7 Fairy activator-type washing machines are the best models, characterized by their compactness, economical consumption of water and electricity: suitable for a home, cottage, communal apartment or dormitory.
Fairy washing machines are activator type units. They do not require a permanent connection to the water supply network and therefore have a certain mobility: they can be used in rural areas, in dachas, and in garden houses.
Fairy-2
Most Sold (2008)
An activator-type washing machine can temporarily replace an automatic washing machine if it is sent for repair. The convenience of such a unit is that it does not require special maintenance; due to its compact size, it can be easily stored in limited space. Fairy-2 is quite roomy; it can wash a couple of sheets and a duvet cover at a time. Works with any type of washing powder.
+ Pros of Fairy-2
- thanks to the lid it does not splash out water;
- timer for 8 minutes, can be started three times in a row;
- You can wash and rinse in the tank;
- During the washing process, additional loading of laundry is possible;
- you can control the water level,
- add as needed;
- cheap - from 2,700 rubles.
— Cons of Fairy-2
- You need to wring out the laundry yourself.
Fairy SMP-32
Rich functionality (2015)
A top-loading washing machine is convenient because you don’t have to bend over to put in or take out laundry. The Fairy SPM-32 has two compartments for linen. In one, clothes are washed or rinsed, in the second, they are wrung out. The unit washes bed linen, kitchen and bath towels, and adult clothes well as usual.
Fabrics with complex stains can be washed several times in the same soap solution, saving washing powder. The delicate mode is designed for washing woolen items, silk scarves, and underwear.
+ Pros Fairy SMP-32
- the plastic case is very light (the machine weighs 11 kg when fully equipped), you can move the unit from room to bathroom;
- 2 washing modes in the main compartment + rinse;
- spinning at high speeds makes things almost dry after washing;
- there is a spin timer;
- You can set the washing time and repeat the specified cycle three times.
— Cons Fairy SMP-32
- You can load no more than 2.5 wet laundry into the centrifuge.
Review of the best models
The model range of the Fairy brand is not so wide. About 8 models can now be found on sale. We will talk about them, and also look at a couple of models that were produced from the factory, but are no longer sold in stores.
SM-1
This model is unlikely to be found on the shelves of electronics stores. However, the device is interesting. It is unusual, first of all, for its dimensions - 43x32x33 cm. That is, approximately the size of an average microwave oven. A sort of desktop version of a washing machine. You can load only 1 kg of laundry into it. Naturally, there is only one mode - simple washing. You will have to wring out and dry your laundry separately. The last known cost of the machine is about 3,000 rubles.
Price: 2 900
SM-2
The model, which was often called “Baby” for its similarity to the original machine. You can load up to 2 kg into it. Interestingly, the model is very old, but is still produced. There are legends about the performance of the machine. There are users who claim that the SM-2 has been working properly since 1990. Inexpensive, simple and easy to maintain, the SM-2 model will cost 2,900 rubles. Suitable for those who sometimes just need to wash things, since there is no spin, no modes, or automation.
One of the most durable machines
Price: 3,590
SMP-32
A more serious model for 4200 rubles. Loading is done vertically and a maximum of 3.2 kg of laundry can be loaded. The machine can do spinning, although in semi-automatic mode. The maximum time for which the wash can be set is 15 minutes. After the cycle is completed, you can transfer the laundry to the spinner or set the timer again for 15 minutes. The maximum rotation speed of the centrifuge is 1320 rpm.
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Price: 4,200
SMP-40N
Essentially, this is the same model as presented above, only with minor changes in design and the ability to load up to 4 kg of laundry. Features include a separate mode for delicate washing. Also included is a drain pump that speeds up the draining process. You can buy this machine for 6,000 rubles.
This type of machine cannot please you with a large number of modes
Price: 4,500
Fairy SMP 60N
The most spacious (2013)
This activator type machine can wash 6 kg of fabric at once: two sets of bed linen. Since the unit is controlled mechanically, the user independently regulates the duration of the wash by setting a timer.
Before rinsing, the laundry can be spun in a centrifuge, removing excess moisture with the washing powder. The spin timer can also be adjusted by minutes.
