Washing machine for summer cottage
A washing machine for a summer residence is a justifiable necessity. And it’s not at all laziness. We often go to the cottage not only to admire the flowers and listen to the nightingale's song on the veranda in the evening. Most often, people use the cottage as a source of their own vegetables and fruits. And in order for the harvest to please, on a suburban area you need to work constantly. The clothes, of course, become dirty, and there is no longer any strength to wash them in the evening. What to do then? Overcoming back pain, wash things in basins after a hard day, or save them and carry them home, washing them in an automatic machine? But what if you come to your favorite summer cottage with your whole family and live there for a long time? It is very difficult to do without a washing machine. Therefore, we will understand in this article what kind of washing machine is suitable for a summer residence.
to contents ↑The principle of the machine
What prevents to install an ordinary washing machine in the country? It would seem that it’s easier - I bought a new model of the washing machine home, and sent it to the “hacienda” to live out the old one.
Automatic machines are divided into classes according to energy consumption, load volume, and also differ in size, number of washing programs and other characteristics. But they all work on the same principle. Therefore, do not rush to send the old model to the cottage, because for the full functioning of the automatic machine you need:
- water pipes;
- sewage system;
- uninterrupted power supply.
You must admit that not at every summer cottage all these conditions are available. Let's look at how a washing machine works:
- The washing machine in the apartment during installation is connected to the water supply (for water supply), to the sewage system (for draining dirty water) and to electricity.
- When you turn on the desired program, pressurized water is supplied from the water supply using an electromagnetic valve. It enters the detergent drawer, and then moves down the rubber pipe to the tank, inside which the drum with laundry rotates.
- If necessary - the water is heated by the heater to the desired temperature.
- Due to the rotation of the drum in one direction or the other, linen immersed in water undergoes washing and rinsing cycles.
- After - dirty water with the rest of the powder is pumped into the sewer by a pump.
- The laundry is wrung out thanks to the quick rotation of the drum.
- Some washers are additionally equipped with a drying function. The device has an additional heater, which heats the air inside the machine. This hot air draws excess moisture from the laundry and condenses it in a special tank.
Important! Most modern washers are stuffed with “smart” electronics and therefore quickly fail if there are interruptions in electricity and water supply. Therefore, if your country house is not located in a cottage village with all the amenities of civilization, then installing a “stuffed” automatic washing machine, even if relatives gave it to you for free as unnecessary, does not make sense.
The washing machine at the cottage should be simple in functionality and undemanding in terms of work.
to contents ↑How to choose a washing machine for a summer residence?
Given the above, you should choose a washing machine for catering, based on the characteristics of your suburban area.
Let's take a closer look at the different suitable options:
- If your cottage does not have electricity, then even with a water source, a washing machine is not your option. Have to do the washing in basins. But such situations are not often found, holiday villages are usually connected to the power supply. Washing can be a good alternative to washing in a basin. ultrasonic washing machine.
- If the cottage has electricity and a source of water (well, well), then you can install a mini-machine, such as "Baby", "Fairies". It will facilitate the washing process if things are few.
- If you go to the country with a large family, it is advisable to purchase an activator-type machine complete with a centrifuge.
Important! If you have technical skills and ingenuity, you can convert the automatic machine under the conditions of the lack of water supply and sewage. But, of course, it should be a simpler model, with a minimum of programs and without electronics.
- If you want to do the laundry no worse than at home, and there is enough space in the country house, you can buy a washing machine for a summer residence without a water supply and a water tank.
Now let's take a closer look at the properties and characteristics of the mentioned washing machines and take a closer look at the types of equipment that it is recommended to install on a summer cottage.
Mini washing machines
We can say that a small washing machine for a summer residence is the most convenient option for lovers of summer holidays in the country.
Features of the device:
- It does not require water supply and sewage.
- It uses a little water and consumes little electricity.
- Basically, all models have a vertical load. Thus, you can add things during the washing process.
