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.

Back in the day, 1782 to be precise, Henry Sidgier was granted a very special patent for his latest invention – The rotating drum washer.
In 1904 Louis Goldenberg invented the electric washing machine whilst working for the Ford 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.

By the 1940’s over 60% of homes in America has a washing machine but the 2nd world war meant that washing machine production had to be suspended although research into automatic machines continued.

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.

Back in those days they were already researching into ways of how to make washing machines more economical and use less energy. Even today research is still focused on delivering these solutions or “airwash” technology which is being pioneered in Japan.