Fighting for the consumer, washing machine manufacturers embody bold engineering ideas and complement their models with interesting and useful technical features. So in 2015, a new product appeared on the household appliances market - a washing machine with two drums.
- Features of washing machines with two drums
- Who makes these washing machines?
- Rating of popular models
- Consumer Reviews
- Expert recommendations
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Features of washing machines with two drums
The advantages of an SMA equipped with two drums at once are as follows:
- Using such a device helps save time. After all, things that differ in color and fabric composition should be washed separately. Having two washing containers simplifies this task.
- In such cars, one tank is smaller than the other. A small amount of laundry that is incompatible with other things is placed in a small bin. This saves two resources at once: water and electricity.
- The capacity of a two-drum machine is much larger than that of a conventional washing machine. You can wash 12-20 kg of dirty laundry in it at the same time. This equipment is suitable for catering and hotel businesses, as well as mini-laundries.
In addition, experts note the high efficiency of such devices. They cope with heavy dirt and unpleasant odors.
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The disadvantages of machines with two drums are:
- high price;
- large dimensions.
Consumers are also afraid of the risk of a malfunction with one control unit for two modules. It is worth noting that only one of the drums is equipped with a drying function.
Washing machine Haier Duo
In the fall of 2015, the Chinese company Haier presented a double-decker automatic machine at the Berlin exhibition. Its main feature is that it contains two reels. In this case, one is located above the other in one housing.
The load capacity of Haier Intelius 2.0 is 12 kg. You can wash up to 4 kg of laundry in the upper tank, and up to 8 kg in the lower tank.
Moreover, both tanks of such a machine can function simultaneously.
This provides a number of advantages:
- Significantly saves time on washing clothes;
- You can sort the laundry that needs to be washed into several piles (cotton and wool, colored and white, children's and adults), and then wash them simultaneously in different drums using different washing programs.
- If you have a large amount of laundry, you can use a large tank. If there is not much laundry, you can wash it in a small tank. Due to this, you can save water.
Such a machine has exactly the same communications as a device containing one drum. The hatch doors contain indicators that indicate the washing stage. The dimensions of this washing machine are 128x60x60 cm. The tank located below has a drying function.
The machine can be controlled via a smartphone or via a touch screen. To control via a smartphone, you need Wi-Fi.
The main drawback is its size. This technique is unlikely to suit the owner of a small apartment. It should also be noted that the Haier Duo machine contains one common control module. Therefore, if it breaks down, not a single tank will function. This technique has a fairly high cost.
Who makes these washing machines?
SMAs with two drums were released in 2015 by Korean equipment manufacturers - LG and Samsung. Following them, a version of the Chinese brand Haier entered the market.
Expert opinion
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In Russia you can find machines for sale with an additional drum from LG and Haier brands. Both companies have branches in our country where this equipment is assembled.
Rating of popular models
Haier HWD120-B1558U
The spacious Haier washing machine HWD120-B1558U is equipped with a dryer (up to 4 kg). The main drum is designed for 8 kg of laundry, the second – for 4 kg. Both tanks are loaded from the front.
The rotation speed of the drums during spinning is 1500 rpm. The device comes pre-installed with a large number of programs – 33. Among them:
- direct injection;
- economical;
- fast;
- night;
- anti-creasing;
- soak;
- super rinse;
- boiling;
- stain removal.
Washing class - A, spin class - A. The machine is completely protected from leaks, foaming and imbalance control is provided.
Haier HWD120-B1558U
The designers equipped the Haier HWD120-B1558U with direct drive for reliable and durable operation. The drums operate independently of each other. The system cleans itself. You can control SMA remotely from a smartphone using an application.
LG TW7000DS/TW351W
The LZhi washing machine TW7000DS/TW351W can also be controlled using a smartphone. The main tank holds 17 kg, the additional tank holds 3.5 kg of laundry. The upper large drum is loaded frontally, the lower small drum is loaded vertically.
Spinning in the main tank is carried out at 1000 rpm, in the second - at 700 rpm. The device is equipped with 18 programs, including:
- steam supply;
- sportswear;
- downy things;
- super rinse;
- anti-crease.
The machine's drums have 6 types of rotation, applicable to different types of fabrics. Washing class - A, spin class - C. The system is completely protected from leaks, increased foaming and imbalance. The inverter motor and direct drive make the machine economical and durable.
LG TW7000DS
LG SIGNATURE TwinWash LSWD100/LST100
This model from LG has an intuitive Quick Circle touch panel. The device can be controlled using the Smart ThinQ smartphone app.
