European-made washing machines, in the opinion of most consumers, are the most reliable and durable. Unlike analogues collected in China or Russia. We will figure out what cars are assembled in Europe and whether they are really as good as is commonly thought.
How to choose a European-style washer?
Buyers prefer the technique made in Europe, for quite objective reasons. It is not cheap, but people are willing to pay for quality. The advantages of CMA European production:
- High class energy consumption - A, A +, A ++ and A +++.
- Wide functionality and smart menu.
- Long service life - 7-15 years or more.
- High quality washing and a differential approach to any task.
- High reliability.
Why are companies moving production?
Redistribution of production is constantly going on even within Europe. To make the products more profitable and bring them closer to potential customers, prestigious brands open branded factories in different regions of Europe. So, the German companies Siemens, Bosch and others have factories in Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Poland, etc.
Manufacturers, transferring capacities to another state, emphasize that they retain control over production, and the quality of the products manufactured there meets the quality standards of the European ISO system. At the same time, the distant factories are constantly subjected to “headquarters” inspections.
AGR from Europe - what to look for?
When looking for a Made In Europe automatic washing machine (CMA), it is important to distinguish between two points:
- Where is the brand registered.
- Where are the devices assembled, where is the factory.
For inexperienced consumers who do not understand the essence of the issue, there are two “pitfalls” in the way of choosing the Euro-wash:
- It is no secret that many well-known brands locate their production facilities in countries with cheaper labor. And no matter how much the manufacturer assures that there is no difference between devices manufactured in Germany or China, practice says something else.
- Knowing the special favor of Russian consumers for technology, Made In Europe, especially in Germany, the business easily plays on the strings of the consumer soul. Today, the market is replete with products of "fake" brands. The scheme is this - the company is registered somewhere in Germany. The brand name is chosen with a "German accent." Then the company buys inexpensive equipment of Chinese assembly and sells it under the guise of European products.
How to determine the country of assembly?
The law of the market - most of all fake the best. So, the most dangerous thing is to buy a fake, chasing the famous "German quality". Here you can fall for any of the three “hooks”:
- Buy a branded car, but assembled somewhere in Asia. And according to consumers and service masters, washers assembled at German and Chinese factories are “two big differences”.
- Buy fake branded washer. Such a danger exists if you buy equipment from dubious sellers.
- Buy SMA under one of the “fake brands” that import cheap equipment from Asian countries.
The buyer has the right to know where the equipment is collected for which he pays money. How to act and what to look for when buying an AGR:
- Passport. When buying a washing machine, feel free to demand documentation - it must be present on any model. Look in the passport of the machine - the assembly place should be indicated there.
- Barcode. Many make a mistake, content with a glance at the barcode - it corresponds to the country in which the company is registered, and not to the one where the device is directly manufactured.
- Price. If the assembly is Europe, then the model costs at least 20-25 thousand rubles. The price of 10-15 thousand is a rare occurrence for devices from Europe. Most often, models of this price range are collected in China, Turkey, Russia, etc.
You can finally verify the authenticity of the device by its serial number by going to the official website of the company.
Top European Brands - Review of Models
Our customers appreciate the European assembly, but it also lends itself to consumers of a certain gradation. For buyers, it is important not only the fact of production of equipment in Europe, but also a specific country. Most appreciated are German-made washers. But besides Germany, AGRs are also collected in Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden and other countries of the European continent.
Hansa ProWash WHP7121D5BSS - from Poland
Hansa is one of the popular German brands that supply low-cost household appliances to the Russian market. Collecting AGR in Poland. But Hansa also has manufacturing facilities in China and Turkey, so when buying a Hansa device, you need to specify the country in which it is assembled.
Freestanding front-loading CMA. Relatively inexpensive - by European standards, model. There is a digital display with backlight. Classic-style controls with conventional buttons and a jog dial. There is a timer with which the wash is transferred to a specific time.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 45 l per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including economical, for jeans, black clothes, sportswear, outerwear, quick, preliminary, stain removal program, steam supply).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x50x85 cm.
- Noise (wash / spin): 54/76 dB.
- Weight: 61 kg.
Pros:
- Low noise. The tank is made of plastic - this is one of the factors to reduce the noise level.
- Large enough loading door. Diameter - 33 cm.
- There is a self-cleaning drum - thanks to this function, there is no unpleasant odor inside the machine and mold does not start.
- Combines compactness with drum capacity.
- Qualitatively launders things.
- Steam washing - improves the quality of washing and disinfects.
Minuses:
- Long programs.
- No wash program at 90 ° C.
