Recently, I swiped social platforms, and the screen was full of discussions about "three-cylinder lazy washing machines". Netizens shouted "Outer clothes, underwear, and socks can finally be washed separately", and ridiculed "Manufacturers make washing machines overnight, and contemporary netizens are really 'the king of the wishing pool'".

As a home blogger, I was also asked, "Is this thing worth buying?" Is it an IQ tax? ”

To be honest, when I first saw the promotional image of Haier and Hisense's three-cylinder washing machine, my reaction was the same as yours: "Wow! Three rollers put together, is this going to open a laundry room? "But upon closer inspection, I realized that it wasn't that simple.

Let's talk about it today, whether the three-cylinder washing machine is the "gospel of lazy people", and what "pits" are hidden that you may not have seen through.

01. Why do manufacturers pile up "three-cylinder washing machines"?

From Xiaomi (2 tubes), Haier to Hisense, three-cylinder washing machines are about to become the "top stream" in the home appliance circle. But are manufacturers really "listening to persuasion"? There are actually three truths hidden behind it:

1. The washing machine market is too volatile, and manufacturers are in urgent need of new selling points

Traditional washing machines have gradually slowed down from a single cylinder to an integrated washing and drying machine. The user's perception of parameters such as "washing ratio" and "mute" is getting weaker and weaker, and manufacturers urgently need a design that can make people shine. With the concept of "zonal washing and care", the three-cylinder washing machine has instantly become a breakthrough in differentiated competition.

And the pricing of three-cylinder washing machines is generally above 4000 yuan,Haier's pre-sale price is 0 yuan (it may not exceed 0 yuan after the national subsidy),Hisense may be higher (his family has a heat pump drying)。 Compared with traditional washing machines, the profit margin is larger. Manufacturers use "black technology" to raise their prices, and on the other hand, they use "zonal cleaning and care" to educate the market, to put it bluntly, they also want to open up a high-end new track.

2. There is indeed a need for partition washing

Nowadays, the demand for "mother-infant washing" and "underwear machine washing" has surged, especially for young people, who want to save trouble and are afraid of cross-infection. The three-cylinder washing machine directly shouted "one machine with three uses, each washing its own", I have to say that it is indeed accurate to hit the health, clean anxiety.

3. The lazy economy + the impetus of the appearance economy

Netizens jokingly called the three-cylinder washing machine "the ultimate dream of lazy people", but the manufacturer is smarter. For example, Haier's three-cylinder washing machine has a high appearance! And Hisense's three-cylinder washing machine,Actually(2+0)Combined design,It can be freely split and stacked。

This not only satisfies the lazy man's demand for "one machine", but also caters to the trend of home aesthetics.

02. Is the three-cylinder washing machine "really useful" or "pseudo demand"?

Let's start with the advantages:

1. Partition washing and care, it is indeed cleaner

Washing underwear, outerwear, and socks in separate tubes can indeed reduce cross-infection. Especially for families with babies or people with allergies, it is just needed. Haier's user photo shows that the bottom can also be equipped with"Shoe washing machine",Completely free your hands。

2. It's really trouble-free

While a traditional washing machine can only wash a bucket after washing the next bucket, three cylinders can run at the same time. Netizens ridiculed: "In the past, laundry was like waiting in line for the toilet, but now it is directly open in three rooms!" ”

3. Modular design, high flexibility

For example, Hisense supports free combination,The small tube can be removed as a wall-mounted machine or a mini washing machine。 For renters or small apartments, this design is quite intimate.

Pour cold water again:

Put a question mark on the drying function first

The small drum of Haier's three-cylinder washing machine does not come with drying, and it has to be dried after washing. Although Hisense emphasizes "washing and drying integration",But the actual effect needs to be verified。 After all, drying technology is more demanding in terms of space and energy consumption.

Price dissuasion

三筒洗衣機價格一般比傳統洗衣機貴千元左右，尤其是帶熱泵烘乾的三筒洗衣機，價格更可能翻倍。網友算帳：“買兩台普通洗衣機才5000元，還能分區洗，它不香嗎？”

Repair costs can be higher

The three-cylinder structure is complex, and the failure rate may be higher. Once a drum is broken,The maintenance cost is probably much more expensive than a single cylinder (but as of press time,I saw Haier's new product details page proposed"Three years of repair of the whole machine",Hisense's new product details page is not seen at present)。

03. Is it worth buying?

Suitable for:

(1) There are many family members and there is a strong demand for clothing classification;

(2) The health requirements are extremely high, and they are willing to pay for the "sub-cylinder washing";

(3) The home space is large, and it can accommodate a three-cylinder body or a combination of modules.

Retirement:

(1) Renting a party or a small apartment, giving priority to cost performance;

(2) There is a single demand for washing machines, and there is no need to spend more money for "partitioning";

(3) Pragmatists who are worried about future maintenance and cleaning troubles.

Write at the end:

The three-cylinder washing machine is like a sweeping robot back then, some people feel that "hands are free", and some people complain about "chicken ribs". But it is undeniable that it represents the trend of refinement and scenario-based home appliances. Haier and Hisense's new products are at least a step forward in zoning, modular design and health technology.

As for whether it is an IQ tax, the key depends on whether you are willing to pay for the "lazy privilege" and the "health premium". After all, the essence of technology is: to make lazy, lazy to be more advanced.