The washing machine is a household appliance, which often has to be chosen not by technical characteristics, but by size. The overall dimensions of washing machines are different. How to buy the one that is right for you?
Determine with the place
Depending on where you plan to put your washing machine - in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the corridor or in another room - you should choose its dimensions, as well as the way you load your laundry. Each manufacturer can find "washing machines" of three types: narrow, standard and compact.
What are the sizes of washing machines?
Washing machines with front loading are divided into:
- full-length with a height of 85 cm, a depth of 60 cm and a width of 60 cm;
- standard with a height of 85 cm, a depth of 50-55 cm and a width of 60 cm;
- narrow with a height of 85 cm, a depth of 32-45 cm and a width of 60 cm.
Washing machines of small sizes (compact) in height only 67-70 cm. Their depth is 45 cm, width - 51 cm.
The dimensions of vertical washing machines are usually 85-90 cm in height, 40 cm in width, 60 cm in depth.
Of course, if the area allows, a narrow washing machine is better not to choose. It will cost more than a full-sized one with similar functions. In addition, full-size washing machines are more resistant to vibration, have a large drum and allow you to load 5-7 kg of laundry. To their lack it is possible to carry only bulkiness. Full-size cars are perfect for a large family of six or seven people.
For a kitchen or a corridor, it is usually necessary to have non-standard sized washing machines having a depth of about 30-45 cm. On average, the drum loading of such a machine is 4.5-5 kg.
The most modest sizes of compact washing machines allow them to easily fit under the sink. The washing machine under the sink dimensions is as follows: height 66-70 cm, depth 43-35 cm, width 40-51 cm. At one time such a machine will wash up to 3 kg of laundry. Its huge plus is that because of its small size in the conditions of small-sized apartments ("little suites", "Khrushchev", etc.) it is able to help its owners save precious square meters. In our market there are miniature machines for installation under the sink of manufacturers such as Electrolux, Zanussi, Candy.
And if you want to install a washing machine under the kitchen countertop, pay attention to the built-in machine with low vibration, because the usual because of the high level of vibration can destroy furniture.
Choose the optimal type of download
As we know, by the way of laying linen there are machines with front (loaded from the side) and vertical loading (loaded from above). The first option is ideal for the kitchen. Machines with top loading are easily placed in a cramped bathroom. They are slightly more expensive than analogs with front loading and will be convenient for people with a back pain (do not bend).
We appreciate the possibilities of a washing machine
The quality of the modern washing machine is estimated by three parameters: washing efficiency, economy (water and
Each of these parameters is evaluated on a scale from A to G. Markings A and B belong to washing machines with the best performance. The average indicators are estimated - C, D, E, low - F, G.
Pay attention to the presence of such a regime as "fast washing", because it is not always necessary to "twist" more than an hour of underwear. A number of firms produce combined washing-drying machines. This machine quickly and very evenly dry clothes with a powerful stream of warm air. The degree of drying is adjustable from slightly moist for ironing to absolutely dry.