Choosing a washing machine

Perhaps the most important assistant in the house of every housewife is a washing machine. We no longer imagine how our grandmothers washed clothes, dragging water from a well. Indeed, in the modern rhythm of life, there is practically no time left for washing, and most importantly, strength. It is much easier to put dirty linen in the car, and after half an hour get clean from there.

How to choose such a washing machine so that it does not take up a lot of space and wash it clean?

There are several criteria for choosing this technique. First, let's look at their dimensions. A standard washing machine has a width of 6O cm and a depth of up to 60 cm. However, it does not always fit into the dimensions of our home. For owners of modest apartments, you can find a compact or narrow car. Washing machines also differ in the type of load, which can be frontal or horizontal. In a front-loading machine, you can watch the washing process, while in a horizontal-loading machine, it is simply easier to take out the laundry.

The load volume of the purchased washing machine depends on the washing volume. A 4.5-5 kg ​​car is the best option for a family with two children. Naturally, it is necessary for the machine to spin the wash well. In most models of washing machines, the spinning speed of the drum during spinning is from 800 to 120 ° rpm, which is quite suitable for spinning most types of fabrics. The spin-off function allows you to gently wash delicate fabrics.

An important criterion for choosing a washing machine is its efficiency. According to the energy class, washing machines are of classes A + to G, which are indicated on the label. The machine with the highest class - A +, quickly washes clothes and consumes relatively little electricity, while machines of the G class can consume about 3 kW.

It is also important to find out which wash modes they support. Linen, cotton, synthetic fabrics, wool and delicate fabrics can be washed in any type of machine, as these are the main types of materials. More expensive models of washing machines have more modes and additional functions. There are, for example, the modes "washing baby clothes", "pillows", "washing sneakers", "jeans", "sportswear".

The additional function of a short wash cycle is very convenient, which can be used to wash almost clean laundry. Also, the "delayed start" mode allows you to save energy (if payment at night is cheaper). Manufacturers add new ones to the set of standard functions every year. Thanks to them washing machines more and more save our time, wash things with care, preserving their appearance. The drying function is convenient and irreplaceable if there is no place to dry clothes in the house; steam treatment will help to quickly give clothes a fresh look; you can remove harmful bacteria from the fabric using the silver sterilization function.

Yes, the capabilities of the machines are limited only by the price. But whatever car you choose, in any case, you get an irreplaceable au pair. And you can evaluate all the qualities of the machine only during its operation.

R. V. Ponomarev