Wall-mounted washing machine, choice, advantages and disadvantages

Every year, various equipment that is so needed in everyday life improves and improves its production. Therefore, there are models of washing machines that are compact in size, suitable for small bathrooms or non-standard rooms. In addition to being easy to use, a wall-mounted washing machine saves space in the kitchen and allows even an inexperienced housewife to do the laundry.

Features of wall-mounted washing machines

Wall-mounted washing machines appeared relatively recently. This is a very interesting home appliance that, despite its unique appearance, does its job well. Unfortunately, only 2 manufacturers are currently developing and selling them, so the model range is small.

And yet, the demand for wall-mounted washing machines is growing every day. What kind of modern miracle is this and whether it has any disadvantages, this article will tell you. A review of wall-mounted washing machines will help you decide on the best option for your home.

Wall-mounted machines can be opened without problems, even if they are installed above a bedside table, bathtub, or washbasin. They don't take up space on the floor and allow you to move freely around a small room, even if the door is open! The only thing that is required is to get used to such technology in the wall.

As the name suggests, the main feature of a wall-mounted washing machine is that it is mounted on the wall and not placed on the floor. Space saving is also ensured by the fact that there is no need to lay special communications to drain water from the machine. The drain goes through the tube directly into the sewer.

This is a fairly easy technique considering its purpose. All models released for sale have a similar design, configuration and principle of operation, but at the same time, the appearance of the equipment and the set of functions can be very different.

Wall-mounted washing machines consist of a small body, a drum, a hatch for storing clothes and a control panel. The engine of the machine is inverter, it makes virtually no noise. The drum has a high-quality coating, which ensures careful handling of things.

The shape is most often in the form of a parallelepiped or square with rounded corners, but this is not the standard; Xiami, for example, released its machine in the shape of a drop. The design is modern, such machines fit best into rooms with high-tech, minimalism, modern design, but, in principle, they are suitable for rooms with any design.

When wall-mounted machines went on sale, they were tested. The results of test washes showed that the machine does its job well. Of course, if you compare the quality of washing in a wall-mounted machine with any machine with washing class A, it will be lower.

If you compare the Daewoo unit with other washing machines of the same class, the quality will be the same, and other parameters will make the wall-mounted model preferable.

Separately, during testing, it was determined that the machine practically does not vibrate. In addition, its operation is almost silent, unless you take into account the spin and drain cycle. Check this out by watching the video below.

If we compare the cost of wall-mounted washing machines with standard devices with similar parameters, then Daewoo models cost users more. The average price for such a machine is 16-23 thousand rubles.

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Brands

On the domestic market, mounted models are represented by South Korean. The Swedish brand Electrolux also has similar machines, but they are not currently available for open sale.

Daewoo is a well-known brand that produces SMA for different price segments. Our credo is innovation and diversity. Along with compact, standard narrow and mounted models, the brand offers powerful devices with a loading capacity of 15 kg.
Electrolux - produces high-quality SMAs for the middle price segment. Adheres to traditional European quality standards. The products are reliable and durable.

Rules for installing a wall-mounted washing machine

Such equipment can only be installed on a solid solid wall that has no internal voids. This can be done not only in the bathroom, but also in the kitchen, laundry room, toilet, pantry or hallway.

Since there is no drain pump in the device, and the drainage is similar to draining water from a bathroom, installation requires finding a suitable location near the sewer pipes. There should be no obstacles for water to exit into the sewer.

The difficulty of installation may also lie in the fact that many craftsmen do not know how to install it due to lack of experience. However, the instructions for the device indicate all the steps, so installation can be done by yourself.

Buyers who chose a wall-mounted washing machine for their home were very pleased with its small dimensions and ease of loading laundry. Also, among the advantages of the equipment, the owners name quick washing, attractive design of the device, economy and quiet operation.

As for the disadvantages, they were noted only in comparison with a standard washing machine. This is a lower quality of work, weak spin and low capacity. Many also emphasized that installing such a machine is quite difficult, and the price of such equipment is above average.

Wall-mounted placement of a wall-mounted washing machine has a number of advantages of small-sized appliances:

ease of installation;
low power consumption;
saving free space;
ease of transportation.

The models have a spectacular appearance. The wall-mounted washing machine supports modern software. Despite its small dimensions, it performs all the necessary functions.

