Narrow washing machines get their name due to their limited depth. If in standard models the depth is approximately 55 cm, then in narrow variations it is reduced to 40–45 cm. There are also super-compact models in which the depth is even shallower. Products with vertical loading are also suitable for small apartments.
They are by default intended for small apartments. However, keep in mind that in vertical washing machines, laundry is loaded from the top. That is, the machine does not require free space on the side; it can be pushed somewhere into a corner and forced with something, but there should be enough space on top.
There are many models of narrow machines on the market. Sometimes it’s not easy to make a choice; sometimes a machine has good characteristics, but after purchase it turns out that it has unpleasant pitfalls.
Review of the best washing machine models
To simplify the choice, we have compiled a rating of narrow washing machines based on statistics from service centers, customer reviews in 2018 and information from sellers of household appliances. The list of the best representatives of the class includes the following models:
- Zanussi ZWQ 61216 WA
- Hotpoint-Ariston VMSG 622 ST B
- Electrolux EWT 1064 ERW
- Samsung WW65K42E08W
- Candy Aquamatic 2D1140-07
- LG F-10B8SD
- Candy GV34 126TC2
- Indesit EWSC 51051 B
- Vestfrost VFWM 1041 WE
- Bosch WLG 2416 MOE
- Samsung WW70K62E09WDLP
- Bosch WLG 20060
- Bosch WLT 24440
- Hotpoint-Ariston VMSF 6013 B
- LG F-12U2HFNA
Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Zanussi ZWQ 61216 WA
Quite a good piece of equipment from a well-known Italian brand, capable of impressing buyers with its, let’s say, impressive characteristics for narrow-type machines. So, firstly, the machine consumes a small amount of electricity and belongs to energy consumption class A.
However, there are also more economical models on the market that have this A+++ characteristic, but still. The machine has a vertical loading type and a drum capacity of up to 6 kg. This is an excellent solution for residents of small apartments. Yes, yes, large families that have to crowd together. Now at least their laundry needs will be satisfied. High drum rotation speed, as much as 1200 rpm, ensures high-quality spin. The laundry comes out of the machine almost dry, which is another big plus for the inhabitants of Khrushchev-era apartment buildings.
I was pleased with the brand and the abundance of programs. In particular, there is a special program for wool, delayed start, and quick wash. A special air ventilation system prevents the formation of fungus, mold and the proliferation of microorganisms in the product, which is also important.
So, the table below presents the pros and cons of the technology so that you can clearly compare and make the right choice. We will do this for each model.
| pros | Minuses |
| Has a display | High noise level |
| Intuitive controls | |
| Has all the necessary programs and functions | |
| The powder tray is conveniently removable for easy cleaning |
Hotpoint-Ariston VMSG622STB
And this model, unlike the previous one, has not vertical, but front loading. The height and width here are standard for washing machines of this class, but the depth is reduced to 44 cm. Despite the modest dimensions, the manufacturers installed a large drum here that can hold up to 6 kg of cotton. High spin speed, 1200 rpm, ensures high-quality spinning of laundry.
This machine also has an A++ energy consumption class, electronic control, a child safety feature and a modern water stop (so that if a flood happens, you won’t flood your neighbors - the equipment will turn off and prevent serious consequences for your wallet). The product has a modern design, has an affordable price, and is easy to use.
It has all the necessary programs, including economical washing, an easy ironing function, etc. In fact, it has many more advantages, and the characteristics are better or identical to its predecessors. The only thing is that vertical loading is still preferable if there is absolutely no space. Therefore, this representative gets an honorable second place. But either it shares first place with Zanussi ZWQ 61216 WA. This doesn't change the essence. For those who find it more convenient to count, do so!
| pros | Minuses |
| Simple and intuitive controls | Oops, we didn't find them |
| Economical washing and maintenance | |
| Lots of useful features | |
| Roomy |
Electrolux EWT 1064 ERW
This model is an “old lady” compared to other representatives. We included it here because it has simply wonderful reviews from customers. According to statistics from service centers, it rarely breaks down.In general, the phrase “reliable and time-tested”, which may seem to some users savvy in advertising and marketing, is exactly what it means. And not a marketing “trick”, but the truth!
But, since this model is getting older, it is not so easy to find on sale. The manufacturer has already discontinued it. The product has a vertical loading type with a maximum load of 6 kg, a display, and an electronic control type. There are not so many programs here, only 14. But these are all the necessary ones. And there are even programs for washing sportswear and jackets. The spin is performed at a speed of 1000 rpm. Of course, this is not 1200 rpm, as in its predecessors. But, let's be honest, this is enough for spinning clothes!
| pros | Minuses |
| European assembly. Not China! | Not sold in all stores |
| Wide functionality | |
| Low price | |
Samsung WW65K42E08W
This machine truly decorates reliability rating and ergonomics, and only the only significant argument against is the high price.
