How to choose a top-loading washing machine: rating of reliable narrow models, description. What to look for when buying a vertical washing machine?
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1 WHIRLPOOL AWE 66710
Characteristics: load up to 6 kilograms, spin speed 1000 rpm, 18 washing programs, commutator type motor, free-standing installation method.
WHIRLPOOL AWE 66710 is a washing machine from an American brand that ranks first in our 2021 top-loading washing machine ratings. The device is assembled at factories in Slovakia, after which it is delivered to the CIS countries. The dimensions are small: 90 cm in height, 40 in width and 60 in length. The model can be placed even in a small room. For control there is a built-in display with LED indication. Special sensors are built in to recognize the weight of loaded laundry. They also regulate the machine’s consumption of electricity, water and powder. Resource consumption also varies depending on wash cycles or modes. A multi-stage system is built in to heat the water. Thanks to it, even heavily soiled clothes will be cleaned. There are 18 washing programs, including accelerated washing. The manufacturer also made a delayed start function. Additional: you can adjust the speed at which the centrifuge rotates.The machine is very quiet during operation. Disadvantages: no child protection.
Pros:
- Many washing programs
- Resource consumption regulation system
- Low noise level during washing
- Build quality
- Official warranty from the manufacturer
- Multi-stage water heating system
Minuses:
- No child protection
- Spends up to 48 liters of water per cycle
Price – 29,000 rubles
2 Electrolux EW6T4R262
Characteristics: holds up to 6 kilograms, spin speed 1200 rpm, 14 washing programs, commutator motor type, installed solo.
Next in the top is Electrolux EW6T4R262. The model deserves your attention because of its functionality. Holds up to 6 kilograms of laundry, which can be washed in one of 14 programs. Consumes 43 liters of water per cycle. This is quite a lot, but less than the previous washer. It is worth noting the built-in system for individual care of things. The drum speed during spinning is 1200 per minute. This solution allows you to spin things out faster, resulting in almost dry laundry. Although some fabrics can be damaged when spinning at this speed. To avoid this, the rotation speed of the drum can be adjusted. In reviews on Yandex.Market, users often mention how smoothly the doors open and close. Unlike the previous washing machine, there is child protection. The main feature is the Antiallergen program. Many experts have proven its effectiveness through experiments. The program itself is a combination of the normal washing mode with steam.
Pros:
- Spin speed 1200 rpm
- Has child protection
- Antiallergen program
- Doors open and close smoothly
- Individual approach to things
Minuses:
- High price
Price – 60,000 rubles
3 INDESIT BTW D61053 EU
Characteristics: laundry load up to 6 kilograms, spin speed 1000 rpm, 14 washing modes, commutator motor, installed separately.
The model received its place in the ranking of the best top-loading washing machines due to its high energy consumption class, build quality, warranty and affordable price of 25 thousand rubles. The manufacturing company assembles its washing machines in Italy, where they are tested according to European quality standards. The device can hold up to 6 kilograms of laundry. It can be washed in one of 14 modes. These include washing delicate fabrics, mixed garments and intensive washing. The last mode in this model is especially effective for removing serious contaminants such as coffee or chocolate. A modern commutator motor rotates the drum at speeds of up to 1000 rpm. The model has high build quality and a warranty from the manufacturer. The washing machine is low noise during operation. When installing it, you should use a level. But it can be replaced by an automatic imbalance control function. She will tell you how to adjust the position of the device. The display of the machine shows the stage of the running wash. Among the shortcomings of the machine: there is no sound signal, and the kit does not include instructions in Russian.
Pros:
- Build quality
- Automatic imbalance control function
- Quiet in operation
- Effective intensive washing mode
- There is a guarantee
- Affordable price
Minuses:
- There are no sound signals (the machine will not indicate the end of the wash)
- No instructions in Russian/Ukrainian
Price – 25,000 rubles
4 WHIRLPOOL TDLR 70210
Characteristics: holds up to 7 kilograms of laundry, spin speed 1200 rpm, 9 washing modes, commutator motor type, free-standing installation method.
The rating is completed by the washing machine with the largest capacity of those presented - WHIRLPOOL TDLR 70210. It holds 7 kilograms of clothes. There are 9 programs for washing. These include hand wash, wool/cotton wash and delicates. You can also wash mixed laundry in it. For comfortable movement of the washing machine, the manufacturer has built in plastic wheels. The powerful commutator-type motor provides up to 1200 drum revolutions per minute. The unique design of the car is more suitable for a modern interior. Additionally, there is a surge protection system. The list of washing modes does not include quick wash - this is a serious drawback.
Pros:
- Capacity 7 kg
- Powerful engine
- Good spin
- Surge protection
- Design
- Affordable price
- Wheels for moving
Minuses:
- No quick wash mode
- Total 9 programs
Price – 28,000 rubles