German-assembled washing machines

The concept of “German quality” has long become a symbol of the high reliability of goods made in Germany. German-assembled washing machines also have this important property. As a rule, such washing machines (hereinafter also referred to as ASM, SM) are durable and, subject to operating rules, serve their owners without breakdowns for more than 10 years.

German-assembled washing machines are reliable

Where are the quality problems coming from?

Indignant exclamations appear more and more often in reviews - “And this is real German quality?!” What is the root of the problem? At the assembly site. The German brand does not guarantee that the product was made in Germany. For economic reasons, many manufacturers are moving their production - partially or completely - to other countries. This negatively affects the reliability of manufactured products. Experienced buyers, when choosing the appropriate option, are interested not only in the technical parameters and external beauty of the washing machine, but also in the place of its assembly. As it turns out, this is a very important argument in the matter of reliability.

The quality indicators of German SMAs collected in China or Russia may differ significantly. It happens that the device is assembled from original components - this is an acceptable option, but often low-grade locally produced parts are used instead.

Why do models of German brands differ in price and quality?

Numerous statements from manufacturing companies that their products are equally reliable no matter where they are produced do not correspond to reality. The quality of the assembled products depends on the materials used and the region where the components and parts of automatic washing machines are manufactured. Production culture plays an important role in this.

ASMs made in Russia are cheaper than similar German washing machines. Firstly, the cost of labor involved in production is much lower than in Germany. Secondly, manufacturing companies, trying to increase Russian demand for their products, are trying to reduce their cost by reducing the cost of production. This means that the quality of products is deteriorating - cheaper materials are used, the designs of parts and assemblies are simplified.

The assembly process of Bosch washing machines at the plant in Strelna, Russia

As a result, SM models produced in EU countries are of higher quality and more durable than their Russian and Chinese counterparts. This fact is clearly demonstrated by Bosch products. You must always remember that cheap household appliances cannot be of high quality.

Who makes German automatic washing machines?

An automatic washing machine (WMA) made in Germany is a welcome guest in every home. Domestic consumers are well familiar with German brands - these are Siemens, Bosch, Kaiser and other trademarks (TM). They are in deserved demand in Russia and around the world. SMAs from Germany are expensive, but their price is 100% justified.

Bosch

Bosch devices are the leaders in popularity. But finding a real washing machine from Germany will not be easy. "Boshis" are famous for their impeccable washing and economical electricity consumption. In addition to the country of origin, they are also collected in Russia, China, the USA, Europe, Latin America, Central Asia, North Africa - in general, all over the world.

Kuppersbusch

This company is popular among Germans. But if you look at the price tags of Coopersbush, it will become clear why they are not in demand in Russia. This technique is impeccable, but its prices are prohibitive for the mass consumer.

Siemens

The brand is famous for its innovation. The manufacturer regularly introduces its own developments. For example, the IQ series devices have functions for controlling detergent and saving their own washing modes.

There are production facilities outside Germany.

AEG

The brand is revered by technology lovers. Today this manufacturer no longer exists, since the brand was bought by the Swedes and now belongs to Electrolux. The main difference between the AEG models is spaciousness, remote control and a host of other features.

Miele

Produces luxury SMA. Assembly - German and Czech. They are sold by company stores. They are expensive.

Kaiser

Produces functional and economical products. Often the country of origin is not indicated on Kaiser machines, which is a minus.

Hansa

Not as popular as previous brands. Production facilities are located in Poland, Turkey, and China. They have low power consumption, but are not perfect in terms of reliability.

Rating of the best German brands

There are several well-known German brands on the Russian market, belonging to different price segments. The elite ones include Miele and AEG .

In the middle price range that is more accessible to most, we can note Hansa , Bosh and Siemens . Each of these brands has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, which we will talk about in more detail.

Place #1 - reliable and environmentally friendly Miele

The first car of this brand appeared about 100 years ago. Since then they have been constantly improved. The brand's products have many advantages.

First up is the patented "honeycomb" drum . It is distinguished by a special design. The inner surface of the element is divided into small hexagons, similar to a honeycomb. At their tops there are small holes through which the cleaning solution penetrates into the drum.

The honeycomb drum from Miele is perhaps the only one that is truly capable of washing the most delicate items without damage. None of the competitors have been able to develop a drum with similar properties

Thanks to this design, when rotating inside the device, a film of soap solution is formed, on which laundry easily slides. As a result, it is not subject to excessive friction, as occurs in the drums of other machines.

