One of the most reliable, but not the cheapest washing machines
A reliable washing machine is a desirable unit for any person. How can you tell if it's good quality or not? After all, each manufacturer writes that its device is reliable and of high quality.
Everyone has their own criteria. The main ones for everyone are the quality of washing, the degree of wear and tear of spare parts. Does the quality of a washing machine depend on the manufacturer or price? What is the difference between a cheap washer and a luxury one? We will try to answer these questions in this article. Let's analyze the main points when choosing.
First, let's define the selection criteria
There is the State Standard 8051-83. They are written in it.
- The duration of the service life.
On average, each manufacturer indicates in the passport of the washing machine the duration of the service life from 12 to 15 years. That's 7,000 hours of washing. The same data is also indicated by GOST. But, according to practice, the average service life is 8-10 years. Yes, not a lot.
There are manufacturers whose actual service life is 15-20 years.
- Washing machine class
There are several classes of the washing machine: A, B, C, E, F. This means that each of the categories of washing machines washes the same amount of laundry with the same degree of soiling in different ways.
The class determines not only the quality of the wash, but also the energy consumption and the quality of the spin. The highest class is A+++.
- Build quality, drum reliability
The highest rating of experts, specialists, repairmen and customer reviews from German washing machines. It's no secret that German manufacturers are distinguished by a high degree of assembly. And indeed it is.
The main indicator of quality is not the use of low-quality alloys in the manufacture of washing machines.
- Leak protection
The highest protection against leaks is the complete shutdown of the water supply with minimal leakage.
The best system is WPS (Waterproof-System). Miele washing machines have a double solenoid valve in the water hose. If the first valve fails, the second valve stops the water supply. The underwater hose has a reinforced structure. If the inlet hose leaks, the water will flow into the sump towards the outer hose.
Choosing models
Today, the MIELE WED 125 washing machine is considered one of the best on the Russian market. This “home assistant” has an A +++ class and can wash from 1 to 8 kg of laundry at a time. Agree, this is very important.
It has the following technical characteristics:
o Dimensions Width 596mm, Height 850mm, Depth 636mm- o Washing machine weight 86 kg. This means that even on an uneven floor, it will stand as if “nailed”.
- The washing machine has a patented honeycomb drum
- Stainless steel tank
- Low-quality alloys are not used in the manufacture
- Cast iron counterweights
- MotorProfiEco is one of the most powerful, reliable and environmentally friendly motors
- WPS leak protection
- DirectSensor system - one-touch control
- Increased security (Water Control System, PIN-CODE lock, optical interface).
- Network cable length 2 m.The length is more than enough to put the washing machine and not move the socket under it.
Washing quality is top notch. The washing machine can handle special fabrics thanks to the CapDosing system. In the arsenal of this “washer” there are 11 full-fledged washing programs (cotton, delicate, thin linen, shirts, wool, wash 20 °, dark clothes / jeans, ECO cotton, only rinse / starch, drain / spin, ECO 40-60) and 2 washing modes at low temperatures (“cold” and “20°”). Not every washing machine can, in principle, start a “cold” wash. It is possible to set additional options (short wash, prewash, more water, extra rinse cycle, easy smoothing).
Warranty from the manufacturer 3.5 years, instead of 2 years from other manufacturers. Service life 20 years.
The cost of the MIELE WED 125 washing machine today is $650 lei. This is not the most expensive model from MIELE.
Many will say that 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 "in reserve". Prices on the Russian market are growing, everyone knows this. What cost $100 last year costs $150 lei today. The saying “the miser pays twice” is appropriate here.
In any case, the choice is yours. I wish you easy thoughtful purchases. If this article helps in this, I will be glad.
