How to choose a front-loading washing machine

Usually, Washer (SM) is selected based on the volume of the place where it will be installed.

The modern sizes of automatic washing machines are identical to the width - 60 cm, and their height is in the values ​​of 80-85 cm. The highest load affects the depth, its range: 33-45 cm.

There are front-loading washing machines. Usually they mounted under the sink. Their maximum height is 70 cm. Width limits: 45-52 cm, depths: 45-50 cm. Width 40 cm is more fiction than true. There are no such narrow models on sale.

Criteria for choosing a model for installation

How to choose a washing machine of this type? When choosing the installation site, the amplitude of the front opening of the hatch is usually taken into account. So another 30-40 cm are added to the depth value. This applies to automatic SM.

By embedding in furniture models can be:

• located separately;
• with full integration in furniture;
• with mounting under the countertop.

1. Devices with a separate installation are placed in various rooms, they are visible, they can be closed with a curtain.
2. Fully Embed Versions mounted in kitchen furniture. They have a groove for the baseboard (it is arranged at the back) and a special door. In front of the structure, a facade is hung that looks similar to the rest of the furniture.
3. For machines placed under the countertop, only the top panel can be removed. On the front side they have the same hatch as in item 1.

Roominess issue

In sales there are models with capacity parameters of 3-10 kg. This is an indicator for cotton products. For synthetic products, this indicator is divided in half. For delicate and woolen items, only 25% of the working capacity is valid.

To solve the issue with capacity, based on the number of people in the family, you can do this:

• for 3-4 people, a sufficient load of SM 4-6 kg;
• for 1-2, 3 kg is enough;
• for 5-6 or more people, the front-loading car is the most spacious.

Classes

Their usual distribution is as follows: for saving electricity, for washing and spinning.

The first class reflects the waste of electricity in 1 hour. Conditions: cotton products are washed, water is heated to 60 degrees. Class A is considered to be the most economical here. The most wasteful is Class G. Today, modifications with classes A ++ and A +++ are increasingly found. Appliances from category A spend about 1 kW of energy per hour.

The washing class is indicated by letters A to G. It reflects the level of elimination of pollution. It is better to purchase a model with class A, although today household appliances with a lower class are almost not for sale.

The spin class reflects how much water remains in the clothes after the spin session. This parameter does not affect the washing level, only the drying time. Front-loading versions with spin category “A” store up to 40% moisture in laundry, with category “B” - up to 50%, and “C” - up to 60%.

Software Spectrum and Modes

In modern models, there are about 6-20 programs for different washings.
When you purchase a model with a front tab, make sure that it has the following washing modes: cotton, synthetic and delicate items, economy mode, another rinse, pre-wash, manual data settings.

Often choose a model with these additional options:

1. Fast wash. In this mode, the machine fills a quarter of the maximum volume. The time of her work is reduced. In different models, the duration of this mode is different. Usually the range is 16-30 minutes.
2. Prewash option. Things are placed for 2 hours in a solution of a detergent preparation. Water is heated to 30 degrees.
3. Bio stage. There are only in automatic models. It activates enzymes. Duration - 10 minutes. Temperature - 40C.
4. Saving mode.It is necessary for washing things with low pollution. The temperature indicators of the detergent are reduced. Reduces the duration of washing, and the amount of water consumed, and electricity.
5. Delicate mode. Helps to wash things that usually cannot be washed in SM. The rotation of the drum is slowed down, minimized or the spin is turned off.
6. Another rinse. Helps to more effectively remove the remnants of the detergent from the laundry. Actual option when one of the residents is allergic.
7. Laundry of children's things. With it, the use of detergents is minimized, the temperature of the water increases. There is an additional rinse.
8. Simplification of ironing. Lingerie is wrung out very delicately. The drum rotates with a different sequence. No pre-spin.
9. Steam treatment. This option helps to properly disinfect things.

Spin dynamics

Its range on different devices is as follows: 800 - 2000 rpm. For household washing, 800 to 1000 rpm is enough.

Buying a model with a large parameter is illogical. Many fabrics are squeezed out at 1000 rpm. And certain delicate products can not be sent to the spin over 400 rpm.

More dynamic revolutions are required only for terry and very dense products. The price of the device with dynamics of more than 1200 rpm is quite serious. And this option is usually applied 2-3 times a month.