The small size causes some disadvantages:

wall-mounted machines provide B-class laundry washing. Perhaps washing classes will be added in the future. Spinning and rinsing are already of maximum quality.
Installation features limit the size of the drum, the maximum volume is 4 kg.
The cost of these washing machines is higher than conventional ones.

How to hang SMA on the wall?

Read the instructions for how to mount it to the wall. Installation can be done in any place convenient for the user - in the kitchen, bathroom or pantry, anywhere. The main thing is to have access to a source of water and electricity. It is best to place such devices above:

bathroom;
sink;
toilet.

It is important to determine the strength of the wall, and also take into account the weight of the device along with water and laundry. Installation on plasterboard partitions is not allowed.

Since the device does not have a pump, it should be positioned in such a way as to ensure free flow of water after the wash is completed. Hanging SMAs require direct connection to communications - they must be located under the device. Do not allow a large number of bends in the path of filling/draining water. You can install the device yourself, but if in doubt, ask the store to have their service technician do this.

Installation of a wall-mounted washing machine

The location of the device is in many ways similar to the installation of a floor-standing automatic washing machine. The machine comes with instructions, but often in Korean. To avoid mistakes, the installation wizard will need step-by-step instructions.

Select a wall and installation location. The wall must be load-bearing; no partitions made of plasterboard will do.
Hang the included installation sheet on the wall.
Use an anchor hammer to secure the anchor caps.
Check the integrity of the sewer system.
Connect the water intake and drain hoses.
Connect the power cord. Fix the position of the washer.
Install a water intake filter.
Make the drain hose U-shaped to prevent odors.
Place the power cord and hoses in decorative hanging boxes.
Install the housing cover.

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pros

Machines with a water tank are truly economical: their energy efficiency class is defined as A++.
The wide selection of washing programs is not inferior to the service of the automatic machines we are used to: in a number of models the number of available modes can exceed two dozen.
Depending on the degree of soiling of the laundry, the load level and the fullness of the reserve tank, the machine itself determines the water consumption required for a specific wash cycle.

Advantages of mounted models

Many people prefer to place the washing assistant in the kitchen for various reasons. The wall-mounted version of the equipment, offered by manufacturers Daewoo and Xiaomi, will help free up kitchen space, adding its own flavor to the interior.

The main advantages of mini-equipment are obvious. Let's start right away with this:

Dimensions. Wall-mounted babies take up little space and do not interfere at all either in daily life or when cleaning. The dust that accumulates under floor-standing units in most cases collects there for years. For allergy sufferers, the Daewoo wall-mounted washing machine is an excellent alternative. Mini appliances are suitable for a small apartment. In the kitchen, it can be placed on any free wall, because the size of the equipment does not always “fit” into the bathroom.
Appearance. Manufacturers of wall-mounted washing equipment have thought about this too. The result is a modern design in high-tech style. But this can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. If your kitchen is in the style of hi-tech, minimalism, loft, modern, etc., then the cosmic image of the wall assistant will look good and out of place. But for Provence, shabby chic and similar styles, its appropriateness is highly questionable. Directly under great doubt.
Quiet operation. Manufacturers have tried to create not only miniature equipment, but also virtually silent ones. At the same time, there are no strong vibrations during the spin cycle. Compared to classic floor-standing technology, this is a significant advantage.
Good spin. Since the mini-unit is technically not yet capable of performing the same powerful programs as its floor-standing counterpart, a spin of 700 rpm is a very good result. Washed items will not drip - tested by users. Spin quality – 4 out of 5 points.
Weight. The mini-helper is not only small in size, but also light in weight - only 17 kg. Despite this, the wall on which the unit will be installed must be made of solid concrete or brick. Hollow and thin walls will not hold up.
Convenient loading of laundry. The manufacturer recommends installing the machine at arm's length. You won’t have to bend over either when loading or unloading laundry.
Convenient loading of laundry into the machine. This girl needs to hang the machine 20 centimeters lower - it will be more convenient.
Quick wash. Currently, not all programs can be installed in such mini-equipment. This is its main difference from the classic floor-standing unit. In wall-mounted machines, the washing programs are quite short, which is more of an advantage than a disadvantage. Despite this, the machine copes with its job quite well - it washes stains, not inferior to floor-standing units. But it most likely will not cope with stronger, stubborn stains.
Energy saving. This is a very pleasant advantage of a wall-mounted washing machine. There is no pump for draining water, no electricity is wasted on this; the volume of water is minimal; The washing programs are short. Conclusion: saving energy and, accordingly, finances.
Child safety. The manufacturer has provided a lock for the device to protect it from curious children.
Possibility to wash one item. In classic machines, it is also possible to wash a single item, for example, with a washing feature, but the cost of water and electricity will be an extremely unprofitable bonus.
Addition to the main washing machine. For a large family, a single mini-helper capable of washing only 3 kg of laundry at a time is not the best option. But as an additional equipment, a wall-mounted mini-unit will work great. After all, we don’t always accumulate a sufficient amount of dirty clothes “by wash day.” Everyone has encountered the fact that sometimes it is necessary to quickly and efficiently wash just a few items or even just one shirt. In this case, a mini-machine will be very helpful. At the same time, in the bathroom, for example, there may be large appliances, in the kitchen - small ones. Or vice versa.

