Washing machines have brought a lot of convenience to life and improved the quality of life. Today, washing machines have become a must-have appliance in almost every home. However, when buying a washing machine, you have to put some thought into it, but don’t “spend money unjustly”. How to choose a washing machine? Washing machine drum or impeller is better? What brand of washing machine is good? This special issue introduces you to the knowledge guide of washing machines.
What kind of washing machine is best? According to the washing method of the washing machine, the drum type washing machine is divided into the washing method. The dosage of agent is low, the wear rate of clothes is low, it can be washed with hot water, it is easy to realize automation, it can be dried, and the storage space can be designed on the top, and it can be placed in the embedded place.
Disadvantages: Washing Long time (40-60 minutes), high power consumption, excellent cleanliness, large volume, heavy weight, not easy to move, not easy to change the position, the side door should be reserved.
Applicable clothes : Wool, cashmere, silk, pure wool and other fabrics, blankets and other large categories of items
Reference price:>3000 yuan/set (4.5kg)
Suitable for the crowd: Collective, urban family
Working principle:It is designed to imitate the principle of hammer hitting clothes, using the electric motor The mechanical work makes the drum rotate, and the clothes are continuously lifted and dropped in the drum, and then lifted and dropped again. Repeated movements are performed, and the combined action of washing powder and water makes the clothes clean.
Classification: “Front lift” and “Top lift”, mostly automatic models
Lifetime:15-20 years
impeller Type washing machine
Advantages:Short washing time (10-40 minutes), simple structure, easy to use, can be used by the elderly, low price, save electricity, occupy less space, open the door, High degree of cleaning
Disadvantages: More water (150L/time), less laundry (1-5kg), easy to entangle clothes, uneven decontamination, and can not wash large Pieces
Applicable clothing:All clothing except those requiring special washing (cashmere/wool/silk, etc.)
Reference price:
strong>1200-2500 yuan/unit (4.5kg)
Suitable for the crowd: Urban and rural families, small-area families, simple decoration, renting a house
Working principle: The motor drives the disc pulsator at the bottom of the washing machine to rotate, so that the water in the tub forms a vortex, and the clothes are continuously tumbled and rotated with the water, thereby washing off the dirt on the clothes
Categories: “Single-tank” and “Two-tank”, mechanical fully automatic washing machines
Agitator washing machine
Advantages: The strongest cleaning power, even decontamination, detergent saving, large washing capacity, wear and tear Large
Disadvantages: More water (150L/time), less laundry (1-5kg), easy to tangle clothes, uneven decontamination, unable to wash large items
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Applicable clothes: All clothes except those that need special washing
Reference price: More than 2000 yuan/set (10kg)
Suitable for the crowd:Group, household, gradually withdraw from the market
Working principle:It rotates and swings through a vertical shaft equipped with a stirring wing , to drive the water flow and clothes, so as to achieve the purpose of washing
Category: The longest history, most of them are fully automatic machines, which can be further divided into those with dryers, and those without dryers.
Lifetime of the washing machine:5 years or more
Is the drum or the pulsator better
The pulsator washing machine has 10% stronger cleaning power
The cleaning principles of the two washing machines are different. The front-loading washing machine relies on gravity to beat and clean, simulating the effect of human hand scrubbing. The pulsator washing machine uses detergent and friction to clean. It has strong mechanical force, but generally has heating The cleaning power of the functional roller is equivalent to that of the ordinary impeller, and the non-heated roller is slightly weaker.
The drum consumes 50% less water than the impeller
The water level needs to be No clothes at all, relying on the water flow to drive the friction between the clothes and the barrel wall, so the amount of water and detergent is too much. Taking a 5kg washing machine as an example, a single-wash pulsator washing machine consumes about 125-180L of water, and a drum washing machine consumes water. 60-90L, reduce by more than 50%.