Program start timer

This option leads to good savings when the cost of electricity is reduced at night. The option helps to set the beginning and end of washing at a convenient time for you. The delay range is 2 to 24 hours.

Drying

Some CMs have options for both washing and drying. Such models are more expensive, but allow you to refuse to buy a drying device. Lingerie blows warm air. This happens in the car itself. And the laundry gets dry. Only at the start of drying, the machine should have half as many things as at the highest load.

Tank and drum, their materials

The tank is usually made of plastic or stainless steel.

In the first case, the tank is characterized by powerful noise and heat insulation, modest mass and chemical inaction.

In the second - the tank lasts much longer. But there is no virtue of a plastic counterpart. Stainless steel is used to create the drums.

You can read more in our article in which we talk which material of the washing machine tank is better to choose.

Unbalance elimination

When the laundry crumpled and distributed unevenly in the drum, it rotates in different directions. This option eliminates this imbalance. The dynamics of the spin cycle, vibration and noise are reduced. The life of the CM is developing.

Other criteria

1. Leak defense. May be full or partial. It is better to purchase an SM with a front tab and with both types of this protection.
2. Defense from children. Blocks the device settings, except for launch.
3. Foam control. The machine may be turned off when there is too much foam. It starts when it settles.
4. Display electronic type. Simplifies installation of programs, counts down the time until their completion.
5. Direct drive. Models work with him much quieter, because there are fewer elements in it.
6. Assembly place. According to practice, the most reliable models are those that are assembled in Sweden. Further in the list are assemblies in other European countries. There are reliable devices and the Chinese assembly.

The following is the TOP of the most popular models of washing machines in 2019 with front laying of linen.

The best models

Samsung WW65K42E08W

Pros:

1. Elegant design, comfortable size.
2. A high level of washing quality, especially on delicate programs, washing children's products.
3. Silent work.
4. The economical use of resources (water and electricity).
5. there is reload option.
6. Excellent rinse.
7. At the end of the wash, a melody sounds.

Minuses:

1. Dirt forms on the access hatch.
2. It is impossible to set the temperature to 20, 30, 40 degrees.

In terms of saving resources, this is one of the best models.

Price - 34300 rubles.

LG FR-296WD4

Pros:

1. Very quiet work.
2. High quality wash.
3. Lots of programs.
4. There are options for setting the temperature of water.
5. There is another rinse option.
6. Convenient dimensions of the washing machine (55 cm).

Minuses:

1. After washing, the hatch does not immediately open: only after 1-2 minutes.
2. If you interrupt the program during the washing process, the unit turns off quickly.
3. The super rinse option does not work well. In fact, during the final rinse, the water simply heats up.
4. It is better to fill the powder immediately in the drum than in a special tray.
5. On the accelerated wash after wringing, some pauses are formed - up to 1 minute.
6. Health Care works for a long time: 90 - 160 minutes.
7. Narrow dimensions.

Price - 26 980 rubles.

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Indesit XWDA 751680X W

Pros:

1. Excellent drying - up to 5 kg of things.
2. Quality wash.
3. Weak vibrations and noises.
4. Clear instructions.
5. High build level.

Minuses:

1. The display does not show the time until completion.
2. There is no delay in starting.
3. The length of the drain hose is 1 m.

Price - 36600 rubles.

If you look closely at this company, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with washing machines Indesit closer.

Asko W8844 XL W

Pros:

1. Capacious tank.
2. Convenient bookmark hatch.
3. Powerful stability.
4. A wide range of programs.
5. Quiet and high-quality washing in all modes.
6. The dynamics of the spin - 1400 rpm. In this case, the car does not shake.
7. Economical use of powder.
8. Great rinse.

Cons: some noise appears when water is drained and the unit is removed from the door.

Price - 50 000 rubles.

Hotpoint-Ariston RST 702 ST S

Pros:

1. The abundance of modes.
2. High level of washing.
3. Economical consumption of resources. Class of electricity consumption: A ++.

Minuses:

1. Strong noises during operation and spin.
2. Not all programs perform their tasks.
3. Steam option works poorly.

Price - 21,000 rubles.

In our catalog you can find the whole line washing machines Ariston.

Gorenje W 72ZY2 / R

Pros:

1. Solid roominess.
2. Silent work.
3. High level of washing.
4. Work without a water supply network.
5. The abundance of modes.
6. Ease of management.
7. With a full cycle, 60 liters of water are wasted, but you can set the economical mode, and the waste will be about 40 liters.

