German washing machines: 12 best models from Bosch, Siemens, AEG and Miele

German manufacturers of household appliances never tire of raising the bar for reliability and quality, and the adjective “German” has long become synonymous with good quality, endurance, and excellent taste. German washing machines are famous for their durability and efficiency, because German engineers, with their legendary pedantry and practicality, have earned a good name for decades. But, as always, there are companies that parasitize on an impeccable reputation, masquerading as “Germans”. We conducted an investigation and, just in case, compiled a list of fake German brands. We will not consider the quality of “disguised” technology - Socrates is our friend, but the truth is more precious.

Fake German brands

Where do these turnaround companies come from? Enterprising businessmen come up with an elegant, colorful name with a foreign flag, a legendary, difficult to verify history, order a PR company and glue logos onto Chinese household appliances. For example:

Bork. The brand with a discreet German design is produced in China at the request of domestic entrepreneurs. There are rumors that this is the property of the M-Video network.
Elenberg. Property of the Eldorado store chain. Development and production - China.
Hansa. Misleading with German slogan and interface on the official website. But in reality, the Poles (Amica Group) produce for Russia, the post-Soviet space, and the countries of South-Eastern Europe. The company's products are not sold in Germany, and production is based in China and Poland.
Kaiser No. 1 in Germany. But the Germans don’t think twice about it, because the logo with the German tricolor is glued in the same place as the Hansa labels.
Kuppersberg. He also pretends to be a European, but no one in Europe has heard of him; the Russian market is the main one for Kuppersberg. Made in Turkey.

This was the golden five in the ranking of pretenders. Of course, many well-known brands have moved their factories to China, but in such cases the quality does not suffer, because the entire process - from innovative engineering developments to packaging of finished products - is controlled by the head office. And fake companies deceive the buyer, imitating vigorous activity with the help of advertising, and slipping consumer goods. Perhaps such a model will last for several years and you will be satisfied, but the very fact of deception leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. In general, forewarned means forearmed. Let's go back to companies that truly care about their customers and create technological masterpieces.

For the review, we chose popular brands that are well-known and can be purchased at any hardware store. Selected favorites, “true Aryans” in the ranking: Miele, AEG, Bosch, Siemens.

A little history

The company owes its Bosch brand to Robert Bosch, the founder of the company where the production of electrical equipment was established. The beginning of a long path to fame was the end of the 19th century.

Wars and political games repeatedly destroyed the company, but it was revived again, winning its name in the electrical goods markets and surprising users with new products. The efforts of the founder and family members were not in vain - the Bosch company has firmly found its feet and enjoys well-deserved popularity today.

Today, hundreds of enterprises in dozens of different countries around the world work for the Bosch brand, producing thousands of different products.

The production of Bosch automatic washing devices began relatively late. Successful models first began arriving on German markets in 1958.

Since 1972, the company began mass supply of washing machines, creating a sensation among most women, which increased not only its own reputation, but also income. In Russia, such a product became known not so long ago - since 1997, but this did not create obstacles for the Bosch company to firmly establish itself in the market, beginning its systematic development, which does not end in our time.

For Russia, Bosch supplies hundreds of modifications of washing machines that differ in technical characteristics, but not all of them owe their production to a Russian manufacturer.

Let's try to figure out which countries assemble automatic cars from the company known by its name Bosch.

SMA Miele

In first place is Miele, a company that produces premium appliances. Technology on the verge of science fiction is about them. Miele engineers have already made our wildest dreams come true.

