Washing macnhines, where did they start?

The very early beginners of the washing machine started in 1691 when the first English patent was issued under the category "washing and wringing machines" It wasn't until 1752 that an early drawing appeared in "The Gentlemen's Magazine" which was an English publication from Germany.
Then in 1782 Henry Sidgier was issued a British patent for his 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.
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 washing machines were being produced for the commercial industry.
Front loading machines became the industry standard in Europe in the 1970's although different speeds of machines have been developed ranging from 360 to 200RPM, 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.
The modern washing machines are a million miles away from the early models, they now have child locks, delayed timing and aquastop which detects water leakage and now these machines are far cheaper and far more environmentally friendly as they now have to conform to EU standards.
In the future it is hoped that these machines will use less power and water and progress is already being made on this with research into waterless machines
or "airwash" which is what they are calling the technology which is being developed in Japan.