Recently, in order to save space in the apartment, many people prefer compact washing machines, which have increased in price by almost 58% over several years. Therefore, when choosing this technique, you should pay attention not only to the price and quality, but also to the additional functions that are present in each specific model. We will tell you what criteria should be guided by when choosing a compact model for the home.
Nowadays, few people remember the days when women had to wash and rinse their clothes by hand, and then wring them out as hard as possible so that it dries out faster. Fortunately, modern housewives are not familiar with such problems, but they faced another difficulty – how, in the midst of this variety of products that many brands have brought to the Russian market, choose a really high-quality washing machine so that it is compact and not very expensive.
By the way, for several years the prices for these household appliances, which are assembled on the territory of the Russian Federation and other post-Soviet states, have grown by an average of 58%. But at the same time, the quality of the washing machines themselves has grown. Therefore, in order to choose a decent compact model (no more than 45 cm in depth), you need to pay attention not only to the price-quality ratio, but also to the features of the machine that are relevant for you.
Models of washing machines, the depth of which is no more than 45 cm, start at 15 thousand rubles, and, believe me, there are very interesting examples there. Let’s start with the fact that it is worth choosing a model with a front loading – such washing machines are very convenient to use and “not capricious”. In addition, if something suddenly happens to this technique, then it will be much cheaper to fix it than the same vertical models, the design of which is much more complicated. Yes, and through the transparent hatch you can watch how the laundry is spinning, and if you (anything happens!) Threw in your stash or documents to wash, you can immediately stop the program and take out your valuables.
If you have already decided on the type of load and have chosen a place for your compact washing machine, then it’s time to study and compare the characteristics of the models you like. And first of all, you should pay attention to the capacity of the drum, which averages from 3 to 7 kg. Say, if your family consists of 3-4 people, then you need a load volume of 5-6 kg. And do not forget about the minimum weight of clothes that can be loaded into the washing machine. This is also a very important criterion that many people forget. After all, uneven loading of the drum can lead to premature wear of parts and breakdown. But we are sure that this is not part of your plans at all! Therefore, it is better to choose the washing machine that is equipped with a system that does not allow spinning if the machine is not fully loaded and not evenly loaded.
The next important parameters are washing, spinning and energy saving. All comparison parameters of modern models of washing machines are standardized and evaluated according to the accepted scale (7 first letters of the Latin alphabet from A to G are used). Each copy is completed with a special insert, which reflects the classes of washing, spinning, energy consumption and other characteristics.
With regard to electricity consumption, the generally accepted European standards provide for 7 classes of devices, denoting them in Latin letters from A (the highest and most economical class) to G (the lowest class). These norms are determined by the consumption of electricity per hour when washing one kilogram of cotton linen.
Washing machine Electrolux EWS1277FDW, about 38000 rubles. Parameters: 85x60x45 cm, drum capacity 6.5 kg, intelligent touch control, protection against leaks and vibration during spinning.
Many people prefer washing machines with a drying function. But it’s up to you to decide. After all, the built-in fan heater “eats up” a lot of electricity, so think about what is more important for you – comfort or economy. It is also good if the model you like has a function of protecting against children, leaks, possible surges of electrical voltage, which blocks the drum door while the machine is running, and at the same time is silent (when washing, the machines make noise at 55 decibels, and spinning – from 70 to 76 decibels).
Additional features will be a nice bonus for which you will have to pay extra. This can be, for example, intelligent control of washing, balancing laundry during spinning, ironing function, alarm signals and other features provided for certain models.