Narrow front-loading Bosch washing machines

Some users of automatic washing machines “narrow” mistakenly call “home assistants”, whose front wall has a slightly smaller width, for example 40 cm. In fact, you need to look not at the width, but at the depth of the case. Narrow Bosch washing machines have a body depth of up to 45 cm. More often, the depth is 40 cm or even less. Let's look at the features of these Bosch washing machines and make a short review, in which we will include several models that match the dimensions of the case.

The narrower the better?

There has been a real race between manufacturers of front-loading washing machines for several years now. Everyone strives to create a production model of a washing machine with the narrowest body possible. At first it was possible to assemble models with a body depth of slightly less than 45 cm, then the bar dropped to 40 cm, then to 35 cm, and today it’s time to talk about washing machines with a body depth of 33 cm.

Why is it so important to develop models with a narrow body? Yes, because these models take up less space in the bathroom, becoming closer to the wall. Although super narrow models have their drawbacks, such as poor balance due to reduced counterweights and a less spacious drum. Today you can find good narrow models of Bosch washing machines with horizontal loading on sale:

• Bosch WLG 24160;
• Bosch WLG 20160;
• Bosch WLG 2406 M;
• Bosch WLG

It is these models that we decided to include in our review today.These machines are characterized by wider loading hatches, direct drive motors, modern intelligent control and reduced resource consumption.

From our point of view, it is better to buy a top-loading washing machine than to endure the disadvantages of a Bosch front that is too narrow. Although this is our subjective opinion and we do not urge you to listen to it.

Bosch WLG 24160

This machine has a standard height and width, but its depth is only 40 cm. The equipment is equipped with modern intelligent controls, a digital display and a system of informative indicators. The maximum load of dry laundry reaches 5 kg, if not for the narrowness of the body it would be possible to make 7 kg. The machine body is standard white.

The model is distinguished by the ability to accelerate the drum during spinning to 1200 rpm; you can choose the rotation speed or cancel the spin altogether. There are as many as 15 washing programs, and what’s most interesting is that almost all of them are in demand. This suggests that the new generation of machines have more sophisticated washing programs. The machine is completely protected from water leaks, from the intervention of children, from increased foaming and from imbalance. The Bosch WLG 24160 hatch can open 180 degrees, and its diameter is 30 cm. The current cost of the model is $364.

Bosch WLG 20160

Very similar to the WLG 24160, the machine of the previous generation is the Bosch WLG 20160. It also has a drum for 5 kg of laundry, but its maximum spin speed is more modest - 1000 rpm. The body has dimensions W x D x H – 60 x 40 x 85 cm; during one washing cycle, the machine consumes 40 liters of water and about 0.18 kWh/kg of electricity.Energy efficiency indicators are not the best, but not the worst either.

Bosch WLG 20160 has only partial protection against water leaks, which does not make the machine unsafe to use. 15 washing programs provide excellent care for clothes made from different fabrics. There is a delayed start of the washing program and an end signal. The hatch opens 180 degrees and has a diameter of 30 cm. There is an additional SpeedPerfect function. The unit costs up to $328.

Bosch WLG 2406 M

The Bosch WLG 2406 M model was made budget-friendly by removing the display, but in terms of technical characteristics it is close to middle-class models. The drum has a loading capacity of 5 kg and the spin speed can be set to 1200 rpm. Water consumption per wash is no more than 45 liters. The controls are intelligent and very simple. The selected program is illuminated by a light bulb. You can switch between 15 washing programs.

There is complete protection against water leaks, control of foaming and imbalance. In other words, this seemingly unremarkable budget model is 100% protected. The hatch, like previous models, opens 180 degrees, its diameter is 30 cm. Temperature modes can be switched manually, without being content with what the system will set automatically. Bosch WLG 2406 M depth – 40 cm. Best price – $280.

Bosch WLG 24260

This model is slightly out of the budget category, although we cannot say that it is much better, for example, the Bosch WLG 2406 M. The Bosch WLG 24260 machine has an informative display, a drum that is not very spacious by modern standards for 5 kg of laundry, and a spin speed of 1200 rpm. minute. The depth of the machine body is also 40 cm.There are 15 advanced washing programs, among which the notable ones are:

• washing delicate fabrics;
• night wash;
• washing jackets;
• washing in plenty of water;
• Comprehensive washing programs for wool and silk.

To wash at night, you can set a delay start (up to 24 hours). The loading hatch and door are exactly the same as those of previous models. EcoPerfect and SpeedPerfect functions available. The average cost of the model is $427.

To summarize, we note Bosch washing machines with front loading and narrow body are on sale. However, for some reason, models with 350 mm or narrower cases are not sold in Russia. We hope to soon see these cars from the famous German manufacturer on the shelves of Russian stores. And we say goodbye to you and wish you good luck!

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