This way, even the most delicate fabrics remain undamaged. This allowed the brand to develop several fundamentally different washing modes, including “special manual” and “for the thinnest fabrics.”

In addition, the use of a honeycomb drum allowed engineers to increase the spin speed and thereby make it of better quality.

Miele produces machines with centrifuge speeds up to 1800 rpm . As a result, the laundry is removed almost dry, and thanks to the innovative drum design, it is not damaged or deformed during spinning.

All cars produced by the brand are equipped with Softtronic . This makes it possible to make the operation of the device as comfortable as possible and significantly increases its service life.

The latter occurs due to the automatic reduction of the current loads on parts and assemblies, as well as the smoothest acceleration of the drum.

Miele offers machines with dispensers mounted on the top of the body. They are filled with a liquid product developed by the brand, which allows you to wash things as efficiently and economically as possible.

The equipment is extremely economical. Fuzzi Logic system allows you to estimate the weight of the laundry and, based on this, determine the required amount of detergent, water and washing time. All this allows you to significantly save resources.

up-to-date software throughout their entire service life, which is measured in decades .

Miele brand products are considered to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Only “clean” technologies and materials are used in the production process. In addition, the equipment consumes the minimum possible amount of resources, which allows you to respect the environment.

In addition, the company has developed its own line of effective environmentally friendly detergents.

Among the features of the brand, it is worth noting two lines of “special” cars. The first was called Novotronic . These are units equipped with the most innovative programs. They are able to determine the composition of the fabric, choose the optimal washing methods for them and remember them. The devices are equipped with drying and steam programs.

The Novotronic line includes models with the most innovative developments of the brand. For example, the units are equipped with three steam treatment modes for laundry that differ in duration of exposure and temperature.

The second series is called Medic Family and is designed to combat allergens as effectively as possible. Special programs completely remove minimal traces of detergent solution from fabrics, which is vital for people suffering from various forms of allergies.

Among the popular models from Miele, there are both washing machines for 65 thousand and 160 thousand rubles.

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The only disadvantage of Miele machines is their high price. However, by purchasing such a unit, the user receives a device that will work without problems for more than ten years, will cope with its duties perfectly, is economical and functional.

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Place #2 - varied and budget Hansa

The brand's first washing machines rolled off the production line at the end of the last century. The company opened a new production facility in Poland, where Hansa cars are still successfully assembled. Most of them are full-size front-loading models. There are very few narrow ones.

The manufacturer is focused on producing budget functional models without any special frills in design. However, the assortment includes not only white, but also red, gray and black appliances.

The brand produces seven lines that differ markedly in their performance characteristics. However, a number of innovative technologies are used in all the company's models.

First of all, this is the SoftDrum . The manufacturer claims that it provides ultra-gentle treatment for the most delicate fabrics. Its specific feature is the drop-shaped holes for supplying the cleaning solution.

Holes in the form of convex drops in the drum of the machine suggest that with different directions of rotation, the fabric will be subjected to friction of varying intensity

Another feature is the AquaBallEffec , which allows you to dissolve the detergent in water without residue and reuse the resulting solution.

The equipment must be equipped with imbalance control technology . It allows you to detect uneven distribution of clothing items in the drum and launch a special rotation program, as a result of which the laundry is laid out evenly.

This way it is possible to reduce operating noise and keep the device operational longer. In addition, all models are equipped with protection against power surges, overflow and excessive foaming.

The brand's most inexpensive devices can be found in Basic 2.0 and BasicLine series . By and large, they differ from each other in size. In the latter case, the range is represented mostly by narrow units.

These are standard machines with little functionality and a traditional design. But at the same time they have a high class of washing and energy consumption.

The ProWash series pleases the eye with its non-standard appearance. Their distinctive feature is an enlarged loading hatch covered with dark-colored glass.

In addition, all models in the series are equipped with a LogicDrive 2.0 , which rotates the drum using an electromagnetic field. Thanks to this, the energy consumption of devices is classified as class A+++ . They make little noise and break much less often.

Models from this series are equipped with steam washing functions , there are seven of them, and economical dosing of the detergent composition. Thanks to the latter, liquid detergent is poured into the machine once every twenty washes.