TwinDose CapDosing - automatic dosing of powder and conditioner. Now there is no need to add detergent every time. You do this once, “for future use,” and the smart assistant herself adds the dose that is optimal for the selected regimen, and will not forget to signal when the supplies in the dispenser begin to deplete. Recommendations for using TwinDose from the brand in the video

CapDosing - Miele have created special capsules for delicate fabrics - 6 types, plus 3 conditioners and a stain remover. The capsules are loaded into the dispenser, and the machine itself uses them according to a given program.
QuikPower is a program that guarantees excellent results, perfectly clean laundry in less than an hour. You save time, energy and extend the life of your favorite things.
PowerWash 2.0 is a feature that reduces energy consumption by 40% during any cycle, even the longest. At the same time, the excellent quality of the result does not suffer.
Multilingua is an option that allows you to effortlessly set up a clear language on your control panel display.
Honeycomb drum - takes excellent care of the fibers with a special structure in the form of numerous honeycombs with small holes at the corners of each convex hexagon. The small diameter of the holes protects the mechanism from small objects getting into it. Thanks to the special surface, a protective water film is formed between the drum and the laundry; even the most delicate fabrics do not damage the threads. Top-loading models are equipped with an automatic drum parking function. After stopping the cycle (even if forced), the hatch is always just under the lid and there is no need to turn the drum to get clothes.
SteamCare. Steam technology. Thin jets of steam gently treat the fabric at the end of the cycle. After this procedure, things are much easier to iron.

Few people know that it used to produce cars. Having released about 100 units, the company began producing bicycles. The limited edition has become a cult item, and many collectors are willing to pay a pretty penny for the right to own a rare piece. The company motto Immer besser (better and better) perfectly reflects their attitude to quality and improvement. But let's return to washing machines and the best models.

Frontal, free-standing W1 Classic

Characteristics:

Capacity: 7 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 85x59.6x63.6.
Weight: 85 kg.
Energy consumption: A+++.
Spin: 1400 rpm.
Number of programs: 11.
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: from leaks, from children, control of imbalance and foam.
Maximum noise level: 74 dB.
Delayed start: up to 24 hours.
Special features: CapDosing, ProfitEco, DirectSensor, Multilingua.

Advantages:

WDS leak protection system. A special sensor compares the displacement and the level of collected water; in an emergency, the supply stops, a leak signal is received, and excess liquid is pumped out.
Special enameled coating of the front surface, resistant to scratches, corrosion, and aggressive chemicals.
Branded honeycomb drum.
Easy, intuitive touch controls, multilingual panel.

Flaws:

Among the shortcomings, the only drawback is the price, if you do not take into account the quality, and this, of course, is not realistic.

Vertical W 690 FWPM

Characteristics:

Capacity: 6 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 90x45.9x60.1 cm.
Height with lid open: 139 cm.
Weight: 94 kg.
Energy consumption class: A+++.
Spin: 1300 rpm.
Number of programs: 12.
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: from leakage, from children, foam control, auto-balancing.
Special functions: ComfortLift, Multilingua, drum parking.

Advantages:

Using the patented ComfortLift mechanism, the lid opens with just a hand movement.
Mobile frame - allows you to move a heavy device without effort.
Automatic parking and drum locking - you can remove laundry without fear.
Digital display with process indicators and prompts.
Leakage protection, metal braided hose.

Flaws:

The only thing he can’t do is talk and hang up laundry, and the price is steep.

Frontal dryer WTF 130 WPM

Characteristics:

Capacity: 7 kg.
Dryer load: 4 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 85x59.6x63.7.
Weight: 97 kg.
Energy class: A.
Spin: 1600 rpm.
Number of programs: 20.
Drying: 17 modes.
Washing/spin class: A/A.
Protection: child lock, balance control, foam, PIN code lock, leakage protection.
Maximum noise level: 72 dB.
Delayed start: 24 hours.
Features: CapDosing, PowerWash 2.0, "Spots", Multilingua, SteamCare.

Advantages:

The presence of a compartment for Auto Clean detergents plus three capsules included.
Optical interface and program manager.
The length of the network cable is 2 m - an additional bonus when choosing an installation location.
LED illumination of the drum (cellular).
Of course, drying with a list of modes for any type of fabric.

Weak spots:

Users complain that this washing machine does not have arms to put washed items on shelves (at this price they could have attached them).
The energy efficiency class has no major advantages, just A, but since this is a washing machine with a dryer (usually the heating elements “draw” a lot of electricity), we can call this model economical.

