The various characteristics of washing machines, reflected in the accompanying documentation, as well as the lengthy reasoning of the manager( often with the use of unfamiliar terms), whose main goal is to sell, have little to say to a person whose education and work specifics are "far" from technical devices.
The abundance of products from different manufacturers, differing not only in appearance, but also in possibilities, further complicates the choice of a washing machine. In this article, we will consider all the relevant selection criteria, let's show you what to look for and what to provide for before you go to the store.
Location of the alleged location of the
If the buyer is the owner of a private house, then this issue is not so paramount. But for people living in a city apartment( especially an old layout, with tiny bathrooms), it matters. It will be necessary to focus on the dimensions, since in most cases the housewives prefer to install the washing machine so that everything is at hand - and it, and the bathroom, and the connection point to the sink.
But the vertical load models have their own( albeit relative) drawback. As a rule, many women, trying to use the small volume of the bathroom more rationally, use a washing machine as an additional table, placing something necessary on the household on it. Therefore, if you want to wash your laundry such a "shelf" will have to be released. But there is also a "plus" - additional load of laundry is possible during the operation of the device.
However, not all Manufacturers adhere to these parameters. Therefore, if everything "rests" precisely in dimensions, then it will be useful to spend time and look for the most acceptable option.
In the apartment there is also another room in which it is possible to connect to the water supply systems and its drain - kitchen( about connection to the water pipe read here).Now on sale there are such kinds of various household appliances, as built-in. The washing machine is not an exception. Loading in such models is frontal. But it is advisable to buy them in the event that the kitchen is not just a set of individual items of furniture, but a set. The main thing is how to place a washing machine? It's easy to plan when the furniture is just made to order. In the ready-made kit to build a machine will be more difficult, as it will have to deal with partial reworking of its individual elements.
Wash volumes
How many people live in the house - this is the second criterion for choosing the best model for a washing machine. Each housewife has her own daily schedule - someone is working, someone is already on a well-deserved rest. And the occupation can be different. Some work daily, others - in half or a day. Therefore, every woman has her own "technique" of washing - or all at once, but less often, or less, although more often. To whom as it is more convenient.
In addition, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the family. For example, if there is a small child in her, a sick person who requires daily care, then the machine will be used more intensively, although the amount of laundry may not be that big( diapers, sliders, sheets do not take up much space).
As an option - a machine with a smaller capacity and more compact, if you put in a convenient place a larger model does not work. The only difficulty - the washing process will be somewhat delayed, since it will have to be carried out in several stages( cycles).In addition, it should be noted that such devices can not work continuously throughout the day. Therefore, when planning "homework" it is also necessary to take into account the time for "rest" of the unit.
Not everyone knows that the lifetime of a washing machine is affected by the amount of loading. If you put less things in the big drum, then the alignment will be broken and the machine will go pie-wise. Systematic "underload" leads to a rapid breakdown of the washing machine.
Material
Typically, experts pay attention to the tank. It can be made of "stainless steel"( the service life is more than 60 years) or plastic( about 25).Containers made of composite materials( polymers) are cheaper, which is reflected in the price. But from a practical point of view, does it make sense to buy a more expensive car only because the tank for half a century will be guaranteed to be protected from "breakage"?
First, it's not a fact that the other components will serve the same number. Secondly, the analysis of the population's demand for household appliances shows that even the most reliable ones( for example, refrigerators), if they are in good order, change after 15 to more modern models. Those times when some thing served the owner all his life, have already passed.
Number of washing programs
In many models, their number reaches 16. But are they all needed? Experts say that some are a kind of "repetition" already available, since there is no fundamental difference between many of them. It is easy to understand that an increase in the number of programs automatically leads to an increase in value, which is beneficial to the Producer, but not to the Buyer. It is enough to limit 5 - 6. This is quite enough for household use to wash things from the most common tissues.
Drying
In principle, this is the choice of a woman - do you need such a function in the typewriter or not? High-speed models provide high-quality spinning. Naturally, this indicator - the presence of drying - affects the final cost( an increase in the price by 20 - 25%).
Spin speed
Specialists recommend paying attention to machines with this index within 500 - 1,000 rpm. More "high-speed" models overdry the laundry, and then it will be difficult to iron it.
There are a number of other points that characterize the washing machine-energy consumption, washing class and the like. But they are classified as less important indicators, which should be noted if the model you like meets all the previous criteria.
Technical Support
- Warranty Period and Warranty Terms. The manufacturer with a serious reputation for sophisticated household appliances will not define it in ½ or 1 year.
- Any technical equipment needs periodic maintenance and repair. When choosing a particular model, it should be clarified whether this manufacturer has its own service center in a specific locality. Where is it located, how does it interact with the "center"( directly or through a chain of intermediaries)?It depends on this, how quickly and qualitatively will be given real help in the breakdown of the machine.
The most budgetary washing machines of Russian production include such brands as "Oka", "Vyatka", "Atlant".Imported - "LG", "Ariston", "Samsung", "Indesit" and a number of others. If material possibilities allow, the products of Electrolux, Bosch, Siemens are characterized by excellent quality, but also by a higher price.
Conclusion
It is not necessary to be guided only by someone's "competent" opinion( especially since "experts" are more than enough) - it's not a fact that it is correct. Buying a washing machine( and this is a product of long-term use), it is advisable to visit several outlets and "take a look", "try on yourself."What to consider, has already been said. It remains to be understood which of the models is more suitable for a particular house( apartment).
