One of the most reliable, but not the cheapest washing machines
A reliable washing machine is a desirable appliance for anyone. How can you tell if it's high-quality or not? After all, every manufacturer claims their device is reliable and high-quality.
Everyone has their own criteria. The most important ones are wash quality and wear rate of parts. Does washing machine quality depend on the manufacturer or the price? What's the difference between a cheap washing machine and a luxury one? We'll try to answer these questions in this article. We'll cover the key considerations when choosing a washing machine.
First, let's define the selection criteria.
There is State Standard 8051-83. They are prescribed in it.
- Service life.
On average, each manufacturer lists a service life of 12 to 15 years in the washing machine's data sheet. That's 7,000 hours of washing. This same information is also specified by the State Standard. However, in practice, the average service life is 8-10 years. Yes, quite a long time.
There are manufacturers whose service life actually lasts 15-20 years.
- Washing machine class
There are several washing machine classes: A, B, C, E, F. This means that each washing machine category washes the same amount of laundry with the same degree of soiling differently.
The class determines not only the washing quality but also energy consumption and spin quality. The highest class is A+++.
- Build quality, drum reliability
German washing machines have the highest ratings from experts, specialists, repairmen, and customer reviews. It's no secret that German manufacturers are known for their high-quality assembly. And this is indeed true.
The main indicator of quality is the non-use of low-quality alloys in the production of washing machines.
- Leak protection
The highest level of protection against leaks is to completely shut off the water supply at the slightest leak.
The best system is the WPS (Waterproof System). Miele machines have a dual solenoid valve in the water supply hose. If the first valve fails, the second shuts off the water supply. The inlet hose is reinforced. If the inlet hose leaks, water will drain into the outer hose and into the tray.
Selecting models
The MIELE WED 125 washing machine is considered one of the best on the Russian market today. This "home helper" has an A+++ rating and can wash 1 to 8 kg of laundry at a time. You'll agree, this is very important.
It has the following technical characteristics:
o Dimensions: width 596 mm, height 850 mm, depth 636 mm- The washing machine weighs 86 kg. This means it will stand as if nailed down even on uneven floors.
- The washing machine has a patented honeycomb drum
- Stainless steel tank
- Low-quality alloys are not used in manufacturing
- Cast iron counterweights
- The ProfiEco motor 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).
- The power cable is 2 m long. This is more than enough to place a washing machine without having to move the power outlet underneath it.
The washing quality is top-notch. The machine handles special fabrics perfectly thanks to the CapDosing system. This washing machine has 11 full-featured washing programs (cotton, delicates, delicates, shirts, wool, 20° wash, darks/jeans, ECO cotton, rinse only/starch, drain/spin, ECO 40-60) and 2 low-temperature wash modes ("cold" and "20°"). Not every machine can even run a cold wash. Additional options are available (short wash, prewash, more water, extra rinse, and gentle ironing).
3.5-year manufacturer's warranty, compared to 2 years with other manufacturers. 20-year service life.
The MIELE WED 125 washing machine currently costs 65,000 rubles. It's not MIELE's most expensive model.
Many will say that's very expensive; you could buy two washing machines for that price. That's true, provided you buy both at once. The second one will be kept as a spare. Prices in the Russian market are rising, as everyone knows. What cost 10,000 rubles last year is now 15,000 rubles. The saying "a miser pays twice" is apt here.
In any case, the choice is yours. I wish you easy, informed shopping. I'll be glad if this article helps.