It is worth noting that the product is not suitable for use in a large family, where a large number of dirty things are regularly collected, but washing clothes for one person or a small family is quite possible for this electrical appliance.

Consumer Reviews

The owners positively evaluate the characteristics and operation of the devices. Users note ease of control, efficiency, sufficient choice of modes and ease of maintenance. The advantages also include washing speed, noiselessness and attractive appearance.

I’ve been using the machine for a year and a half, and I can’t get enough of it. It’s very compact, fits comfortably in a tiny bathroom in a Khrushchev building. It’s easy to hang, a team of repairmen who were doing a bathroom hung it for me, just by reading the instructions. The master who came recently noted that everything was hung correctly. To get to the internal mechanisms, you don’t need to remove it from the wall, so repairs don’t cause any problems either. It’s very quiet. It is almost inaudible in any of the modes. It doesn’t shake during the spin cycle, things stand quietly on it, a mirror cabinet hangs almost right next to it - it doesn’t touch anything, nothing falls off it. The load volume is small, more than a double set of linen does not fit in it. You can’t wash a blanket or curtains in it, but for weekly washing of personal items for one person, the volume is very convenient. There are a lot of negative reviews about tightness problems - in my case, the powder tray immediately began to leak (a few drops with each wash, no more), recently The pipes were leaking, but this is a quick, inexpensive (about 4k) and long-term fixable problem. While I was waiting for the repairman, I was thinking about what I would do if the repair turned out to be very expensive or impossible, and I came to the conclusion that it would be practical for me tragedy - because I don’t know a better option on the market.

DWD CV701PCKsenia

In my case, a huge drawback is the high vibration during the spin cycle. Since it was installed in a light frame one-story house , with a wall thickness of 150 mm. the mass of the wall is not enough to dampen vibration, the whole house shakes ((the higher you hang it, the more it shakes. In this case, it is better to place it lower to the floor and together with where the support pile is located, it is better closer to the corner, since this is the hardest place in the house. Be careful, the drain should be lower than the location of the washing machine itself.1 And this is a normal washing machine for a small room, 2 Nothing particularly fancy, it washes like any inexpensive one, 3 Standard washing programs, 4 A regular washing machine only on the wall. 5 I bought it for the dacha, for easy washing You can’t stuff clothes and a fur coat in there, a couple of pillowcases, a double duvet cover, maybe another sheet will fit if it’s made of light fabric, hung it over the toilet, it fits perfectly, doesn’t get in the way, everything is compact.

Daewoo DWC CV 703SYuri

I hung it low relative to the sewer and problems arose: the water did not drain. It can be solved by installing an external pump from any washing machine and connecting the valve to the power circuit. But this is all quite complicated. They could also make a built-in pump, there is room in the machine for it.

Electrolux mini silentRoman

Disadvantages of wall construction

One way or another, wall-mounted models physically cannot provide high quality washing. This is not a death sentence at all, but today the maximum quality class for such models is B. It is quite possible that in the future this level will increase, as has already happened with the spin and rinse characteristics.

