Before buying washing machine, it is necessary to carefully understand the differences between different devices and the important characteristics that will play a role during use. First of all, you need to decide on the type of device. Now we mean the method of loading the laundry. Depending on this, washing machines are frontal and vertical. Each type has its own merits that can have a decisive impact on your choice. Let's take a quick look at both types to make it easier for you to choose.
Which option to prefer
On the quality of washing, in principle, you can not talk. Both types of devices cope with this task well. But still, for a better understanding of what you have to choose between, let's briefly go over the characteristics of one and the other.
Front loading washing machine
This has been the standard option for most of us for many years. If vertical devices are made by rare manufacturers, then frontal devices are made by very many. These devices differ in a number of ways:
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depth - from 35 cm to 65 cm or more;
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maximum load - from 4 kg to 12 kg;
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spin speed - from 800 to 1600 rpm;
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type of control - mechanical, push-button, touch, combined;
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motor drive - belt and direct;
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motor type - collector and inverter.
Most modern front-facing washing machines meet the A+++ energy efficiency class, but there are other options on the market at the moment. A fairly large number of models are equipped with the Smart-control function.
The design, although everywhere the same type, but in different cases has quite significant distinctive features.
Top loading washing machine
This type of washing machine is much less popular than the previous one. There are not many brands that make them, which is the main reason for this. It can also be said that due to the fact that here the competition is less fierce than in the previous case, the direction is not developing so confidently. Verticals are slightly inferior to their competitors, but their characteristics are more than enough for comfortable use and high-quality washing of any things.
The characteristics here are:
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depth - for most models it is 60 cm;
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maximum load - up to 7 kg;
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spin speed - from 800 to 1400 rpm;
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type of control - mechanical, touch and combined;
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drive type - belt;
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engine type - most models are equipped with collector engines. As for inverters, they also come across, but rarely.
Smart-management is quite rare here. The design, as in the case of front cameras, is the same type, but there are differences that distinguish some models very favorably.
Results
From the foregoing, we can conclude that both options are very worthy, and they are both perfect for the average family. And the choice largely depends on which machine will fit better into a particular interior, and which one will be more convenient for you to use in your living conditions.