“Hansa” are economical - they consume a minimum of water and electricity, work quietly, are easy to manage and can last for many years even with intensive use.
Bosch WIW 24340 - from Germany
Bosch is the largest German brand. Production facilities are scattered around the world. AGRs are produced in Germany, China and Russia, as well as in European countries - in Slovenia and Poland. Most of all, our customers value the German assembly, the second place - the countries of Eastern Europe, close the rating of the superpower - Russia and China.
This model is made in Germany. Built-in frontal SMA. There are no ordinary mechanical buttons, the controls are touch-sensitive. The tank is made of durable plastic. On the control panel - LED-display, which displays information about the process, the time until the end of the cycle and other information.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 50 l per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including economical washing, night mode, for mixed fabrics, super rinse, quick, preliminary, stain removal program).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: full protection against leaks, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Noise level (wash / spin): 42/66 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x57x82 cm.
- Weight: 76 kg.
Pros:
- High level of safety - complete protection against leaks.
- There is a drum light.
- It works very quietly. Including thanks to the brushless EcoSilence Drive motor. In night mode, the device is even quieter.
- Saves resources. SMA automatically dispenses water - taking into account the weight of the laundry and the type of fabric.
- Installed VarioDrum drum. Its surface is covered with drop-shaped bulges. This solution provides a soft slip of linen and minimal wear of fabrics.
- Program Speed Eco - speeds up washing.
Disadvantages of this model, users have not found. On the contrary, as they use it, they discover more and more new capabilities of their assistant. Bosch WIW 24340 - a worthy representative of German quality. SMA "Bosch", collected in Germany, serve 15–20 years. Their cost is not lower than the average segment, from 30-50 thousand rubles and above.
Electrolux EWT 1062 IFW - Polish assembly
Electrolux is a well-known Swedish brand that produces a wide variety of household appliances. There are enterprises in China, Turkey, and in many European countries. Washing machines are assembled in Italy, Poland, in France, there is also production in Ukraine.
A compact unit with an average load - it will fit in the smallest bathroom without any problems. Management is carried out by a rotary knob and touch buttons, there is a digital display.
Parameters:
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including Delicate, Economic, Wool, Silk, Nightwear, Sportswear and others).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial protection against leaks, blocking from children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x89 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 57 / 74dB.
- In addition: wheels on the case for movement, programs for curtains and shirts.
Pros:
- Convenient, clear controls.
- Compact body dimensions.
- Great wash.
- Easy cleaning of the cuvette - just remove and wash.
Minuses:
- Short hoses and short power cord.
- The display does not display the remaining time until the end of the wash.
- There is no auto parking for the drum (when it stops the doors up, you need to turn it by hand).
Whirlpool FWSG 71053 WV - American Flag
With Whirlpool, it's the other way around; this brand is not European - American. But washing machines are made in Slovakia. Today, the Whirlpool Group includes such well-known brands as Indesit, Hotpoint and other "Europeans".
FWSG 71053 WV is a narrow, freestanding machine with side loading. On the control panel - a digital display, ordinary buttons and a rotary knob.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 49 l per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 13 pcs. (including washing of delicate fabrics, economical, for jeans, sportswear, downy clothes, a program for mixed fabrics, preliminary, steam supply).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Noise level (wash / spin): 62/83 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x44x84 cm.
- Weight: 64.3 kg.
Benefits:
- 6th Sense Technology - Automatically sets the optimum temperature and flow rate. An individual program is selected for each piece of clothing and for each fabric at all stages - from soaking to rinsing.
- FreshCare + Technology. Allows you to postpone the extraction of linen for a certain time - up to 6 hours. The unit will maintain the freshness of the washed laundry.
- There is a steam refreshment. You can freshen up slightly soiled T-shirts - it is more economical and more careful than express washing.
- Very high-quality rinse, including voluminous and dense things.
Disadvantages:
- If the floor surface is uneven, the unit will make noise. There is a solution to the problem - call the wizard and level the machine.
Great value for cars of this class. High-quality washing, an individual approach to things, quiet work - this machine from an American brand adequately represents European quality.
Findings
To summarize:
- The country in which the brand is registered and the country of assembly may not match.
- AGR from European brands can be collected far beyond Europe. If you need a washing machine from Europe, specify the place of its release by looking at the documentation.
- Original equipment must be sought from reputable and trusted sellers or from authorized dealers. The addresses of the latter are easy to find on the official websites of the brands.
European production is associated with quality. The consumer’s task is to choose an apparatus that meets his requirements from a huge layer of technology. The place of assembly is one of the criteria that helps our consumers to approach the ideal in their choice.