The power consumption of drum washing is about 3 times that of the pulsator
The drum washing machine generally adopts the method of warm water washing, It is more effective to promote the activity of the enzymes in the washing powder, and the corresponding heating of the water supply also consumes electricity. Therefore, under the condition of heating, the power consumption of the drum may be about 3 times higher than that of the pulsator, and the power consumption of the pulsator when not heated is about 1.5 times. .
The pulsator washing takes about 1/2 of the drum
The washing principle of the pulsator washing machine is simpler , through the friction between the water flow and the clothes to carry out deep cleaning, so its cleaning ability is more powerful than the cold water washing drum machine. Generally, the pulsator can complete the cleaning in 30-40 minutes, and the single running time of the drum washing machine is 90 minutes. about.
Fully Automatic Washing Machine
Functions: Automatic water refill, automatic soaking, automatic washing, automatic dehydration, etc.
Advantages: Small footprint, safe and convenient to use.
DefectsPoints:The washing rate is not very high, and the clothes are worn.
Power consumption: The power consumption of a fully automatic washing machine to wash clothes will not exceed 0.3 degrees.
Water consumption: The general water consumption of a pulsator automatic washing machine is about 100-130L, and the general water consumption of a drum automatic washing machine is about 40-70L.
Price: The general price is more than 2500 yuan.
Semi-automatic washing machine
Function: The three rotary switches on the top are generally laundry on the left, drain in the middle, and spin-drying timer on the right. The washing steps are the same as those of a single-cylinder washing machine.
Advantages: Easy to use, freely adjust the washing machine, rinse and spin times, and adjust the number of washes and rinses at will.
Disadvantages: laborious, time-consuming, loud noise, poor water saving, easy to wind up, unstable performance of cylinder throwing.
Power consumption: The motor power of a general washing machine is about 150 watts, and if adding dehydration, it is about 300 watts.
Water consumption: The water consumption of a 5.5kg semi-automatic washing machine is about 150 liters.
The washing machine is divided into frequency conversion washing machines according to the type of motor.
Principle: Press the switch of the frequency conversion washing machine, the motor will start at a low speed, and the clothes will be loosened. , then fill with water, speed up the motor, shake the clothes in water, further accelerate and change direction, wash the clothes, then slow down and shake well, then rinse with water, then wash at a slow speed and spin dry at a high speed.
Advantages: Energy saving, ultra-low noise, variable water flow, high spin speed.
Disadvantages: Compared with ordinary fixed frequency washing machines, the price of inverter washing machines will be much higher.
Fixed-frequency washing machine
Principle: Once the fixed-frequency washing machine starts to work, the speed of the motor will remain unchanged, and it will continue to run until the washing is completed.
Advantages: The washing process is not complicated due to the simple program setting, and the price is lower.
Disadvantages: Continuous high-speed operation will cause great damage to the clothes, and the clothes will often get knotted.
Other functional washing machines The mini washing machine
can be used to specifically wash children’s clothes to avoid cross-infection caused by mixed washing of adults and children’s clothes. Or use it as a special washing machine for underwear, and it is healthier to wash it by classification.
Wall-mounted washing machine
Although the wall-mounted washing machine is relatively small, it is still relatively easy to use. The wall-mounted washing machine has the function of high-temperature disinfection, and occasional disinfection of some personal clothes is better for the body.
Washing and drying machine
It is an intelligent new washing machine that adds drying function on the basis of automatic washing machine, and integrates various functions of washing, drying and drying.
Twin Washing Machine
The washing machine uses a dual-drum partition wash and care, which can wash clothes separately according to fabrics, colors, crowds, etc., to avoid fading of clothes, etc., and make clothes cleaner. With German shock absorption technology, the washing machine runs more stably.
Barrel washing machine
Currently, the barrel washing machines on the market include pulsator washing machines and front-loading washing machines. pulsator washing machines generally have two barrels on the left and right, while front-loading washing machines have two barrels set up and down, an upper barrel and a lower barrel. The drum can be operated at the same time, washed at the same time, and dehydrated at the same time.
