The first washing machine was built on November 15, 1851, it had a drum designed and was hand powered. It was used to decrease time into washing clothes, yet they still needed to be rung and hung up on a line. The next washing machine was built in 1874. This washing machine was created by William Blackstone and was called the first home washing machine.It allowed people to clean their clothes in their home at their own convenience. Then the first electric washing machine was created on in 1908. It was created by the Hurley Machine Company of Chicago, called the Thor.
About 29 years later the First automatic machine was born! Then the first micro-controllers were added to the washing machine making them cheaper and more effective than using timers for washing machines. 2001 was the year when the modern machine was created and more people were willing to buy it because of its effectiveness all through out the world. It was created by the Whirlpool Corporation invented the first vertical axis, high efficiency washing machine. In 2007, Sanyo Company introduced the first drum type washing machine with "air wash".
This model reduced the amount of water used. the University of Leeds invented a washing machine that uses only one cup of water. Through out the years the washing machine helped people wash their clothes, save money, and become more available in doing other things than spending time washing clothes by hand. For those who have arthritis this was a very helpful creation.
About 29 years later the First automatic machine was born! Then the first micro-controllers were added to the washing machine making them cheaper and more effective than using timers for washing machines. 2001 was the year when the modern machine was created and more people were willing to buy it because of its effectiveness all through out the world. It was created by the Whirlpool Corporation invented the first vertical axis, high efficiency washing machine. In 2007, Sanyo Company introduced the first drum type washing machine with "air wash".
This model reduced the amount of water used. the University of Leeds invented a washing machine that uses only one cup of water. Through out the years the washing machine helped people wash their clothes, save money, and become more available in doing other things than spending time washing clothes by hand. For those who have arthritis this was a very helpful creation.