The equipment has two drums (12 kg and 2 kg) that operate autonomously. There are 24 modes for the upper front, 6 for the lower vertical. You can select programs such as:
- bed sheets;
- antiallergy;
- sterilization;
- underwear;
- removal of odors;
- wash in cold water.
The large tank spins at a rotation speed of 1600 rpm, the additional one at 700 rpm.
LG SIGNATURE TwinWash LSWD100
Drying is designed for 7 kg of laundry. Washing class - A. The drums are equipped with internal lighting, the motor is inverter. The device is completely protected from leaks. It is possible to diagnose a fault via a mobile phone.
Consumer Reviews
I allowed myself to buy an expensive two-drum LG machine. After a family vacation, it used to take several days to wash all the accumulated clothes. With such a large load the process goes much faster. I was pleased with the dispenser for liquid detergents. You fill it once, then the machine itself dispenses the gel for each wash.
Paul.
We purchased an unusual Haier washing machine with two drums, the bottom one has a clothes dryer. The small top tank is very convenient for washing small items. It works quietly, there are no complaints about the quality of washing. True, the equipment is quite cumbersome for a small bathroom.
Maksim.
What can I say about my LG washing machine with two drums: 1. A large number of programs.2. After drying, some of the clothes don’t even need to be ironed.3. It is convenient to wash children's clothes separately; they are also disinfected in the machine. In general, I'm satisfied. Expensive, but worth it.
Anna.
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Washing machine from LG Twin Wash
The well-known Korean company LG also presented a washing machine with two tanks at one of the exhibitions in Las Vegas in 2015. This model is significantly different from the previous one. It is a regular front-loading automatic machine, to which an additional block with a drum inside is connected from below. This block looks like a podium or platform.
The additional unit can also be connected to other models of washing machines from LG. Washing can be done in one drum or in two at once. The washing machine is equipped with a reliable inverter motor, which is guaranteed for 10 years. This automatic machine is presented in three versions, differing in the loading of the main drum, namely, there are models with a loading of 17, 19 and 21 kg. The color of the car is white and metallic.
Another feature of the machine and its advantage is that the main tank is located slightly inclined inward and is at such a height that you don’t have to bend over when putting in and taking out laundry. You can start the wash both from the control panel and from your smartphone via Wi-Fi. Washing in such a machine goes to a new level. Now you don’t have to wait for laundry to accumulate, but wash it as needed in a small drum. It is especially convenient to wash sportswear, as well as clothes made from delicate fabrics. All technologies used by LG developers in conventional machines are also implemented in this one, for example 6 Motion technology and TurboSteam.
This car model is currently only available on the market in South Korea. When it will appear on the Russian market, and at what price, there is no information about this yet.
Dual Washer gadget: 2 in 1 machine
A designer from China presented one of his developments, a Dual Washer washing machine, the body of which houses two drums, with one located inside the other. Despite this, in such a machine you can wash white and colored items without fear. However, its volume is relatively small. Washing in such a machine saves water, electricity and time.
So, an automatic machine with two drums is a new product on the world market of household appliances, which is not yet available to Russian consumers. Of course, it has a number of advantages, but even without such improvements you can choose an excellent option for a regular machine with front or vertical loading, which has a lot of useful modes and functions.
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Expert recommendations
To ensure that expensive equipment works without breakdowns, treat it with care. To do this, follow the following rules:
- Don't overload the drums.
- Empty pockets before washing.
- Fasten zippers and buttons on clothing.
- Do not put small and large items into the drum at the same time, so as not to unbalance the device.
- Clean your machine filter regularly.
- Do not place heavy objects on the cabinet.
- Do not extend the powder receptacle during the work cycle.
- Use quality detergents.
- Do not make changes to the program if water collection has already begun.
The advent of washing machines with two drums took washing to a new level. The peculiarity of such equipment is not only in the increased capacity, because now an impressive amount of laundry is washed in one working cycle, but also in the technologies used. Today, the washing machine is controlled remotely, the device cleans itself, and is diagnosed using a mobile phone.
Design features
The creators of household appliances seem to be trying in every possible way to “surprise” consumers with their developments. Another result of such efforts was the appearance of washing machines with two drums. The earliest companies to present such developments were concerns from South Korea.
In the domestic market, dual-loading machines are most often represented by LG and Haier. Interestingly, both companies have branches in our country.
Advanced models of this kind:
- equipped with touch screens;
- have special counters that track work as efficiently as possible;
- almost no noise.
But the most important specificity is how their work goes. In conventional machines, washing is carried out sequentially, from one stage to another, and this sequence cannot be disrupted. But in double-drum models, you can use one compartment for washing one item or bookmark, regardless of the other sector. The difference between these parts is usually due to the fact that they do not have the same capacity and performance. Experts believe that such a solution has very great prospects.
