Review of Whirlpool built-in washing machines: pros and cons, cost, installation and operation tips
A built-in washing machine is a popular option for installing the necessary household equipment, allowing you to fit the equipment as seamlessly as possible into the interior.
Such models are offered by most manufacturers, including Whirlpool.
We'll talk about the pros and cons, installation and operating rules of Whirlpool built-in washing machines below.
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Advantages and disadvantages of devices
Built-in appliances are designed for installation in kitchen or bathroom units. Such machines have differences in the design of the body from free-standing devices.
The advantages of the models include the following factors:
current set of functions;- modern appearance;
- complete “invisibility” in the interior;
- wide range of models;
- good drum capacity;
- ease of installation in furniture;
- easy connection to sewerage, water supply and electricity;
- convenient arrangement of the workplace;
- space saving.
The disadvantages include the following:
- embedding equipment takes longer than installing a free-standing washing machine;
- not low cost;
- the smell of washing powder and other chemicals can spread throughout the kitchen during washing, mixing with the aroma of food;
- built-in models - front-loading only;
- the number of models is limited.
Converting a freestanding washing machine to a fully integrated washing machine with a door can be very difficult.
Top 3 best models from the manufacturer Whirlpool
Whirlpool's range of built-in appliance models allows you to choose appliances to suit your taste, taking into account individual requirements. These are fully loaded devices that are not inferior in functionality to conventional devices installed separately.
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Built-in model has body parameters 60x55x82 cm. The drum has a good load - 7 kg, washing class - A. Spin speed - class B, up to 1,400 rpm. There is protection against leaks. Water consumption – 52 l. There are a lot of built-in programs - 14. Energy consumption - A+++.
Price: from 45,000 rubles. Users note a large range of operating modes, convenient, intuitive controls, and fairly quiet operation. But the spin cycle can be quite noisy
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The built-in washing machine provides not only washing of clothes, but also drying. Zload – up to 7 kg, for drying (by time) – no more than 5 kg. Case height – 82 cm, width – 60 cm, depth – 55 cm.
Electricity consumption and spin class - B, washing class - A. Spin is selected up to 1400 rpm. Built-in modes – 14. Cost – from 44,000 rubles. Buyers note effective washing and drying. The downside is the noisy spin.
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Washer-dryer has a standard full body size and a load of up to 8 kg, when drying - up to 6 kg. Drying type – based on residual moisture. The weight of the device is 66 kg. There is a choice of spin speed. Water consumption per wash is 100 liters. Spin efficiency class - B, washing and electricity efficiency - A.
Price – from 59,000 rubles.Buyers highly appreciate the quality of the built-in drying, but note that the laundry processing process greatly increases in time.
How to install?
Installing a Whirlpool built-in washing appliance is in many ways similar to installing a free-standing one, but with some nuances. After delivery of the new device, remove the packaging and remove the transport bolts located on the rear wall.
The allocated space should allow the equipment to be placed quite freelyso that the side walls of the washing machine do not touch nearby objects, furniture or other equipment. The margin should be at least a few centimeters.
You can watch the detailed installation process of a built-in washing machine in the video:
Help in choosing
Before purchasing a Whirlpool built-in washing machine you need to evaluate the requirements:
- parameters of free space for the device;
- what drum loading is required;
- resource consumption class;
- washing machine options, including additional ones;
- price.
Terms of use
The Whirlpool built-in washing machine must not only be correctly selected according to the available parameters and in accordance with the location chosen for it, but also used correctly.
This technique has the following operating features:
Despite the built-in nature of the installation, it is necessary to ensure that the drum can be ventilated after the wash cycle.- It is important to store detergents separately from food, avoiding direct contact. Preferably in another room altogether, for example, in the bathroom or in the closet.
- Do not allow liquids to leak or foreign objects to get onto the top of the washing machine. Violation of this rule may contribute to corrosion, equipment malfunction and breakdowns.
Conclusion
A Whirlpool built-in washing machine can be a good option for decorating even a small bathroom or kitchen, allowing you to economically use the available free space and not disturb the overall design.
This technique is in no way inferior to separately located devices. according to the set of options and built-in programs, but it definitely requires very careful installation of the device.
