What is an activator washing machine?
There are still people who use activator-type mini washing machines to wash things. The modern generation has no idea what these cars are, but our parents know everything about them. An activator machine has its own strengths compared to an automatic drum-type washing machine. We will talk about these advantages, and also review well-known models of activator-type washing machines.
The structure of such a washing machine
Activator type machines have the simplest device. Such a machine consists of 4 main parts:
- tank made of metal or plastic;
- electric motor;
- activator;
- mechanical timer.
When washing, you need to pour water into the tank, add and dissolve the powder, add laundry and turn on the timer. The activator rotates, and the laundry rotates with it. This is how the washing process occurs. When the machine stops, the laundry must be taken out and rinsed in a separate container, or pour clean water and start the machine again. If the machine is equipped with a centrifuge, then after rinsing the laundry is transferred to it and wrung out.
The activator machine is very simple. The absence of electronics eliminates frequent breakdowns. All that can break is the electric motor or timer; in very rare cases, the plastic tank bursts.
Advantages and disadvantages
Activator-type machines have a number of advantages compared to automatic washing machines. Let's list them:
- energy saving. In simple activator machines, the water is poured already heated, which means that energy is spent only on the operation of the electric motor.There are, of course, models with heated water, in which increased energy consumption occurs when the heater is turned on.
- the ability to wash things with any powder, even for hand washing.
- saving water consumption. You can do 2-3 washes in one water, for example, start washing white items first, then color ones, and wash black items in the last cycle.
- do not require connection to a central water supply. This makes it possible to use such machines in rural areas, in the country and in other places where there is no running water.
- Reliability ensured by simple assembly.
- the ability to regulate the washing time, as well as stop the washing at any minute.
- washing large volumes of laundry, some models are designed for 14 kg of clothes per wash cycle.
- have a reduced noise level and practically do not vibrate during operation.
- They are small in size, which makes it easy to rearrange such machines or transport them to the country.
- low price. Most activator machines are several times cheaper than automatic machines with a drum, especially domestically produced models. Their cost varies from $15 to $60.
As for the shortcomings, there cannot but be them.
- Washing clothes in machines of this type requires manual labor in the form of rinsing and transferring wet items, spinning (if there is no centrifuge). Which means This type of machine cannot be left unattended.
- Water is collected manually.
- It is dangerous to wash delicate items in such machines, as this can lead to damage.
For your information! Modern models now have delicate washing modes, as well as washing cashmere and wool, which is not a drawback.
- Such machines cannot be built in, because they load laundry from above.
- When draining water, you need to place a special container each time, and then pour it into the designated place.
Types of activator machines
There are different machines of this type, they differ in the features of the device and the presence of functions. But Moreover, they all have only vertical loading of laundry. Three different types of such washing machines can be distinguished; this division is considered conditional.
- The simplest activator machines. They consist of a tank, an activator and a manual spin. A manual spin is two rollers fastened together, between which a wet product is inserted and scrolled. These cars include “Malyutka”, “Oka”, “Saturn 1616”, “Fairy”.
- Activator semi-automatic machines. This type of machine has two tanks, one for washing and rinsing. The second tank is a centrifuge designed to spin laundry that is transferred from the first tank. Different models have different additional functions, for example, a timer with a choice of washing time, delicate wash mode, reverse, etc. As an example of semi-automatic machines, we can name the following machines: “Siberia”, “Renova WS 40”, “Unit 210”, “Snow White 55”.
- Automatic activator machines. This type includes modern activator machines, in which water is collected, drained, heated, boiled, and air-bubble rinsed. In addition, there is a delicate cycle, wool washing and others. The difference between an activator machine and a drum machine is that it contains an activator-impeller in its tank.. Let's give an example of an automatic activator machine: Redwer WMA 5521, Evgo EWP 4026 N, Mabe LMR1083PBYR0, Whirlpool Vantage.
Let's celebrate! Active type automatic machines do not have the disadvantages listed above.Their only disadvantage is their high cost and larger volume of water consumed.
Review of famous models
There are quite a lot of activator-type washing machines. Despite this, many people prefer machines with a drum. What's the matter? We believe that the issue here is a lack of understanding of the essence of the issue. The market offers drum machines, advertises them well, which means that all that remains for the consumer is to buy.
When we hear the phrase “activator machines,” most of us imagine models such as “Malyutka” or “Siberia.” But this is wrong, so we will try to give an overview of the active type machine models of all available types.
- Baby. One of the most popular washing machines of Soviet times, beloved by housewives for its small size and the ability to quickly wash a small amount of dirty laundry. The machine’s tank holds 27 liters of water; in one cycle you can wash up to 1 kg of laundry. There is a hose for draining waste water. This is the most popular machine in its box office. Ideal for a summer cottage. Cost from 1500 rub.
- Feya CMP-20. Semi-automatic washing machine with centrifuge. Loading of laundry up to 2 kg. Spinning is carried out at a speed of 1320 rpm. Cost about 2500 rubles.
- Renova WS 50. Semi-automatic machine with a centrifuge. Loading laundry up to 5 kg. Spinning is carried out at a speed of 1350 rpm. There is a hose for collecting and draining water. Control is carried out mechanically. Cost from 4000 rub.
- Mabe LMR1083PBYR. Automatic machine with mechanical control. Maximum load of laundry 10 kg. Spinning is carried out at a speed of 680 rpm. There are modes: washing delicate items and express washing. You can choose the water temperature for washing, washing in cold water is possible, and it is also possible to connect to hot water.There is an emergency opening of the tank door. Cost from 15,000 rub.
- Bosch WOR 16155. Automatic activator machine with electronic control. Loading laundry up to 6 kg. The maximum spin speed is 800. You can choose the water temperature, spin speed, and there is protection against leaks. A delayed start of the program is possible. Cost from 32,000 rub.
- Whirlpool Vantage. Automatic activator machine with touch control, USB interface, color display and presence of 33 washing modes. You can create your own washing regime, wash sportswear, shoes, small bath mats. However, such a miracle of technology costs a lot of money and will cost about 123,500 rubles.
So, activator machines are different: the most primitive and convenient for transportation and use in countryside conditions, as well as ultra-technological and modern. In terms of their characteristics, such machines are in no way inferior to drum-type machines. The choice is yours.
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We bought a Zarget washing machine, we liked it for its simplicity and ease of use. We had questions after the first wash, but we didn’t know who to ask. There is no such specialist in the store where you bought it. But I can’t find a service center in St. Petersburg.
Well, here the Bosch machine is simply automatic, not activator. This is a full-fledged machine, tank, etc.
Is it possible to use powder intended for washing in activator-type machines in automatic washing machines? Who will explain?