While the best middle-class washing machines are trying to save your money not to the detriment of clean clothes, advanced models have already learned to talk, read labels and give advice on washing. In this review we will meet with those and others.
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What washing machines are better
The best washing machines are, of course, automatic. Their cost, comfort of use and efficiency determines the implemented functionality. For us as buyers in the car most important indicator of the quality of washing. In most modern models, it corresponds to the maximum class A, but here we need to look at how this is achieved.
In the simplest devices of acceptable purity of things, manufacturers achieve lengthening of wash cycles (in parallel, increasing the consumption of water, powder and electricity).
Developers of the same advanced eraloc look for a compromise. This is where various design improvements and additional features come to the rescue:
1. Bubble wash;
2. “Shower” - when the laundry is not just splashing in water, but also being watered from above;
3. The special structure of the inner surface and the modified shape of the drum;
4. Biofase mode - provided that you use powders with enzymes.
If at least one of these technologies is used in your chosen model, the machine will wash everything, it will not spoil the clothes and at the same time save a lot of your money.
The number of main modes of washing machines of different brands and series may vary. It is good if the manufacturer added a gentle wash for wool, silk and other delicate fabrics to the basic programs.
Families with children should also pay attention to models with steam treatment and modes for denim and outerwear.
For athletes, machines where there are short cycles (express, daily wash) will be indispensable - to refresh not too dirty things after training. On the other options for choosing a good washing machine, you can read in our article: how to choose a washing machine.
Top front loading freestanding machines
Front-line - the most extensive family of washing machines, in which manufacturers "run in" all their technologies and innovations. They can be built-in or freestanding, compact or full-sized, but they all have one thing in common: the laundry here is loaded into a horizontal drum through the front hatch.
Samsung WW8800M - smart technology for a large family
A year ago, this model, designed for 10 kg of linen, became a hit of the Berlin exhibition, and today it is already on sale. The machine received an unusual Q-Drum drum, in which the walls and the rear part rotate in different directions. In such a tank, clothes are washed faster and do not lump together.
“Smart” this unit makes a mobile assistant, who plans the washing time, helps with advice when choosing modes and in case of problems immediately reports them to the phone. Well, all the favorite Samsung chips have not gone away: this is the Eco Bubble bubble washing technology and AddWash reloading compartment on the hatch.
Advantages:
- Half the time of all cycles;
- Ceramic TEN, which is not going to scale;
- Autodispenser, which determines the right amount of powder and conditioner;
- Mode of hygienic steam cleaning;
- Internal illumination tank.
Disadvantages:
- Management is not intuitive.
New from Samsung like those who are constantly in a hurry. She does it twice as fast as any other machine without losing quality and without your supervision. And if you forgot to throw something, you can always load laundry in the process.
Hoover AXI - talk to me
You can really talk with the Hoover machine: she discusses with the owners how best to wash the loaded clothes, and asks clarifying questions. Communication with technology is easy to maintain and at a distance, for example, using Google Assistant.
The machine distinguishes types of fabrics and types of pollution, selecting the optimum mode of washing. And she reads labels on clothes, monitors the weather forecast for your region, she dispenses the powder and keeps records of water and energy consumption.
In the AXI lineup, dimensional models with a capacity of 9-14 kg are presented, and 16 programs are stored in each memory. An increase in the compartments for detergents was also an excellent solution - now one refill of powder and air conditioning is enough for 20 cycles.
Advantages:
- Tissue and stain recognition system;
- Ultrashort wash cycles - from 14 minutes;
- Minimum power consumption (class A +++ -80%);
- Steam function - for refreshing laundry without washing;
- Voice Assistant and the ability to control via Wi-Fi;
- Woolmark certificate.
Disadvantages:
- Order a novelty while you can only abroad.
Hoover AXI is a smart appliances for creating a truly smart home. Such a machine will also suit those who have an expensive wardrobe with expensive, capricious care clothes, since Hoover washing machines are considered to be one of the most “delicate” ones.
Gorenje W72ZY / R + PS - country model with a water tank
An automatic front-facing vehicle with a 100-liter water intake tank is the only alternative for summer cottages and provincial districts with constant interruptions in the water supply. No other manufacturer has such solutions. But if you remove the tank, in front of us will be a classic machine for 7 kg with excellent functionality for its class.
The machine weighs linen, offers a choice of 18 basic programs, is able to build the optimal washing algorithm at the same time according to four parameters. And although this model is not the freshest, even by today's standards it works quietly and economically. And she has an effective spin, despite the low revs (800 min-1) - solely due to the large drum.
