The washing machine has long become an integral and important element of everyday life. The presence in the house of high-quality washing equipment of famous world brands is a sign of we alth and good taste of the owner. Cleanliness, coziness and comfort of our life depend on the quality of the car.
How not to make a mistake with her choice, especially if you are not very versed in the various classes and categories that models of modern brands are now endowed with in abundance? What does the washing class in the washing machine mean and how to choose it? What are the optimal parameters for a quality cleaning process? All these questions are answered in detail in the article.
Parameter characteristic
The result of washing is measured by a parameter called class. And this raises a lot of questions for many people. Washing class A - what does it mean and what parameters does it answer for? Technically, he is responsible for the quality of the washing process. The parameter depends on the composition and structure of the things involved in the washing process. Of course, the value of this parameter will vary, since things orfabrics of the same quality will have different washes in the same machine. This result is affected by the influence of various factors, including the type and quality of the detergent, the temperature and parameters of the water, and so on.
So testing is done to determine the index. For this, a reference washing method is used: a reference machine and a test machine are used to calculate the parameter by this method. Both are loaded with fabrics of the same size, with contamination of the same intensity. Next, washing is carried out with the same temperature regime (60 degrees) and test time (60 minutes). The quality of the washed fabric is compared with a reference sample. If the test result exceeds the reference, the machine is assigned a class, denoted by index A. It is the highest and shows the maximum degree of washing efficiency. By purchasing a unit with such an index, you can be sure of the cleanliness of the cleaned laundry.
Which class of washing in washing machines is better?
Looks like we got one thing sorted out. But now the next question arose: "What can be a class." The quality line of washing parameters includes seven categories, indicated by letter indices. The highest quality, and, accordingly, the highest in the line - a class with an index A. B - less effective. However, during testing, it shows rather high washing results on a par with the standard. Index C has washing parameters below the reference. Class G is the latest inruler. The parameter shows the worst wash result. Given the quality of this index, it is practically not found in modern washing machines. Answering the question about the choice of washing index, we can say with confidence that class A is certainly the best in the quality line. Index B can also be considered for purchase, since the result of washing by machines with this class corresponds to the reference one, therefore, this parameter also gives good result.
What does washing class A mean?
Colored sticker on the front panel informs about three important components of choosing a washing machine. These are energy efficiency, spin and wash. Classes according to the new foreign quality assessment system are usually denoted by the letter A with a “+” sign. The number of pluses indicates the degree of effectiveness of the marked parameter. Washing class A + - what does it mean? A parameter marked with indexes with one plus or three is an indicator of high quality. Cars of well-known foreign brands usually have A +, A +++ and more. This should be taken into account by buyers. Washing class A - what does it mean? The presence of a letter with several pluses indicates the high efficiency of the model.
Which is better - A or A+++?
Is there a difference between A or A+++ and which wash class is better? Does the difference in indexes affect the cleaning results, as well as the cost of the machine? Is it possible to see the difference in the parameters when buying? Alas, studies have shown that between two neighboring classes of tangible differences in the results of washingpractically non-existent. What is the reason? And the reason is that ordinary everyday washing is not a reference. Benchmark testing of washing parameters is carried out using a certain amount of powder, fabric, soil type, temperature and water quality. In everyday washing, these parameters are not ideal. In domestic conditions, a different amount of linen is used, there is a mixture of fabrics, different temperatures and types of pollution. All this affects the final result and the class of the indicator, respectively. Therefore, when deciding on the choice of the model you like, it is enough to know what class A means and choose it as the maximum allowable.
Spin
This is another parameter to consider when choosing a technique. What do the washing and spin classes mean in the machine? The index characterizes the quality of cleaning. And spin means moisture percentage.
The moisture percentage of the washed laundry is determined by the engine power and depends on the speed of rotation of the drum of the washing machine. The higher the rotation speed, the better the extraction and the lower the moisture coefficient. When choosing a machine, this indicator is just as important to evaluate as the washing parameter. Classiness also has its own line of efficiency and is reflected by the corresponding indices. The strongest spin is considered to be a spin with a moisture percentage of 45 (class A), the weakest - 90 percent or more (index G). An intermediate parameter is considered with a percentage of humidity up to 50percent. It has index B.
Which spin to choose?
It is noteworthy that buying a machine with maximum spin is not always a good decision. An extremely high index is good for things and fabrics with a rough and rigid structure. Things made of delicate fabrics do not like strong extraction, and when it is used, they can be deformed and become unusable. Considering that most modern products have a delicate structure, a spin with a G index will be a good choice for them.
Models of cars with such parameters are in high demand on the market today.
Power consumption
Energy class has the same index as washing. The parameter is indicated by the first letter of the alphabet. You can often find energy class A and washing A. Sometimes, when marking next to the index, an additional “+” sign is used. At the moment, there is a new energy efficiency rating scale from A+++ to D. To determine the costs, water consumption and electricity costs are compared using different parameters: full load, partial load, using different water temperatures. According to the test results, the corresponding energy consumption index is assigned.
For ease of orientation in numbers, the energy efficiency classification is reflected in a multi-colored sticker placed on the front panel of the machine model. You should be aware that the energy efficiency parameters indicated on the paper are calculated for washing one kilogram of laundry. To determine the exact flow parametersenergy consumption, this figure should be multiplied by the amount of laundry to be washed. When calculating, you should also take into account the mode and time of washing.
Is it worth chasing technology and acquiring the most energy efficient machine? As noted by the reviews, this is not always true. The cost of such equipment can be 50 percent or more higher than conventional. And the difference in power consumption will not be so significant.
Summarize
Knowing the basic rules and requirements for washing parameters is the key to success in choosing the right washing machine. Having chosen the model you like, which is the most suitable for you in terms of dimensions, apartment interior and price, pay attention to three quality parameters at once. Cleaning and energy saving should have maximum indexes. Choose washing class A (what this means, we have already figured out). Select the wringer based on what and how you will clean. It is useful to know that most well-known brands already have spins of the required intensity in the programs of washing machines, depending on the selected washing mode. This means that the choice of a machine, taking into account the spin index, is of little relevance today, unless you are going to buy a Malyutka activator-type washing machine without the indicated software frills.