+ Pros Fairy SMP 60N
- the machine does not need to be descaled;
- small dimensions of the unit – height 6 cm;
- 2 washing modes – normal and for delicate fabrics;
- no need to manually drain the water, there is a drain pump;
- You can choose the water temperature yourself, immediately pour hot water into the tank and not waste electricity on heating.
— Cons Fairy SMP 60N
- After three washing cycles, the machine should be allowed to rest to protect the engine from overheating.
Briefly about labeling
It is interesting that on the official website and in device passports markings of the type SMPA 3002 or SMPA 4501 are used. But in stores, a simpler designation is most often found - SMP-60N or SM-2. Everything is very simple here - the first number indicates the maximum weight of the loaded laundry. Zero serves as a capacity reserve, this is clearly visible in the SMP-32 model - here the weight of the laundry is a fractional number and amounts to 3.2 kg. The designation may contain the letter H, indicating the drain pump included.
Fairy SMPA-2003
The most powerful spin (2009)
Such a machine will solve the problem of washing in a student dormitory, communal apartment, country house or apartment with low water pressure in the pipes. Before operating the machine, heat the water to the required temperature and place laundry in the tank. Front loading, the screw is located at the bottom of the unit.
This allows you to thoroughly mix the laundry during washing, removing stains. There is no need to take out the laundry to rinse it; just turn on the drain mode and, after emptying the tank of dirty water, fill it with clean water. You can wring out clothes immediately after rinsing; a centrifuge is used for this.
+ Pros Fairy SMPA-2003
- can be washed with any powder;
- 3 washing modes – normal, delicate and drain;
- The washing timer can be set for a period from 1 minute to 15 minutes;
- you can adjust the spin time - from 1 minute to 5 minutes;
- spin is uniform, reaches 1320 rpm;
- low price - from 3,000 rubles.
— Cons Fairy SMPA-2003
- fragile plastic loops by which you need to carry the machine.
Consumer Reviews
I bought it for the dacha, it’s somehow not respectable for a city apartment, but it’s just right here, it’s just what I needed. It washes well, considering that this is a simple model and not an automatic machine with 50 programs. Since the centrifuge is small and the number of revolutions is high, it squeezes brutally - almost dry in a minute. The disadvantages are not critical, but they do exist: the drain and fill hoses are so flimsy that it’s scary to hold them in your hands—it seems like you’ll blow on them and they’ll burst. Plus the drain hose is only on the left. No, maybe there is one on the right, but I didn’t find any hints of this either in stores or in the description. And further. The insert into the centrifuge is made of very dense plastic. When there is not much laundry, pulling it out is not difficult, but if the centrifuge is filled to the top, then there is little space left for this insert, it fits tightly and when removing it, only a person who is professionally involved in arm wrestling can handle it. Some buyers complain that they break quickly
Fairy SMP-40NLudmila
In just over a year, the machine broke down once: in the middle of the wash cycle, there was a terrible grinding noise and the activator refused to rotate. I took it to the workshop, they repaired it within 24 hours under warranty (free of charge): it seems that the problem was in the pulley. In general, for those who are not rich and/or unpretentious, I think it’s a good choice. The machine helps me a lot around the house.
Fairy SM-2Max
She served for 4 years. Since everything is plastic, the lid holder in the spin compartment broke first. And recently I started draining the water myself. I don’t know what’s wrong, but I worked great for 4 years. I washed it about once a week.
John Doe
The main engine stopped turning, diagnostics showed an interturn short circuit. The engine cannot be repaired. In Russia, the Chinese YXB-90 engine cannot be found, from the word “absolutely”, you can Google it. That's it, Ales. It turned out that it was not ales. It was not the motor that was damaged, but, like, a circuit responsible for the absence of interference with other electrical equipment. Unsoldered and connected directly. Everything is working.
Fairy SMP-50NDmitry
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Fairy SM-151
Most compact (2013)
Are you going to the dacha in the summer? Then a super-compact, lightweight washing machine will come in handy. Its weight is only 5 kg, the unit can be freely transported not only in the trunk of a car, but also on a bus, as hand luggage. Despite its miniature size, the activator-type washing machine copes with its responsibilities with dignity. You can wash baby diapers in it, or add freshness to kitchen towels or bed linen.
