Often, when a person is faced with the need to purchase this or that household appliance, he immediately becomes confronted with a huge choice-dilemma.
After all, in our time, manufacturers offer an unprecedented variety of similar and at the same time different washing machines at different prices.
But which one should be given preference? What firms of washing machines are the best and whether you can trust the reviews?
Which companies make the best washing machines?
Top manufacturers of the most reliable washing machines
The market for home appliances is extraordinarily diverse.
However, there are those manufacturers of washing machines that are recognized as the best all over the world.
- Bosch (Germany);
- Siemens (Germany);
- Electrolux (Sweden);
- Zanussi (Italy, but merged with Electrolux);
- Samsung (Korea);
- LG (Korea);
- Indesit (Italy);
- ARDO (Italy);
- Ariston (Italy);
- Atlant (Belarus);
- BEKO (Turkey);
- Candy (Italy).
Reliability
Every year, according to customer service services, they make ratings on the reliability of washing machines.
Here is how they look like.
- The top lines of the most reliable washing machines are made by the German manufacturers Bosch and Siemens, because the cases of warranty repairs are less than 5% of all the models sold per year.
Electrolux lags a little behind: only 5-7%.- LG washing machines are reliable enough, because in the first years the number of breakdowns does not exceed 10%.
- The Ariston, ARDO and Indesit brands are also popular among buyers, which sometimes behave unpredictably enough, which is confirmed by the reviews of many who bought them. Faults in these models are revealed by 21-31% of owners.
Analysis of washing machine manufacturers: all the pros and cons
Bosch and Siemens.
These tend to be simple and fairly reliable to use, with a wide range of all sorts of washing machine models from these firms, from budget options to premium units.
The cost of Bosch and Siemens washing machines models is always proportional to their functionality: inexpensive machines with a standard set of functions (with which, by the way, they cope perfectly) will cost more than machines with a large number of programs and special modes.
As disadvantages we will note only a high price for spare parts and waiting time for arrival of the washing machine to the service center, as machines are completed only with the real details of German manufacture.
Electrolux .
This is a quiet and sufficiently reliable firm, producing appliances with a large number of programs and life- easing functions with a user-friendly interface.
There are medium-priced units and with improved features, which are a little more expensive.
Neither the staff at the service centers nor the owners have any complaints about the washing machines of this brand.
LG
This Korean manufacturer makes really decent appliances that are easy to use, durable and sturdy. The machine does its job perfectly, is almost silent and almost never fails.
To improve on existing models, the manufacturer decided to develop a direct-drive system for several specific models.
According to the service engineers, the only weak point is that if the seal in the bearing is completely worn out, water can leak out and get into the direct drive, which will cause the failure of the device.
But so far such cases have not happened, and the company, to assure its good quality, gives a 10-year warranty.
The rest
Ariston and Indesit
These firms of washing machines are put side by side because of their similarity - both the first and the second act as budget models, which have excellent spin resistance, reduced noise level, excellent functionality, many programs and ease of use, as well as a reasonable price.
The disadvantage is that when repairing the drum, you will have to change the entire design, since it is cast. In such cases, the repair is much more expensive than that of other firms.
ARDO .
These are excellent devices with low noise level and ergonomic design, which is a characteristic feature of all Italian manufacturers. But the drawbacks in the attachment of shock absorbers and tank suspension quite often lead to the same type of breakdowns, so the machine of this firm is much more often taken to the service centers than the above-mentioned compatriots (Ariston and Indesit).
BEKO
On the territory of our inexhaustible homeland, appliances from Turkish manufacturers are in rather high demand: the low price combined with excellent functionality are attractive to customers. Although experts consider the brand VEKO unreliable, direct owners do not cease to praise it for durability, simplicity and convenience of functionality.
If you have a very limited budget, then we advise to take a closer look at the washing machine firm VEKO, well, if you are important quietness and high quality, then save your money and refer to competing firms.
Zanussi
Approximately until 2011, washing machines and other appliances of this company did not cause complaints and served for many decades.
But in the last 6 years, failures have become so frequent that the experts from service centers recommend to assemble it only in Europe.
If the models sold in stores in the Russian Federation, were assembled there, it is advisable to abandon the purchase to avoid further problems with endless repairs.
Samsung
If you are still pondering over which company's washing machine is best to buy, then you'd better weigh the pros and cons of the Samsung brand, because reviews are mixed: some praise the technique, while others complain about the rapid deterioration of parts.
Buyers were extremely dissatisfied with regular breakdowns, which are not even justified by the average price of the devices.
Candy
About ten years ago, this firm of washing machines had a high reputation and were appreciated for their long service, but in the last few years, the quality of components and equipment in general has become worse. Most likely, this is due to a decrease in the price of the models, so the appliances of this model are now sold mainly in Russia.
Despite the experts' opinion, buyers leave positive feedback: the ease of use and washing quality, coupled with the low price help the brand to stay afloat and compete with many other budget machines.
How to choose a washing machine?
We advise you first decide what you want from this machine, and when you roughly outline a general picture of your ideal assistant, decide how much you are willing (can) spend on the purchase.
Washing Machine Warranty Period
Typically, the warranty on washing machines does not exceed 12 months from date of purchase.
Type of loading
Such machines are divided into two types:
- With vertical loading,
- front-loading.
Machines with vertical loading have advantages such as greater stability, and because of this they will be less susceptible to vibrations; in addition, the lid can be freely opened during the wash and finish some more things.
Machines with front-loading type of machines also has its own advantages. They can be conveniently placed in kitchen furniture, under the sink, and thanks to the transparent door, you can see what is happening inside.
Size/capacity
If you are the owner of a large family and living space allows you to put a device 0.5-0.6 meters wide, then give preference to models with a loading machine from 6 kg and above.
Spin, wash and energy classes
Most of the machines on the domestic market meet the A class rating in at least one or more of the indicators.
- Washing efficiency and the class of this indicator is assigned to the machine by the results of washing in the test mode at a temperature of 60 degrees: A class will be set if the result is 100% on the scale of clean laundry.
Even budget models often correspond to class A, and much less often - class B. But in principle, the difference is not so tangible - only 1-4%.
- Spin class is defined by the average humidity index of the washed things: A has 45%, B - 50%, and C - 60%.
In addition, to each class corresponds count turns, which produces a machine when spinning - the C class machines have it 1000 rpm.
But the specialists assure that it is of little importance, because the humidity reaches 60% in the apartment.
- Energy efficiency class is determined by washing for 60 minutes at a temperature of 60 degrees.
Class A+ does not exceed the 0.17KWh/kg mark, A ranges from 0.17 to 0.19KWh/kg, and so on. Many modern machines have additional energy-saving modes.
Drying
As you can see, choosing washing machines is not so difficult: it is enough to understand your needs, capabilities and you can safely choose your personal assistant, considering all the information about the advantages and disadvantages of technology of different firms.
In defense of Indesit and Hotpoint-Ariston, I can say that although to fix them and not easy, they break infrequently. So the problem of such I did not feel at all.
I support you! I have a Hotpoint, it's a great washing machine!
I wish Whirlpool had mentioned it. great machines make, in my opinion. Many years of trouble-free operation are worth a lot these days, and it does not wash noisily.
I would not consider the same Indesit and Hotpoint to be "the rest". Alya include in the "others" due to the difficulty of repairing the drum. Something how many years I and my mother use does not break. For one questionably existing disadvantage, yep.
Despite this rating, got myself a hotpoint and I'm happy with it. And I haven't encountered any malfunctions, so I think the stats given are a bit odd.