Small-sized washing machines are quite convenient to use, they can be installed under the sink in the bathroom, so to speak, use the empty space for good.
Ordinary washing machines (standard normal-sized washing machines) come to us with dimensions of 85x60x60, where in these indicators the first is the height.
By this, consumers understand exactly the depth, and not the width, as many might think. The demand for small units does not surprise us.
If you have ever measured a doorway in an apartment, you know that the width of the opening is 60 centimeters, which makes it impossible to push a structure with a width and depth of 60 cm through it (in some cases it was necessary to remove the door from its hinges).
Small-sized automatic washing machines do not cause problems for housewives. Let's talk about little ones.
What washing machine is considered small-sized today
The factor of transportation of the structure also plays a role. We will not talk about infrasonic devices, so we will leave them behind the scenes. Washing machines are divided into two types of loading, vertical and frontal. Let's start with this.
Let's leave behind domestic washing machines, and we will use new small-sized units in which two parameters are reduced:
- Height;
- Depth.
According to the first parameter, it becomes clear that this washing machine can be installed under the sink, and according to the second parameter, that it will fit in any comfortable place.
Normal washing machines up to 85 cm high cannot be installed under the washbasin, because then it will be very high, which will be very inconvenient, especially for children.
Many housewives argue that it is not necessary to install washing machines under the sink, but we think completely differently, and those owners who know what “space saving” is will understand us, and if you live in a limited space, then you just need to use this idea.
There is the problem of knees colliding with the door of a small-sized washing machine, but this can also be solved if the sink is pushed forward - then there will be a place for a small cabinet where you can put toothbrushes and other household items. A mirror will look quite good on the door, and everyone will be quite comfortable.
Mounting
For most, the question may arise: “how to install?”
First you need to purchase a flexible corrugated (or any suitable) hose for installation in the sewer. After that, a small-sized washing machine is installed in a standard style.
Purchase a faucet adapter and you can run another pipe from the riser. As practice has shown, many use both methods. The problem of water transmission is a completely separate topic of conversation, which we will talk about next time.
As it has already been proven that the shallow depth is quite convenient to use, even though it can fit little laundry, the popularity of small sizes is growing daily. We will give you a couple of parameters by which it will be clear what we want to say:
- Under standard size washing machines, there are models with a depth of 55 cm to 60 cm;
- From 45 cm to standard washing machines, there are narrow small sizes;
- The rest of the washing machines that go below are super narrow.
In installation, super narrow washing machines do not differ in any way from the installation of conventional washers. We can only add that the first models of this type could hold from 3 to 3.5 kg of laundry, but today there are small-sized ones with a wide window that increase capacity.
Top-loading washing units cannot be installed under the sink, but there is such a place as a corner. It is possible to put a small cabinet next to the washbasin, because the vertical hatch (opening from above) and the control panel next to it make it possible to use it conveniently. Basically, the width of such a vertical structure reaches 40 cm.
Small-sized models under the sink
Washing machines with a reduced height go under the sink. Most of the models were released by Candy.
Candy Aquamatic AQ 2D 1140
Able to hold up to 4 kg of laundry, but the best option would be to check with the Kg Detector sensor.
This option is more suitable for synthetics and cotton.At the first supply of water, the washing machine will determine, from several data, how much laundry is in it. Nothing is required from the owner, except to indicate the type of things and the degree of their contamination.
Before us is a small-sized automatic washing machine, which has a rather small size, based on this, the design uses A + class energy consumption.
In addition to the provided height (70 cm), such parameters as width (up to 51 cm) and depth (up to 46 cm) were reduced.
This is the most convenient narrow small-sized machine capable of washing up to 4 kg of laundry at a time in one wash.
A little higher, there was already a discussion about equipment of a super narrow class, but the topic was about the height and width of small-sized units. Washing class - "A", and spinning - "C". But on spinning, experts assure that you should not pay attention to this.
For one wash, this small-sized washing machine uses up to 32 liters of water, which cannot be called a washing machine voracious.
The Candy washing machine supports the function of reloading laundry, which leads us to a dead end, how it is possible to stop the washing process and additionally put another batch of dirty laundry there.
Perhaps the answer lies in the starting cycle. Candy built a three-stage leak protection into their design, and added a delayed start timer.
The last option will not give you the opportunity to save on nightly energy, but it is possible to turn on the wash at half past five, which will allow the owner to wake up during the spin cycle. Don't expect anything from your neighbors.
The highest speed of rotation of the drum reaches up to 1100 rpm, which even exceeds the allowable rate.
According to the examinations, for silk and wool it is better to use a value of 400 turns, for the rest of the material 800, in extreme cases up to 1000.
With the exception of linen, terry bathrobes and towels. If there are children in your family, then this will not become a problem, because the small-sized washing machine is equipped with child protection, if you try to accidentally press the control panel, it is blocked. This washing machine is not so cheap, from 17 thousand rubles, which is still too much for its capabilities.
From the point of view of cost, this unit is not the best option, however, we will check it in practice. The washing machine has a load sensor (full). This indicates that every person living in the house can throw some of their dirty clothes into the washing machine. Washing starts from the moment the drum is fully loaded, for this you need to close the door and press the start buttons. And the child will be fine.
There is no need to worry about this. Just pour the washing powder up to the top in advance, the small-sized one will take as much as you need.
This also applies to water, it won’t take anything extra, gram for gram.
Running washing machines
To start the washing machine connected to the network, the following steps are performed:
Close the door until it clicks; if you do not hear a click, then you did not close the door and the washing machine will not turn on;- Opening the supply valve;
- Program selection;
- Start button.
The timer is a little more complicated, but there are adults in the house and they can handle it or control it.
Outcome
We have never mentioned activator washing machines, which already have a vertical loading type. And among these washing machines there are automatic machines that are quite popular in South America and close countries. The advantages of such activator washing machines are that you can use already used water several more times, which is much more profitable and economical, the same goes for detergent.
Prices of small-sized automatic washing machines from 7500 thousand rubles (simple design without additions), for example, such as Beko WKN 61011 M, energy consumption class "A +" and performance as in the company Candy. Holds up to 6 kg of laundry. Such a washing machine cannot be installed under the sink, it simply does not fit there, but you can quite realistically get clean, dry things.
There really isn’t a word here, but I’ll say that Hotpoint also has small-sized washing machines, one of which is with us and washes everything properly.