Electrolux washing machines are chosen by consumers who value quality. Under this brand, equipment is produced not lower than the average price segment. If you are going to buy a reliable machine that will serve you for many years, prepare more money and choose goods from the Swedish manufacturer.
СМА Electrolux - whose production?
The manufacturer of automatic washing machines (CMA) "Electrolux" is the Swedish company of the same name. Electrolux is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. This company is a true industrial giant. He officially owns dozens of brands, including the world famous AEG and Zanussi. The company is one of the three leaders in the production of household appliances.
Where is it collected?
It is believed that the quality of Swedish washers does not depend on the price of the model, nor on where the assembly was made. Sweden is not the only country to produce SMA Electrolux. The company's factories are scattered around the world - your washing machine can be manufactured in Italy, Germany, Poland or in any other country where the manufacturer has CMA production lines. The country of manufacture of a specific model can be checked with consultants or on the official Electrolux website.
Why are they so beautiful?
Style is what is immediately felt in Swedish household appliances. The design is strict, prim-European. The company manages to find accents that attract consumers. This is not surprising - the Swedes, focusing on quality, pay great attention to the appearance of their products. It was Electrolux that was one of the first to create an industrial design department in its structure, in which world-famous designers participated.
What does the brand offer?
In the assortment of Electrolux:
- Frontal. These devices focus on an attractive, "space" design. Elegantly designed porthole made in soothing colors. Case color - white, silver, black. Differ in the increased stability and the minimum vibration. Dimensions:
- full-sized (WxD) - 60 x 60 cm;
- narrow - 60 x 40 cm;
- compact - 60 x 45 cm.
- Vertical. Differ in compactness, convenience of a bookmark and unloading of linen. Suitable for small rooms.
- With drying. Washers and dryers are necessary for those who have problems with the natural drying of linen. These are real mini-laundries - they wash, rinse, squeeze, dry, iron.
- Recessed. Such devices are built into kitchen and bathroom sets. They feature a simple design and save space. But a separate installation of such models is not provided.
- Wall mounted. Miniature devices with wall mounting. They are not yet represented on our market.
What are the differences from competitors
Advantages and differences from competitors:
- Large selection of models - different sizes, types of bookmark linen and installation options.
- Large loading range. There are models with a capacity of 3-5 kg, more expensive - 7-10 kg.
- There are versions with collector and inverter motors. The first are used in older SMA, their drawback is the need to stabilize the voltage. In new devices inverter motors are installed - they are durable and economical, they use 20% less electricity than collector ones.
- High spin speed. Speed range from 800 to 1600 rpm.
- High energy class - not less than A.
- Simple operation. The manufacturer kindly provided for Russian navigation - especially for our consumers.
- Great drying. After it, there are no wrinkles, and the laundry becomes dry.
- Collapsible tanks. When replacing bearings, there are no problems, and repairs are cheaper, since you do not need to saw the tank.
- High quality rubber components. The material from which cuffs, hoses, gaskets and other rubber elements are made in SMA "Electrolux", unlike many other brands, do not crack with time.
- They rarely break. They work for many years without prevention.
- Great functionality. New technologies have been applied - steaming and others. Read about them below.
Special technology
The features and advantages of SMA "Electrolux" include the following chips:
- Steam System. This feature allows you to process things with steam. Moreover, you can do this during washing or separately - if you just need to refresh the product, smooth the creases. The function is very convenient for families with children, steaming destroys microbes and allergens.
- Direct Spray The efficiency of washing is increased due to the increased impregnation of the laundry with a detergent dissolved in water - it is sprayed under pressure. The mechanical effect becomes less - things are better preserved.
- My Favorite Plus. Facilitates management. The program, remembering the most used modes, itself offers the user a standard mode, as soon as it turns on the machine.
- Eco-Valve. Saves detergent. To prevent powder granules from settling on the drain hose, the option closes it directly during washing - and the powder is used completely, and does not drain into the sewer.
- "Atoparkovka". Option used in CMA with vertical loading. Thanks to her, the drum always “parks” upward with the hatch - you don’t have to twist it by hand, like many other brands.
Are there any disadvantages?
To find flaws in Electrolux cars, you need to be extremely picky. What may cause displeasure for such users:
- Dimensions There are devices quite bulky. But they are packed with functions to the eyeballs. If you want a compact car and at the same time need a minimum number of options - you can easily find a compact modification.
- Noise. Of course, if the device works at night, and even wring out, then you can not do without noise and vibration. But these are the properties of all modern washers, and at the "Electrolux" noise is minimal.
By and large, this brand has no shortcomings, except for the price. But it is not overpriced at all, the cost of Swedish devices is an objective reflection of their quality, reliability and longevity.
How to choose?
The first thing an experienced buyer who decides on a brand pays attention to is technical specifications. What are the other criteria for evaluating AGR:
- Demand. If the model is popular with buyers, 99% - it is trustworthy. Read reviews at the same time - they will help you decide.
- Original production. In order for you not to be sold a Chinese fake, require a passport, certificate, warranty card. And ask in advance how these documents should look.
- Noisiness. Silent machines are those with noise levels within 70 dB. From this indicator and build on. The minimum noise of the AGR is 40 dB. The quietest "Electrolux" can easily be turned on for the night.
- Defects. If there are chips or scratches on the case, the product was unsuccessfully transported, which means they could damage something more seriously. It is better not to take such a product.