The advantages of Miele SMA are obvious, and they can be listed for a long time. Let's just write that the owners of these miracle machines are satisfied and happy - twenty years of operation without breakdowns is the reason for this. The only negative is the price, but it certainly matches the quality.

How it all began?

The name Bosch brand appeared thanks to the father of the founder of the electrical equipment company, Robert Bosch, who began his entrepreneurial activities in the last quarter of the 19th century. The development path of his “brainchild”, the electrical equipment company and the Bosch brand, was more than thorny.

Political upheavals and two world wars almost completely destroyed Robert’s company, but like a Phoenix, it invariably rose from the ashes, capturing the electrical markets of many countries and surprising people with its technological innovations. Thanks to the efforts of first the founder and then his family, the company is steadily developing to this day, exploring more and more new markets.

Today, several thousand items of various products are produced under the Bosch brand in dozens of countries around the world at hundreds of factories. At the same time, the company does not change its motto “quality over quantity”. Bosch began producing washing machines relatively late. The first successful commercial washing machines with their logo went on sale in Germany in 1958.

The revival and development of the Bosch company was ensured by the fact that its board always made bold decisions regarding the introduction of advanced technologies into production. The company did what others were afraid to do and very successfully.

In 1972, Bosch carried out a massive injection into the market of automatic washing machines, which created a sensation among the female half of consumers of their products and increased the company’s reputation and its income. The company entered the Russian market relatively recently, back in 1997, but this did not prevent it from firmly gaining a foothold in this market and calmly and systematically developing it until today.

Today, under the Bosch brand, hundreds of models of automatic washing machines are sold on the Russian market, which have a variety of characteristics, but not all are produced in Russia. Where are the Bosch washing machines beloved by Russian consumers assembled?

AEG - washing machine from Germany

It is difficult to imagine that during the First World War this German company was the largest manufacturer of weapons and shipping transport. But the guys corrected themselves and became one of the leading developers of home appliances. The production of Edison's first incandescent light bulbs is also the merit of AEG.

The company produces washing machines for all market segments. You can shell out for a premium model or buy a cheaper, standard model, but either way there is no doubt about the quality. AEG washing machines rarely fall into the hands of repair technicians, but sometimes this happens due to violations and regular disregard of operating rules.

Presentation of the AEG line in video:

Taking care of things has reached a new level thanks to unique innovations:

SoftWater. System of filters and water softeners. Revolutionary technology removes various impurities and hard particles from the liquid entering the tank, ideally dissolves detergents, improving the quality of the result, preserving the color and structure of the fibers.
OKOpower. Get sparkling clean laundry in just 59 minutes – a great time and energy saver.
OKOmix. The function of dissolving the powder before it enters the drum. That is, foam already enters the tank, you don’t have to worry that grains of powder will not dissolve at low temperatures and will remain on the fabric.
AbsoluteCare. Delicate care and drying of items made of any material.
WoolMark Apparel Care. Even if your wool sweater is labeled “hand wash only,” using this option, you can be absolutely sure that the item will not be damaged and will be like new.
ProSense. Determines the weight and degree of contamination of things. Based on these data, the required amount of water is automatically calculated.
PlusSteam. Steam treatment to smooth out wrinkles. Refreshes things and makes ironing easier.

In general, a standard set of premium assistant functions that make work easier and adapt to any needs.

Modern modifications of "AEG" are equipped with an inverter motor. Minimum noise during operation, reliability and durability are the absolute advantages of such an engine.

AEG L 6FBI48 S – spacious and fast spinning

A stylish stand-alone model with an abundance of programs and functions, a large load and a high level of energy efficiency will be an excellent choice for a large family, especially since the price of the AEG L 6FBI48 S is several times lower than that of many models of this brand.