With the standard width and height for front-loading machines, it has a small depth of 45 cm. Of course, this is a bit much for narrow models. There is also a smaller washing machine, but the load here is 6.5 kg. This is enough even for a large family. Plus, there is an additional loading hatch, which is already loved by many customers. Samsung calls him “Ed Wash.” Super! For example, socks were lying around somewhere or a T-shirt was forgotten to be put into the wash - it can then be reloaded without having to stop the program. The machine has electronic control, a leak protection function and protection from restless and inquisitive children. Spin – 1200 rpm. As for the price, it bites.But do not forget that this model is with direct drive, which is guaranteed for 10 years. And in general, such a motor is more reliable. The drive belt will definitely not stretch and fly off, and the pulley will definitely not become loose here. For the reason that direct drive products do not have such parts. Everything is directly connected.
| pros | Minuses |
| Reloading | But they don’t exist, except for the high price |
| Multifunctionality | |
| Clear and simple controls | |
| Ideal washing quality |
Candy Aquamatic 2D114007
The machine is truly compact. Its height does not exceed 0.7 meters, and its depth is 0.46 m. Thanks to this complete compactness, the product can be installed both under the kitchen sink and in a kitchen cabinet. 14 washing programs satisfy the needs and allow you to process all types of clothing, be it coarse linen, cotton, wool or silk.
This model is very popular among people who suffer from allergies to detergents and powder. For them, the manufacturer has developed a special washing mode, the essence of which is to introduce several additional rinse cycles. The laundry is rinsed intensively and removes all traces of detergent. But, if you or your family members have allergies or asthma, use special detergents and powders. This will help “protect yourself from insidious allergies from all sides.”
The download volume here is low. You can wash no more than 4 kg of sheets and other cotton fabrics at a time, and even less for silk and synthetics. But a small loading volume is the price you have to pay for compactness. But if you have absolutely no place to put the machine, and the only place is for a sink, there’s nowhere to go. And it’s good that manufacturers take care of all segments of the population, invent and design equipment that fits various layout options!
| pros | Cons |
| Super compact, what can I say! | |
| Small capacity | |
Convenient control
Good spin characteristics and washing quality
| There is a child protection | |
| LG F-10B8SD | |
Just like its predecessor, this model is considered one of the most compact and narrow in its class. It has a beautiful appearance, has a wide choice of programs (there are only 13 of them, and among them there are even highly specialized ones, for example, for washing sportswear or for washing children's clothes). The maximum load volume here is also 4 kg. Spin speed is 1000 rpm. This is not much, but not little either. In a word, it is enough to spin clothes.
The machine has an inverter type of engine. As you know, such a motor is several times more reliable than collector types. The collector lamellas will not break, the brushes will not wear out - even after several years of operation, you will not contact the service center for such reasons. These elements are simply not here. The inverter motor is also distinguished by more precise operation. It is here that the drum will spin - well, "like a clock"!
Pros
| Cons | Quiet operation (by the way, this is achieved precisely thanks to the inverter motor) |
| Small loading volume | Self-diagnosis function |
| Candy GV34 126TC2 | |
| The product of this brand is perfect for those people who need to wash often and a lot (for example, families with small children or sick people who need to be looked after), but there is simply no free space for integration in the kitchen space or in the bathroom. It is noteworthy that with its compact dimensions, up to 6 kg of laundry can be loaded into the drum of such a machine. Not 5 and not 4 kg, as in the models discussed above, but as much as 6! The spin speed here is 1200 rpm. | |
| That is, you will get dry laundry out of the machine.Minuses |
Super compact, to be sure!
Small capacity
Convenient control
Good spin and wash performance
| Has child protection | LG F-10B8SD |
| Just like its predecessor, this model is considered one of the most compact and narrow in its class. It has a beautiful appearance and is distinguished by a wide selection of programs (there are only 13 of them, and among them there are even highly specialized ones, for example, for washing sportswear or for washing children's clothes). The maximum loading volume here is also 4 kg. Spin speed 1000 rpm. It's not a lot, but it's not a little either. In a word, enough to spin clothes. | The machine has an inverter type engine. As is known, such a motor is many times more reliable than commutator types. The commutator lamellas will not break, the brushes will not wear off - even several years after use, you will not contact the service center for such reasons. These elements are simply not here. The inverter motor also has more precise operation. It’s here that the drum will spin – well, “like a watch”! |
| pros | |
| Minuses | |
| Quiet operation (by the way, this is achieved precisely thanks to the inverter motor) |
Small loading volume
Self-diagnosis function
Candy GV34 126TC2
| The product of this brand is perfect for those people who need to wash a lot often (for example, families with small children or sick people who need to be cared for), but there is simply no free space for integration in the kitchen space or in the bathroom. It is noteworthy that, despite its compact dimensions, the drum of such a machine can load up to 6 kg of laundry. Not 5 or 4 kg, as in the models discussed above, but as much as 6! The spin speed here is 1200 rpm. | That is, you will take dry laundry out of the machine. The washing machine has modern functions: protection against imbalance and control of foam formation. This is very important not only for ensuring high quality washing, but also for the long service life of the equipment. For example, constant imbalance causes premature wear of bearings and other important components of equipment. |