Minuses:

1. It weighs a lot.
2. There are failures in the software sensor.
3. With a powerful pressure of water, the valve jams.

Price - 28 900 rubles.

This brand’s washing machines are a good choice, so we suggest looking at other models. washing machines burning.

Vestfrost VFWM 1241 SL

Pros:

1. Conveniently switch programs.
2. Flexibility of settings.
3. Informative display.
4. The abundance of programs.
5. In the event of a power outage, water does not drop.
6. Compactness (the model is narrow, fits easily in cramped conditions).
7. Ease of use.
8. Drum capacity

According to user reviews, this model has no serious drawbacks.

Price - 28 900 rubles.

ATLANT 50U101

Pros:

1. Very high quality wash.
2. Excellent spin. For example, after it, massive down jackets dry completely in 3-4 hours.
3. The abundance of modes.
4. Excellent extra rinse.

Minuses:

1. The display does not show the duration of the wash.
2. During installation, it is necessary to unscrew the rear panel and remove the fasteners from the drum.

Price - 13 900 rub.

Among the models whose width is a maximum of 50 cm, stand out:

Zanussi FCS 1020 C

Pros:

1. Excellent quality of washing, spinning and rinsing.
2. Weak noises and vibrations.
3. It fits perfectly under the sink.

Minuses:

1. Long duration modes. The shortest time is 45 minutes.
2. The rubber seal that fixes the sunroof does not have holes at the bottom. A lot of water accumulates there.
3. You can load up to 3 kg of laundry.
4. Large items are washed one at a time.
5. Duration of washing is not reflected. It is necessary to look constantly at the instructions, where this parameter is reflected for all modes.

The model must be placed on a very smooth and durable floor. Do not give her excessive loads.

Price - 29 000 rubles.

Electrolux EWC 1350

Pros:

1. Dimensions
2. The range of programs.
3. High build level.

Minuses:

1. Too long washing time, even accelerated mode (this is 1 hour).
2. Missing filter.
3. Very difficult access to the pump.
4. The height is easily placed under the sink, but since it is quite deep, it causes some discomfort: it often rests with your feet.

In fact, these are non-critical shortcomings. And when required compact model of such dimensions, users often prefer this particular modification.

Prices: 35 700 rub.

We also offer you to look at washing machines with dryer from Electrolux.

The indicated models in this list are rated according to the criteria of economy, reliability, stability, etc.

Leaders in terms of efficiency, they are the most reliable: Samsung WW65K42E08W and Hotpoint-Ariston RST 702 ST S, as well as Asko W8844 XL W.

High level of washing: all models from the list appear here.

Functionality and stability of the software: all models from the list except Hotpoint-Ariston RST 702 ST S.

The quietest work: the leaders are Zanussi FCS 1020 C, Gorenje W 72ZY2 / R, as well as LG FR-296WD4.

Summary

We examined the best front-loading washing machines according to the characteristics, functionality and customer reviews. Choosing one of two or three in your city, you can focus on the reviews of real customers.

Title	Samsung WW65K42E08W	LG FR-296WD4	Indesit XWDA 751680X W	Asko W8844 XL W	Hotpoint-Ariston RST 702 ST S	Gorenje W 72ZY2 / R	Vestfrost VFWM 1241 SL	ATLANT 50U101	Zanussi FCS 1020 C	Electrolux EWC 1350
Installation	freestanding	freestanding removable lid for installation	freestanding	freestanding	freestanding	freestanding removable lid for installation	freestanding removable lid for installation	freestanding removable lid for installation	freestanding	freestanding
Maximum load of linen	6.5 kg	6.5 kg	7 kg	11 kg	7 kg	7 kg	5 kg	5 kg	3 kg	3 kg
Energy class	A	A +	A	A ++	A ++	A ++	A ++	A +	A	A
Spin Speed	up to 1200 rpm	up to 1200 rpm	up to 1600 rpm	up to 1400 rpm	up to 1000 rpm	up to 800 rpm	up to 1200 rpm	up to 1000 rpm	up to 1000 rpm	up to 1300 rpm
Number of programs	12	13	12	12	16	18	15	21	15
Price	from 27600 rub.	from 26000 rub.	from 36000 rub.	from 90,000 rub.	from 22000 rub.	from 24000 rub.	from 29000 rub.	from 12300 rub.	from 31600 rub.	from 33300 rub.