[Washerhelp]

Zanussi make a much smaller washing machine than normal. It has a width of 495 mm and a depth of 515 mm and a height of 670 mm

The wash load capacity is only 3Kg, which is smaller than the average 4.5Kg or 5Kg drum, but other than that this small washing machine can perform as well as a normal sized washing machine. It has the following features -

3kg/6.6lb Wash Load
Variable Spin
A: Energy, B: Wash, B: Spin
16 Programmes
Delay Timer
Wool Program
Rinse Hold
Quickwash
Variable Temperature
H: 670mm W: 495mm D: 515mm


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Alternative small washing machine

An alternative is a Bosch slimline front loader which has a more useable 4.5kg drum and is full sized apart from having less depth (only 17 inches).

Full details on my Blog article - I need a small washing machine

[canoewidow]

Have you any advice on the best machine to carry up an awkward flight of stairs to a first floor flat. I have looked at the compact washing machines on your links but they dont' give any weight. Any advice welcome. Thank you.

[Washerhelp]

It's unusual to be choosing a washing machine on weight, but the Zanussi compact washing machine has a, "Net weight" of 54Kg".

One of Zanussi's normal sized washing machines with a 7Kg drum is 77Kg and another with a smaller 6Kg drum is quoted as 68.5 Kg

I would be careful of letting the problem of getting a washing machine upstairs force you to buy a small washing machine that could be inadequate for your needs. It's OK if you will have only small washing reuirements (it has a 3Kg wash load capacity instead of 5, 6, 7Kg or higher with a normal sized washing machine). If a normal sized washing machine physically would fit (once its up there), it may be better to pay someone to get it up there. But if not, the Zanussi compact should be as decent a small washing machine as you can get.

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I looked into the Thompson twin tub, but I was advised by a few engineers that it wasn't very good. It's only made of plastic, and some of the engineers said they stopped selling them as they found them unreliable. It may be suitable for very light use. If anyone has any experience of the Thompson twin tub it would be useful to hear about it.

The Haier single tub washing machine looks good. Unfortunately I don't think there's enough demand for such things in the UK, which is why Hoover, Hotpoint and Servis have all long since stopped making twin tubs. There's definitely a demand, but it's too small, and an ever diminishing demand. Not enough to be worth any company importing, or manufacturing in the UK. Any such operation would be doomed to failure because each year the demand is guaranteed to decrease as the generation that wants them decreases.

[Washerhelp]

I agree there must be many people who want or need a small washing machine or single tub washing machine. Don’t forget though that anyone buying a single tub washing machine like the Haier would also need a small spinner to spin dry the laundry, which would double the space required.

Unfortunately, these days it's common for there to be a demand for something (by tens of thousands of people) but big manufacturers can't make money selling those relatively small quantities. Washing machine manufacturers tend now to be global operators and only interested in massive sales quantities. The fact that everyone has ditched them implies (to me) that they can’t make money from them in the UK any more. Demand in the USA must be stronger simply due to the enormous size of the market, although they may meet the same fate in the end.

Someone importing an American single tub washing machine of decent quality like the Haier could potentially sell them, but they would need to ensure they can be repaired and that spares could be obtained.

I repaired twin tub washing machines and single tub washing machines for about 30 years, and in that time the overwhelming majority of people using these products were pensioners or people over 50. It was extremely rare to see anyone between 30 and 40 using one and almost unheard of to see someone under 30 with one. The whole concept of dragging a washing machine out, connecting it up and manually loading washing from one tub to a spinner, plus having to be present most of the time, is an anathema to young people, which is why their customers are an ever decreasing breed.

[Candy]

Cari Morton, on Dec 5 2006, 11:40 PM, said:

I'm looking for a small (preferably table top) top loading compact washing machine. One with a heating element and is economical with water would be preferable. Do they come with spin cycles? My tricky request is I want to be able to stop the washing cycle to check the progress and be able to restart it. This is the most important element. Can anyone help please?

Thank you

Candy Aquamatic 8 is an excellent machine but costly about £380 all told.
Had bad experience ordering from shop they delivered dented machine the rest is a long story.I had paid cash. Help.

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Candy, on Mar 31 2007, 07:34 PM, said:

Candy Aquamatic 8 is an excellent machine but costly about £380 all told.
Had bad experience ordering from shop they delivered dented machine the rest is a long story.I had paid cash. Help.

Hello Candy. The small washing machines are always disproportionately expensive as there's only a small demand (excuse the pun )
What kind of help are you looking for?