Model Overview
The brand will find washing machines for every taste and need. The manufacturer is constantly improving and expanding the range. Consider the most interesting and popular versions of the frontal, vertical and built-in AGR. And start with the news.
PerfectCare 700 EW7W3R68SI - Embedded New
Built-in version of the front type. Capacious device with electronic control, drying function and high energy class - A +++. Leakage protection is complete. There is foam level control. Installed inverter motor.
- loading - 8 kg;
- spin speed - 1600 rpm;
- number of programs - 14 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 60x54x82 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 115 l;
- drying - 4 kg;
- in addition - there is a choice of speed and cancellation of the spin cycle, prevention of creasing, super rinsing, steam supply, stain removal;
There are no reviews on this new product, so let's see what the manufacturer promises and what the focus is on:
- Silent work. Indeed, the noise level is almost minimal - 46/70 dB.
- DualCare - having determined the type and weight of the fabric, the system selects the temperature and features of the rotation of the drum in such a way as to maximally efficiently and carefully remove each item.
Well, the novelty deserves attention - it has all the functions necessary for a high-quality and comfortable washing. The only thing that can slow down buyers is price.
Electrolux EWT 1064 ILW - Vertical
A popular top-loading model with medium drum capacity. Designed for 14 programs, there is a function of "easy ironing", on which you can easily process shirts and curtains.
Parameters:
- loading - 6 kg;
- noise - 57/74 dB;
- spin speed - 1000 rpm;
- number of programs - 14 pcs, including Jeans, Night Mode, Stain Removal and others.
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 40 × 60x89 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 47 l;
- in addition - drum parking, automatic opening of the wings, delayed start up to 20 hours.
Pros:
- Compact dimensions.
- Quality wash.
- The cuvette is not located on the lid.
- Price.
- Simple operation.
- The abundance of modes.
Minuses:
- May make a noise at work.
- There is no drain filter (in fact, it is, but the housing requires disassembling for cleaning).
Electrolux EW6F4R08WU - High Boot
The machine is a frontal type with a sufficient number of programs and the anti-allergy mode at an average cost. It has become the “choice of customers”, thanks to the good capacity of the drum and the quality of the wash.
Specifications:
- loading - 8 kg;
- noise - 58/79 dB;
- spin speed - 1000 rpm;
- number of programs - 14 pcs, including Jeans, Outerwear, Downy things and others.
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 60 × 55x85 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 52 l;
- in addition - the choice of washing temperature, delayed start up to 20 hours.
Pros:
- Multifunctional.
- The reload function (in the first 10 minutes of operation).
- Steam treatment.
- Child protection.
- Silent work.
This is the case when buyers did not find flaws in the AGR - a good option for those who appreciate the smooth operation of equipment and extensive functionality.
EWT 1066 ESW - the most popular
Popularity rating wins vertical AGR. The fashion for the vertical format has probably reached us - in Europe, vertical lines have long been replaced by spectacular, but less convenient to use front-end versions.
- loading - 6 kg;
- noise - 57/74 dB;
- spin speed - 1000 rpm;
- number of programs - 14 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 40x60x89 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 41 l;
- in addition - the choice of washing temperature, washing blankets, underwear;
Pros:
- compactness, takes up little space;
- it’s convenient to pack things - many users are tired of bending down to load and unload laundry, and the hatch door, which they constantly kick with;
- child protection;
- smooth opening of the drum door;
- it is convenient to wash the detergent tray - thanks to its special design;
- the presence of a switch to liquid detergents;
- convenient management;
- high-quality washing;
- appearance;
- touchscreen.
Minuses:
- there is vibration, but does not interfere with sleep at night;
- marriage complaint: because of the casting curve, a pulley rattled - I had to take the device to the store;
- poorly washing powder from trays;
- some users are unhappy with the sounds made by the machine during operation.
The main drawback noticed by users is spin noise. Versions are being built that are to blame for the bearings. In general, and with this AGR, not everything is clear. Perhaps the Swedes still can not control their factories located in other countries, especially in Eastern Europe. As a result, buyers, flattered by the "Swedish quality", are surprised to encounter the most common breakdowns that are characteristic of some budget washers assembled in China.
EWC 1350 - with minimal load
Freestanding frontal machine. For the service of 1-2 people. Energy class high - A.
- loading - 3 kg;
- noise - 53/74 dB;
- spin speed - 1300 rpm;
- number of programs - 15 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 50x51x67 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 39 l;
- in addition - adjustable legs, program progress indicators;
Pros:
- low water consumption;
- relatively quiet;
- compact
- reliable;
- qualitatively erases;
- rinses perfectly;
- clear control panel.
Minuses:
- high price;
- you cannot wash many things at a time;
- claim to assembly - the assemblers violated the design of the engineers, fixing the engine not with 4, but with 2 screws;
- whistle during the spin cycle.
It is strange that users write in shortcomings - the "price". If it was not clear why a modification with such a small load costs about 32,000 rubles, why buy it? Most likely, having saved on loading, the manufacturer was able to improve other characteristics or better components were used. And, in the end, you also have to pay for compactness - these are the trends in the production of SMA. Moreover, the reviews confirm that the buyers gave their money not in vain, the model is extremely reliable, and has been working for years without breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
Having read the reviews and examined several washing machines that stand out by price, demand, size or other parameters, we conclude that the whole thing is in the assembly. If you want real "Swedish quality", then take an AGR made in Sweden or at least in Italy.