Hans washing machines are easily recognizable by the “branded” black glass on the loading hatch. Its increased diameter is not only stylish, but also very convenient, as it allows you to fit the largest items into the drum without any problems.

The Crown series has high-precision electronic control, which allows the machines to perform self-diagnosis . The devices are equipped with efficient inverter motors, which allows them to have an A+++ . In addition, the line’s models have expanded functionality and several special washing programs.

Perhaps Hansa does not offer the widest functionality among its competitors. However, all the programs used are well thought out and allow you to wash any fabric.

Units from the Exclusive line are equipped with 23 washing modes , electronic control, disinfection and self-cleaning functions. The series is represented by compact and full-size models.

the InsightLine and SpaceLine lines is their high environmental friendliness and manufacturability. Here you can find devices with high capacity, up to 9 kg, with good centrifuge speed. Maximum – 1400 rpm.

The washing solution is injected into the drum of such machines under pressure, which allows the use of special washing modes. The units are capable of washing up to 22 different types of dirt.

Users especially highlight washing machines that cost 20 thousand rubles. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most popular models of the brand.

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Among the weak points of the brand’s products, users note the need to replace bearings, which wear out quite quickly, clogged filters, and short hoses.

In addition, many pointed out problems with purchasing spare parts. They can not always be found, so repairing devices is delayed, and its cost increases unjustifiably.

Place #3 - functional and economical Siemens

Cars of this brand are true Aryans of German assembly. The company does not seek to locate its production facilities in other countries. And if this does happen, then only large-scale assembly is carried out, which allows maintaining high quality.

The brand’s equipment cannot be classified as economy class. Rather, they can be classified as budget premium models.

These are functional devices with a number of features. All of them are equipped with electronic control and a large number of washing modes, among which there are always economical, delicate, express wash, etc. You can select the desired mode for a wide variety of fabric types.

the 3D-Aquatronic direct injection function . This means that the soap solution is applied directly to the laundry from three sides at once and saturates it as evenly as possible.

Most models from Siemens have a traditional, discreet design. The brand does not strive for a striking appearance. But they are as functional and reliable as possible.

Most modes give the user the opportunity to independently select the heating temperature of the cleaning solution. In addition, an interesting varioPerfect allows you to select the level of energy consumption of the device during the washing process and the time spent on a full cycle.

This gives the user the ability to vary resource consumption, which can be very useful.

The devices can be classified as low noise. Even during the spin process, the sound is at 80 dB. The maximum centrifuge speed of the machines is low. The most “advanced” models do not accelerate above 1400 rpm. For this reason, there is a demand for an additional drying function , which is equipped with some devices.

The manufacturer integrates automatic stabilization , equipped with a 3D sensor. The detector continuously monitors the position of the tank relative to the device body, and if it deviates, it immediately returns it to its normal position.

In this way, it is possible to extend the life of the device and significantly reduce vibration and noise during its operation.

Most of the brand's models are equipped with leakage protection , effective foam control , a delay timer and child protection.

Compact household appliances with full-size capabilities are always in great demand. Siemens produces models that can be located under the sink or under the countertop

iQDrive inverter motors , which are characterized by efficiency, reliability and almost silent operation. They are already installed on some of the company's models.

Among the brand’s own developments, it is worth noting the waterPerdect Plus , which is responsible for the precise dosage of the amount of water, which makes it possible to save it as much as possible. I-DOC system works similarly, but with respect to the detergent composition.

The brand produces four lines of cars:

• narrow devices;
• classic full-size equipment;
• devices with inverter motors;
• built-in models.

Their common disadvantages include the lack of vertical loading equipment. All devices produced today, as well as in the relatively recent past, have only a front-loading type.

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Another significant disadvantage is problems with repairs. They appear due to difficulties in finding the necessary spare parts.

Often they can only be found in online stores, which significantly delays repair work, since you first have to wait for the necessary part, and then wait for it to be installed. Accordingly, the cost of such repairs increases.

Place #4 - practical and reliable Bosch

A brand with more than a century of history has scattered its production facilities throughout Asia and Europe. True, this is an exclusively large-unit assembly, but sometimes the components are manufactured in the country where the products are assembled.

This may not have the best effect on the quality of the equipment, so experts recommend, if possible, choosing devices of “native” German assembly. Their quality is undeniable.