But if the wall-mounted washing machine can be further developed to perform its main function, then the volume of the drum will remain the same. Minor changes, again, are not excluded, but the installation method in the form of wall mounting will not allow manufacturers to significantly increase capacity. Consequently, a loading volume of 3-4 kg is the maximum for machines of this class.

Another unpleasant disadvantage of the new models is the cost. To begin with, it should be noted that models in a traditional form factor with modern technical fillings are estimated at 10-15 thousand rubles. It is difficult to say to what extent the capabilities of such models exceed the technological advantages of wall-mounted washing machines. The price of such modifications is about 16-20 thousand rubles.

Typical device and operating features

The devices of wall-mounted washing machines on the market are similar to each other. The pioneer in this market niche was the DWD-CV701 model; it went on sale in 2012 and has already confidently won an army of fans. Those who managed to purchase a compact device note some shortcomings, but are generally satisfied.

The first washing machine is made in the form of a shiny parallelepiped with rounded corners - in the best futuristic traditions. The drum is loaded from the front, and the door is made of transparent plastic, through which silver parts are visible. It looks like a porthole.

Light shiny surfaces optically expand the space, and even a small bathroom seems larger and cleaner. The design of the model is ideal for rooms decorated in modern, high-tech, and minimalist styles.

Ease of use is an important factor. If the machine is installed on the wall, taking into account the owner’s height, it is much easier to load laundry into it than into a floor-standing model. In addition, the weight of things does not exceed 3 kg, which makes the task easier.

The compartments for washing powder and conditioner in Daewoo units are shaped like spoons, making them very convenient for dosing bulk and liquid products.

The manufacturing company took care of the safety of customers and thought through a child protection system. It is turned on by pressing the “Program” plus “Rinse” and “Spin” buttons and holding them for 5 seconds.

The functionality includes several programs. As a rule, there is a wash in cold water, a cycle for children's and delicate items, cycles for cotton at +40°C and +60°C.

You can run the device without washing - only in rinse and spin mode (700-800 rpm). After washing, things remain damp, but water does not drain from them. Some mini-washers have a hygienic drum cleaning option.

Bonuses for picky buyers are the silent operation of the inverter motor, almost complete absence of vibration and the honeycomb coating of the drum, which protects delicate fabrics. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of full-size inverter washing machines.

Comparison of wall-hung washing machine with conventional models

The indisputable advantages of mini-units over classic machines include saving space, minimizing noise and vibration, more advanced electronic components, efficiency and ergonomics.

If we talk about the advantages of conventional equipment of this type, then, for example, the mentioned Electrolux washing machine can provide higher quality washing for the same money. Moreover, at one time it will be possible to complete a full cycle with a volume twice as large as the capacity of the Daewoo model. As you can see, both cases have their advantages and weaknesses.

Tips for choosing

What indicators should you pay attention to when choosing?

When choosing a universal washing machine, pay attention to the following characteristics:

Dimensions. Depending on the dimensions of your bathroom, you can choose the appropriate size appliances. It is available in both narrow and full-size versions. When choosing, take into account the volume of the tank, which varies from 50 to 100 liters for different modifications. This amount of water is enough for an average of 2-3 washes.
Profitability is determined by the energy consumption class of the equipment. Class A equipment has the best performance. Also pay attention to the annual water consumption parameters; with economical consumption, this figure will be 9.2 - 9.3 thousand liters.
Fill valve. This part prevents the tank from overfilling. A valve operating at a pressure of 0.1-10 bar is not provided in all washing machines of this type.
Loading. Consider this indicator depending on your needs. Some models are capable of washing up to 7 kg of laundry at a time.
Spin speed. In a number of models this characteristic can be adjusted. For some, the rotation rate reaches 1000 revolutions per minute.
Pay attention to the number of programs and the ability to create your own washing programs.

How to choose a wall-mounted top-loading washing machine

No matter how many years top-loading washing machines have existed, the debate between fans of different types of loading has not subsided for so many years.

“Front” guys are convinced that “verticals” can only be bought out of desperation; “verticalists” laugh and answer that their opponents have simply never come across good “verticals”.

And this debate will never end, since both types of machines have their advantages.

One thing is certain: top-loading washing machines are more compact. They fit in places where a front-facing washing machine could only be crammed using magic and the fourth dimension. And this compactness attracts more and more consumers. All that remains is to figure out how to choose a top-loading washing machine among the offered models.