+ Pros Fairy SM-151
- compactness: height only 43 cm, width – 33 cm;
- Rotary controls allow you to set the washing cycle from 1 minute to 15 minutes; consumes very little electricity, only 0.3 kW/hour;
- you can add water to the tank without opening the lid;
- there is a reverse for reverse scrolling of laundry during washing;
- price: from 2,700 rubles.
— Cons Fairy SM-151
- load - only 1.5 kg of laundry; if overloaded, it may fail.
Fairy SMPA-4501
With a large centrifuge (2012)
In this machine you can spin 3.8 kg of laundry at once after washing. Thanks to the high spin speed (1300), the fabric almost completely loses moisture and dries quickly. The spacious 30-liter tank can be used to thoroughly rinse baby clothes in plenty of water.
+ Pros Fairy SMPA-4501
- convenient vertical loading;
- you can load a tank of laundry that is not full (half load);
- a washing mode in a large amount of water is provided;
- The wash and spin timer is set per minute;
- You can add water during the washing and rinsing process.
— Cons Fairy SMPA-4501
- The plastic case may become deformed when overloaded.
Advantages and disadvantages
In addition to compactness and mobility, “Fairy” has other advantages:
- Low price.
- Reliability and durability, due to the simple design and the absence of complex electronics.
- Elementary control.
- Possibility of individual use: the machine can be used, for example, only for washing baby’s clothes.
In some cases, these points become decisive when choosing a washing technique. However, one cannot fail to note the disadvantages noted by consumers:
- Small tank volume: washing rugs, blankets and down jackets is impossible.
- Low spin speed on some models: laundry remains too damp.
- There is not always a delicate mode.
- The drainage of water from the centrifuge is not well thought out.
- The plastic case is not designed for heavy loads.
- The machine must not be left unattended.
And, of course, when using any Fairy model, you need to strictly measure the amount of laundry you put in to prevent overloading the unit.
Do you store laundry in the washing machine?
Oh yes! No.
Fairy SM-253
Most convenient in small apartments (2015)
A compact washing machine in the shape of a bucket is ideal for any country house or village house. Thanks to its dimensions, this unit will not take up much space in the bathroom or sauna; it can be easily transported not only in a personal car, but also in public transport. The machine washes well; you can wash 2.5 kg of laundry in one go.
+ Pros Fairy SM-253
- compact dimensions, width – 43 cm;
- vertical loading, allowing you to avoid bending low with laundry;
- the lid closes tightly, liquid from the tank does not spill;
- washing time is set manually;
- You can add laundry to the tub during washing.
— Cons Fairy SM-253
- no protection against water leaks.
The Fairy activator-type washing machine is a good option for young families, single people living in a dormitory or communal apartment. You should choose a specific unit model, taking into account the upcoming washing volumes and your personal budget.
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Features of Fairy washing machines
Such machines are called activator because the movement of the laundry in them is carried out by rotating a disk at the bottom of the tank, and not a drum. These units have several undeniable advantages over conventional machines:
- do not require a permanent connection to the sewer;
- save water and electricity;
- compact in size and mobile.
They are simply irreplaceable in some cases: they can be used in a country house, in a dormitory, or in small apartments, and can be transported or moved around the premises without any problems.
Do you store laundry in the washing machine?
Oh yes! No.
Each “Fairy” has basic details:
- plastic case with lid;
- drive belt mechanism;
- activator inside the tank;
- mechanical timer;
- centrifuge (not available on all models);
- hose for draining water.
In designs with a provided spin, there are two compartments: one for washing and rinsing, the second for a centrifuge. Heated water is manually poured into the tank (in models with a heating element, cold water can be used), the powder is dissolved in it and things are placed (from 2 to 6 kg). Then turn on the unit by turning the timer knob.
Depending on the type of machine, there may be 2 or even 3 washing modes: delicate, main and quick.
After washing, change the water and start rinsing, although some users prefer to do this in the bath. Then the clean items are returned to the tank and the spin timer is activated. The entire process, excluding water heating, takes on average 20 minutes.
The tank is drained using a hose. The water from the centrifuge is either drained into the washing tank, and it is also pumped out with a hose, or it flows through a special hole into a tray, from which it is then removed.
Fairy SMP 50n
