Nowadays it is difficult for washing machine manufacturers to further reduce the energy and water consumption of their machines. This is what the Test-Achats specialists are seeing.
As a result, innovations are focusing on other aspects such as machine volume, motor type, or connected functions. A brief overview of the latest innovations.
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Thanks to a detector which judges the weight of the laundry, the machine tells you the amount of detergent needed depending on the programme chosen. The key benefits are cost savings and less unnecessary pollution.
Ten years ago, washing machines were designed to wash about 5 kg of laundry. Today, the most popular models are the 7-8 kg and models up to 15 kg are widely available.
Washing machines are now fitted with induction motors. These last longer but are designed as a block, like an electronic panel. If something breaks, the whole part has to be replaced.
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