Overview of washing machines with two drums

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Advantages and disadvantages of double drum machines
Features of the washing machine from Haier Duo
Features of the LG Twin Wash washing machine

Appliance manufacturers are constantly striving to make our daily chores easier. And overtake competitors. The range of specialized stores is constantly updated with interesting and technological innovations - with convenient functions and special features. Some devices, without undue modesty, create a sensation and a real revolution in everyday life. An example of this is washing machines with two drums. What it is? Another useless marketing ploy or a real bestseller in the laundry world? Will our housewives be able to enjoy their daily chores? Let's figure it out!

Advantages and disadvantages of double drum machines

For the first time, two-drum automatic washing machines were presented at the exhibition of the latest technology, which took place in Berlin in 2015. The novelties have attracted a lot of attention and become the center of active discussion of their advantages and disadvantages.

The uniqueness of such a device is the presence of two separate tanks for loading linen at once. For the owner of such equipment, it is not easy to increase the allowable load volume, and it becomes possible to carry out "two washings at a time"! The drums in such a washing machine can work independently of each other. That is, you no longer need to share dirty laundry - only white items can be washed in one tub, and colored items in the second. One tank is suitable for washing bulky items - blankets, curtains, outerwear, and at the same time you can load a smaller tank with items that require delicate care. Children's laundry is washed at the same time as an adult, only in the next tub, which is very convenient and allows the young mother to carve out more free time.

Another advantage of such a washing machine is water saving. If you need to wash a small amount of items, load only the smaller drum. In addition, the quality of washing in such a novelty is at the highest level: washing the most difficult stains the first time, eliminating unpleasant odors, and in some models - steam treatment. Agree, it sounds tempting!

Who might be interested in buying such a unit? A washing machine with two tanks is the best choice for crowded families. In addition, such devices are suitable for equipping small private laundries, hostels, mini-hotels.

But like any type of equipment, washing machines with two drums also have their drawbacks. First of all, it is high cost. Such washing machines have not yet gone on mass sale, and when they come out, they will be very expensive. If you are ready to spend money, you will have to find a suitable place for such a device, because the dimensions of the machine with two tanks are an order of magnitude larger than that of their "single-drum" predecessors.

In some models of washing machines, both drums are controlled by one board. That is, if the machine breaks down, both drums will stop at the same time. And how much it might cost to repair such a high-tech control board is hard to imagine.

However, if you compare the pros and cons of a washing machine with two drums, then the purchase is more likely worth the money.And if you have the opportunity to choose, it is wiser to opt for such a device.

Features of the washing machine from Haier Duo

The Chinese company Haier was one of those companies that took the risk of launching a two-drum washing machine "into the light" at the Berlin exhibition in 2015. Externally, this is a two-story machine in which one tank is mounted on top of the other. The user can wash up to 12 kg of laundry at one time - 4 kg in the upper tank and 8 kg in the lower one. The Duo model is equipped with a touch screen, remote control, and indicators of the washing process. The washer is equipped with an inverter motor with a 10-year warranty. From communications - an ordinary inlet hose.

It is noteworthy that Haier Duo is quite compact, does not make noise during operation, and is equipped with an energy-saving function. Consumption - 2.1 kWh. Spinning the upper drum - 1200 rpm, the lower one - 1500 rpm. Functionality - 13 and 19 operating modes, respectively.

Features of the LG Twin Wash washing machine

Another novelty with an additional loading tank is a new model from the LG brand. Twin Wash is slightly different from the previous model. The main tank is housed in a front-loading type casing. The additional tank is "hidden" in a retractable platform.

This washer also has an inverter motor, a common water inlet hose, but the washing is controlled by two independent boards. Loading of the main drum - 17 kg, functional - 12 operating modes, spin - 1000 rpm. The lower tank holds 3.5 kg, washes in 6 modes, squeezes at a speed of 700 rpm. The user also has access to remote control from his smartphone via wi-fi technology. It is this model that disinfects and refreshes linen with steam. But its dimensions are slightly larger than that of the Haier Duo.

Which of the two washing machines with two drums to buy is up to you. But both the first and second models can significantly speed up and simplify the process of washing and drying clothes. Therefore, we are looking forward to these cars in mass sale!

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