Built-in washing machines are designed for installation in kitchen and bathroom sets. They allow you to keep the appearance of beautiful furniture in its original form. And the technology itself is simply hidden behind the outer facades, closing the door.
Kitchen sets with the possibility of embedding household appliances are in great demand, as they allow you to create a holistic design - finished kitchens look just great. But the owners of such kitchens face the difficult task of acquiring built-in appliances.
Built-in under counter washing machines supplied to the market in large quantities. But compared to the choice of freestanding machines, there are very, very few of them. Therefore, the choice is often hampered by the lack of suitable models.. The situation is saved by numerous online stores where you can purchase almost any built-in appliances.
Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of embedded technology, consider the most popular models and their characteristics. In conclusion, reviews of users of built-in washing machines will be given, because it is on the basis of reviews that we most often make our choice.
Advantages and disadvantages of embedded technology
First of all, we need to talk about the advantages of embedded technology.There are not many of them, but they are very important.
Advantages
The main advantage of built-in appliances is that they can be hidden behind furniture facades or carefully integrated into the general background of the kitchen set. The second case is only relevant for microwave ovens and ovens.As for washing machines, they are closed with doors hung on their front panel - for this, there are corresponding hinges for fastening the doors.
The second advantage is the ability to arrange a workplace in the kitchen, pick up washing machine cabinet. Indeed, it is very convenient when all household appliances are in one room. Such approach makes the premises more functional and greatly facilitates housework. For example, housewives can do laundry without being distracted from cooking.
Embedded appliances are distinguished by their higher cost. And this fact is also a virtue, since such equipment is bought once and for a long time. It is difficult to resell it, so manufacturers give it an additional margin of safety, endowing it with a long service life and endurance.
Flaws
As for the shortcomings, they are much less. And the most important is the limited choice. There are many more classic freestanding washing machines than built-in ones. Therefore, it is much easier to make a choice among stand-alone models. This is very good when the machine will not hide behind furniture facades - then we can choose a model with the possibility of embedding.
If the task is to disguise household appliances to the maximum, then you should look for built-in models equipped with hinges for hinged doors.The lower part of such washing machines is closed with a special decorative panel.
How to choose the right built-in washing machine
Almost all built-in washing machines have a standard height of 82 cm. The only exceptions are a few models that differ in a different top edge height. The main thing to pay attention to when choosing a machine - to its depth, since the depth of kitchen sets varies over a very wide range.
It should also be noted that all built-in washing machines are front-loading - if you are a fan of vertical models, then the problem needs to be solved by ordering a headset with a hinged top cover for vertical models.
The washing machine is most often chosen according to its capacity. Most built-in models on the market have a capacity of 7 kg. If your family has no more than two people, you can get by with a 5 kg model. But in more spacious machines it is more convenient to wash bulky items, so here you need to find a compromise with an eye on the depth of the washing machine and the depth of the headset.
As for brands, market leaders should be preferred:
- Bosch;
- Electrolux;
- Hotpoint-Ariston;
- Siemens;
- Zanussi.
Also on the market there are quite decent models from other manufacturers. Let's look at a few popular models in more detail.
The most popular models of built-in washing machines
Below we will look at three of the most popular built-in models of automatic under-counter washing machines.
Bosch WKD 28540
The Bosch WKD 28540 built-in washing machine is one of the most popular models according to one well-known product catalog in Runet.Bosch appliances have always been renowned for their excellent workmanship and durability. As far as the presented model is concerned, its capacity is 6 kg, the maximum spin speed is 1400 rpm.
Also on board are child protection, full leak protection, a direct injection system, a stain removal program and an imbalance control system. The set of programs is complete enough to satisfy the most meticulous buyer. The model is high washing efficiency classes, spin and electricity consumption. The depth of the machine is 58 cm.
Bosch WIS 24140 OE
The next most popular model is the Bosch WIS 24140 OE built-in washing machine. The capacity of the machine is 7 kg, the spin speed is up to 1200 rpm, the depth of the case is 56 cm (less than the previous model). Also, the model has direct injection, full protection against leaks, there are many programs and an imbalance control system. Drying is not available on this model.
This model is more economical in terms of the amount of water consumed (up to 49 liters), but loses in terms of spin efficiency.
Electrolux EWG 147540 W
The built-in washing machine Electrolux EWG 147540W completes the top three. Its capacity is 7 kg, the spin speed is up to 1400 rpm, the depth is only 54 cm. The manufacturer endowed the machine with a direct injection system, multiple programs, an inverter motor, and full protection against leaks.
In terms of its efficiency, this model is one of the leaders - maximum water consumption is 46 liters, electricity consumption - up to 0.13 kW / kg. Also pleased with the high class of spin efficiency.
Worthy models are available from many other manufacturers, but Bosch is steadily holding a leadership position. True, it has a very biting price - the same Electrolux described above is much cheaper.
Reviews of owners of built-in washing machines
Maltseva Elena
There are really very few built-in washing machines; we simply did not find them in popular chain stores. So we made a purchase online. It is difficult to make a choice, since there are not many worthy models. But in the end we settled on a good washing machine from Bosch. The model turned out to be very good and functional. Pleased with the presence of full protection against leaks, which is not often found in conventional washing machines.
Mezentsev Anton
Finding a built-in washing machine in our stores is a real challenge. Walked around half the city, but did not find anything worthwhile. I found and bought a washing machine through an online store, as there was an opportunity to buy any washing machine on order. Embedded models have many advantages - good functionality, leakage protection. Disadvantages - a little expensive, the design is practically absent.
Kuznetsov Evgeny
Started a renovation in the kitchen and decided to buy a kitchen set for built-in appliances. I had to buy a new stove and microwave at the same time. There was a store in the city with a whole bunch of built-in washing machines. The purchase was overshadowed by the high cost of the machine - for that kind of money you could buy 2 or 3 separate cars. But it has great functionality.The machine fit well into the locker, but I had to suffer with the connection - there is not enough space in the headset. But the kitchen now looks like candy!
