Washing machines with vertical loading: how to choose the best and what to consider, prices and reviews

Compact models, narrow, super-slender, vertical, frontal. .. The choice of washing machines for today is simply huge, and it is quite difficult for an unprepared person to make the right decision about buying - there are so many worthy options that cost about the same, but differ in some parameters.

The first thing you need to decide when you're going to buy is a machine with which type of boot you want to buy. There are two options here: front loading and vertical. The first option is considered more traditional - to the frontal type is the absolute majority of modern automatic machines. Vertical models are much less popular, which is due to some of their design features. The advantages and disadvantages of washing machines with vertical loading, as well as their capabilities and best models, we will talk in detail in today's article.

• Compactness is the most important advantage of vertical models, which, as a rule, is the determining factor for buyers. With a standard height, these machines have a width and depth significantly smaller than those of the front models.
• A good maximum load - despite the small size, vertical stylalki equipped with a capacious drum, so they can load the same kilogram of laundry, as in machines with front loading.
• Ability to add items - the hatch at the top of the appliance can be opened during washing, without fear of breaking the seal. But you can do this only at the initial stage of washing.
• No need for expensive repair / replacement of a glass sunroof or rubber sealing cuff - the repair of the hatch door of front washing machines is very laborious, in addition, some parts can be quite expensive. From this point of view, the plastic door of vertical stylals is more reliable.

We offer to watch the video of the Youtube channel, which more fully describes the advantages of washing machines with vertical loading.

• High price - despite its compact size and some inconvenience in use, washing machines with a vertical type of loading are more expensive. If you take two models similar in function from the same manufacturer, then the model with a vertical load will cost significantly more than its frontal counterpart.
• Difficulty in servicing the detergent dispenser - the feeders of washing aids for vertical sticks can not be pulled out completely, so they are difficult to clean and clean from blockages.
• A small loading hatch - the window through which laundry is loaded, vertical models tend to be narrow enough, so it is difficult to load bulk items, such as outer clothing, through it.

Washing machines with vertical loading can be divided into several types, depending on the control method:

• devices with electronic control - the work is controlled by the programmer, the user only needs to select a mode or program, and all parameters of the washing machine will be determined by himself;
• devices with mechanical control - the user must set the parameters of operation, switch modes, start and stop the next wash steps;
• devices with electronic-mechanical control ( mixed type) - such washers are equipped with both a programmer and mechanical controls.

The control panel is an important part of the automatic washing machine. It is a block with all the elements by which the user can "communicate" with the device: set washing parameters, submit and cancel commands, etc.

As a rule, the control panel of a washing machine consists of several mechanical buttons and two or three rotating disks(selectors), which are needed to select the desired item from the menu. More modern models are also equipped with a liquid crystal display.

We already wrote that, despite much smaller sizes, vertical models have the same capacity on average as the front models. The standard loading of an automatic washing machine is from 4 to 7 kg.

The most popular machines are designed for a maximum load of 5-6 kg. For a larger family, the unit is more suitable, in which you can wash up to 8 kg of laundry at once - these devices are on sale, but they are usually more expensive.

The capacity of the washing machine is heavily influenced by its dimensions, but not always. Thus, manufacturers produce narrow models( of small depth) with a maximum drum load of up to 7-8 kg.

One of the most important parameters, which must be taken into consideration when choosing a vertical styralka are the spin and energy saving classes. These indicators need to be taken into account, because they largely determine how much electricity the unit will consume.

Extraction class is the criterion by which the degree of humidity of laundry after washing is estimated. The higher the spin class, the drier the laundry will be. This indicator depends on the speed of rotation of the drum during spinning. In total there are 7 classes from A to G, which correspond to speeds from 400 to 1600 rpm. More on this you can read in the article "What is the best spin class in washing machines?".

Energy class is an indicator of the economy of the washing machine in terms of power consumption. The most economical models are assigned the class A ++, meaning that the device consumes less than 0.15 kV / h. The lowest class is G;such stiralki consume more than 125 kV / h.

Especially for you we have prepared an overview of some models of washing machines with vertical loading from reliable world manufacturers.

Modern washing machines of vertical type of loading are equipped with a whole set of functions that ensure the safety of the device from various external factors. In the technical description, the following functions should be observed:

• Leakage protection - to protect the device from depressurization, the manufacturer can supply it with full or partial protection from leaks. Full protection involves the presence of water leakage sensors on hoses and on the bottom of the shell, and incomplete - only on one.
• Child protection - the presence of a button on the control panel, with which you can lock the entire panel, thereby protecting the machine from accidentally launching a program.
• Surge Protection is a residual current device that stops the supply of electricity to the device when voltage fluctuations in the network are detected. After the power is restored, the machine will continue to wash from the same place.

The most "advanced" models of vertical washing machines are equipped with a self-diagnostic function. This is a very useful thing that will help the owner of the washing machine to determine the cause of the malfunction in the work, without resorting to the help of a master. After analyzing the operation of the system, the device displays on the LCD display a message with an error code, the value of which can be found in the user's guide along with recommendations for troubleshooting.

Unfortunately, not all major manufacturers of household appliances are engaged in the production of washing machines with a vertical type of loading. There are many large companies that are completely focused on the production of front models. So, now on sale it is impossible to find vertical stilalki from firms: LG, Samsung, Siemens, BEKO, ATLANT.

However, other popular brands produce devices with vertical loading quite actively.

We already wrote about this above and you could understand it from the review - prices forvertical models can not be called very low.

The cost of the device is affected not only by the brand's fame, but also by the volume of the drum, washing classes, spinning and energy consumption, and the availability of additional functions. On average, a good model will cost from 20 to 30 thousand rubles. The most expensive device that we managed to find among the offers of online stores is about 140,000 rubles.

In such an uneasy business as choosing a washing machine with vertical loading, you need to focus not only on the promises of home appliance manufacturers, but also on the opinions of the real owners of the washers. They will give you more objective information about the merits and demerits of the model you like.

A large number of reviews on almost all commercially available washing machines can be found on the websites of major online stores or on specialized portals. There you can choose the right device, taking into account not only technical characteristics, but also the users rating.

• Experts advise not to spend money on washing machines offering a wide range of wash temperatures. Most things can not be washed in hot water, in addition, at temperatures above 60 degrees, the enzymes contained in many laundry detergents cease to function.
• Spin speed is another criterion that you can save on. More than 1200 drum revolutions per minute, experts consider excess, which almost does not affect the quality of spinning, but significantly increases the consumption of electricity.

The following video will tell in more detail about the characteristics of washing machines with vertical loading Whirlpool and will help to make a choice in favor of one of the models presented in the video.

• For the care of the washing machine, you can use special purchased products or you can fight pollution with folk methods. Both options will be equally effective, but the second will be much cheaper.
• Clean the enclosure by any available, non-corrosive means, such as dishwashing liquid, tooth powder or baking soda. Use a soft sponge or a rag and warm water.
• Inner parts of the stylalk also need care, because they are exposed to hard tap water. To get rid of the scum deposit it is possible with the help of citric acid - for this you need to fill a couple of tablespoons of the product in the detergent dispenser and start washing with an empty drum.

Fragment from the TV program Tips on the Inter channel will reveal some more secrets of the proper care of the washing machine.