solid money. For example, the washing machine "Indesit" (types "semi-automatic" are not considered) from the category "B" easily zatknet for the waist similar unit from "VECO" with the mark "A", so you need to look not only at the class affiliation, but also at Quality of products of a brand, in general.

Manufacturers

As for the choice of this kind of equipment by the manufacturer, everything is simple. Models from manufacturers of the first echelon can be selected according to color and size, and the rest (reliability and quality) will be taken care of by the brand itself. Here we are talking about such venerable units as Bosch, Indesit, Zanussi, Candy, etc.

Concerning the second echelon - not so simple. Among these manufacturers can be found worthy specimens, and at a quite democratic price, but we have to weigh and study many characteristics. This includes the models collected at the domestic plants ("clones") Whirpool, Westel, "Ariston", etc.

Types of machines

All types of automatic washing machines can be conditionally divided into two types:

• With vertical loading;
• With front loading.

Each of them has some of its advantages and disadvantages. Which model to choose depends only on you, your living space and the number of family members.

Frontal type

Frontal type units in the home appliances market most of all. Looking at the sales statistics, you might think that people are simply unfamiliar or have never heard of other types of washing machines. The advantages of such models are obvious. Here and good capacity (about 7-9 kg), and a problem-free layout, as well as the opportunity to build them into the kitchen furniture. Well, someone just likes to watch the process through the "porthole" in front.

But behind all the pluses are hidden and their shortcomings. One such, and for some critical, is the size. And if the same "basin with a motor" can be installed in any more or less suitable place, and "vertical" to put in a narrow passage or corner, then with a "front-line" such a number will not pass. Of course, you can search for a less fastidious model with a narrow "waist", but then the volume of washings will be noticeably less, which for large families is not an option.

Vertical type

One of the main advantages of models of the front type is the ability to take out and put things directly during washing. It is very convenient if you accidentally put a pink sweater together with white trousers, or, conversely, just forgot to put something. In addition, squat and bend you do not have to.

The minuses of the machines of such a plan are also available. One of those - frequent complaints of owners on the quality of washing. It also includes a very modest amount of things, in comparison with the "front-line" (no more than 5-6 kg), which is very small for large families.

Size

If you look at the same sales statistics, you can see that models with a volume of 4-5 kg diverge more actively than other units. In fact, - this is the best option, both for an average family of 3-4 people, and for a lonely living person, with the only difference is that the family simply erases more often than a bachelor.

Some particularly pedantic citizens are engaged in the process of striae in strictly designated days of the week / month, accumulating laundry in baskets. For these, there are more capacious options for 8 or 10 kg, which is called, all at once. In addition, similar models have proved themselves in large families, where fathers, children, and grandparents live in the same house / apartment.

As for the minimum volumes, on the domestic market one can find small copies for one and a half to two kilograms. To use such models at home is mostly inadvisable, but here for a summer residence or some kind of free-standing sauna - quite fit.

Drum material

Be sure to specify the quality of the material from which one of the most important elements in the washing machine is made, the drum. The basis for the cylinder can be composite materials, stainless or enamelled steel. The latter is very often found in aggregates from manufacturers of the second echelon and has the lowest durability.

As for composite materials, this is the most optimal and far from inexpensive option, inherent in more expensive and "noble" models from Europe, Korea or Turkey. In addition, the composite drum is less noisy, has good thermal insulation performance and is much more durable against enameled specimens.

Summarizing

You need to choose household appliances of such a plan not only based on your personal preferences, but also taking into account such factors as the dimensions of the apartment, the number of family members, the availability of water pipes and other nuances.

If you are in a small apartment, the front units will further restrict you, so you need to look at machines with vertical loading or devices that are built into the sink. The latter, though, are much more expensive than their unskilled brethren, but they save the lion's share of space.

When there is no problem with a free place, you can consider all the vending options, and in addition, additionally buy a drying machine, so as not to hang laundry on the ropes throughout the bathroom or apartment. Moreover, this option will save you not only space, but also time, and you will only have to come to everything ready.

As for specific models, which can be called not only qualitative in many respects, but also more or less universal, then try to look at the list below.

Widely used washing machines in the domestic market:

1. LG F-1281TD5 (850x600x590 mm / 65 kg) - front loading of 8 kg, volume of the tank - 58 liters, spinning - 1200 rpm;
2. Bosch WLM 20441 (850х600х450 mm / 64 kg) - front load of 6 kg, tank capacity - 46 liters, spinning speed - 1000 rpm;
3. Indesit WIUN 105 CIS (850х595х323 mm / 53 kg) - front load of 4 kg, tank volume - 27 liters, spinning speed - 1000 rpm;
4. Zanussi ZWP 582 (890х400х600 mm / 58 kg) - vertical loading of 6 kg, spinning - 850 rpm;
5. Hotpoint-Ariston ARTXD 109 (850х400х600 mm / 56 kg) - vertical loading of 6 kg, spinning - 1000 rpm.