- In order to wash, you just need to pour water into the drum, dissolve the washing powder in it, load the laundry, set the required washing time with a timer.
- Of course, there are certain inconveniences when using a small washing machine in the country: it is advisable to pre-heat the washing water, as dirt is poorly washed in cold water.
- After draining the dirty water, you need to fill in the cold water for rinsing again.
- In addition, “Babies” do not have a spin system, so the laundry will need to be twisted manually. But you must admit that in the summer at the cottage you are usually dressed in light clothes, which you can easily unscrew and dry in the sun. Bed linen can be washed in several stages or carried to wash home.
Important! Presses for pressing clothes are still on sale - a pair of hand-driven rollers between which wet things scroll, and excess moisture is simply squeezed out.
- Dirty water can be drained into a container and then taken out. Or you can connect a hose to the drain hole, which is laid to the cesspool.
- The washing machine “mini” takes up little space in the country house, and you can easily take it home at the end of the season by putting it in the trunk of the car. It is lightweight (most often made of plastic) and small.
Manufacturers
Small washing machines for cottages without running water are mainly produced by domestic companies.
Baby
Since Soviet times, we have known this brand. It is perfect for use in the country:
- It weighs a little - 9 kg.
- The case is plastic, so it is easily transported from place to place.
- Power - 0.25 kW.
- 27 l tank with 1 kg load.
Models of this brand differ slightly from each other.
Fairy
The Fairy mini-washer is also a good choice:
- Her models are designed for 1.5-2 kg of dry laundry.
- The equipment weighs a little more than the previous version.
- In addition to compact washers, the Fairy company separately produces centrifuges for spinning clothes.
Important ”Also on sale you can find mini-assistants firms“ Lily ”,“ Princess ”,“ Rainbow ”and others. They are all compact, lightweight, inexpensive.
to contents ↑Important! Washing machines from other manufacturers can be good helpers when washing laundry at a summer cottage. Find out their detailed description on our portal in special publications:
Activator type washing machines
If the area of your country house allows you to place a larger unit, then the ideal washing machine for a summer residence without running water is an activator type model.
Important! If you go out of town with the whole family for a week or two, then such a machine is much more convenient, because you wash all the things at one time, and you don’t have to manually twist them.
Features of the device:
- Models are more bulky than the “Baby”, but, firstly, they contain more linen, and secondly, most of them come with a centrifuge.
- All models have a vertical load of linen and do not require a water supply.
- In addition, activator-type washing machines are not afraid of a sudden power outage, they wash faster than automatic machines, and use less water.
- Another plus is the low price.
The principle of operation of the machine activator type
The washing process is as follows:
- Using a hose or bucket, the user fills the machine with water, preferably heated.
- Add detergent, then load the laundry.
Important! On average, these units contain from 2.5 to 5.5 kg of dry laundry, although the Gorenje brand produces washing machines with a load of up to 7 kg.
- There is a disk with ribs in the tank. It rotates, creates a stream of water that moves linen with it.
Important! The machine does not have programs of different types of washes. You just set the timer to the right time.
- At the end of the cycle, the machine stops. Now you need to drain the dirty water and collect clean rinse.
- Rinse the unit in the same way as it erases it.
- You manually transfer clean linen into the adjacent compartment with a centrifuge, which, with the help of a quick rotation, eliminates excess moisture from the linen.
Important! In washing machines of various manufacturers, the tray for detergents is arranged differently. If you have any problems with this question, follow the link and find out where to put powder in the washing machine.
Minuses:
- Of course, unlike the machine, your presence is required here to collect and drain the water - this is a minus.
- In addition, experts argue that such washers do not handle laundry as carefully as automatic machines.
But if you think about it, then at the dacha we usually wear old clothes, and delicate silk blouses and evening dresses that require delicate handling will not get into this machine. Therefore, this note is not so important.
