TOP 5 front-loading washing machines

Hotpoint-Ariston VMSG 702 B white

The Hotpoint-Ariston VMSG 702 is one of the most popular "washing machines" of 2015 from the low-cost price category. The machine does not have such unique features as, for example, bubble washing in Samsung models. However, it will cope well with everyday laundry and it can be recommended to those who have a purchase low-cost limited to about $ 300.

The low cost of VMSG 702 did not affect the quantity (16 pcs.) and the variety of washing programs. So the machine will cope with the care of things made of different materials and eliminate a variety of contamination . For example, the "Delicate washing" programme with low water temperature and without spin is suitable for items from the "hand wash only" category. Parents who have small children will find the regime very useful to eliminate contaminants characteristic of children's clothing. And since the device washes up to 7 kg of cotton clothes at a time, it is suitable for a family of three or four people.

The Hotspot-Ariston does not have additional functions like the more expensive models. But the manufacturer did not save on important options (delayed start, protection from children, etc.), as it happens with some low-cost "washing machines". The VMSG 702, like expensive models, has electronic control and a display for adjusting the operating parameters (spin speed, water temperature, etc.).

VMSG 702 is a low-cost Hotspot-Ariston model. Its advantages, in addition to the low price, include high energy efficiency (class A++). And according to the maximum spin speed (up to 1000 rpm) this model is among the outsiders among the new products of 2015.

Indesit NWK 8128 white

The Indesit NWK 8128 with a 54 L drum washes up to 8 kg of things at a time and wrings them out at a speed of up to 1200 rpm. If you believe the reviews, the car's engine is running quietly, although when the water is drained, the noise becomes loud. Since the depth of the case is 54 cm, it can be installed where other roomy models do not fit.

The list of 14 programs includes several special ones: "Sports", "Dark fabrics", "Delicate washing", etc. The manufacturer has also provided an Eco programme for washing at a temperature of 20 °C in order to save energy. And exclusive can be considered a mode for removing odours (cigarettes, sweat, etc.) from cotton or synthetic things and "Fluff / Feather" for the care of appropriate pillows, blankets and jackets.

The Indesit machines differ from the models of other brands by the Innex mode. There is a special button on their body, by pressing which the device turns on and starts washing without selecting the programme and its settings. This cycle lasts 50 minutes, the water is heated to 30 °C, the spin is performed at a speed of 1200 rpm. Therefore, the Innex mode is useful for the quick and economical removal of small contaminants from cotton and synthetic items.

This model does not have one "fast" programme, like most analogues, but three. Is it necessary to refresh shirts, blouses, etc. as quickly as possible? Start a 9-minute cycle in which a rinse aid is used instead of a powder. If there is not much laundry (1-3 kg), and the contamination is small, you can limit yourself to a washing cycle for 30 minutes at a temperature of 30 °C. If there are a lot of things gathered or among them are pretty dirty, an hour cycle with a temperature of 40 or 60 °C will be useful.

The Indesit NWK 8128 belongs to low-cost models. It consumes one and a half times more energy (about 300 kW per year) than machines with energy consumption class A +++. But the asset of the model is a large capacity and several original washing modes.

Hansa Space Line WHS1261DJ white

The Space Line line includes machines with an unusual design, convenient operation and useful proprietary functions. A large family will suit, for example, WHS1261DJ. In its drum with a volume of 61 liters, up to 9 kg of cotton linen can be washed.

Space Line machines are visually distinguished by a large and dark hatch, through which it is convenient to load and unload laundry. The Hansa WHS1261DJ control system is similar to other modern models. The controller is used to select the programme, and the touch buttons with an LCD display are used to select the optimal settings (spin speed, delayed start, etc.).

