One of the most reliable, but not the cheapest washing machines
A reliable washing machine is a desirable unit for anyone. How to determine whether it is of high quality or not? After all, each manufacturer writes that its device is reliable and of high quality.
Each has its own criteria. The main ones for all are the quality of washing, the degree of wear of parts. Does the quality of the washing machine depend on the manufacturer or the price? What is the difference between a cheap "washing machine" from the luxury class? We will try to answer these questions in this article. Let's analyze the main points in the choice.
To begin with, let us define the selection criteria
There is a State standard 8051-83. They are spelled out in it.
- The duration of service life.
On average, each manufacturer specifies in the washer's data sheet a service life of 12 to 15 years. This is 7,000 hours of washing. The same data are specified and GOST. But, according to practice, the average life span is 8-10 years. Yes, not a little.
There are manufacturers who have a service life of 15-20 years in fact.
- Washing machine class
There are several classes of washing machine: A, B, C, E, F. This means that the same amount of laundry with the same degree of contamination, each of the categories of washing machines washes differently.
The class determines not only the quality of washing, but also the power consumption and quality of spinning. The highest class is considered class A+++.
- Build quality, drum reliability
The highest rating of experts, specialists, repairers and customer reviews for German washing machines. It is no secret that German manufacturers are distinguished by a high degree of assembly. And it really is.
The main indicator of quality is not to use low-quality alloys in the manufacture of washing machines.
- Leak protection
The highest leakage protection is to completely shut off the water supply when there is a minimal leak.
The best system is the WPS (Waterproof-System). Miele machines have a double solenoid valve in the water hose. If the first valve malfunctions, the second valve stops the water supply. The underwater hose has a reinforced structure. If there is a leak in the underwater hose, the water will flow into the sump to the outer hose.
Choosing models
One of the best on the Russian market today is considered a washing machine MIELE WED 125. This "home helper" has a class A+++ and will be able to wash from 1 to 8 kg of laundry at a time. Agree, it is very important.
It has the following technical characteristics:
o Dimensions width 596 mm, height 850 mm, depth 636 mm- o The weight of the washing machine is 86 kg. This means that even on an uneven floor it will stand like "nailed down".
- The washing machine has a patented honeycomb drum
- Stainless steel tank
- No low quality alloys are used
- Cast iron counterweights
- ProfiEco- one of the most powerful, reliable and environmentally friendly motors
- WPS leakage protection
- DirectSensor system - one touch operation
- Increased safety (Water Control System, PIN code lock, optical interface).
- The mains cable is 2m long. More than enough length to put the washing machine underneath without having to move the socket.
Washing quality at the highest level. The machine can wash special fabrics thanks to the CapDosing system. In the arsenal of this "washing machine" 11 full-fledged washing programs (cotton, delicate, fine linen, shirts, wool, wash 20 °, dark items / jeans, ECO cotton, only rinse / starch, drain / spin, ECO 40-60) and two modes of washing at low temperatures ("cold" and "20 °"). Not every machine can, in principle, run "cold" washing. There is an opportunity to set additional options (short wash, pre-wash, more water, extra rinse cycle, light ironing).
The manufacturer's warranty is 3.5 years, instead of 2 years for other manufacturers. Service life - 20 years.
The cost of the MIELE WED 125 washing machine as of today is $65 0. This is not the most expensive model at MIELE.
Many will say - it is very expensive, for such a price you can buy two washing machines. This is true, provided that you buy both at once. The second will stand "spare". Prices in the Russian market are rising, everyone knows that. What cost $10 0 last year costs $15 0 today. This is where the saying "a miser pays twice" comes in.
In any case, the choice is yours. I wish you an easy, thoughtful purchase. If this article will help you, I will be glad to do it.