Options:

Capacity: 8 kg.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x60x85.
Energy consumption class: A+++.
Spin: 1400 rpm.
Number of programs: 10 (Sportswear, Super Rinse, Pre-Rinse and others).
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: against leaks, imbalance and foam control.
Maximum noise level: 74 dB.
Features: selection of washing temperature, signal notification of the end of the program.

Pros:

Fast spin with the ability to cancel and adjust the speed.
Quiet wash and spin.
There is a button lock to prevent accidental pressing - important for families with children.
Design in German traditions.

Minuses:

English-language control panel.
Production – Poland. If you need a truly German-made AEG machine, you will have to pay twice as much.

The minus is a stretch, because production is still European – not China or Turkey.

AEG LTX7ER272 – vertical

A chic, compact but roomy machine with a touch control panel, which is highlighted in black and immediately catches your eye - this is the main design feature of the model. But the machine’s parameters are also quite good.

Characteristics:

Capacity: 7 kg.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x89.
Energy consumption class: A+++.
Spin: 1200 rpm.
Number of programs: 10 (Delicate, Jeans, Stain removal, Steam and others).
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: from leaks, from children, control of imbalance and foam.
Maximum noise level: 77 dB.
Features: delayed start up to 20 hours, wheels/rollers on the body for easy movement to the installation site, anti-allergy.

Pros:

Quiet operation.
Stable body.
The display shows the actual remaining time until the end of the program.
There is anti-crease protection and steam treatment.
Convenient tray for detergents.

Minuses:

Price.
High sensitivity of touch buttons.

The most expensive L 8FEC68

Characteristics:

Capacity: 8 kg.
Dryer loading: 3 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 85x60x57.1 cm.
Weight: 73.5 kg.
Energy consumption class: A+++.
Spin: 1600 rpm.
Number of programs: 11 pieces.
Washing/spin class: A/A.
Protection: complete against leakage, against child intervention, auto-balancing, foam control.
Maximum noise level: 75 dB.
Delayed start: up to 20 hours.
Features: anti-allergy, OKOPower, OKOMix, Prosense.

Advantages:

Lowest energy consumption, high performance, long service life thanks to Okoinvertor.
Delicate cleaning of even the finest fabrics with the Okomix option.
Daily washing takes only 59 minutes, thanks to the Okopower function.
Cycle adjustment and correction with ProSense technology. The parameters are selected based on data on the volume of loaded items.
Steam treatment - less wrinkles, more freshness.
The maximum spin speed leaves laundry only slightly damp.

Minuses:

Astronomical price.

Owners of AEG washing machines do not complain about the quality of assembly, washing, or functionality. This is natural, because the models are produced in Germany, Italy and Poland.

Bosch - washing machine from Germany

The Bosch brand is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “high-quality German technology.” Power tools, large and small household appliances enjoy well-deserved respect and popularity. Few people know that it has developed a unique technology with Common Rail piezo injectors. This system is used to manufacture new generation passenger cars. And these brilliant engineers design washing machines for us! We think you have no doubt that Bosch knows a lot about modern household appliances, so we’ll simply list the original “tricks”:

The EcoSilence Drive motor is an inverter motor, without brushes, so it works quietly, but powerfully and very rarely fails.
3D Washing - a special design of the drum and hatch cover promotes constant rotation of the laundry (there are no blind spots left).
3D Aquaspar - water supply in different directions for uniform soaking.
Vario Perfect is an electronic system that collects information about the condition of clothing using various sensors, choosing the optimal, economical program.

Where is Bosch SM produced? The brand's main factories are concentrated in Germany and Europe. Production is also developed in Turkey, Russia (Engels, Togliatti), and Southeast Asia. The assembly location can be determined by the markings. For example:

WAA, WAB, WAE, WOR - made in Poland.
WOT - you can be sure that she is French.
WAQ - produced in Spain.
WAA, WAB can also be collected in Turkey.
Domestic assembly equipment is marked WLF, WLG, WLХ.
Cars assembled in Asia and China have the abbreviations WVD, WVF, WLM, WLO in their names.

