The standard height for automatic washing machines is 85 cm. If a full-size machine does not fit on a given area, buy low-level washing machines with a height of no more than 80 cm. Such devices are usually built in under a sink or countertop, which saves space. We will find out which brands offer low cars, what they are interesting for and what their cost is.
Features of low washers
Low machines installed under the sink or in the cabinet have side loading. All of them differ in small volume, however, there is a demand for such SMA. They have one advantage - compactness, but there are much more disadvantages.
Disadvantages of low washers:
- Small load - from 3 to 4 kg.
- Need a wash basin of a special design - “water lily”.
- You must buy a special siphon for the sink.
- They succumb to full-sized counterparts as a spin - due to the smaller volume of the drum.
- Large devices are inferior in reliability, durability, snap functions, options, etc. (the exception is the brand "Eurosoba", which produces only small-sized models).
- They are expensive.
Overview of models from Candy, Eurosoba, Electrolux and Zanussi
There are not so many SMA up to 80 cm high on the market today. These machines are represented by 4 brands - Candy, Eurosoba, Electrolux and Zanussi. Consider the proposed models in more detail and compare their parameters and cost.
Kandy. This Italian brand produces medium and economy class CMAs. “Kandy” presents washing machines for every taste - frontal and vertical, there are also several low models in the assortment. At a cost they are more expensive than many full-sized Candy, but still remain affordable for those who prefer to save money and space.
Candy Aquamatic 1D1035-07
This machine is small in every way. It is not only low in height, but also has a small load. This front camera has no drying, but the control, as befits a modern washing machine, is electronic. It has a classic design and has everything you need for a comfortable wash. The hatch is standard - 30 cm in diameter, opens to the right. The material of the tank is plastic.
- Capacity: 3.5 kg.
- Water consumption: 29 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, a program for washing mixed fabrics, quick washing, washing in plenty of water, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial protection against leaks, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 51x46x70 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 56/76 dB.
Pros:
- Regulation of the volume of rinse water - depending on the need.
- Qualitatively erases.
Minuses:
- When spinning over 400 rpm, it is very noisy and vibrates.
- Jamming of the lock when opening the door - the user claims that this is a design feature and is not subject to "treatment".
- Inadequate build quality. There are claims to the tray - there is no reliable fixation.
Despite the toy sizes, the miniature washing machine copes with washing no worse than its full-size counterparts. But you can’t call it ideal. There are imperfections in the design and assembly that some users do not consider critical, while others categorically do not recommend contacting Kandy at all. This is an option for owners of small apartments who prefer to wash in small batches.
Candy Aqua 114D2
Compared to the previous SMA, this modification has a 0.5 kg load and a 1 cm lower load. The machine has become even lower and roomier. This is a free-standing frontal SMA without drying. There is a digital display, control - electronic. The machine weighs 48 kg. The tank is made of plastic. The hatch opens to the right side.
- Capacity: 4 kg.
- Water consumption: 32 l.
- Spin speed: 1100 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, washing programs for mixed fabrics, super rinse, quick wash, wash in plenty of water).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial protection against leaks, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 51x44x69 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 56/81 dB.
Pros:
- The device is stable even at the highest speeds.
- Compact, roomy, light weight.
- Relatively affordable cost.
Minuses:
- The maximum temperature is +75 degrees. Users would like to wash towels, etc. products at 80–90 degrees.
One user wonders why the machine, having completed the spin cycle, pours water into the tank for 5 seconds, and then turns off. This is not a defect, but a filling - such a procedure is necessary so that during the next wash, when the washing will be carried out from the dispenser, the powder does not enter the pump.
A height of 69 cm allows you to put this low washing machine under the washbasin. Users are extremely pleased with the price. In this model, the disadvantages that were encountered in previous versions are eliminated. Users are sure that there are no analogues with such a cost and size in the market. The main competitors are the low Eurosoba washing machines, but their cost is several times higher than that of the low Kandy SMA.
Eurosoba. Eurosoba is a little-known but prestigious Swiss brand specializing in the production of small-sized SMA. Its products are characterized by a long service life and increased reliability of all parts. In the assortment - SMA up to 70 cm high. Eurosoba devices are a class higher than “Kandy”, and their cost is 2 or more times higher than Italian mini-washers.
Eurosoba 600
Small frontal SMA for installation under the sink. The brand offers a set of specially designed sinks. Drying is not provided. Management - rotary levers. Weight - 36 kg.
- Capacity: 3.5 kg.
- Water consumption: 50 l.
- Spin speed: 600 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, super rinse, quick wash, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / E.
- Safety: partial protection against leaks, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 46x46x68 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 56/76 dB.
Pros:
- Reliable - many users write that for many years of service there was not a single breakdown.
- High-quality washing of clothes - in no way inferior to large SMA.
- It squeezes linen well - it is almost dry after washing.
- Simple and intuitive controls.
- The powder is washed qualitatively - if not put in excess.
Minuses:
- With incomplete loading - strong vibration at high speeds. The device rolls on wheels.
- Not the most economical use of water and electricity. This brand, as well as competitors, has low SMA with much lower water consumption and a higher class of energy consumption.
- Management, although electronic, but the choice of options is made by rotary knobs.
- There is no protection from children.