Advantages:
- Work without connecting to the water supply;
- Very long service life;
- Hygienic self-cleaning drum;
- When spinning things are not crumpled.
Disadvantages:
- Overall (60x100 cm) and takes up a lot of space.
If you do not have access to central water supply, Gorenje with a tank is the only automatic machine that will help you to cope with a large wash.
Top built in washers
Such machines make slightly smaller, so that they fit into a standard niche of a furniture set (which is incomplete 60 cm). The height of built-in models is also trimmed to 80-82 cm: a margin of several centimeters is needed to install a kitchen worktop.
Siemens IQ700 WI14W540 - washes without water and powder
The novelty from Siemens holds up to 8 kg and offers the richest choice of washing modes. Separate algorithms for dark linen, printed downy products, outerwear with water-repellent impregnation were added to the standard programs (in the Outdoor mode, its water-resistance is partially restored).
“Drops” on the surface of the drum work differently when the direction of rotation changes: they intensively wash dense things, but delicately handle delicate fabrics. In addition, IQ700 can put clothes in order in general without washing. The machine simply treats it with ozone for 30-45 minutes, eliminating unpleasant odors and bacteria.
Advantages:
- Quiet, almost silent operation;
- Pause mode for reloading forgotten clothes;
- Option "easy ironing";
- Backlight open drum;
- Ozone generator.
Disadvantages:
- There is no separate program for denim;
- A number of restrictions for accelerated modes.
Super quiet washing machine - the choice of those who run the technique at night, using the preferential tariff. However, the IQ700 already turned out to be quite economical, so you can safely take it for frequent daytime washings, especially if you have a large family and have to load the machine to the fullest.
Beko HITV8733B0 - washing and drying in a compact package
The washing and drying machine in the format of embedded equipment is a rarity, but it will help you save space and money. Turkish cars used to be inexpensive, and after the launch of the Beko branded factory in the Russian Federation, their price has dropped. Let's not forget about the main feature of the brand - the increased drum capacity. For example, in this quite a standard machine fits 8 kg of linen.
In memory of the new 16 programs are built in, plus you can change individual washing parameters, including water temperature - this is rarely found even in more expensive models. But special attention is paid here to thorough rinsing to remove the remaining powder: it is implemented in the “children's” program or it can be started with the other modes as an additional cycle.
Advantages:
- Large selection of programs;
- Drying mode, which can be included separately;
- The ability to change the temperature manually;
- Thoroughly rinses the laundry.
Disadvantages:
- Strongly rumples things, if you do not choose drying "under the iron."
The novelty from Beko will appeal to residents of panel high-rises, where the washer should be evicted from the bathroom to the kitchen, and there may not be a balcony or loggia for drying. We advise you to pay attention to it and allergies that are sensitive to laundry detergents and air conditioners.
The best compact washing machines
This category was previously attributed to "undersized" units for installation under the sink. But more recently, the family of compacts has replenished separate washing units from two-drum machines, as well as models for wall mounting.
Xiaomi MiniJ Wall-Mounted - washing machine on the wall
Xiaomi found a niche not yet occupied with its goods and pushed the monopolist Daewoo - the only manufacturer of wall washers. Although in fact the MiniJ turned out to be a bit more overall, the Chinese created a really cool technique. It heats water up to +95 ° C (against 80 for an opponent), has a hatch made of tempered glass with an antibacterial sealant and works incredibly quietly.
An interesting approach of the manufacturer to the set of modes: the machine has separate programs for washing underwear, silk clothing and stale shirts with marks on the collar - only 15 programs. Smart features of the equipment allow it to send notifications to the phone, and at the same time keep records of the cost of water and electricity.
Advantages:
- It works even with low water pressure;
- Large touch screen right on the door;
- The rinse duration is determined by the foam sensor;
- Mode of hygienic cleaning of the drum.
Minuses:
- Weak spin at 700 rpm.
The wall model from Xiaomi is suitable for families with small children or as an addition to a full-size technique for daily use. Washing at high temperatures and antibacterial properties of all materials will ensure hygienic cleanliness of things, and foam control will not leave any traces of powder on clothes.
Eurosoba 1100 Sprint - front model for washing
Sprint outwardly differs little from classic frontalok - except that it is smaller in size, therefore it fits easily under a flat sink in the bathroom. Of course, for the sake of this, we had to sacrifice the drum size: you can load no more than 3 kg of linen into it, but for a compact technique this is a normal indicator.
But the washing machine has a number of its limitations - Soba is still being released with a minimum of brains and a rather primitive electro-mechanical control. On the one hand, this is good: there are no weak links, such as capricious electronic boards, which are the first to fail.
