The best top-loading washing machine

If we compare the popularity of automatic washing machines, front-loading washing machines (with a hatch in front) will unconditionally win. But there are times when people choose washing machines with a vertical load (sunroof on top). There are many reasons for this, but today we will not talk about the reasons for choosing such cars, but about how to make this choice. What should the best vertical loading machine look like? We will talk about this as part of the article.

How to evaluate?

Thinking of buying a washing machine with a vertical load, the consumer almost immediately encounters the fact that the market offers him a huge number of models with different characteristics and at different prices. Even without going to the retail outlets of your city or town, looking at the offer on the Internet, you can make sure that the choice is huge and that it’s real to buy, “so as not to fall in love”.

A smart consumer immediately begins to study the ratings of selling sites, considering models of cars with vertical loading of highly-rated people. This approach should not be considered correct, since sellers very often create and use “fake” ratings to orient consumers not to the best product, but to the one that needs to be sold faster.

Our site does not sell or advertise washing machines. We are interested in finding objective information, and believe me, we will find it!

A top-loading washing machine should not be evaluated on the basis of the opinion of a group of people, but on the basis of an objective assessment of a group of criteria, a professional assessment being desirable. Our car repair masters, specialists with extensive experience have identified a number of criteria that you can rely on when evaluating a particular machine with a vertical load. Such criteria, coupled with a professional opinion on each worthy model, will help determine which washing machine is better than others and worthy of your choice. Let's list these criteria.

• The cost of the model and its technical characteristics.
• How well does the machine wash clothes?
• How long can a machine serve?
• Is it easy to repair and how expensive are the parts?

At first glance, nothing complicated, but in fact, each of the above criteria has a rather capacious content, which we will try to disclose in the next paragraphs of our article. Let's start with the most difficult: prices and specifications.

Technical specifications and price

Having examined dozens of top-loading washing machines, it’s not difficult to choose several affordable models that have more or less decent technical characteristics. So the amateur thinks. In reality, you can quickly determine only the price, sometimes everything else baffles even a professional. By revealing the selection criteria “technical specifications” related to a top-loading washing machine, we mean.

1. Dimensions. It is especially important to consider them when you have little space, we look at what height, depth and width the model is.
2. Capacity of a drum or washing tub. This parameter allows you to find out which drum the washing machine has and how many (in kilograms) it is possible to cram into it so that it is washed well enough.
3. The number and composition of washing modes. You need to look not only at the number of washing programs, but also at how much they are in demand and effective.
4. Useful features. Modern top-loading washing machines have a ton of useful features that help speed up the wash, make it more efficient and safe for things.

Do not chase models with advertised dubious features such as “bubble wash” or “smart wash”.Firstly, they will have to be overpaid, and secondly, not the fact that they are as effective as the advertisement presents to us.

5. Information content and functionality of the control panel. Much more valued by users models of washing machines with vertical loading, which have a clear and informative control panel with a good display and responsive toggle switches and buttons.
6. Noise. The washing machine with a vertical loading is traditionally quieter than its frontal counterparts, however, you must look at this parameter in order not to run into some growling monster.
7. Spin speed. It is generally accepted, and not without reason, that the faster the drum rotates during the spin cycle, the drier the laundry will be at the exit. Our experience allows us to state: if the maximum drum rotation speed for a particular washing machine model is less than 1000 rpm, it is better not to take such a machine.
8. Height adjustment. A good modern washing machine with a vertical loading should have 4, in the worst case, two adjustable legs that will help set the washing machine in level. If there are problems with the legs, you definitely do not need to take a car.
9. Protection. A modern top-loading automatic washing machine should have at least partial leakage protection. It is better if the protection is complete, but frankly, in some cases, it does not protect from flooding even the seemingly complete protection of the machine from leaks.
10. The presence of a set of long hoses and adapters. It is desirable that sufficiently long hoses and adapters come with the washing machine, allowing you to connect it to the water supply and sewage system. If there are none, it does not matter, but still it would make your life easier in the future.

Hoses can be extended if necessary, but you will have to buy additional adapters and other accessories, which will increase overall costs.

With the main technical parameters taken into account, we figured out, now let's find out what the price of a "home assistant" is normal at the present time? How much will have to be allocated for the corresponding purchase?

The price range is quite large, but on average the best washing machine with a vertical load will cost 30-40 thousand rubles, good models can be seen in the range of 20-30 thousand. All that is cheaper often does not stand up to criticism. It is not regrettable to admit it, but the price still affects the quality of the product, because good parts and reliable electronics, coupled with high-quality assembly, can not be cheap. But let's not talk about sad things, but let's move on to the most interesting part - washing machine models and determining which one is better in terms of technical parameters and price.

