Laundry is a chore that most of us would rather avoid if possible. So it’s no surprise that people have been looking for ways to make the task simpler and less time consuming. In the age of connected devices and the Internet of Things, washing machines have become more advanced, and the list of features available in today’s smart washers shows how advancements in the field of smart appliances has really taken off.
The 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer with AddWash™ from Samsung is an excellent example of how smart washing machines are making household chores ever easier. This washer has the ability to handle a full load of laundry in just 36 minutes, and does so without sacrificing cleaning quality. It has a total of 14 washing cycles, coupled with five different spin speeds and five temperature settings. You can truly create a custom wash cycle that meets your needs, no matter what you’re washing. Special sensors combined with a diamond drum interior reduce noise during operation. The most impressive feature, especially for a front load washing machine, is the AddWash™ function, which allows you to add items to the washing machine while it is running, via the AddWash door.
Here is a list of features that really make this model shine:
- AddWash – Add clothes to a washing cycle
- SuperSpeed – Clothes washed in as little as 36 minutes
- Steam Wash – Harness the power of steam to remove stains
- WiFi Connected – Control the washer with voice commands, schedule laundry loads, and receive notifications when a cycle is complete
- VRT Plus™ Technology – Reduces vibration up to 40% more for quiet washing cycles
- Self Cleaning – High spin speeds coupled with powerful water jets help keep your machine clean
Another washing machine that really stands out is the LG Signature Smart Wi-Fi Enabled 2.8-cu ft Ventless All-in-One Washer Dryer with Steam Cycle. This is a smart washer and dryer in one that has a built in auto dosing function to determine how much detergent is needed by automatically detecting how soiled your clothes are.
With built in WiFi connectivity, you can keep an eye on your clothes while your away, and remotely manage key washer and dryer features. With the built in inverter heat pump dryer, your clothes are conveniently dries in the same machine, so no need to transfer your clothes to the dryer. You can easily start washing or drying clothes with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant via voice commands, or with the LG ThinQ™ app. The Centium system minimizes noise and vibration, making this a very quiet machine overall. Stain treatment and steam cycles help to keep your clothes cleaner, and makes removing stains a simple task.
Just a few of the impressive features:
- Built-In Water Heater
- Fabric Softener & Prewash Detergent Dispensers
- Stain Treatment
- Steam Cycles
- 17 Wash Cycles (including a Sanitary / Allergen Cycle)
- 6 Drying Cycles
- Built in WiFi
- Works with Google Assistant & Alexa
- Quick Circle User Interface
Washing clothes has never been as easy or convenient as it is nowadays. Smart technologies continue to make life simpler, and we look forward to seeing what the future has in store for the appliance industry.