Bosch machines are functional. Their creators made sure that the housewife could quickly and easily select the best mode for washing any fabric and take into account the smallest nuances

Bosch engineers have developed several systems that distinguish their equipment from analogues. First of all, there are two types of drums. VarioSoft™ Drum is equipped with specially shaped lugs. They are made in the form of a drop, flatter on one side.

During the rotation of the drum, the fabric can experience either rather harsh friction from the convex part of the hole, or softer friction from its flat section.

The Wave Drum is designed for the most gentle washing possible. Its inner surface is equipped with so-called “bubbles”. These are concavities and convexities of various sizes. Thanks to them, high-quality washing is produced.

Both types of drums have more than two dozen speed options and possible rotation directions, which allows them to provide ideal washing for any fabric.

Bosch cars of the latest series are mostly equipped with EcoSilence Drive , another development of the company’s engineers. These are brushless motors with electronic control.

Thanks to their design, they make the device operate silently and economically. And the lack of friction during engine rotation allows them to function much longer than their counterparts.

Inside the Wave Drum there are many “bubbles” formed by selected convexities and concavities. In addition, the cleaning solution is supplied not only from the holes on the drum, but also from the cuff and perforated grips

The original anti-vibration system AntiVibration . The special design of the side panels, developed by the manufacturer, gives them additional rigidity. In this way, it is possible to significantly reduce the vibration of the housing and thereby reduce the noise during operation of the device, significantly extending its service life.

In some models, special sound-absorbing covers are also installed to reduce noise.

Thrifty Germans produce equipment with energy consumption A and higher, washing class is also always A. The speed of the centrifuge is relatively low, maximum 1400 rpm, so the function of drying clothes is very important.

Bosch has developed and is implementing an interesting solution - condensation drying . When this mode is activated, moist air is converted into water and removed from the drum. Among the undeniable advantages of this mode, it is worth noting the absence of special expensive parts, so the presence of such drying does not make the product more expensive.

VarioPerfect function , which allows the user to choose to save either time or energy during the washing process.

Among Bosch's features, it is worth noting 3D-AquaSpar or cascade soaking, which involves supplying a cleaning solution simultaneously from three sides.

Bosch engineers developed the original brushless motor. The design has no rubbing parts, so it will last much longer than a traditional motor

The ActiveWater Plus technology developed by Bosch is interesting . It can be considered an alternative to the widely used weighing of dry laundry placed in a drum. Everything is different here. Special sensors evaluate not the mass, but the volume of the laundry, on the basis of which the amount of liquid solution required for washing is determined.

To make it as effective as possible, the machine displays a recommendation on the amount of powder required.

The advantages of the brand include the extreme diversity of the model range. The company produces full-size and compact units, and among the latter there are many that can be placed under the countertop or under the sink.

Among Bosch products there are built-in machines, devices with both vertical and front loading. The brand pleases with its design. True, there are only two color options: classic white and silver.

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Now about the disadvantages. German-assembled equipment will last 10-15 years with virtually no breakdowns, which cannot be said about machines assembled in other countries. When purchasing, you should pay attention to this, otherwise in 3-4 years you will have to think about repairing the Bosch washing machine.

According to users, some Bosch models are quite noisy, especially when spinning. Another disadvantage is the fairly high price. With approximately the same characteristics, units from Bosch are always sold more expensive than their competitors.

Peculiarities

German cars are not only assembled abroad, but are also actively counterfeited. And therein lies an even greater danger for the consumer. A fake is expensive, but the quality is zero.

Washing machines assembled in German factories are:

• The highest energy consumption class is A;
• Extended menu with a lot of additional functions;
• Uninterrupted operation for 7-15 years;
• Quality materials;
• Long mileage between two services.

Flaws:

• High cost - but you can always find budget options;
• Many modifications were assembled outside of Germany. Solution to the problem - take an interest in the assembly location;
• Risk of purchasing a counterfeit. The solution is to deal only with branded stores.

How to distinguish a fake?

• Pay attention to the price. Compare with offers on the market. If a model that costs 50,000 rubles is sold for 20,000 rubles, there’s probably something fishy going on here.
• Check the documents. Original SMAs brought from Germany are accompanied by high-quality documentation in Russian.
• Ask for quality certificates. Find out in advance what they look like and what should be written there. All goods officially imported from abroad must be certified.
• Assess the level of the outlet. You can't buy good equipment from a bad store. Buying in a hypermarket is not a guarantee, but it is still better than a basement store.