Washing machine dimensions - types and sizes

Before buying a washing machine, buyers of washing machines always pay attention to the capacity of the drum, the number of programs and washing modes, the presence of spin, and temperature conditions in advance.

And when all these necessary functions are included in the model of one washing machine, the width of the washing machine may let you down, since it may not fit in the place prepared for it.

Refusing a washing machine that contains all the programs and features you need just because of its width is extremely stupid.

Washing machine companies want to meet all the needs of the home appliance market, and therefore present to your attention a variety of devices of any size and a combination of many useful functions in them.

What you need to know when choosing the dimensions of washing machines

Now the characteristics of washing machines are the main criterion when choosing your new assistant.You should know that with acceptable and effective spin and wash rates, you still have a choice between models of different sizes. The dimensions of the washing machine - height and width - are secondary factors that will give you the opportunity to place the automatic washing machine in the space provided for it. The only factor that does not affect the purchase of washing machines is weight.

In order to find a washing machine that will suit you according to the desired criteria, you must:

• Prepare a place for future household appliances, measure the width, height and depth of the niche;
• Solve the issue with the type of washing machines (vertical or horizontal (frontal) opening of the hatch). Your decision will depend on which room (bathroom or kitchen or other room) the washing machine will be located and the availability of free space around it;
• Washing machine dimensions and all the functions you need in your home that you require from the design, write down on paper or wherever you want and go to the hardware store.

Sales consultants of any stores will instantly tell you the washing machines suitable for your needs, which will be equipped with all the necessary parameters.

Types of washing machines and their sizes

Washing machines type automatic horizontal (front) loading

The dimensions and classification of the structures existing today are as follows:

• full size. Their height is from 0.85 to 0.9 meters, width from 0.6 to 0.85 meters, depth 0.6 meters, and loading of things in kilograms from 5 to 7;
• Narrow. Height 0.85 meters, width 0.6 meters, depth from 0.35 to 0.45 meters, and loading from 3.5 to 5 kg;
• Mini. Height is also 0.85 meters, width 0.6 meters, depth from 0.32 to 0.35 meters, loading things from 3.5 to 4 kg;
• Compact. Height from 0.68 to 0.7 meters, width from 0.47 to 0.6 meters, depth from 0.43 to 0.45 meters, loading of things from 3 to 3.5 kg;
• Embedded. Height from 0.82 to 0.85 meters, width 0.6 meters, depth from 0.54 to 0.6 meters, loading of things from 4.5 to 5 kg.

The drum of the narrowest washing machines can accommodate up to 3.5 kilograms of things, while the depth is only 0.32 m.

A large number of modern models have been released with a depth of 0.6 m. They are able to load from 5 to 5.5 kilograms of dry things. This option is suitable for large families of 4 or more people.

If the width of the drum is 0.6 meters, then it can hold up to 6 kilograms of things.

However, you need to think about the question, can you completely fill it with each wash? Do you need such a large capacity washing machine, just because of winter down jackets, coats and blankets?

Mini machines, with their miniature size, have almost the same technical characteristics as conventional washing machines of the “automatic” type, however, they are subject to a large level of vibration during the spinning process due to their small footprint.

Washing machines with a depth of 0.4 to 0.5 m, a height of up to 0.8 m, and a capacity of up to 5.5 kg are considered hot goods. Washing structures with a width and depth of 0.8 m are equipped with a "drying" function.

In order for your washing machine to dry well, it needs a larger drum than for the washing process. This may lead to opting for a larger washing machine.

When you choose a washing machine with a width of 0.6 meters, you should pay attention to your doorways, because they also need to be at least 0.6 meters.

After all, if the washing machine is wider than your doorway, then you will have to resort to removing the side panels from the washing machine and trim from the door frame.

When you rely on the width of the space allocated for the washing machine, you must remember to fully open the loading door on the front panel.

Washing machines

Classification and characteristics of these washing machines:

• oversized. They have a height of 0.85 to 1 meter, a width of 0.4 meters, a depth of 0.6 meters, and a load of linen from 5.5 to as much as 7 kilograms of dry clothes;
• Ordinary (standard)). Height from 0.6 to 0.85 meters, width 0.4 meters, depth 0.6 meters, loading from 4.5 to 6 kg.

Washing machines with a vertical type of loading are born in the order of 100 designs in a certain period, which cannot be said about conventional washing machines with a horizontal type, which stamp 1000 copies. This is due to the usual general appearance and dimensions of automatic washing machines.

When comparing washing machines in terms of size and capacity of things, you can immediately make a note that top-loading washing machines save space, namely width. The width of these models is as much as 20 centimeters less than that of front-type washing machines.The drum is to blame, or rather the location of its torsion.