| Replacing them is an expensive and difficult operation to implement. With all its advantages, the washing machine has one more thing: economical energy consumption thanks to the A++ energy consumption class. There are fifteen washing modes, including classic modes: fast, cotton, rinse, and additional ones, for example, rinse +, wash with light ironing. | pros |
| Minuses | |
| Large and spacious drum | |
| The body is made of cheap plastic |
Convenient display with touch control
There is an imbalance sensor
There is a foam control function
| Indesit EWSC 51051B | This model has good characteristics: a spin speed of a thousand revolutions, protection against leaks and against children. The drum load here is 5 kg. With a depth of 42 cm, this is a good indicator. According to consumer reviews, this is a reliable machine that can withstand even very intense loads. The product is of high washing quality and does not bounce on the floor. |
| By the way, narrow washing machines just love to dance, and along with them their owners, who are trying to tame the restless machine. This is all explained simply: standard front-loading washing machines have almost identical width and depth; in other words, they have a square shape. | Narrow models have a rectangular shape and are less stable, especially when spinning at high speeds. Therefore, the absence of jumps and high stability are important advantages for this class of washers. If we were talking about standard front-facing washers, and this advantage was announced to you, you could smile to yourself and think that all models have this advantage, but with narrow washing units everything is different. |
| pros | |
| Minuses | |
| Cleans well |
No display
Many programs
There is a delay start function
| Easy to use | Vestfrost VFWM 1041WE |
| The products of this Danish brand, although not very widespread in our market, have excellent customer reviews. The equipment is famous for its reliability, trouble-free operation, and functionality. The depth is 42 cm, making the product suitable for use in confined spaces. The machine is assembled in Europe, which already says a lot. Such annoying troubles as mismatched rubber seals, factory defects and other incidents simply do not happen here. | And the price tag does not go beyond reasonable limits, making the product affordable even for Russians with low wages (of course, you won’t be able to get it from one salary, you’ll have to save some money, but still). Let's get back to the technical specifications. The spin speed here is 1000 rpm, and the drum loading volume is as much as 6 kg. |
| pros | |
| Minuses | |
| Compact dimensions |
Slight vibration at high speeds
Drum loading as much as 6 kg
Protection against imbalance, foaming, aquastop
| European assembly | Bosch WLG 2416 MOE |
| This model from the famous German brand is in high demand among customers.We all know that Bosch equipment today is produced in different factories around the world. It is impossible to find a German-assembled Boshi on the Russian market. But in principle, if the equipment were assembled only in Germany, its price tag would go through the roof. The model in question has a Russian assembly. | With a standard width and height, this model has a depth of only 40 cm, which, in principle, is also standard for machines belonging to the “narrow” class. The machine is one of the products with an average price tag. The spacious drum allows you to wash up to 5 kg of linen, 2.5 kg of synthetic clothing and 1.25 kg of woolen items at a time.
pros |
| Minuses | |
| Affordable price | |
| Very noisy when spinning |
You can reload laundry
Has a child lock feature
Control of imbalance and foaming
| Samsung WW70K62E09WDLP | This freestanding narrow washing machine has all the modern features and high performance. Here the maximum possible energy consumption class is A+++. This means that the machine is the most economical in terms of energy consumption today. By using it, you won't have to pay huge electricity bills. |
| A convenient touch display displays how the washing is progressing, and if any error occurs, it will notify the user by issuing the appropriate code. With a low depth of 45 cm, the machine has a maximum loading volume of as much as 7 kg. This is the most spacious model in our rating of narrow washing mashines. There is a reload function, Add Wash. We already met it when we looked at another model (read above). The spin speed of 1200 rpm allows you to remove laundry and things from the machine almost dry. | pros |
| Minuses | |
| Large volume – 7 kg |
Very high price
Very nice appearance
Does not jump or vibrate when spinning
| Runs quietly | Bosch WLG20060 |
| And, unlike its predecessor, this model is inexpensive and belongs to the budget class. Moreover, savings are achieved here not only by the cost of the model itself in the store, but also by the low cost of maintenance, thanks to the economical consumption of water and electricity. The model has a standard load of 5 kg of laundry. | It's not a lot, but it's not a little either. The spin speed is also classic - 1000 rpm. But, despite the budget, there are many innovative features inherent in expensive representatives of the class. For example, automatic imbalance suppression or automatic powder compartment cleaning. |
| pros | |
| Minuses | |
| Affordable price |
You cannot set the spin level manually
The time remaining until the end of the mode is not displayed
Ergonomics
| Automatic imbalance suppression | Foam control |
| Bosch WLT 24440 | This product has a modern inverter brushless motor. And that means a lot. This means that the washing will be quiet, this means that its quality will be much better due to the fact that the drum rotates more accurately, this means that the equipment will become a very rare guest of service centers, since there are no brushes, lamellas, drive belts, Accordingly, these units will fail and will not require replacement. The manufacturer provides a 10-year warranty on the inverter motor.
The product has a large drum capacity - 7 kg, and has a good spin rate - 1200. Many additional functions and unique design features of the drum improve the quality of washing. |
| pros | |
| Minuses | |
| Quiet operation |
High price
