Modern washing machines have many important characteristics to understand that it is not easy. Of-md will tell you on what to look for and will help determine the choice by offering ten of our most popular models.
Wind-blown particles of earth, car exhaust, industrial emissions of smoke, disintegrating waste — all that daily settles on our clothes, which for a day or two becomes saturated with the color and smell. And there can not do without a washing machine, which has long pushed from use basins and washing Board. Modern technologies allow 30 minutes to return things clean and fresh.
Almost all the even inexpensive washing machines are equipped with the basic systems and functions for otstiryvaniya very dirty cotton and flax, synthetic and delicate fabrics, wool and colored Laundry. All models work quite quietly and almost inaudible in a city apartment. They save energy and water, gently treat all types of fabrics can be stored in the bathroom, or can be integrated into kitchen furniture. More advanced models offer additional convenient features. They automatically weigh the clothes and determine the best mode of washing and the amount of detergent and additional rinse remove all detergent residue, which is very important for Allergy sufferers. They also conduct extra washing for heavily soiled Laundry or hard you led spots, controlling the imbalance of the Laundry in the drum, foaming and automatically adjust the water level. These models are equipped with multifunction displays, which reflect almost all the information about washing and even the amount of energy consumed. And all this with minimal interference in the process the person only has to load the drum the washing, add detergent and press "start". And if you experience any problems fire protection system.
Of-md will talk about the features of various types of washing machines and offer the most popular models.
Tips for choosing
The choice of washing machine depends on housing conditions, number of household members, presence of children and animals. From this we can determine the type of load the Laundry, drum volume, power and price.
Today, manufacturers offer two types of washing machines depending on the load of linen.
Machine with horizontal type of loading larger
Vertical or front-loading. Front require additional space for otkryvaya-gosia Luke, therefore, are accommodated in spacious enough bathrooms, or are built into the kitchen. For small areas a good choice would be a more compact machine is a vertical type, in which the hatch opens up. But they are less roomy than the front.
Vertical type of loading allows to save space in the room
Load volume. When selecting a washing machine you need to pay attention to the load of Laundry. For one person fit the model to 3 kg, that will fit easily in a small bathroom, for two — 3-5 kg. a Family of three to four people will need a reel to 7-9 kg.
Energy efficiency. We must remember that the higher the energy efficiency class, the more expensive this model and more its size. So here we have to look for a compromise. If you don't wash very much and you are usually not very dirty things, we can choose a compact machine with a class energy consumption-of A or B. Full-size model with class A+ or A++ will allow economical use of the additional wash cycle even to remove stains. But it requires a little more private, or if you need to stir it in the kitchen.
For a family of 3-5 people it is better to choose a machine with a drum that allows you to wash once 7 to 9 kg of Laundry. This will give a supply during washing of the bed linen and outerwear
The efficiency of extraction. This item greatly affects the price of the washing machine. The maximum value of this indicator can reach 1800 rpm.minutes to almost dry to squeeze very thick fabric, down to the Mat. But do you need such efficiency for the extra money? Experts believe that it should be limited to a speed of 1000 rpm.min., which is easily cope with denim and leaves moisture for comfortable Ironing.
The presence of drying. It's a matter of personal preference. If a price increase of 20-25% is not critical for you is where to place a full-sized car, then this extra feature will let you directly from the drum to send underwear on the shelf or rack to prepare the things for the immediate Ironing. Dried but in this mode only half of the linen. In addition, very rare hostess plan your day so, after washing to immediately pressing, preferring to use moisturizing system iron.
Additional features
A good addition to the set of functions are technologies for extending the service life of the motor. These include "direct injection of the wash solution, removing excess of the Lena" when the error quantity of the powder, "automatic control of optimal water levels, control the transparency of the water" to reduce rinse cycles.
Very useful when using the function "control the spin" and "control balance linen when pressed". The processor determines the optimal number of revolutions of the drum for each type of fabric and uniform distribution. This can reduce vibration and significantly improve the life of the machine. In addition, the processor allows you to conduct a self-test problems, giving the display a special icon.
The number of functions. The main modes manufacturers add lots of extra, Ask the seller instruction and evaluate programs in relation to your conditions. If you have small children, please pay attention to the modes "baby clothes", "soft toy", etc. If you are active in sports, then choose the "sportswear" and "sports shoes". If you are willing to pay extra, it's worth staying on the washing machine with Fuzzy Logic system. Your task is to choose the type of fabric and press "start". The rest will adjust cyberinstaller.
The presence of a large display. First of all it is useful to monitor the washing process. It displays Xia information about the process, the time until the end of the washing, spinning or drying, temperature, amount of-rotation per minute of the drum and the trigger delay time of the washing machine.
Laundry service: from stones to microprocessors
The invention of the washing process scientists refer to those ancient times, when man began to hunt and use the skins as clothing. Gradually the skin became dirty and required cleaning. It would be tied woven from plants by a rope to a rock or a tree, and threw on a few hours in the river, which in those days was enough to "wash".</p>
With the invention of the fabric fibres and the development of weaving the pollution problem of clothing was solved Pro - storymania her in the river with loose inside the sand and subsequent rinsing.
In the middle ages, travelling by sea on merchant ships the men used to wash the movement of the vessel. The underwear was tied to a rope and thrown overboard, where boiling water was washed away from the fabric all the dirt. More advanced sailors put the Laundry in the drum, which made a few holes for the passage of water. The barrel was attached to the rope and was thrown overboard. So was achieved the effect of constant change and water circulation, which is still used in modern washing machine drums.
