India is rising from detergent bars to washing machines and while going through this change, people are facing a lot of confusion in choosing the best washing machine for themselves. Review Singh is here to solve this confusion and make you know about the best washing machines in India 2022 (YO TO CHACHA BHI JANNEY HAI!). But before that, it is important to understand the basic types of the washing machine being sold in India. In India majorly we have three types of the washing machine which are mostly sold and they are:
- Fully automatic top load washing machine
- Fully automatic front load washing machine
- Semi automatic washing machine
Let us understand each type one by one.
Fully automatic top load washing machine
The fully automatic top load washing machine requires less manual effort as it does not require one to transfer the laundry to dryer tub manually. It has only one drum for washing and drying. So that ways it saves manual effort and it is easier to work with. Now let us understand about electricity and water consumption. It consumes more electricity in comparison to semi-automatic washing machines, also fully automatic top load washing machines require a continuous water supply for better working (which is not required in semi automatic washing machines). One more thing, in India fully automatic top load washing machines are more popular.
Price starts from Rs. 10,000/-
Brands – L.G, Samsung, IFB, Whirlpool etc
Fully automatic front load washing machine
Similar to the fully automatic top load washing machine, even the fully automatic front load washing machine requires less manual effort. It also has only one drum for washing and drying. In comparison to the fully automatic top load washing machine, it requires more electricity but less water. These washing machines do not require a continuous water supply. These have the best washing efficiency. These have different wash programs for different fabrics. They are gentle as well as effective. They have a faster-rotating speed which cuts down drying time but the average wash cycle duration is higher. Among all types of washing machines, fully automatic front load washing machines are most work efficient and also expensive than the other two types.
Price starts from Rs. 15,000/-
Brands – L.G, Samsung, IFB, Bosch etc
Semi automatic washing machine
The semi automatic washing machine has separate drums for washing and drying. It needs a little manual effort for transferring the laundry from the washer to the dryer. In comparison to fully automatic front load as well as top load washing machines, semi automatic washing machines consume less power. Also, it does not need continuous water flow. It is the most budget friendly type of washing machine which requires less maintenance cost.
Price starts from Rs 7,000/-
Brands – L.G., Samsung, Whirlpool, etc
Now, hopefully, the basic types of washing machines available in India are clear. Let us move on to the top 10 washing machines in India 2022.
1. IFB 6.5 kg Water softener Aqua Energie, Auto Imbalance Fully Automatic Top Load white (TL-RDS/RDSS 6.5 kg Aqua)
The Indian brand IFB is a tough competition for the international brands selling washing machines in India. It has proved itself a major player. Its 3D wash and bi-axial rotation give 360 degrees wash for clothes. The aqua energie technology energizes water and dissolves detergent in an improved manner which keeps cloth safer and softer. It has 6 wash programs; they are smart sense, delicates, jeans, express, aqua conserve, and tub clean. Triadic pulsator wash method is an innovative method that cleans cloth in 3 steps, firstly soft scrub pads remove the stubborn dirt in a gentle manner, then swirl jets clean the fabric deeply, and finally, the mechanical center punch punches the dirt out.
- Brand – IFB
- Model – TL-RDS/RDSS 6.5 kg Aqua
- Function type – Fully automatic top load
- Capacity – 6.5 Kg
- Maximum spin speed – 720 rpm
- Wash type/method – Triadic Pulsator Wash
- Wash program – 6
- Power consumption – 360W
- Dryer type – Spin dry
- Water level selector – yes
- In-built heater – No
- Technology used – 3D Wash System, Aqua Energie
- Weight – 35 Kg
- Variants available – yes, 2 (Ivory White, Silver)
- Warranty – 4years comprehensive warranty and 10 years spare part support from IFB.
Convenience features – Digital display, Memory backup, Lint filter, Time delay, Bubble leveller, Detergent dispenser, Bleach dispenser, Softener dispenser, Tub self clean, Tub dry, Air dry, Child lock.
Special features – Volt check, Aqua conserve, Auto balance system, Crescent moon drum, Low water pressure Friendly.
Summary of IFB 6.5 kg Water softener Aqua Energie, Auto Imbalance Fully Automatic Top Load white (TL-RDS/RDSS 6.5 kg Aqua)
It manages severe voltage fluctuations by automatically coming to pause and starts when voltage stabilizes. Also volt check gives machine a longer life and memory backup restarts the machine when power is back after cut. Its aqua conserve feature actually means it conserves water as it re-uses the last rinse water for soaking next laundry. Auto balance system stabilizes the machine even when machine is washing less number of clothes by redistributing the cloth load in the laundry tub. In order to keep clothes safe even after tough wash it has crescent moon drum, in simpler words the tub has grooves which create water cushion during wash cycle. We can say that it is specially designed for Indian households as it works with hard water as well as low water pressure.
Negative point – It has no in-built heater.