This model, like all SMA from Eurosob, is not cheap. Its main advantage is reliability and declared service life. The manufacturer promises 15 years of excellent performance. Tanks for all modifications are made of stainless steel. Among the users who have left feedback about Eurosob, there are many who have been using Swiss mini-washers for 10-15 years.
Eurosoba 1000
Frontal SMA under the sink or countertop. Management is mechanical. There is no drying. Weight - 50 kg. This model is more perfect than the previous one. She has less water consumption, she spends energy more economically, squeezes at higher speeds and holds 0.5 kg more linen. Galvanized casing, painted with powder enamel.
- Capacity: 4 kg.
- Water Consumption: 36 L
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, quick wash, prewash, stain removal program).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 46x46x68 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 44/61 dB.
Pros:
- Low noise.
- There is a compartment for liquid powder.
- Washes any dirt.
- High-quality spin.
Minuses:
- Unpresentable plastic used for decoration. Because of it, the washer does not have a design (according to some users).
Eurosoba 1000 is one of the best models in its class. Works without breakdowns for 10 years or more. Users have claims against the manufacturer about the design. But the brand is bending its line, it does not try to appeal to the consumer externally, does not make vivid advertising, its washers are made in the same style, and they cope perfectly with their main purpose.
Electrolux. The Swedish brand represents in our market middle-class CMA - dozens of front and vertical cars. There are only two models below 80 cm.
Electrolux EWC 1350
Frontal standalone SMA without drying. Management is intellectual. Weight - 52 kg. The tank is made of plastic.
- Capacity: 3 kg.
- Water Consumption: 39 L
- Spin speed: 1300 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, preventing creasing, super rinse, quick wash, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: I / O.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 50x54x67 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 53/74 dB.
Pros:
- There are legs adjustable in height.
- It is relatively quiet.
- Clear control panel.
- High maintainability.
Minuses:
- Low energy class, which means that the model is not the most economical.
- Low class of washing and spin.
- The user is unhappy that water has been spilled onto the machine under the sink. It is not in vain that Eurosoba offers a special design sink in a set, while Electrolux has no such configuration.
- There is a breakdown - depressurization of the protective seal.
- Internal electrical wires are not hidden in the protective channel.
- The device is quite heavy, damages the floor when moving.
This model is chosen by those who have nowhere to put a large device. You won’t especially save on this machine - it itself is more expensive than many full-size SMA of other brands, the energy class is low. Many consumers conclude that the price of this washer is clearly overpriced, since in this class the choice is small, and the Electrolux brand is very hyped compared to Eurosoba.
"Electrolux" is another low SMA - Electrolux EWC 1150. It has lower spin speeds. It is a little narrower than the previous model, its depth is 51 cm. Control - with the help of rotary handles. In all other respects, it is practically no different from the EWC 1350.
Zanussi. A sought-after Italian brand that surpassed many German brands in popularity. It offers different types of SMA in the middle and budget price category. The service life is about 10 years, assembly is carried out in different countries, in order to determine the country of origin, you should look at the markings when buying.
Zanussi FCS 1020 C
Freestanding front-wheel operated by rotary handles. Compact modification with a plastic tank.
- Capacity: 3 kg.
- Water Consumption: 39 L
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 11 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, super rinsing, quick washing, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: B / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 50x52x67 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 58/76 dB.
Pros:
- Full-fledged, high-quality washing and good spin - not inferior to full-size devices.
- It works quite quietly.
Minuses:
- Users are unhappy with the washing regimes, the rinse quality.
- There are complaints of increased noise. Especially strong sound during the spin cycle.
- The bearings rusted after two years of operation. Repair cost 6000 rubles.
- Very long washing modes - about 2 hours.
- In the only fast mode - 30 minutes, poorly rinsed powder from the laundry. I have to include an additional rinse, as a result, the time savings are small.
- You can wash only one large thing at a time.
Compactness is the main and perhaps the only advantage of this modification. In all other respects, it does not surpass anything, and in some ways it is inferior to full-size analogues. The main drawback is the clearly overpriced. You have to pay for the saved space.
Zanussi offers another model with a height of 67 cm - FCS 825 C. It has the same load as the previous SMA, a load of 3 kg and a similar water flow. But it is less noisy, its noise indicators are 53/68 dB (wash / spin).
Conclusions
Summarizing:
- AGRs, low in height, are modestly presented on the market. There are only three brands offering them.
- Low machines have a limited load, the maximum option is 4 kg.
- Despite the small size and limited load, the cost for an SMA up to 80 cm is quite “full-sized”. The high cost is associated with the lack of competition, low demand and supply, and Eurosob, in addition, the high quality of parts, materials and the entire assembly.
- The price of low SMA, contrary to expectations, is high. It makes no sense to buy an expensive half-load mini-option, if for the same price, or even less, you can take a full-size device. Such machines are bought only with direct "indications" for the purchase of small-sized washers - lack of space and small amounts of washing.
The minimum SMA height for those on the market today is 67–68 cm. Washing machines 60 cm high are represented only by semiautomatic devices and activating machines, as well as wall-mounted SMAs from Daewoo Electronics - DWD-CV701 PC.
More reliable and durable low cars produced by the manufacturer who specializes in them. And what to choose - a little-known Swiss brand that produces only small washers, or hyped "Italians" for whom low cars are just a small touch in the production process, it is up to the buyer to decide.