Today in special stores selling household appliances you can find a large assortment washing machines from different manufacturersBut, given the quadrature of standard city apartments, these units are very difficult to install in a small bathroom or kitchen. The rating of narrow washing machines will help users make a decent choice.
For these products, the width and height are similar to standard models, and the depth is not more than 45 cm, so they fit perfectly where their larger counterparts simply do not stand or block the passage, for example, to the bathtub. In this article we will try to explain how narrow machines differ from standard household appliances, and talk about their advantages and disadvantages.
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Narrow Machine Parameters
Narrow models are available with a depth of 35 to 40 cm, the limit is considered to be 45 cm, in addition, there are super-tight specimens, they have even less depth - up to 35 cm. Residents of small-sized apartments can now purchase front-loading assistant, whose technical specifications are no different from bulky friends.
Many users are mistaken in determining a narrow machine, there are such standards: top loading machines narrow are those with a small width, and models with front-loading things - take into account the shallow depth. The smallest machine in the world is considered to be a compact machine from Daewoo, which has a depth of less than 30 cm and can be hung on the wall - ideal placement.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of narrow automatic machines is space saving, as a rule, such models are equipped direct drivewhen the electric motor is mounted on the same axis as the drum. Advantages: quietly works in the washing and spinning mode, significantly reduces energy consumption.
The washing quality of narrow models is no different from standard products, but the drum fits a little less on the weight of things, but it saves water consumption.
Their only drawback is a very modest lineup. Many manufacturers are in no hurry to reduce the size of manufactured household appliances, and those who have already launched production of narrow products do not care about originality: exquisite design, a variety of colors, different functions - a uniform standard. The cost of such models is sometimes too high, which discourages the mass buyer.
Review of the best narrow models
The consumer is always faced with the same problem: how to choose high-quality and reliable equipment so that its service life is long and without breakdowns. Many buyers do not know what to pay attention to first of all, whether it is worth trusting the advice of sellers and believing in numerous advertisements.
Experts say that an objective choice will help to make only an analysis of the model range of narrow washing machines, selected for quality and proven reliability.
Top loading
Whirlpool AWE 6516
The average cost of the model is 26 thousand ₽, no more than 5 kg can be loaded into the drum, electronic control, dimensions 40x60x90 cm, weight 58 kg. For one wash consumes no more than 45 liters of water, while consuming electricity 0.17 kW per hour per 1 kg of linen. Noise level - 61/75 dB, class of electric energy consumption A +.
Users in the top polls note such advantages: economical, low noise, the washing quality is high, the number of revolutions per minute in the spin mode is adjustable, there is an intensive rinse program. Among the negative nuances: it makes noise during the intensive spin cycle, it rinses things well only when the “Extra Rinse” function is installed.
Indesit ITW D 51052 W
Price Indesit products varies between 21.7-23.3 thousandrubles, quite compact, takes up little space, so it is ideal for small, non-standard types of rooms. The drum capacity is 5 kg, it consumes 47 liters of water for washing, 18 programs, scheduled washing with a delay of start up to 12 hours, sound power is 59/76, it is well balanced, therefore there is no strong vibration at high spin speeds.
It erases perfectly, the drum is made of stainless steel, there is a “small and fast” mode, you can report the laundry after the start of the washing mode, the narrow size allows you to install it where another machine does not fit. Among the shortcomings, users indicate: the spin mode is not as quiet as it seemed at night, there is no drum auto-parking at the end of the wash, the powder is not completely washed out of the tray.
Indesit ITW A 5851 W
The average cost is 19.5 thousand rubles. The best among all the considered options for narrow machines, holds things up to 5 kg, push-button control, 18 washing modes. The design is minimalist, which allows you to install it in a small room, weight - 50 kg, consumes no more than 52 liters of water per wash cycle. The control panel consists of three rotary control knobs: programs, water heating temperature and drum rotation speed, mechanical buttons have indicators.
Advantages: spin speed control, delayed start function, there is a quick wash mode. Such washing units belong to the category of inexpensive, because the price does not exceed 20 thousand rubles. Cons: no display, spin efficiency class - D, no protection against child intervention.
AEG L 56106 TL
The average price is quite high - 44.9 thousand rubles, with a full load of 6 kg drum, intelligent control, a digital display, electric energy consumption class - A ++, spin efficiency - C. The rotation speed of the drum during spin is adjustable and can reach its maximum value 1000 rpm, if necessary, this mode can be turned off. It is good that there is protection against sudden leaks in the body and child intervention, control of imbalance and foaming, washing options: for fabrics that require careful handling, wool, economical and accelerated.
The positive aspects include washing jeans and mixed fabrics, super rinsing and a program that prevents creasing, there is a compartment for pouring liquid suspensions for washing. After the end of any mode, a melody tone sounds. Of the disadvantages - low spin speed.
Front loading (depth up to 50 cm)
Electrolux EWC 1350
The average cost of the model is 37 thousand ₽, dimensions - 50x51x67 cm, weight - 52 kg, capacity up to 3 kg, energy consumption - 0.19 kW per hour per 1 kg of loaded items. Such a machine is ideal for a young family or bachelors, so as not to bother with hand washing. Light weight makes transportation easier and therefore suitable for people renting accommodation.
The control is carried out by rotary toggle switches, and additional functions are selected by mechanical buttons, there is no screen, therefore, information on the mode is provided by indicators on the front panel. The set of programs does not differ in a large assortment - only standard modes. Of the advantages - compact, low noise (53/74 dB), although there are more quiet options. By cons, many users attribute the quality of the Polish assembly.