On the other hand, many of the capabilities of smart machines remain inaccessible to the Swiss. However, in our model there is already a preliminary weighing of the laundry, a delayed start and even a soak mode.
Advantages:
- Conveniently located control panel;
- Reliable mechanics;
- Adjustable rinse cycle;
- The hatch automatically swings open after washing.
Disadvantages:
- Moral obsolete design.
Eurosoba is better to buy during repairs in the bathroom in order to find the right sink. Residents of Khrushchev and small apartments with cramped bathrooms will definitely like it.
LG TW 351W - for daily washing and small things
LG is not the first year produces machines Twin Wash with an additional bottom drum. Now it can be purchased separately and used as a mini-machine (you only need to disguise the top mounts). The height of the washing unit with a standard width is only 36 cm, but in it you can wash clothes and small items weighing up to 3.5 kg.
The drum in the body of this baby alternately rotates one way or the other so that the tights, belts and ribbons are not tied with knots. Clothes are loaded from above: the tank leaves along the guides, just like a regular box, opening the gaze and the control panel.
The functionality of the washing unit is not much inferior to full-size machines, except that it has less memory - only 8 programs.
Advantages:
- Bubble wash;
- Steam refreshment program;
- Drum cleaning mode;
- Very quiet work.
Disadvantages:
- Price, as for a full-size front-end high-end.
If you already have a LG Twin Wash machine, the compact washing unit will perfectly complement it by solving the problem of sorting laundry. It is also suitable for those who, in principle, have little washing, as well as a place to install household appliances.
The best narrow and ultra narrow front loaders
Where a full-sized washing machine does not fit, you can put a narrow unit with a depth of about 40 cm. Well-known manufacturers have ultra-front-loaded models, the depth of which is even smaller - between 32-35 cm.
Whirlpool FWSF 61053 - washes unattended
A narrow device has a depth of slightly more than the generally accepted 40 cm - 42.5 with a comparable capacity of 6 kg (although not on all programs). The manufacturer here has implemented the FreshCare + technology, thanks to which even stale laundry does not stop. The machine periodically shakes things up in the drum for 6 hours, until you hang them up to dry.
In memory of the unit laid a huge number of programs, among which there is bleaching, washing blankets, sports and outerwear. For each, not only their own temperature conditions, the amount of powder and time, but also the algorithm for the supply of soap solution and even the way the drum rotates.
Advantages:
- A wide choice of programs;
- The possibility of washing in cold water (+15 ° C);
- Mode steaming things;
- Preservation of freshness forgotten in the drum of linen.
Disadvantages:
- Dependence on the quality of voltage in the network;
- Most modes require liquid laundry detergent.
If you often leave the washer unattended and do not always have time to take out wet clothes immediately after the cycle, Whirlpool will save you from the problem of an unpleasant odor, and stale laundry will not have to be rubbed.
Electrolux Perfect Care 600 (EW6S4R04W) - Gentle Care
Electrolux released a whole family of Perfect Care 600 washing machines, which became owners of the Design Award 2018. In addition to their attractive design, they also pleased with clothing-saving technologies.
Now, the laundry does not spin in the drum for longer than necessary, to soften it is soaked in the finished solution of the conditioner, and after that it is also treated with steam. This approach longer preserves the appearance of new things and simplifies their subsequent ironing.
Our model is distinguished by an ultra-narrow case with a depth of only 34 cm and is designed to load 4 kg of linen. The list of modes for different types of clothing is impressive: everything is there - right down to the individual programs for sportswear, denim and outerwear.
Advantages:
- Real Fuzzy Logic;
- A wide selection of basic programs;
- Careful washing with preservation of color;
- Steaming things.
Disadvantages:
- Noise during spinning.
Superfine Perfect Care is suitable for those who have in the wardrobe a lot of colorful and capricious things that need special care. Just take the European styling machine - they have higher quality.
INDESIT IWSE 61253 C ECO - "sports" model
A relatively inexpensive machine from the “national” brand has a depth of 42 cm, which allows us to classify it among narrow aggregates.
The capacity of the Eco standard is 6 kg, and this indicator is valid for most washing programs. By the way, the European version of Indesita is assembled at the same plant as the above-mentioned Whirpool.
The machine itself has a pronounced sports orientation - as many as 3 modes here are designed for washing training clothes and shoes, taking into account the degree of contamination. To this were added separate programs for denim, mixed linen and curtains - such is a peculiar set of functions. Plus, in each mode, you can additionally adjust the basic parameters of washing.