• Electrolux EWT1266FOW. The best-in-class freestanding vertical loading automatic washing machine. It has everything you need and even more: a load of 6 kg, an extraction of 1200 rpm, an average noise level, complete protection against leaks, protection against children, low consumption of water and electricity. In addition, an excellent digital display and an intuitive control panel are available. Dimensions W x D x H 40x60x85 cm. Only the high price of $ 670 scares them off, but as you know, a good thing costs money.
  
• AEG L 86560 TL Best-in-class, stand-alone, vertical-loading automatic washing machine. It even surpasses the Electrolux EWT1266FOW in technical specifications. For example, the spin speed of AEG reaches 1,500 rpm, there is an automatic positioning of the drum and an energy-efficient engine. Dimensions are 40x60x89 cm, the price is 780 dollars.
• Whirlpool TDLR Another top-of-the-line top-loading automatic washing machine. It is noteworthy that this washing machine immediately includes 7 kg of laundry, and it squeezes at 1200 rpm. Size 40x60x90, direct drive, sper economical engine and complete leakage protection. Excellent in all respects, the model and the price is amazing - only $ 460.

Washing quality

With three of the best technical specifications washing machines, we decided. Now select the favorites in terms of quality of washing. It should be noted that this was not an easy task, however, our specialists succeeded. Here are the models that pulled ahead on this parameter.

1. Electrolux EWT1367VDW. A washing machine with a vertical loading, a special drum, optimal washing programs and the ability to spin at a speed of about 1300 rpm. This machine has great advantages and can wash perfectly: wool, jeans, sportswear, cotton and delicate fabrics. It has a program that prevents creasing of things, as well as a mode of “steaming clothes”.
2. Whirlpool TDLR We have already touched on the characteristics of this model, we only note that the washing machine of this model perfectly cleans coarse calico pastels, even from heavy pollution. Of course, subject to the use of high-quality washing powder.
3. Indesit ITW E 61052 G. At first glance, an unremarkable washing machine with mediocre technical characteristics: a load of 6 kg, a spin of 1000 revolutions, 14 standard washing programs, showed itself very well during the tests, flawlessly washing a mountain of laundry.

Even relatively cheap washing machines with vertical loading are able to show excellent results in the quality of washing, but in order to correctly evaluate the model, you need to pay attention to all the main criteria.

Durability and maintainability

Now about the washing machines that have proven to be the most durable and maintainable. To evaluate washers by these parameters, we turned to statistics published by leading service centers for the repair of washing machines. In general, it can be said that most vertical bars are quite strong, but if they break, this will lead to tangible problems.

AEG L 86560 TL4. The model described above is considered one of the most reliable in the world. Judging by the quality of the assembly and components, such a model is able to work without problems for at least 10-15 years, but if it breaks, the repair will be very expensive. So it’s worth pointing out that this model is reliable, but there are obvious problems with maintainability.

Bosch WOR 16155. This washing machine turned out to be one of the most reliable and maintainable. It is a pity that her technical specifications are very ordinary, even low, and the price is “sky-high”. In particular: loading - 6 kg, drum rotation - 800 revolutions, partial protection against leaks and no protection against children. You will have to pay $ 646 for this model, which is obviously a bit much even for a washing machine that even a layman can repair.

Important! The reliability of the washing machines with a vertical loading machine is affected by the country of assembly. European cars serve great, Chinese ones are worse, although not by much, but the Russian assembly is considered the worst.

We come to a common denominator

So, we talked about all the most important criteria and identified several models of washing machines with a vertical loading, which meet these criteria. Now the most important thing is the verdict of experts, which washing machine turned out to be the best in terms of a set of criteria?

The final decision was not easy, there was a heated discussion, and the opinions of our experts were divided. Everything was decided by the final vote, in which the washing machine won by one vote Whirlpool TDLR70220. It is noteworthy that this model can not be called outstanding, but it is a very solid technology with average reliability, average maintainability, attractive price and good characteristics.

The washing quality is slightly inferior to the Electrolux washing machine, but not by much, which allows us to make the Whirlpool TDLR70220 an absolute favorite of the competitive race. The bottom line is, according to our experts, the Whirlpool TDLR70220 with vertical loading is the best of the mass-marketed washing machines in the Russian market in 2016.If you want more see our copyright top loading washing machines rating, read the article of the same name posted on our website.