"Express 12 minutes" is very fast mode for slightly soiled or sweat-smelling cotton and linen items weighing 1-3.5 kg. The manufacturer suggests using the Allergy Safe mode for people with sensitive skin, including children. The original programs also include a 3-hour "Night Wash" for linen fabrics and bed linen with heavy contamination. The device will skip the intermediate spin phase (it creates noise), and the final spin is started manually (according to Hansa's idea — in the morning when everyone wakes up). By applying a timer to delay the start, you can configure the operation of the machine so that the "Night Washing" ends by your awakening.

The machine allows you to specify for most programs the degree of contamination of wardrobe items. If it is small, the cycle can be shortened by about 10 minutes, and the device will need 10 minutes to clean very dirty things. more. In addition, Hansa is trained to eliminate three types of stains: food (food), workers (ink, oils, etc.), as well as from grass and soil. The type of spots also affects the duration of the cycle.

According to the manufacturer, the "washing machine" has good energy efficiency: for a year, the metre "winds up" 211 kW, and about 12320 liters of water goes away. Note that the calculation is based on the standard mode for cotton. And some other programs have much more consumption. For example, the Allergy Safe cycle requires one and a half to two times more water (93 liters) and energy (2.1 kW) than for the normal mode.

Samsung WW90J6410CW white

The high cost of Samsung WW90J6410CW is justified by the presence of unique features and thoughtful design.

The main feature of the model is Eco Bubble technology. The generator saturates the water in the drum with air bubbles and they help to dissolve the detergent even in cold water. Therefore, using the "Eco Economical Washing" mode, you can save electricity without compromising the quality of daily washing. In addition, bubbles help in removing stains during soaking of laundry (Bubble Soak function).

There is also an accelerated mode — up to 5 kg of various things per hour. And if there are very few of them and they are not very dirty, you can choose a 15- or 30-minute cycle. Special programs also include options for bed linen, outerwear and children's clothing.

The water supply holes in the drum are reduced and "hidden" in the recesses. Therefore, the edges of clothing made of delicate fabrics do not cling to them and, accordingly, are not damaged . Samsung has also provided a simple way to clean the drum. In a special mode, the machine washes it with hot water without detergents to eliminate odours and bacteria. Another advantage is the ceramic heating element. Unlike steel heaters, it collects less scale, which is important if there is hard water in the water supply.

WW90J6410CW is equipped with inverter motor (for which Samsung gives a 10-year warranty). This reduced the noise level of the model. When washed, it reaches 52 dB, when pressed — 74. But the energy consumption is not less than that of analogues (1.17 kW per standard cycle at 60 °C). The device has been assigned energy efficiency class A.

Electrolux EWW51685SWD white

The Electrolux machine with built-in drying not only washes almost any things efficiently, but also dries them well.

The names of the drying modes speak for themselves: "Under the iron" with a duration of 40-125 minutes, "In the closet" (40-170) and "Very dry" (60-180). Things, after being removed from the machine, can be ironed or hung /folded in the closet. However, it was not without a couple of "pitfalls". Firstly, the maximum load of laundry for drying is two times less than for washing — 4 kg. Secondly, when using it, a lot of electricity is consumed.

Buyers of EWW 51685 SWD will have at their disposal two exclusive programs . If you need to quickly put several wardrobe items in order, the "Washing and drying 60 min" mode will be useful. And the "Refresh Steam" mode will eliminate odours and reduce wrinkles. For example, this way you can refresh a shirt that you wore once to work.

In addition to all these advantages, the Electrolux washing machine is also quiet due to the use of an inverter motor. When washing, the noise reaches 51 dB, when pressing — 76, when drying — 56. On the other hand, the EWW 51685 SWD consumes more energy and water than roomy machines without drying. It is assigned a low energy consumption class A, and a standard cycle consumes 67 liters of water (not 50-60 liters). However, in special modes, the resource consumption is less, for example, with delicate washing of 0.5 kW and 55 liters.

With Electrolux EWW 51685 SWD, taking care of things is simplified, but you have to pay for it with a lot of energy consumption.