Advantages:
- Ease of Management;
- Variety of programs;
- Switchable time / power saving modes;
- Anti-vibration feet;
- Ability to install under the countertop.
Disadvantages:
- Very long cycles - from one and a half hours.
Judging by the list of washing modes and small dimensions, this machine is clearly intended for the bachelor lair. However, a family with two or three boys will also serve it well.
Top vertical washing machines
If you do not touch on unpretentious semi-automatic, machines with vertical loading in no way inferior to advanced frontalkam. Yes, and the risk of leakage from them is significantly lower. One problem - the choice of such models is small.
Miele W690 F WPM - perfect for a cramped bath
The elegant "German" holds 6 kg of linen and is stuffed with functions to the eyeballs. It provides dozens of different programs (there are separate modes for shirts, top, denim and dark clothes) and automatic control of literally everything from foaming and water level to the balance of the drum.
A big plus of this model is the possibility of installation under the table top. Unlike other verticals, the machine easily travels forward on special rollers.
Another know-how from the manufacturer is the ComfortLift system, which simultaneously opens the top and bottom covers. It is successfully complemented by the auto parking function, that is, the drum after stopping will always be turned to you in the right direction.
Advantages:
- Carefully handles all things;
- The presence of a short cycle (30 minutes);
- Silent but effective spin;
- Duplicate leak protection system.
Disadvantages:
- Even minor repairs of Miele equipment cost a pretty penny.
W690 - a high-end car from the category of "loaded-included-forgot." It does not cause problems in the installation process or in operation. Convenience hostess here in the first place, but pay for it will have a lot.
AEG LTX6GR371 - fully customizable
This machine is lower class, but its functionality also pleases. The unit with the brain of Fuzzy Logic weighs linen itself, determines the consumption of water and electricity for its washing. Nevertheless, the model allows you to freely reconfigure all processes at your discretion and create your own algorithms, since there are few native modes.
In memory of the unit laid 6 most popular programs, plus a short 20-minute cycle at half load and favorite mistress "easy ironing." I did not forget about the manufacturer and the pleasant things like a removable container for powder and air conditioning, which can be removed and rinsed.
Advantages:
- Delayed start;
- Drum parking;
- "Intellectual" choice of the washing mode;
- Ability to reconfigure installed programs.
Disadvantages:
- On the spin machine is audible.
AEG is suitable for fans of vertical machines who are not ready to overpay extra money, but who want to use all the available functionality. In terms of quality, features and prices, it can be called the most balanced machine on the market.
Best washer-dryers
Such units not only wash and wring the laundry, but also dry it directly in the drum. They still have an unresolved problem: the volume of laundry in the drying mode should be 1.5-2 times less than during washing, which means that all wet clothes cannot be loaded right away.
Candy Bianca BWD 596PH3 / 5-S - high-end obedient machine
The 9kg machine of a futuristic look does not even look like other automatic machines. There are no buttons on the dashboard - only a round touch screen with which the control is carried out.
A smart washer with a virtual assistant makes recommendations on how to wash certain things and is able to mix basic programs. And the assistant in the mobile application recognizes voice commands and finds answers to any questions.
The problem of “traveling” the car through the bathroom was originally solved (it was present in previous models because of the highly located drum). The manufacturer simply attached to the legs of the sucker, and now the washer stands rooted to the spot.
Advantages:
- Submission of soap solution under pressure;
- Steam treatment of clothes without washing;
- Spin at high speeds up to 1500 min-1;
- Remote control via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi;
- Has a certificate Woolmark.
Disadvantages:
- The mobile application is still damp.
Candy Bianca is a smart device that is adequate at the price and is easy to control by phone. Most of all, young mummies will appreciate her, because they are always busy with children and can not be distracted by washing.
Bosch WVG30463OE - and washes, and dries, and smoothes
This washer-dryer can not boast of super-innovation, but its rich functionality takes into account the real needs of most owners. The equipment monitors foaming, is protected from leakage and is not afraid of voltage drops in the network.
There is an inverter motor (durable and quiet), hot air is blown for hygienic processing of linen, and VarioPerfect technology is implemented. The latter offers to choose what is more important for you - time or money.
In Vario mode, on any program, you can turn on quick and expensive washing-drying or long, but economical.
Advantages:
- Reliability;
- Economy mode partial load;
- Super fast programs for 15 and 30 minutes;
- Auto renewal rinse cycle;
- After drying, synthetics and knitwear can not iron.
Disadvantages:
- Traditional weight limit in the drying mode.
Bosch hybrid will suit owners of small apartments and residents of dusty cities, where drying clothes on the street or balcony is not an option.
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