The best semi-automatic washing machines

semi-automatic machine It’s hard to imagine the life of a city dweller without an automatic washing machine, but what should those who temporarily or permanently live outside the city, in a country house, or in some other place poorly equipped with the benefits of civilization, do? Do not wash clothes by hand in a river or lake. Having familiarized yourself with the rating of semi-automatic washing machines, you can choose for yourself an assistant that is just suitable for field conditions, inexpensive, but of high quality.

RENOVA WS-50 PET (2018)

You can buy this semi-automatic washing machine for $65. It is a white unit with dimensions 79x42x69 (height-depth-width), the body of which is made of white plastic. The machine also weighs a little, 15 kg. Due to its lightness and small dimensions it is easily transportable. Main characteristics of the model. RENOVA WS-50PET

The maximum permissible tank load is 5 kg.
Type of machine: activator. This means that the laundry is washed not in a drum, but in a plastic tank with blades.
There is no drying program.
User control is mechanical. The desired program is set by rotating the rotary switch or selector.

This model has a laundry reloading function. This is done by the housewife manually through the main hatch.

Renov's loading type is vertical, that is, using the unit as a horizontal surface for something will not work. The same applies to the ability to integrate the machine into other furniture; the model is characterized as free-standing, that is, installed separately from the rest of the set.

Attention! It is possible to connect a hose to hot water.There is also a drain pump and the ability to spin clothes (the maximum load is then 4.5 kg instead of 5).

Child lock and leak protection functions are not provided by the manufacturer.

Evgo WS-30ET

This model is one of the most budget and miniature options. The tank capacity is only 3 kg, the model itself weighs just under 7 kg, and its dimensions are 63.5x33x41 centimeters (height-depth-width). The cost of such a “baby” ranges from 3 to 3.5 thousand. Almost nothing for a pretty good home helper. Read more about the characteristics of the model.

Vertical loading type and free-standing type of machine, which means that it cannot be used as a horizontal surface for something else or fit into another set.
There is no drying function.
The control type is mechanical, the user selects washing parameters by turning a rotary switch, a kind of selector.
The machine is activator, that is, the laundry is washed not in a drum, but in a special plastic container with blades on the bottom or side.

Important! Evgo WS-30ET cannot spin, but in addition to regular washing, it offers the user a delicate program.

The model does not provide other functions, namely: there is no protection against leaks, there is no protection against access by children, and there is also no function for reloading laundry, which is available in many semi-automatic machines.

Nevertheless, for dachas this is an excellent option, since the requirements for washing there are not so high, especially since this machine, according to reviews, copes with the stated functions with a bang, and besides, it is inexpensive.

Slavda WS-80PET

On Yandex.Market, this model is listed under the heading “Customers’ Choice”.It is not cheap compared to its brothers, around 10 thousand, but in some stores you can manage to buy it for 8 thousand.

What is so special about this semi-automatic machine and why is it the best?

Firstly, the load of laundry is allowed within 8 kg. Not even all automatic machines can wash so much laundry at a time.
Secondly, in addition to the main wash, there is also a program for washing delicate fabrics.
The machine can also spin, and at high speeds - up to 1350 per minute.
You can add laundry during washing through the main hatch manually.
The model comes with a drain pump, so there is no need to manually drain the water.
There is a filter for collecting lint and fluff, which is especially important if you choose a car for your summer cottage.

Attention! This Slavda model even allows the user to delay the washing time for a period of 12 to 24 hours thanks to the timer function.

Unfortunately, child protection and leak protection functions are not provided.

The dimensions of the unit are not at all so miniature: 88x44x77.5 centimeters (height-depth-width), it weighs almost 21 kg. Transporting it to the dacha may not be an easy task, but it will do its job no worse than an automatic unit.

Artel SE65 blue

We present to your attention another budget semi-automatic washing machine from Artel. In hardware stores it costs a little more than $60. The weight and dimensions of the unit are not too miniature, but not prohibitive either: 12 kg weight and 85x45x52 (height-depth-width). In this case, the tank loading is allowed within 6.5 kg. The characteristics of the model look good.

Activator type (washing not in a drum, but in a plastic tank with blades).
Loading type – vertical.
The model is installed separately from other headsets.
Mechanical control (controlling the machine by rotating the switch).
The color is white with blue accents (as the name suggests).
The noise level during washing is 62 dB.

This unit does not have spinning, child lock, leak protection or drying functions. Why is he included in the category of the best? It copes well with the functions declared by the manufacturer, is inexpensive, and has a stylish design. When looking for a semi-automatic machine for your dacha, it may be the most suitable option. The only significant drawback is the lack of an electric pump for draining water.

Important! Most washing machines have a warranty period of 1 year, but this model has a warranty period of 3 years.

Oka-50M

Another domestically produced model at a fairly attractive price: from 35 to 40 $. Despite the rather impressive weight for such a model - 14 kg, the loading of the washing tank is very tiny - 2.5 kg. The dimensions of the washing machine are also small - 50x45x45 centimeters (height-depth-width), so it is very compact.

Other characteristics:

free-standing installation;
vertical loading;
activator type of machine (laundry is washed not in a drum, but in a plastic tank with blades);
mechanical control of the machine;
There are no drying functions, no leak protection and no child protection.

It is possible to add laundry through the main hatch manually during the washing process. There are no special programs, only the main wash. There is no electric pump for draining water. In general, this is a good option for unpretentious users; the machine works well for its low cost.