Russian-made washing machines have become increasingly common on the market, arousing interest among buyers with a good combination of price and quality. Let's try to understand in more detail the difference between the equipment of a purely domestic assembly and made in the country, but from foreign spare parts.
A bit of history
Russian-made washing machines have been around since Soviet times. Many users remember such activator-type models as "Fairy", "Ob", "Baby". Among them there were even semi-automatic modifications. The first domestic automatic machine under the name "Vyatka-12" was released in February 1981. But even it cannot be called 100% Russian, since the assembly diagram was provided by Ariston.
Now the Kirov plant continues its work, but back in 2005 it was bought out by the Kandy company. Further release of equipment continued on a completely updatedequipment with the introduction of innovative technologies and developments of the company's specialists.
Most of these enterprises represent well-known European, Japanese or Korean brands. Often the right to carry out activities on behalf of a popular brand is bought out by domestic or Chinese firms, and assembly is carried out on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Review of the market of washing machines made in Russia
The following is a washing machine rating based on brand popularity, value for money, and consumer reviews.
- In the first place, you can put the popular equipment under the brands "Indesit" and "Ariston", the production of which has been established in Lipetsk.
- The next position is occupied by the Korean brand LG. Products are produced in the city of Ruza near Moscow.
- Third place goes to the popular manufacturer Samsung. These cars are produced on the territory of the Russian Federation in the Kaluga region.
- Products under the Turkish brands "Beko" and "Vestel" are produced in the cities of Alexandrov and Kirzhach (Vladimir region).
- Popular brands "Siemens" and "Bosch" are placed on the fifth place due to their high cost. Production of devices under these brands has been established in St. Petersburg.
- The Vyatka plant produces equipment of the Italian company Kandy.
- Belarusian Atlants are made in Moscow.
Features
If you want to choose a small inexpensive Russian-made washing machine, pay attention to the Ocean model (produced in the Far East). Thismodification fell in love with summer residents in small dimensions. Most of these versions are conventional activator technique with front or top loading of linen. Another popular representative of this series is "Siberia", produced at the plant in Omsk.
In the review, it is worth mentioning the company Evgo, which is located in the Khabarovsk Territory, it also produces Russian-made washing machines. However, the production can be conditionally called domestic, since the units are assembled from Chinese parts.
Pros and cons
Equipment manufacturers take into account the demand for certain features and characteristics of devices. The following models are especially popular on the Russian market:
- with front loading of things;
- having shallow depth and compact size;
- economical modifications in terms of water and electricity consumption.
It is worth noting that, unlike Europeans, domestic users prefer front-loading versions. Therefore, among Russian-made washing machines, only the representative office of Ariston produces units with vertical filling of the working compartment.
Among non-standard modifications, the following features can be noted:
- reduced depth from 500 to 550 millimeters;
- narrow versions from 390 to 470mm;
- full-size European sizes;
- super narrow models from 330mm to 360mm deep.
Selection criteria
Russian-made narrow-sized washing machines lose their advantage in maximum load of things, but win in terms of economy. Here, for example, the Kandy brand unit with 330 millimeters of depth can hold 4.5 kilograms of laundry, and a volume of 400 mm processes up to seven kilograms. Standard domestic appliances are oriented to load 8 kg.
When choosing a unit, the degree of protection against leakage and voltage surges should be taken into account. Most modern models have an efficiency class "A" that meets European requirements. The average water consumption does not exceed 45 liters per cycle thanks to the use of the latest technologies, including commutator motors for a Russian-made washing machine.
Assembly and production of equipment on the territory of the Russian Federation, unfortunately, did not have a positive effect on the quality of the assembly. But the price has also decreased, which made the devices more accessible to the general population. According to service center specialists, Chinese and Russian modifications can be classified as the most unreliable devices in their segment.
Operation and repair
As statistics and consumer reviews show, among the washing machines assembled at domestic factories, representatives of the Indesit and Bosch brands are most often repaired. On average, such units operate without failure for 2-3 years, which is an order of magnitude less than German or Korean counterparts.
For comparison:
- Russian-made automatic washing machines assembled fromoriginal European parts, serve at least five years;
- Chinese models - 4-5 years old;
- Italian made - 8 years;
- French and German layout - 10-16 years old;
- Austrian and Swedish assembly - 14-20 years old.
An important factor when choosing a "washer" is the country of origin. In the domestic market, it is not easy to find modifications to the original Swedish or German layout due to their high cost. The prices of Russian-made washing machines are an order of magnitude lower, and therefore the demand for them is greater.
