If the house does not have a centralized water supply, washing can become a difficult and time-consuming activity. In such situations, semi-automatic machines are capable of helping out, especially those models that not only wash, but also squeeze washed laundry.
Differences from the washing machine
The main difference between semi-automatic models and fully automatic devices is the need for user participation in some washing processes. If in the machine it's enough to just load the laundry and turn on the desired program, then remove the washed clothes and hang it dry, then the semi-automatic machine will have to be helped.
Firstly, the semi-automatic machine will have to be filled with heated water( there are models with heaters for heating water, eg, Fairy 2P, but there are not enough of them), pour in detergent and load laundry, then wait for clothes to be washed and transferred to a centrifuge tank forpressing.
Other significant differences between semiautomatic machines and more common automatic ones are:
- Lesser weight.
- Smaller dimensions.
- Mechanical control.
- Separate tanks for washing and spinning.
- Only vertical loading.
- More affordable cost.
Pros
- Semi-automatic machines with spinning machines are compact in size.
- Due to its low weight, this device can be moved to another room or transported in a car.
- The consumption of electricity and water for semi-automatic machines is much less than for automatic machines.
- Since the loading of these models is vertical, you can add clothes during washing to the machine.
- Such machines are very simple to operate, and the washing duration in them is much shorter than in automatic ones.
- When using a similar machine, it is not necessary to add water softening agents. In addition, washing can be done with any detergent.
- With this technique, the landlady does not depend on the water supply and sewage system.
Due to its small size, semi-automatic washing machines will be an excellent choice for small rooms.
Cons
- During the washing in the machine semi-automatic mistress has to take an active part.
- Semi-automatic machines are characterized by lower power and lower quality of washing.
- Functionality in such machines can be called limited, since in most semiautomatic machines there are only 1-2 washing regimes.
- If there is no access to hot water, it will have to be heated separately for washing.
Types of
Semi-automatic machines in which there is a spin, may differ:
- Working mechanism. Such machines can be activator( this is the most common type) or drum.
- Number of tanks. In similar machines there is one tank, and then it is spent washing, and then squeezing. More common are products with two tanks, in one of which the laundry is washed off, and in the second( with a centrifuge) - it is squeezed out.
- Dimensions. Semi-automatic with one tank has small dimensions, so it is more often chosen for a summer residence, and a two-tank model because of more impressive sizes is preferable for home use.
- Additional functions. There is a heater in the semi-automatic machine, and additional washing programs may be present.
In some machines, the semi-automatic machine has a reverse, allowing you to rotate the laundry in two directions.
How to choose the right one?
When choosing a semi-automatic machine with spinning, pay attention to:
- Electricity consumption class .The most economical option is class A, but such machines are more expensive than models with class B or C.
- Washing class .The best choice is class A. The further in alphabetical order, the lower the quality of removing contaminants.
- Allowable loading of .If the machine is bought for a summer residence, the semi-automatic machine, containing 2-4 kg of linen, and for home use the device with greater spaciousness is quite fits.
- Material of the tank .The stainless steel tank is distinguished by its durability, and the plastic tank is of low price and practicality.
- The price of .The most inexpensive version of the machine semi-automatic with spinning can be purchased for 3-4 thousand rubles, but the better the device and the higher its functionality, the more expensive this technique will cost.
Overview of
modelsmost popular semi-automatic machines with the option of pressing the following models:
| gonna XPB70-688AS | Unit UWM-220 | Fairy SMPA 3002N | Snow White B 9000LG | |
| type machines |
| Activator Activator Activator |
| activator |
| Download type |
| Vertical Vertical Vertical | Vertical | |
| Loading capacity | 7 kg | 4.5 kg | 3 kg | 9 kg |
| Control type | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| MaterialTank | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Weight machines | 20 kg | 16 kg | 11 kg | 26 kg |
| presence reverse | There | No | No | No |
| Presence pump | There | No | There | There |
| Features | Inthere is a filter for catching the pile. The power of the machine is 350 watts. Has 2 wash modes - normal and delicate. When squeezing, it can hold 6 kg of laundry. | The machine has a timer for washing( 15 minutes), as well as for spinning( 5 minutes). | Spin is produced at a speed of 1320 revolutions. Up to 2 kg of laundry can be placed in the centrifuge. | When squeezing, it holds 6.5 kg laundry washed. The duration of one wash is 6 minutes. |
| Average price | 8000 rubles | 6000 rubles | 5000 rubles | 9000 rubles |
In the video below you can get acquainted with the review of another washing machine semi-automatic activator type Saturn ST-WK7618.
How to use?
The work of almost all machines semi-automatic with spinning includes the following stages:
- Filling the machine with warm water.
- Adding a detergent to the water.
- Loading a lingerie machine.
- Switching the machine on.
- Select the desired program( if there are several).
- Starts washing.
- Rinsing with water change.
- Turn on the spin in the same tank or after transferring the laundry to another tank.
- Disconnecting the machine from the network.
- Extraction of laundry.
- Draining of water.
Installation
To install the machine semi-automatic, in which you can press the laundry, no special conditions are needed. This device requires only the presence of an electrical network. However, it is worth paying attention to the surface on which the machine will stand. It is desirable that it is as flat as possible, since during the spinning process a highly vibrating semi-automatic machine can move .