Important! Separately, you need to pay attention to this point: the installation of a washing machine in the country requires a drain pit. Think in advance in what place of your site there will be a pit into which dirty water from the washer will merge:
- The pit should be kept away from the garden and fruit trees, since the remnants of detergents in the soil can not only destroy the plants, but also then get into your food.
- The depth of the pit should be at least 1.5 m. In it you can drain dirty water from the machine with a hose or carry in buckets.
Manufacturers
Activator-type washing machines are produced, again, mainly by domestic manufacturers:
- “Snow White” - a load of 4.3 kg.
- “Renova” - there are models from 4 to 7 kg of dry laundry load.
- “Assistant” - 4 kg.
- "Fairy".
- “Glory”.
Important! Of the European brands, Gorenje machines (loading 6-7 kg) are represented in our market. These washing machines serve for decades with skillful handling.
Washing machines for giving with a tank for water
Such models are not always available on store shelves with household appliances, but you can still find them, for example, in online stores.What is a washing machine for a summer residence without a water supply with a water tank? This, in fact, is the same automatic machine, only independent of the water supply.
Important! If you are interested in installing a washing machine in the country, we have prepared for you other reviews on this topic:
Features of the device:
- It should be noted right away that this model is very overall. In addition to the washing machine itself, a tank of 60-100 liters is placed on the side or back, which is slightly less than itself.
- You will have to carry water in the tank with buckets or fill it with a hose. Although it is used sparingly, it is enough for 1-2 washings.
- A special pump delivers water from the tank to the machine.
- Such an “assistant” erases no worse than an automatic one, but it all depends on the purity of the filled water. It should be free of impurities, odors and fresh.
Important! If you leave the cottage for a while, then drain the water from the tank, otherwise - stagnant water at the next wash can give the laundry a smell of sewage and musty.
Manufacturers
There are washing machines with a tank in the product line of the Slovak company Gorenje (W series):
- They wash up to 7 kg of laundry.
- They have an A ++ class of energy consumption and about 18 washing programs.
- They can be full-sized (60 cm deep) and narrow (44 cm deep).
Important! Such machines are indispensable for rural areas, cottages and even for the upper floors of high-rise buildings, where there is insufficient water pressure.
Is it possible to install a washing machine in the country?
A washing machine for a summer residence without running water, of course, is not the best option. If you buy washers, then only the models listed above. But if you know a little about the technique, and there is an unnecessary automatic machine, which is not a pity to "ruin" in the country, then you can experiment.
Tricks of using automatic washing machines in areas without running water
Why, in fact, does such a machine need water supply? Because water is supplied from it under a pressure of 1 bar. How to fool a car?
Method number 1:
- To do this, you need to pick up a large tank, 80-100 liters, into which you will pour water manually.
- To create pressure, this capacity must be raised to a height.
Important! Ideally - at 10 m, but can be on the roof of the house or on the 2nd floor.
- You can adjust the water supply to the machine from the barrel using a drain pump.
Important! In order for water to enter the unit without impurities, it is necessary to install a filter between the pump and the machine, for example, a simple “Rodnichok” filter.
Method number 2
If there is a well on the site, then it is possible to organize the supply of water from it using a pump.
Important! But we must remember that in this case there may be, on the contrary, an excess of pressure. Therefore, a pressure reducer is needed.
Method number 3
Some more craftsmen suggest pouring water through the detergent compartment:
- You fill the hose through the detergent drawer with the hose to the desired level.
- When the machine receives the desired amount of water, the wash program will start.
- Drain the dirty water with a hose into the cesspool.
to contents ↑Important! As soon as the machine has washed and wrung out for the first time, you need to be near and not miss the moment of supplying the next portion of water, otherwise the program will not start.
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As you can see, a washing machine in a country house without running water - not a myth, but a reality. Modern manufacturers have taken care of your comfort, so washing even in the absence of a constant flow of water in the house will not be a big problem, and will not take much time. The main thing is to choose a high-quality model that meets all your needs and requirements.
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