More about manufacturers
Several models of aggregates with brief characteristics are shown below:
- "Vyatka-Maria", an automatic device with dimensions of 850/600/540 mm with a load of up to 5 kg.
- "Vyatka-Katyusha" - an analogue with a working volume of 450 mm and a capacity of 4 kg. Both versions are equipped with a stainless steel tank, the cost starts from 11 thousand rubles.
- Indesit IWUB 4085 - "washer" with a depth of only 330 mm. Such dimensions allow it to be used in small spaces. Maximum load - 4 kg, spin - 800 rpm, class "D". Partial protection against leakage is provided, the price is 15 thousand rubles.
- The review of models of Russian washing machines continues with the Bosch WLG 24260 OE automatic machine with a front-loading type (5 kg). The depth of the unit is 400 mm, the maximum number of revolutions per minute is 1200. It is noteworthy that this device has an Aquaspar 3D system, whichprovides uniform moistening of things at the minimum consumption of water. Of the other advantages - a functional electronic monitor, the price is from 23 thousand rubles.
- "Ariston" Hotpoint VMUF 501-B is a narrow modification with a load of up to five kilograms of laundry and a spin power of not more than one thousand revolutions. There is an “anti-allergy” option, the cost is about 18 thousand rubles.
- "Ocean" WFO-860S3 - a domestic version with a vertical load type of linen and electronic control. There is a display to control the water level, a compartment for air conditioner and bleach. It is possible to load things after turning on the device. Dimensions - 910/520/530 mm, suitable for installation in small and narrow spaces.
Reviews of Russian-made washing machines
On the forums, users often leave comments about the reliability and parameters of various household appliances. Among domestic-made washing machines, owners speak positively about some models. It is worth noting that additional functionality (complete drying or pre-ironing) is used quite rarely, and the price of the unit increases. If the family has small children, consumers recommend choosing a modification with washing modes for children's clothes.
Among the brands in the review rating, the leading brand is Bosch WLG-20160. It has a good capacity (5 kg), has an attractive exterior, low noise level during operation and an easy installation method. The disadvantages of this device include a high price.
Among the cheaper options, Indesit WIUN-81 is noted. The pluses include: the presence of a quick (30 minutes) wash. Cons - noisiness, lack of sound notification of the end of the process. The category "the best washing machines of the Russian assembly" rightfully includes "Ocean" and "Vyatka". These are practically the only representatives that use the largest possible number of domestic parts.
Competitors
There is huge competition in the market in question. Among the most popular analogues, the following modifications can be noted:
- Miele. These devices are assembled only in Germany, all elements go through several stages of testing, the warranty period is 30 years. Features - no vibration in the spin mode, the presence of a "honeycomb" drum in which the laundry slides over a certain water film.
- Electrolux. Swedish technology is considered one of the most reliable in the world. High-tech models from this manufacturer are equipped with voice control and a large-scale electronic remote control.
- The American company Whirlpool is promoting the latest technology (“the sixth sense MAX”) on the market, focused on self-weighing of serviced items, as well as counting the required cycle time.
- Zanussi is an Italian technique, characterized by a wide range and original exterior. Experts and consumers attribute a high build quality and easy loading of laundry, thanks to the tilted drum, to the pluses.
- ASKO-Scandinavian brand with special demands on product quality. The company pays great attention to testing and several stages of control. The main advantage is the safety of the materials used and our own production technology.
Budget modifications
Direct competitors of the best Russian washing machines are inexpensive and practical analogues of Chinese, Korean production, as well as versions made in Eastern Europe.
This includes the following models:
- "Ardo" is an inexpensive and reliable technique, which is easy to install and manage. There are also options with enameled tanks.
- Beko and Vestel are Turkish brands whose products belong to the category that combines affordable price and acceptable quality. The service life of such machines does not exceed ten years.
- The Slovenian brand Gorenje offers a wide range of washing machines. Some models feature a large porthole and an anti-suds shower configuration.
- Kandy. This company was one of the first in the world market to produce compact units equipped with an oval tank. The devices are economical. For example, one of the latest modifications of "Active" consumes only 55 liters in a full cycle.
Result
As you can see from the review, there are not so many exclusively Russian washing machines. Butmany branded models are produced in various regions at low cost. Despite the poor build quality, with proper care and following the manufacturer's recommendations, such devices can be used for a long time.
