Which washing machine is better with front or vertical loading?

Which washing machine is best with front or vertical loading?- This question arises, for example, in a newly-made family that has acquired its own housing or other residents of towns and villages, where the old styaralka "ordered to live long".If you had a front-loading machine, you are thinking: "And what if it is more convenient with vertical loading? Longer? "If you on the contrary had a vertical, it would come to your mind:" Can the frontalka erase better? Maybe she'd better fit in the interior? ".

To come to the store and spend honestly earned money on "the same, the best of the best washing-machines in the world", you need to familiarize yourself with the features of washing machines with front and vertical loading. This article will help you understand the important nuances of choosing this technique.

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Price and manufacturers

In order to compare prices for washing machines with horizontal loading and vertical washers, you need to take two cars of the same manufacturer, one class of laundry, designed for the same amount of kilogram of laundry and that other parameters are similar.

Whatever one may say, a technique with a vertical laying of linens is much more expensive. But does this mean that, accordingly, it will last longer and wash more qualitatively? Unfortunately no.

The price increases the features of the factory assembly, and not some additional benefits. The "brand name" also has a significant impact on value. If you are the right vertical and you trust only well-known manufacturers( Bosch, Electrolux, Zanussi, Whirpool and others), then you will have to spend significantly. The machine with a front load of laundry will be a little cheaper.

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Selects the washing machine. What is better than vertical or frontal loading?

Compartment for laying dirty linen in vertical and front washing machines are respectively from different sides. Therefore, their internal structure is also different.

Washing machine with front loading:

• The hatch for feeding the laundry is in the center of the front wall. It has a diameter of 23 to 33 cm and can be opened at a width of 90 to 180 degrees.
• Above the door is usually located the control panel - buttons or touchscreen display. & Lt;
• On the hatch there is a transparent window through which the whole process of washing is visible. Hardly anyone would have the desire to sit an hour and a half before the typewriter and with emotion observe how things roll in the drum. But there is still a window in the presence of a window. If a thing that is not intended for washing is lost in a pile of dirty things( a purse or a doll that your child "hid" in a pocket of your trousers), then you can stop the stylalk at the beginning of the cycle and get it.
• The door at the start of the program is locked with a special lock. That is, at any time you can not open it. The door is unlocked after the washing is completed automatically or when the machine is turned off.
• There is a rubber seal between the drum and the hatch, which does not allow water to penetrate outside. It is strong enough and durable, so that the sealant is out of order, you need to try hard.
• When loading laundry, you will have to tilt or squat down in front of the machine. For most, this is not a problem, but for the elderly or people with aching legs, the spine is a significant disadvantage. Above this detail it is worth considering when choosing a machine-machine.
  

Washing machine with vertical loading

This device has a slightly different design:

• The hatch for laying and unloading the laundry is on top. At its reclining we see a drum, located horizontally, on which there is another hatch with a simple mechanical lock. Through it, and gets the laundry in the compartment for washing.
• The big plus is that before this technique you do not need to "bow".It is quite convenient to load the laundry, although, frankly, you still have to bend down if you need to get socks or a T-shirt that are on the bottom of the drum.
• In older models, the drum door does not always face the top hatches. You have to scroll it to the desired position manually. Although in newer models this problem is eliminated - manufacturers added the function of "parking the drum."
• The window through which the washing process is visible, of course, is not there, but it is possible to add laundry( for example, socks that were suddenly found under the bed) while the machine is running, water will not spill onto the floor.
• The control panel can be on the side or on the top cover, and the detergent dispenser is located under the cover.

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Dimensions

This question is of key importance when choosing which washing machine is best - vertical or front.

Front washing machine

Washing machines with front loading of laundry can have different dimensions:

• full-size: width - 60 cm, depth - 60 cm, height - from 85 to 90 cm, designed for 5-7 kg of laundry.
• narrow: width - 60 cm, depth - from 35 to 40 cm, height - from 85 to 90 cm, designed for 3.5-5.5 kg of laundry.
• is very narrow: width - 60 cm, depth from 32 to 35 cm, height from 85 to 90 cm, designed for 3.5-4 kg of laundry.
• compact: width from 47 to 50 cm, depth from 43 to 45 cm, height from 68 to 70 cm, designed for 3 kg of laundry.