Zanussi FCS 1020 C
The average price is about 32 thousand rubles, water consumption - 38-40 liters per wash, load - 3 kg, heating elements and stainless steel drum, which significantly increases the level of reliability. Dimensions 50x52x67 cm allow you to install the machine under the sink in the bathroom, a standard set of washing modes: cotton, synthetics, woolen products and items requiring very careful handling.
The efficiency of the FCS1020C is quite low: the washing class is B and the spin cycle is C, so things are clean, but they need additional drying. Of the advantages: ease of management, compactness, the noise level is normal.Disadvantages are: a small set of programs, insufficient quality rinsing, water remains in the cuff of the loading hatch.
Eurosoba 1100 Sprint Plus Inox
A rather expensive model with an average price of 67.1 thousand ₽, the load is similar to the previous options, but the dimensions are much lower - 46x46x69 cm, and the weight is only 50.5 kg. The color of the machine is unique - silver, and the design is quite eye-catching on the background of analogues. The LCD displays information about the washing mode, there is a smooth adjustment in the range of 500–1100 rpm, the washing time is halved, so the model received the “Sprint” prefix.
Advantages: small-sized washing unit with a built-in computer, the most advanced innovations: balancing and self-diagnosis of malfunctions, pre-weighing system during loading - more than 3 kg the system will not allow loading, it effectively saves water and energy. No obvious flaws were found.
Eurosoba 600
The model belongs to the compact due to its small size - 46x45x68 cm, therefore, it holds no more than 3 kg, the average price is about 30 thousand rubles, and the weight is surprisingly small - 36 kg. The control is electronic, but the choice of the main parameters is made by mechanical toggle switches, only 5 basic washing modes are available.
Pros: the sound exposure level is only 63/68 dB, an almost silent machine, build quality, after all, Swiss craftsmen are always on top in this regard, unique compactness. Disadvantages: the washing and efficiency class is only B, while the spin cycle even has a lower D, inexpressive and faded design.
findings
We tried to reveal all the nuances of narrow models, how to choose them correctly, and introduced you to the best participants in the 2019 ranking, which have individual characteristics and advantages. The range of narrow washing machines is diverse, but the term cheap products does not fit them at all, because the prices are not much different from standard counterparts.
Among them, devices of a combined type with drying or steam treatment during washing, because these compact models were designed for those who have little space in the apartment to accommodate standard analogues. Narrow machines practically do not differ in technical parameters from full-size counterparts, and sometimes they surpass them in terms of washing quality.
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| Title | Whirlpool AWE 6516 | Indesit ITW D 51052 W | Indesit ITW A 5851 W | AEG L 56106 TL | Electrolux EWC 1350 | Zanussi FCS 1020 C | Eurosoba 1100 Sprint Plus Inox | Eurosoba 600 |
| Installation | freestanding | freestanding | freestanding | freestanding | freestanding | freestanding | freestanding | freestanding |
| Download Type | vertical | vertical | vertical | vertical | frontal | frontal | frontal | frontal |
| Maximum load of linen | 5 kg | 5 kg | 5 kg | 6 kg | 3 kg | 3 kg | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Spin Speed | up to 1000 rpm | up to 1000 rpm | up to 800 rpm | up to 1000 rpm | up to 1300 rpm | up to 1000 rpm | up to 1100 rpm | up to 600 rpm |
| Energy class | A + | A ++ | A | A ++ | A | A | A + | B |
| Price | from 24800 rub. | from 22300 rub. | from 21 900 rub. | from 37800 rub. | from 35300 rub. | from 31000 rub. | from 57000 rub. | from 30000 rub. |
Here are two indentes nearby, I liked them, and I didn’t notice any critical differences .. Now I’ll think which one to look for in the store.
Of the narrow ones, I still like hotpoints more .. At least they are more beautiful for my taste.
Irina, there is not only appearance, Hotpoints are rather spacious for their sizes, plus they always had good quality of washing. A good option.
In our life, it seems, only once was a successful purchase in terms of a washing machine.This is not a very expensive narrow front-loading Samsung machine model 4.5 kg WF7450 SUV. She has a ceramic heater and Ag + technology (Silver Nano Technology). We have been operating this equipment for more than 10 years. And all her predecessors broke in the third year. Several times I changed only salt filters on it. True, recently it began to work quite noisily. Perhaps such a period for her is still the limit. Or maybe you just need to balance again - tighten the legs. This thing so far suits us quite well. I would put it in any ranking in one of the first places.
Narrow washing machines take up little space and this is their huge plus. In terms of washing quality, they do not differ in any way from ordinary machines, they just have to be washed more often, since they fit little into the drum at a time. Anyway, any machine is better to wash than hands, it is indisputable. A small machine can be placed under the sink in the bathroom. Good problem solving, thanks to industry progress !!!
the house is narrow from the whirlpool - the most compact option, fits perfectly into our patch) erases well)
I can’t say that I don’t have enough space in the bathroom, but I still bought myself an Indesitian vertical, I just like vertical ones more
I was surprised at something, there are so many nice narrow washers in hotpoint, and not a single word is said here, although they would suit well here for the price.
I have a narrow indesit washing machine, so it’s only 33cm deep, very compact)
I bought a Hotpoint washing machine a year ago. Everything you need is in it, but completely silent.
Our hotpoint, as I see it, is not, but it is quite popular. They specially selected a convenient frontal machine in the bathroom.
They are all generally compact, but on the inside, I like the indesites more.