What is the Difference Between a Tumble Washer and a Pulsator Washing Machine?

With the improvement of living standards, people's laundry demand will become more and more vigorous. The sales of the washing machine market are also getting hotter. We believe that many friends will consider a question when purchasing a washing machine, that is, should they choose a traditional pulsator washing machine or a tumble waher that has become popular in recent years? In fact, there are pros and cons to either a tumble washer or pulsator washing machine.

1. Placement environment of pulsator and tumble washers

Because the tumble washer adopts the principle of side-opening door, it can be placed in a built-in design, which is more convenient; but due to the small size of the wave wheel, many consumers who choose to put the washing machine in the bathroom or balcony still prefer the pulsator washing machine.

2. Washing conditions of pulsator and tumble washers

Washing principle: The tumble washer simulates hand rubbing, with uniform washing degree, low wear rate, and clothes are not easy to be entangled; the cleanliness of the pulsator washing machine is 10% higher than that of the tumble washer, and its wear rate is also 10% higher than that of the tumble washer. Choose different types according to different clothing materials. If there are many woolen and silk clothes, it is recommended to choose a tumble washer; if you mainly wash cotton clothes, it is recommended to choose a pulsator washing machine.

3. About the energy saving of pulsator and tumble washers

The washing power of the tumble washer is generally about 200 watts. If the water temperature is increased to 60 degrees Celsius, it usually takes more than 100 minutes to wash clothes once, and the power consumption is about 1.5 degrees. The power of the wave washing machine is generally about 400 watts, and it only takes 40 minutes at most to wash clothes once, and the electricity is less than 0.5 kilowatt-hours. In terms of water consumption, the tumble washer is about 40% to 50% of the wave washing machine.

4. Washing time of pulsator and tumble washers

Washing time of tumble washers: 1-2 hours;  pulsator washing time: about 40 minutes. If the washing time is required to be short, it is recommended to choose a wave-wheel washing machine. And the pulsator can still add clothes effortlessly after starting. There are also some rollers that can be added halfway, but it is not very common.

Choose different types of washing machines according to different clothing materials. If there are many woolen and silk clothes, it is recommended to choose a tumble washer; if you mainly wash cotton clothes, it is recommended to choose a pulsator washing machine.