In vertical type washing machines, the drum is mounted on two (side) bearings and placed longitudinally. Some experts believe that mounting on two bearings is a kind of technological advantage that washing machines with a horizontal load type do not have.

Washing machine weight

Absolutely all the technical characteristics of automatic washing machines in any case will affect one more item from the parameters - this is weight. The question is brewing, how much does an ordinary standard washing machine weigh? The average weight of a washing machine is between 50 and 60 kilograms. And there are practically no differences between models of different sizes. It depends on the fact that the weight of the motor, counterweight and drum will be basically the same. The smaller the washing machine, the larger the counterweight in it, which will even out the weight statistics of the device.

Cons of compact and narrow designs

Compact or small-sized washing machines, as a rule, appear in apartments and houses of people who are puzzled by the issue of free space. However, this is an argument in favor of such small-sized helpers, since the savings will be from the side of space, but you still have to spend money.

Cons of small washing machines:

• The cost of compact models is slightly higher than that of conventional washing machines;
• The quality of washing is low, depending on the class declared by the manufacturer;
• The spin quality is low due to the small size of the drum;
• The drum is able to accommodate from 3 to 3.5 kilograms.For example, you will try with great diligence to load a double bedding set into such a drum, since its weight is approximately 3.5 kg;
• High level of vibration during the spinning process;
• High level of hum (noise) during washing;
• Due to such strong vibration, the elements of washing compact washing machines wear out quickly.

If you wondered how long a small-sized washing machine can serve you, then it depends on how often you wash and how many things you put in there.

What you need to know when placing a washing machine

Requests for washing machine dimensions should depend on the room in which you want to place it.

In asymmetric rooms and new buildings

Then you can allow your thoughts and creative fantasies to create a convenient and comfortable combination, for example, you can put a front-loading washing machine, and install a hanging cabinet above it.

In this locker you can store various laundry detergents in the form of powders, bleaches, detergents and disinfectants, as well as other delights that you will need during the washing process.

As pediatricians advise, put all household chemicals on the upper cabinets to prevent funds from falling into the hands of children. The best option would be to close such lockers with a key.

Modern designers are currently designing asymmetrical bathrooms, in which the corners are not made in 45˚, but approximately from 50˚ to 70˚.

If your new apartment has these corners, then you have to wonder if your new washing machine can be installed in the chosen corner, and if other pieces of furniture will fit in with your interior.

Modern architects can make one more additional room specifically for a washing machine - it can fit in it without problems exactly in size, and such a small room can be for a washing machine or an ironing board, etc.

Standard bathrooms, whose area is 4 square meters

In ordinary bathrooms, the area is from two to three square meters, in such bathrooms, as they say, "every centimeter counts."

Why more? Because additional free space is required for supplying hoses and draining. You also need space for sockets (from 2 to 5 cm), because you won’t be able to press the washing machine tightly against the wall because of the convex plugs, and don’t forget to take into account the width of the baseboards.

In such conventional bathrooms, the best solution would be to install a front-loading washing machine under a flat sink, which is equipped with a special drain and siphon. The drain hole must be located on the side wall of the flat sink.

The width of this washing machine with horizontal loading should be up to 0.6 meters, since flat washbasins are also produced with a width of 0.6-0.62 meters. Slightly above the washbasin, you can place a mirror and install a shelf on which you can put wash accessories, or hang a cabinet.

If your bathroom cannot accommodate even 60 cm, then you just have to look at washing machines with a vertical type of loading. The width of these washing machines is only 40 cm, which can fit in any convenient corner for your bathroom. Above this type of washing machine, it is possible to hang a cabinet or shelves. This will only be possible if you place such shelves a little higher than the open hatch of the washing machine.

The best option for installing a washing machine in the kitchen

If your bathroom does not have space or opportunity install washing machinethen take a look at the other rooms. For example, a kitchen, mostly a washing machine, is placed there, since it also has all the necessary communications for connection.

In the kitchen, the depth and width of the washing machine are even more important than in the bathroom. After all, the width of the washing machine is quite critical when compared with kitchen sets. If your kitchen is covered with a solid worktop (cupboards, bedside tables), then you need a washing machine with a depth and width that will equal the dimensions of your kitchen furniture. By the way, the height is also important, it should be slightly lower than the countertop, from 7 to 10 cm from the level.

Even if your washing machine is very quiet, the level of hum it will produce will still reach 55 to 75 decibels. This statement was equated with daytime urban noise. Therefore, we recommend that you do not install your washing structures to the walls, parallel to which the bedrooms will be located.