An honest ranking of the best washing machines for 2022: what to buy?

On the one hand, choosing a washing machine for domestic needs is not so difficult. The main thing is to keep within the budget. On the other hand, when you clearly know how much you can spend, it turns out that there are several models from different manufacturers in this price category, and here the task becomes not so simple. What to strive for? Choose a trusted brand or a model from an unknown manufacturer, but with a large set of features? It is to this topic that our today's rating of the best washing machines for 2022 is dedicated. Let's see what they offer us and discuss how to choose a machine for price and quality.

What are the criteria for choosing a washing machine

To be honest, the criteria can be the most unexpected if you have specific requirements. For example, so that the washing machine matches the color of your refrigerator.

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But if we are not talking about color or something so special, there are several important criteria that a zealous owner will definitely pay attention to. Of course, we are talking about automatic washing machines.

Machine dimensions and type

So, here are two important points to think about first: what type will your car be, that is, with horizontal or front loading, and what dimensions you can afford, taking into account the location and size furniture.

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Built-in washing machines are usually installed in kitchens. This is not a very good solution, but nevertheless very popular, because even modern developers manage to save on bathrooms and laundries. What can we say about the old fund, the designers of which, probably, had no idea that they also needed to put a device somewhere similar in size to a cabinet. So attaching a car in a kitchen set is a necessary measure.

There is an option to put the device for washing separately, but even here the question rests on the dimensions.

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Returning to built-in machines, it should be noted that manufacturers of such equipment initially provide the possibility of adjustment during installation: the models have legs, the height of which can be adjusted to the dimensions furniture. The installation must be selected so that it is convenient to open the lid to load and remove laundry.

Note! Top loading machines have one major advantage over top loading machines. At any point in the wash, if you remember that you didn't put something in, you can add it without interrupting the cycle and without draining the water. Only recently have front-facing cars appeared that have added this feature, but you will have to pay a decent amount for this feature.

Top-loaders will appeal to older owners because they don't have to bend over and crouch to fill things up. So, if you are buying a car for an older person, consider this advantage. Just remember that a vertical machine will not fit into a kitchen set; they are not used as built-in appliances.

The dimensions of the washing machine are related to its capabilities. The narrower the machine, the less clothes it can wash at a time. And here, turn on the economic calculation mode: if you have a large family, then it is more profitable to fill one large wash than several - water consumption will decrease.

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Surveillance! In order to open the hatch of the washing machine and conveniently load laundry into it, you need to have at least half a meter of free space in front of it. Modern manufacturers began to produce cars with increased hatch dimensions. On the one hand, more space is needed to open it, on the other hand, it is much easier to load laundry into the large hatch.

Drum or activator?

Drum type washing machines are a classic. You yourself understand what is the distinctive principle of their work: the drum is spinning and with it the laundry. Now the trend has changed: activator machines have come into fashion, in which not the drum is spinning, but the blades. A not entirely clear innovation, because it immediately deprives the machine of several useful functions, including automatic spinning. So, before you “fall for” the active propaganda of managers in the store, think about it, do you need it? Most of these machines are not connected to water pipes, that is, they need to be filled with water. In principle, this is an option for giving, and even then it is not entirely logical.

How to use detergents

Traditionally, washing machines for loading detergents have a drawer with three containers for each washing step. It is understood that powder is poured into two of them, and fabric softener is poured into the third compartment. This habitual scheme has been undermined today by the increased popularity of other detergents - combined capsules.

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If you prefer to use not a powder or capsules, but a washing gel, it makes sense to choose a machine in which the retractable container is additionally equipped with a partition to hold the gel until the main washing. This is a removable partition, which is removed when washing with powder.

You can look for models in which the machine itself measures the required amount of detergent in accordance with the selected washing program. In such machines, the gel or powder is poured immediately, and then the required amount is automatically measured for each bookmark. You just have to make sure that the containers for funds are filled.

Inverter washing machine

Modern manufacturers offer washing machines with an inverter motor. Without going into design details, one has only to say that this type of engine is less prone to wear. and, thanks to the current frequency converter, is easily and accurately controlled by the user who selects the programs washing. The undoubted advantage of the operation of such machines is the low noise level. And one more significant point: machines with an inverter motor spin clothes better.

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Washing and spinning as selection criteria

The quality of washing cannot but worry, because for this you choose a machine. And spinning is also an important function, especially for city residents who have nowhere to dry clothes, not to mention the fact that you need to do it as quickly as possible.

As for the washing class, you don’t have to rack your brains here: now all manufacturers produce the highest possible one, which is designated as A (possibly with one or more + signs). And about the spin, there are some nuances. Pay attention to the marking in the documents of the machine, which indicates how powerful the spin is. The marking is indicated by letters from A to G, where, respectively, A is spinning up to 45% moisture, G is more than 90%. Thus, it is worth looking for machines labeled A to D if you want your laundry to be spun properly after washing.