Folding washing machine
Folding washing machine is convenient to carry, easy to store, small in size, does not consume electricity or water, low washing power, and cheap. However, the washing capacity is generally only about 2 to 3 kilograms, the dehydration capacity is smaller and the drying effect is poor, and only some close-fitting clothes or thinner clothes can be washed.
Jet flow washing machine
It forms a jet flow in the tub through the rotation of the pulsator installed on the side wall of the washing tub, so that the clothes are impacted by the water flow, so as to achieve the purpose of washing. The washing time is short, the cleaning degree is high, the structure is simple, and the price is cheap; but the clothes are seriously worn, the uniformity of decontamination is poor, and the amount of water and detergent is large.
Jet washing machine
It uses the water pump installed at the bottom of the washing tub to continuously pump water to wash the clothes, so that the clothes are tumbled and rotated in the tub, so as to achieve the purpose of washing. The wear rate of clothing is low and the price is low; but the degree of cleanliness is low, the washing time is long, and the amount of laundry is small.
Vibrating washing machine
It is through the high-speed vibration of the electromagnetic vibration plate at the bottom of the washing tub, which makes the water wave and tumble, so as to achieve the purpose of washing clothes. The wear rate of clothes is low and the price is cheap; but the cleaning degree is low, and the vibration and noise are large.
How to choose a washing machine for capacity selection
It is recommended to start from 8KG, which is the mainstream household. Or 1 set of winter four pieces.
Cleanliness/Wear Rate
The cleanliness of the pulsator washing machine is 10% higher than that of the front-load washing machine, and its wear rate is also 10% higher than that of the front-load washing machine. If you value cleanliness more, you can choose a pulsator washing machine. If most of the clothes at home are made of high-quality fabrics, it is recommended to choose a front-loading washing machine.
Economy/Practicality
Generally speaking, a drum washing machine of the same level will be 1,000 yuan or more higher than a pulsator washing machine.
Choose 3C-certified brand-name products
When purchasing a washing machine, you must first check whether the product has passed the 3C certification. The certified product body or packaging should have the words 3C certification. When purchasing, check whether there is a production license issued by the state, factory name, factory address, date of manufacture, product qualification certificate, inspection personnel number, as well as drawings and instructions, after-sales credit card, repair station address and telephone number.
Washing machine cleaning and maintenance Washing machine cleaning
Pour the washing machine detergent directly into the washing machine drum, close the door of the washing machine, select the main wash program, add water, and run for about 5 minutes to fully dissolve the washing machine detergent, then turn off the power , soak for 1 hour, and finally wash it once in the standard mode of daily washing of the washing machine.
Washing machine maintenance
After each wash, take out the clothes in time; drain the sewage and wash the washing machine barrel with clean water; wipe the water droplets and accumulated water inside and outside the washing machine with a dry cloth; The knobs and buttons at the place are restored to their original positions; the drain switch is indicated in the off position, and then placed in a dry and ventilated place.
Washing machine repair Washing machine does not run
The reason why the washing machine does not run is nothing more than poor contact or the door is not closed tightly, etc. First, you can directly check the power plug to see if the motor is plugged in and the motor is damaged. If it is the plug, try another one; if it is the motor, replace the motor, and then check whether the door is closed tightly. If so, close it tightly.
The washing machine does not enter water
First check whether the water pressure is unstable, and then check whether the water inlet is blocked.
The washing machine stops when the water intake does not reach the preset value.
It may be that the water level sensor fails. Check whether the hose is bent or bent, causing air blockage. If it is normal, you can fine-tune the sensor, just half a turn clockwise.
The washing machine does not spin
Please check whether there are too many clothes being spin-drying, and whether it exceeds the rated spin-drying capacity of the washing machine. If so, take out a small amount of laundry and spin it again.
