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The air bubble washing machine is recognized by experts and designers as the pinnacle of evolution in this industry of household appliances. How everything really is – you will find out in the publication. We will consider the principle of operation, the pros and cons of such machines.
How does an air bubble machine work?
The air bubble machine is a worthy competitor to conventional CMA with a drum. The novelty entered the market 15 years ago and has become widespread in Asia and the United States. In the domestic market, this segment of household appliances is represented by several dozen models.
The principle is based on air bubbles, which have an active effect on the dirt in the linen. The drum has holes through which air flows during washing. Passing through them, the air is divided into thousands of bubbles, which in the usual mechanical way fight stains: they get into the fabric and “knock out” the dirt.
The active air helps the powder dissolve, which affects the quality of the wash.
Air bubble wash is like a jacuzzi, only for linen. There are no other secrets in the design of SMAs – only air distinguishes them from their drum counterparts.
Machines with activator and bubble technology
Automatic machines or semi-automatic machines of the activator type were developed and released a long time ago, but are not very common, since their washing quality is lower than in conventional SMAs. In addition to the activator, they also incorporate air-bubble technology. How are these washers arranged?
They have almost all the functions as in a conventional automatic machine: spin, detergent drawer, modes, etc. There are models that connect directly to a hot and cold pipe, so they do not have hot water, which means economy and durability.
Thanks to air bubble technology, the quality of washing is improved – a top-loading activator machine can wash clothes no worse than an automatic one.
Advantages of air bubble machines
You already know what an air bubble machine is. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the advantages of such washers in order to decide whether to make a purchase or not:
- Economical consumption of energy resources due to the absence of heating elements. The water in the machine is not heated, but enters the system already from the water supply, so there is no need to spend money on anti-scale products – this is an additional savings.
- Low consumption of detergents. The powder in water with air bubbles dissolves better, which means that it needs less.
- In these models of machines, the foam is weak, so you can use ordinary powders – even for hand washing.
- Reduced noise level – you can wash clothes even at night.
- Short wash time. On average, one cycle takes less than an hour – this is 2-3 times less than modern SMA requires.
- No water connection required. Pour water directly into the tank and use the machine in the country, in a country house and other “field” conditions.
Disadvantages
Like any technique, such machines are not without negative sides. Here are some of the cons:
- water hardness requirements. The harder the water, the worse the formation of bubbles.
- Cheap models are not always equipped with a spin.
You can choose a model to your taste and wallet – domestic or imported. But users speak especially well of Daewoo washing machines (Daewoo), which are an order of magnitude higher in price and quality than conventional activator washers.
The instruction manual and our review of Daewoo washing machines will help you use it.