Washing Machines Comparison

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Fagor FA5812		Ariston ARWL129NA

General Features

Depending on the type of load and size, washers can be divided into three categories: top-load, front-load and portable.

Fagor FA5812 and Ariston ARWL129NA are a part of front-load line and they will be a wise option for people, who appreciate efficiency and superior performance. This type of washers is money-saving, because it consumes less water, detergent and energy per load, and quiet. Besides it tends to provide better cleaning results.

The size of a washer should correspond to the size of the family and space available for the installation. There are three main categories of washers: compact, mid- and full-size.

Ariston ARWL129NA, with 1.82 cu. ft. capacity is a compact washer that will perfectly fit into small apartments/houses or will meet the needs of singles or couples. Small appliances (with 0.16 – 2.0 cu. ft. capacity range) are efficient space-savers and they can be easily stored in larders, if you have shortage of space.

Fagor FA5812 with 2 cu. ft. capacity belongs to mid-size washers type with 2.1 – 3.4 cu. ft. capacity range. Such appliances are the most salable in the present market and they will be a worthy choice for traditional families of 3 or 4.

Controls

The control panel can be front or rear, depending on the location.

The control panels of Fagor FA5812 and Ariston ARWL129NA washers are located on the front, what makes them easy-to-use and functional. This type of washers is more convenient for people with disabilities (according to ADA standards).

Technical Details

Fagor FA5812 and Ariston ARWL129NA washers are stackable, what means that they can be easily combined with a tumble dryer by means of a stacking kit. They are a good choice for people, who wish to save space and create a neat and well-organized look in the laundry room. In order to match washer with a dryer, both devices should be stackable.

Stainless steel drums in Fagor FA5812 and Ariston ARWL129NA make the appliances more durable and efficient. These washers can withstand higher spin speed and extract more water from clothes, what will reduce the drying time.

Fagor FA5812 and Ariston ARWL129NA include leveling legs, so the height of washers can be set without any efforts. Besides it is a useful feature for uneven floor, because poorly adjusted washer operates more loudly.

Cycle Features

Fagor FA5812 includes Delay Start that provides you with full control over the washing process. This feature allows you to program the washer to start at another time, for example when the consumption rates are lower.

General Features

Fagor FA5812 and Ariston ARWL129NA are Energy Star qualified, what means that these washers consume about 20% less energy per load. They are environmentally friendly and can help to reduce your energy costs by 10 – 50%.

Technical Details

Ariston ARWL129NA is ADA compliant and it meets all the requirements and standards of Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). According to this law washers should be front-load; the controls should be located at an accessible height (max. 48” and min. 15”) and they must be operable with one hand and the required force shouldn`t be more, than 5 lbf. This model will suit people with disabilities.

Cycle Features