You can choose the model that is suitable for your room.

Important! In this case, do not forget that in front of the machine should be free space for unhindered opening of the door and loading of laundry.

Additional advantages and possibilities:

1. The upper part of the machine can be used as a storage shelf, for example, bath towels.
2. And if the technician practically does not vibrate at washing, it is possible to place on it and shampoos, shower gels, tubes of a cream.

Important! Many build in washing machines with front loading in kitchen furniture. This is also very convenient, especially if the bathroom is small in size.

1. It is necessary to take into account when choosing and the expected volumes of washing: it is in the front cars that there are models in which you can place up to 12 kg of dry linen. Vertical allow you to load a maximum of 7 kg.

Vertical washing machine

Washing machines with vertical loading have usually a height of 80-85 cm, a width of 40 cm, and a depth of 60 cm. It turns out that they are narrower than the front ones and more compact. In this case, there is no need for free space in front of the machine, since the hatch opens from the top.

This technique is an excellent choice for apartments with a small area, where every centimeter is worth its weight in gold.

Important! Such models are not so often built into kitchen furniture, as it is not very convenient.

As a shelf for bathroom accessories, you do not use such a machine. But you can put this technique in any corner at any angle.

Important! Most models have castors under the bottom. This is convenient if you need to move the machine to another location or simply remove the dust behind it.

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Service life and repair. Which stylalka is better: vertical or horizontal?

Practice shows that if you have chosen the technique of a worthy manufacturer, the front and the verticals serve equally long.

Important! If the washing machine is a front or vertical , quality assembled, it will not vibrate during operation. The quality of washing, too, is no different - both types are washed perfectly.

Nevertheless, there are some nuances that you may find useful in deciding which washing machine is best - with front or vertical loading:

• It used to be the opinion that vertical models are less likely to fail, thanks to their design. They have a drum horizontally and rests on two symmetrically arranged shafts. Allegedly this fact indicates that the drum is more stable in the process of work and therefore serves longer. But in modern frontal construction is also very thoughtful, there is an auto balance of laundry, so the drum does not loosen strongly during washing and spinning.
• It is impossible to say that some kind of a fast breaks down. As for the cost of repairs, then you need to say that to put in order the vertical will cost a little more expensive, since repair is more difficult, because the parts are very close to each other, and the spare parts themselves are more expensive.
• If the vertical model breaks during the washing process, you can get the linen without spilling water on the floor, which can not be said about the frontal. If they break down, the leakage of water is more than probable.

Important! Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever and all kinds of machines break down without exception. Therefore, when buying, try to consider whether there is a service center of the chosen manufacturer in your locality.

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Design and variety of models

If the space of your apartment allows you to choose any model of washing machines, then of course the front-end has an advantage. All manufacturers have a lineup for every taste and purse - from classic modest white cars to futuristic bright, with touch panels.

Important! Washing machines with horizontal loading occupy 85% of all models on the market. But vertical models - only 15% of the market.

Almost all brands can offer a vertical view of washing machines, but in appearance they do not differ much from each other. These are simple reliable "helpers".

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How to decide the choice of washing machine?

To make the choice in favor of a model that is really right for you, it is worth considering the following important aspects:

1. Decide on the location of the washing machine. If space is enough, then choose any model you like. But if space is limited, then the vertical machine will definitely suit you more.
2. Think about whether it is important for you to have a manhole and do you need an extra shelf in the bathroom? If yes, then you need to buy a car with a front load of laundry.
3. If you have young children and after turning on the washing constantly in all the back of the apartment new stained things, then the vertical model will do the best. You can at any time report in the car more laundry.
4. Money question: if you are not constrained in the money, then choose any model, but if the budget is limited, the frontal washing-wheel will cost you less, and the subsequent costs in case of need of repair will be lower.

When selecting the appropriate machine model, rely on the above items, as the quality of washing, service life and usability have no significant differences.