This location of factories makes the pricing policy more flexible.

Narrow, compact models are in great demand on the domestic market. Bosch is no exception.

Front loading WLG 2426 FOE (standard)

Options:

Capacity: 5 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 85x60x40 cm.
Weight: 65 kg.
Energy class: A.
Spin: 1200 rpm.
Number of programs: 10.
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: against leaks (partial), against children, foam control, imbalance.
Maximum noise level: 77 dB.
Delayed start: up to 24 hours.
Features: free-standing, but the lid is removable for installation under the countertop, SpeedPerfect (time-saving function), EcoPerfect (energy-saving option).

Advantages:

A special regime takes care of children's things, removing microorganisms, allergens, and difficult stains.
Special features to save resources.
A special VoltCheck system protects electronics from voltage surges.
Delayed start option with time indicator.

Flaws:

A drawback noticed by all users is that the case shakes and sways a lot during operation. This happens if you have not removed the transport bolts on the rear wall. This problem disappears after removing unnecessary bolts.

It presses noisily - this sound has been repeatedly compared to an airplane taking off, that is, the machine does not rumble, but hums intensely, but through the closed door it is practically inaudible.
Sometimes water remains in the rubber layer of the hatch, the cuff wears out and begins to leak. This happens all the time, the rubber deforms and loses its elasticity due to constant temperature changes, so the cuff is a replaceable part. Costs on average 1500 rubles.
There was also a complaint about a bearing that had become loose after two years of operation. Unpleasant, but fixable. A new bearing will cost you 300 rubles plus the work of a specialist.

As you can see, the popular Russian-assembled model received mixed reviews, but most owners were satisfied.

Bosch WOT 24255 – top loading

The machine has a vertical body with a medium load and a standard set of programs. It is equipped with a smooth opening hatch, and the body has wheels. The device will fit even in a small bathroom - given that Bosch has a small range of vertical SMAs, there is not much to choose from - this model is suitable for those who absolutely do not intend to buy a front-facing machine (this is the only way to come to terms with the shortcomings).

Options:

Capacity: 6.5 kg.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x65x90.
Spin: 1200 rpm.
Programs: Direct injection, Delicates, Children's clothing, Stain removal and others.
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: against leaks, imbalance and foam control.
Features: delayed start up to 24 hours, choice of washing temperature.

Pros:

Stylish design.
Roomy.
If the water supply is dirty, the wash cycle will be interrupted. “Smart” (quote).
Opens well and conveniently.

Minuses:

Partial protection against leaks (body only).
The spin is adjustable only in 2 positions: 800 or 1200. There are no options for 600 or 1000.
It makes noise and vibrates.
Few programs.
When boiling there is a smell of powder - it is better not to install it in the kitchen.

Bosch WAW 28740

Options:

Capacity: 9 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 85x60x59 cm.
Energy consumption class: A+++.
Spin: 1400 rpm.
Number of programs: 14.
Washing/spin class: A/A.
Protection: against leakage, child lock, auto balance, foam control.
Maximum noise level: 72 dB.
Delayed start: from 1 to 24 hours.
Features: ActiveOxigen, VarioPerfect, EcoSilenceDrive, VarioDrum.

Advantages:

Saving powder, conditioner, electricity with Active Oxygen technology.
Destruction of bacteria, hygiene, hypoallergenic - if children and animals live in the house. Now it is not necessary to use aggressive agents; oxygen destroys E. coli, fungi, staphylococci, and salmonella.
Quiet, long-lasting operation thanks to the inverter motor.
The delicacy of the cycle is facilitated by a special wavy drum.
Touch panel, digital display with indication, sound acoustic signals.

Flaws:

The price is steep.

We can conclude that Bosch luxury and premium cars are at their best, but the “standard” and “economy” cars have flaws. According to statistics, only 5% of customers eventually contact the service center with faults. How to choose a Bosch washing machine - tips in the video:

Where are Bosch washing machines made for Russia?

