In everyday life, there are household equipment that becomes almost invisible for their constant use, but that play a central role in the routine of families. Over the years, consumer preferences have changed, following both technological innovation and the practical needs of each home. This appliance that almost everyone has at home is one of these examples.
Drum washing machines, much sought after by modern design and drying function, are losing protagonism. The elimination of the drying function in many models, due to the risk of fire, eventually removed a significant part of users.
According to Lee Seng-Hon, executive director of Good Day Care, a company that assists brands such as Samsung and LG, these machines are already seen as a more limited and less versatile product, according to the Spanish digital newspaper HuffPost.
Power and efficiency in the upper load
The upper load machines have made a technological leap in recent years. Today they offer boiling programs, ensuring more hygienic and effective washes. Although they increase in capacity, they maintain small dimensions, adapting better to houses with little space.
Its vortex rotation system allows you to remove intense dirt more efficiently than the drum drum method, which although more delicate, is less effective for difficult stains, refers to the same source.
Delicate fabrics versus bulky clothes
Drum machines continue to be valued by those who privilege care for delicate fabrics such as ganga or cold washed pieces. However, they are less suitable for bulky clothing such as blankets, towels or comforters, as the drum needs to be partially empty so as not to overload the mechanism.
For large or frequent washing families, the expert advises the upper load, which offer greater robustness and practical capacity in everyday life.
Price and transportation
Price is another argument in favor of the upper load, as these machines are often more affordable than drum.
Transportation is also simpler: Drum models are part of heavy counterweights to balance the operation, which makes them vulnerable to damage during home changes. Therefore, they are often considered less reliable in terms of structural durability.
An increasingly clear choice
Although drum machines still maintain space in specific niches, especially among those who value milder programs to preserve tissues, the trend points to the growing preference for the upper load, according to the.
Washing power, quality-price ratio and greater resistance in daily use explain why so many people are changing this essential appliance in any home.
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