The Start Of The Washing Machine

The first washing machine was released in early 1691 where a patent was handed out for the 'Washing and Wringing Machines'. I wasn't then until 1752 that an early drawing appeared in the magazine "The Gentlemen" which was an English magazine from Germany strangely.

A long time ago in 1782, Henry Sidgier was granted a special patent for his unique rotating drum washer.
The Electric washing machine came along in around 1904 when Louis Goldenberg who worked for the Form Motor Company.

By 1928 Electric washing machines were selling 1 million units a year, In 1934 the first laundrette opened in Texas with the use of coin slots and commercial laundry equipment was first produced.

In the 40's over 60% of homes had a washing machine which is a staggering figure to comprehend. Over WW2 production had to slow up as production was more focused on making ammunision and weapons.

By the 1950's Several manufacturers were producing these auto or at least semi automatic machines and also the first large commmercial washing machines were being produced for the commercial industry. Front loading machines became the industry standard for washing machines in Europe with Miele washing machines leading the way with diffrent speeds. In the US  top loading machines are much more commonly used, many believe the reason for this difference is the fact that many Europeans like prefer integrate their machines under worktops.

Because washing machines have to conform with EU standards we are buying a 'Green' product which is suitable for the environment. This is important. Additionally, these products are full of new features such as child lock and aquastop which detects leaks in the machine.

It has been a constant battle to try and find solutions to making equipment like washing machines more economical for everyone. Even back in the 40's they were focused on delivering waterless machines that produced far less energy or "airwash" which is what they are calling the technology which is being developed in Japan.