Bosch washing machines are a German brand . The company was founded in 1886. Initially, the company's prerogative was refrigerators. But after the merger with Siemens, which occurred in 1967, the company began producing washing machines.

Products of this brand first appeared on the Russian market in 1904. Since then, the company has been actively developing and increasing production. Today there are 7 factories operating in the Russian Federation. The production of washing machines is carried out in the Leningrad region.

You can understand in which country a Bosch washing machine was manufactured by looking at the markings. If it begins with the letters WLF, WLG, WLX, then the device was assembled in the Russian Federation. Also, information about the country is always on the nameplate, which is glued to the body of the washing machine.

Siemens - washing machine made in Germany

History is closely connected with the history of Russia. Since the 19th century, the company has provided telegraph communications to the Russian Empire. The first light bulb installed in Russia was also made by Siemens, as was the first power plant built in Moscow in 1888. After the merger of Siemens and Bosch, models are assembled in Italy, Slovakia, Poland, and Russia.

Siemens SMAs are distinguished by their ultra-modern, ergonomic design and functional innovations.

Unique Siemens technologies for impeccable cleanliness:

SensoFresh - destroys the odors of food, perfume, cigarettes and others on clothes, without liquid or steam, using only active oxygen. The option can also be used to clean and disinfect the drum.
Hygiene - “oxygen” function for soft washing at low temperatures.
StainRemoval is a system for removing 16 types of stubborn dirt.
iSensoric - ozone molecules act as a stain remover.
Home Connect - remote control of Wi-Fi-enabled household appliances with the Easy Start mobile application. The control center sends messages to the mobile phone about the end of the cycle, the need to add powder or an error. Now you can “monitor” the operation of devices from anywhere:

Let's look at popular models.

Siemens WS 12T540 - economical

Model with intelligent control and a large 32 cm hatch. Equipped with a delayed start and drum lighting. There are also all the necessary functions to save resources - varioPerfect - saving time (speedPerfect) or energy (ecoPerfect).

Characteristics:

Capacity: 7 kg.
Weight: 64 kg.
Water consumption per wash: 38 liters.
Energy efficiency class: A+++.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x45x85.
Spin: 1200 rpm.
Programs: Direct injection, Delicate, Economy, Mixed fabrics, etc.
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Protection: complete protection against leaks, against children, control of imbalance and foam.
Features: selection of washing temperature, notification of the end of the program.

Pros:

“Friendly” interface – writes the user.
Compactness.
Saves resources.
Fully protected from leakage, there is protection from power surges.
Doesn't make noise.
Stylish design.
It will wash even one small item and adjust the washing time.
There is a quick program for 15 minutes.

Minuses:

The hatch locking mechanism is poorly thought out - there are plastic parts, it requires careful handling.
Sensitive touchpad, don't forget to lock it.
Does not remember the program/stop location during a power outage.

Model of the iQ500 series comfort class WS 12T440

Characteristics:

Capacity: 7 kg.
Size (HxWxD): 84.8x59.8x44.6 cm.
Weight: 65 kg.
Energy consumption class: A+++.
Spin: 1200 rpm.
Number of programs: 15.
Washing/spin class: A/B.
Maximum noise level: 76 dB.
Protection: against leaks, imbalance control, foam, door lock.
Delayed start: from 1 to 24 hours.
Features: direct injection system, sound signal for end of program, express wash in 15 minutes.

Pros:

The iQdrive brushless motor is quiet and durable.
Large, convenient LCD display with indication of processes and resource consumption data.
TouchControl sensor, reloadable.
The exclusive varioSoft drum prevents fabric fading and pilling.
3D-aquaTronic is a system for cascading, uniform, effective spraying of laundry.

Minuses:

The location of the drain valve is poor; it is impossible to place a tray during cleaning; water pours onto the floor.
Loading 7 kg of laundry is only possible for a 6-hour program.
Program “Blankets. Pooh" is designed for only 1.5 kg.