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Energy and water consumption of washing machines

The cost-effectiveness of the purchased equipment is also an important factor in the choice. The energy class is also indicated in Latin, where A is the best option, it corresponds to 0.19 kW, and if a plus sign is added to it, then consumption is reduced by 0.02 kW.

As for water consumption, in standard versions, the washing machine consumes up to 60 liters per wash. The exception is models with a large load weight, which will spend on this process from 100 liters.

Drying: necessary or not?

Drying clothes is a useful feature because you can use the washed items right away and not think about where to hang them. This is especially true for city residents who live in a fast rhythm and do not have extra space for drying clothes. But you will have to pay extra (and a lot) for this option. In addition, drying consumes a lot of electricity.

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Note! The drying function can be applied to half of the maximum load of laundry, that is, if you have fully loaded the washing machine, the dryer will have to be divided in half.

And finally, machines with a dryer can simply dry clothes in a certain time (in simple models), or they can measure humidity and turn off at the moment when the humidity reaches the optimum value for subsequent ironing (in premium).

Management and additional programs

All modern washing machines are electronically controlled, but displays and program selection methods may be different. In more expensive models, the displays are electronic, with error codes, tips and other useful information. In cheaper units, you can find a system with rotary knobs and buttons. Both the one and the other option, in principle, are reliable, the only question is the price.

Now for the additional features. Consider which ones you might need:

• for washing with bioadditives (for those who care about it) - the “biophase” option, which allows you to gradually heat the water up to 40 degrees;
• accelerated washing for those who are in a hurry and save on water;
• extra rinse - especially useful if there are children in the house or people suffering from allergic reactions to detergents;
• foam level control - option to remove excess foam. An additive of little use if you follow the dosage and buy specialized products for automatic washing machines;
• a delayed start is useful for busy owners who are easier to program in advance all the housework;
• silent night mode is useful if you have an electric meter with a nightly, cheaper tariff;
• soaking and pre-washing for especially soiled items.

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If you are ready to purchase a premium machine, pay attention to machines with the Fuzzy Logic function, which, using complex sensors, determines the type of fabrics, the type of washing, the state of the water and much more other. In this mode, the owner does not have to think about anything at all.

Leak protection

For residents of high-rise buildings, leakage protection is a guarantee of peaceful coexistence with neighbors from below. Standard protective measures, pallets, do little to help if the hose is damaged in the water supply or drain. In order not to encounter such a problem, double hoses were invented, which, in the event of damage to the external circuit, shut off the water supply to the internal one. Such hoses can simply be purchased separately from the machine, if they were not originally included in the kit. In terms of reliability, this method of protection has no equal.

How to choose a washing machine by manufacturer

Not an easy task against the backdrop of recent events in the world. Nevertheless, today all brands are presented in our stores, so for now there is plenty to choose from.

At the same time, experts admit that in the heat of the fight against competition, modern manufacturers, in an effort to reduce the cost of units, have also greatly reduced their service life.

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Premium washing machines are Bosch, Siemens and AEG. These companies guarantee decent quality and more or less long service life. The most reliable (but also expensive) are Miele machines, they are literally crammed with the most modern digital technologies.

The middle segment and economy class are represented by a much larger assortment. In the middle price group you will see the products of Candy, LG, Samsung, Zanussi, Ariston, Eurosoba and many others, the economy class of washing machines is represented by Beko, Ardo, Hansa.

Manufacturers have decided which buyer they are targeting. There are companies whose lines are presented in different price segments, for example, Electrolux. On the one hand, premium AEG models, and right there - democratic Electrolux and Zanussi. What such manufacturers do: they introduce the latest developments first into the more expensive lines, and then, when the hype subsides, they use them on budget models as well.

As for the country of production, now everything is so complicated here that there is almost no point in understanding it. Most well-known brands have their assembly lines in many countries of the world at the same time and do this in order to save on labor and transportation costs. So talking about German or Swedish quality is problematic if the products are assembled in China, Poland or Russia.

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It is no longer a secret that many manufacturers, including large ones, join forces and cooperate in some aspects of production in order to save money. For example, they can exchange individual high-quality structural units. For example, the brands Beko and Ardo essentially differ only in names and external design, but in fact the models are often identical in their content.

Or else it happens: if the manufacturer does not have a certain group of goods in the assortment, he purchases it from his partner and sells it under his own brand. There is nothing criminal in this, but it is worth knowing about such nuances.

Top best washing machines in 2022

And now, in terms of all the above selection criteria, let's determine the best, according to user reviews, models of washing machines in different price segments.

The rating is based on published data from Yandex. Market.

Table 1. Super narrow (up to 35 cm) washing machines

Table 2. Budget washing machines

Table 3 Models with a good price / quality ratio

Table 4 Premium washing machines

The situation with the popularity of models may change. It should be noted that due to the sanctions, many brands have already disappeared or are leaving our market.

In addition, we suggest that you watch useful material on choosing a washing machine in the video review:

What washing machines do you prefer? Share your opinion in the comments!