At the same time women have experimented with chemical constituent wash — purifying various substances. For example, in Russia the hosts attracted the so-called "soap root" for its ability to give a good lather when washing and elderberry, efficiently washing the dirt and bleaching linen.
Mechanization and automation
V year American king James created the first domestic "washing machine with rotating drum". This mechanism consisted of tubs, where hot soapy water. Inside it on an axis was mounted drum with a plurality of holes. To spin it you had to manually. The first patent for "device for washing clothes" was obtained through five years, June 7, 1856, an American by the name of Moore. In a drawer with linen covered wooden balls and filled in the cleaning solution. Driven lever frame moved up and down, rolling the balls through underwear.
Until the late nineteenth century drive for such devices the person served. This was the first mass-produced domestic car American William Blackstone. Sold this relatively small mechanism from 1874 to $2,5. Europe's first serial production organized by German company Miele&Cie in 1900, reworking in your washing device churn.
In 1908 for the process of washing a new era — the era of using electricity. One of the first washing machines with electric drive was the car of the American company Thor Hurley Machine Company. And the inventor of this machine Alva Fisher went down in history as the Creator of a new class of home appliances. Wooden drum with the Laundry done for eight spins in one direction and then in the other side.
In 1947 two American company, Bendix Corporation and General Electric, introduced the first washing machine. But since the mid-1990s, cars began to be managed processors with the principle of "fuzzy logic".
Types and features of washing machines
Modern technologies used in washing machines, make them functional, efficient and comfortable to use.
The vertical and front-loading
Now the most common models in front. They have the "traditional" view of the cube with a glass hatch on the front wall that allows you to visually monitor the wash. The load average is 3-6 kg of dry linen, and maximum of up to 11 kg.
Washing machines with vertical loading the Laundry shall be placed in the drum through a special opening above the sash. In modern models, there "Drum Up", which after washing stops the drum shutters up. Download this types of machines — 6-7 kg, you can add Laundry in the drum during washing.
The height of both types is the same — 85-90 cm front Width 60 cm, vertical — 40 cm Depth is the vertical standard 60 cm, and the front of the machine can be full-sized with a depth of 60 cm, a compact — 43-45 cm, narrow — 35-40 cm and superuzkie — 32-35 cm
Their characteristics are identical, and the drums patterns are not different from the point of view of reliability and durability. The choice of the type of machine is a matter of habit and personal preference.
Capacity of drum
This characteristic of the washing machine is expressed in kilograms of dry clothes. To facilitate counting in the instruction manual the manufacturer usually specifies the list of items with their approximate weight, which eliminates the weighing of linen on the scales.
We must remember that different fabrics at the same weight is a different amount, and instead one woolen sweater in the drum will fit four to five cotton t-shirts or a dozen undergarments. So at boot, you need to pay attention to the fullness of the drum and not try to stuff things in it.
Some buyers do not pay attention to such important indicator, as the minimum number of clothes, which is 1-1,5 kg. a Smaller number will not be able to occupy uniformly the surface of the drum, which causes a large vibration of the machine and reduces its service life.
The efficiency of washing
Energy class defined by the average power consumption when washing 1 kg of cotton Laundry at 60 °C and must be indicated on the package, often on the front panel of the machine or on a special adhesive sticker Energy Label attached to the documentation set and shows the main technical features of this model.
From an economic point of view it is cheaper to buy a full-size model high power. However, such machines take up much space, and place them in the bathroom can be difficult. You have to evaluate the dimensions of the room and opt for a compact model. It saves space, but the "big wash" it usually happens several times, which wastes water and electricity. But the basic principle reads: the more a washing machine, the cheaper to wash one kilo of linen.
According to the European standard there are seven classes of energy consumption of a washing machine, indicated in Latin letters from A to G (now added to them, classes A+ and A++). The higher the letter by the beginning of the alphabet, the more economical model will be chosen.
Energy efficiency class of washing machines: A++ (up to 0,15 kWh/kg), A+ (only 0.17 kWh/kg) And (0,17—0,19 kWh/kg), (0,19—0,23 kWh/kg), (0,23—0,27 kWh/kg).
Most of the cars now has a power consumption class C and above. If the car is drying, the consumption of water and electricity increase by 35-40%.
The efficiency class of washing and it's perfect and almost perfect cleansing from dirt combined with very careful attitude to the tissues. Classes C, D and E — average efficiency, F and G — low by today's standards the quality of the wash.
The degree of extraction
A spinning clothes — the final stage of washing. The degree of pressing is selected depending on the tissue and is measured in revolutions per minute. With increased efficiency of extraction increases and the price of the model.
The European standard divides the efficiency of extraction also into seven classes, from A to G. the Most powerful-s ' — class cars And top speed they have up to 1400 rpm.MIA. (sometimes up to 1800 rpm.min.). Next come the classes In — 1200 about./min., P — 1000 Rev./min., D — 800 about./min., E — 600 Rev./min., etc. and high-end Cars are almost all degree of extraction. A high degree of squeezing is good that together with the moisture removes residual detergent, which is important for Allergy sufferers.
Efficiency classes spin: A (residual moisture linen — less than 45%), B (45-54%), C (54-63%), D (63-72%), E (72-81%), F (81-90%), G (greater than 90%).
Drying function
The principle of dryer is quite simple. The hot air passes through the wet linen and picks up moisture, which then condenses in the storage tank. The process can take place at low or high heat modes allow you to choose the program, for example, "under the iron". There are such machines and disadvantages. They are large width (60 em) and depth (55-60 cm). It is believed that when such a drying things wear out faster as not all fibers are heated evenly. Dry areas quickly become thinner.
