What affects the service life of washing machines, does it depend on the manufacturer? What can I do to make my equipment work longer?

Today our apartments are filled with a lot of all kinds of equipment. Washing machines, microwave ovens, mixers and other electrical equipment have become an integral part of the life of a modern person. When purchasing necessary household appliances, each of us is interested in the functionality, reliability and service life of the selected device. I wonder how long do modern models of automatic washing machines last?

Washing machine Hotpoint-Ariston

About the duration of operation

There is an opinion that the duration of use of washing machines directly depends on the manufacturer. And indeed it is. Service center experts claim that not all manufacturers conscientiously equip devices with high-quality parts. Not only the functionality and reliability of the units, but also their service life depends on this. Therefore, when choosing, it is important to take into account the manufacturer’s brand and customer reviews, which can be found in large quantities on the Internet.

Washing machine Miele W1

Other significant factors

How many years an automatic machine lasts depends not only on the manufacturer, but also on other factors. Even the most expensive branded SMAs sometimes unexpectedly fail and break down.

The period of uninterrupted operation of the unit depends on:

• Build quality , main components, parts and components. Well-known manufacturers value their reputation and pay due attention to quality, using only original parts.

Electric motors operate the longest in modern automatic machines. Pumps, shock absorbers, heating elements fail much faster.

Some unscrupulous manufacturers deliberately assemble cars from non-original, low-quality parts. The cost of such SMAs is reduced. This attracts buyers. However, poor quality causes breakdowns. As a result, the consumer is forced to frequently replace broken equipment with new ones. The manufacturer is happy with constantly growing sales and sees no reason to improve quality.

Good example. On sale you can find washing machines of the Bosch or Siemens brand, assembled in Russia or China. They are inexpensive. However, when buying equipment at a very attractive price, you should not count on the notorious German quality. In times of crisis, more and more buyers are paying attention to the price rather than the quality of the equipment itself.

• Operating conditions . The more often the device is used, the faster it will exhaust its resource. Hard water has a negative effect on service life. Do you save on special softeners? Be prepared for an early breakdown of the heating element. Foreign objects accidentally left in pockets can also damage the device. The lack of grounding and a protective relay against voltage surges in the network is fraught with burnout of many parts and expensive repairs.

Sometimes machines can handle high voltage without problems. Some models are susceptible to voltage surges and break down already at 230 V.

• Regularity of prevention . Periodic preventative maintenance (replacing filters, cleaning heating elements from scale, etc.) extends the trouble-free operation of equipment. If you carry them out from time to time, the machine is unlikely to work for the period stated by the manufacturer.

Reliability rating

Craftsmen working in various service centers have compiled a small rating of washing machines by brands that offer devices with the longest and shortest service life.

Miele automatic washing machines took first place. The German brand offers reliable units, the quality of which has been tested by thousands of users over decades. Miele automatic machines last from 20 to 30 years. Of course, let's not forget that high quality and a long period of operation costs a lot of money. Miele brand washing devices are among the most expensive in the world.

Washing machine Kaiser

In second place in the rating in terms of reliability and service life are machines of Austrian and Swedish production - Electrolux, AEG, Asko. These devices last at least 15-20 years. Considering the low cost of these models compared to Miele units, they may well be worthy competition.

Miele PW 6080

Third place in the ranking is occupied by Bosch, Siemens, Kaiser, and Hansa washing machines. They are designed for operation from 10 years to 16-18 years.

The service life of the Indesit washing machine, as well as Ardo, Ariston, Samsung and LG is 8 years, which puts them in fourth place in the ranking. These same units, but made in Turkey, last no more than 6 years.

Machine-Siemens

The most short-lived ones are Zanussi, Kandy and Vestel washing machines. They end up in service centers within the first couple of years of use.

How to extend the life of your washing machine

If you want your washing machine to last as long as possible, follow a few rules:

Do not overload the drum. Do not put too much clothing on, strictly follow the weight limit specified in the instructions.

Use water softeners. Some powders (Ariel, Persil) contain additives in the form of a softener. You can also purchase the product separately. Calgon deserves attention.

Before starting the wash cycle, make sure that there is a strong flow of water without interruption. If the supply suddenly stops, the control system may malfunction. Constant interruptions are bad for electronics.

Do not add too much powder when washing. The detergent packaging indicates the dosage for one cycle. Too much may result in excessive foam formation, which will flow out of the drum and flood the inside of the unit.

Do not change the operating mode during washing. The control system may freeze or fail.

What affects the service life?

The average service life of an automatic washing machine should be at least 10 years. However, if the quality of the spare parts and assembly used leaves much to be desired, the operating time will decrease sharply. For example, Miele automatic washing machines are assembled manually using only high-quality parts. This explains the high cost and long service life.

Laundry

Each part of the washing device has its own specific service life. For example, LG electric motors are the most reliable. The company provides a 10-year warranty on each electric motor. But the design of the washing unit involves a lot of other parts that can fail much earlier than the 10 warranty years for the engine expire.

Compliance with the rules for using household appliances by the user is also more important. If before loading into the drum:

• small items cannot be removed from pockets,
• hard water is used
• there is no protection against power surges, all this leads to rapid breakdown of the unit.

Period of operation of the product according to GOST and average period of operation

Each country has its own documents and technical regulations, which all goods sold on the market must comply with. In the Russian Federation, such a document is the State Standard. This standard defines the requirements and standards that household appliances, including washing machines, must meet.

State standard 8051-83 “Household washing machines. General technical conditions" (with Amendments No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) determines the service life of this equipment. According to him, it ranges from 12 to 15 years or 700 hours.

If preventive measures and operating rules are observed, the service life can be several decades, otherwise it will be reduced to two to three years. On average, the period of use of modern washing machines is 10-15 years. With proper care of the machine, it can increase to 20 years.

In addition to care, the manufacturer and place of assembly play a huge role. Based on an analysis of consumer recommendations, the following manufacturers can be noted whose machines last longer. These are companies from German, Polish, Swedish, Italian manufacturers. Chinese production is marked by a short period of operation of the equipment.

Important! The high cost of household appliances does not guarantee a long and repair-free period of use.

Despite the deadline established by the state standard, most of the equipment does not withstand it and fails before the established time. It is important to note that manufacturers often specifically indicate shorter service periods for equipment so that buyers change it more often.

Buttons and selectors

First, let's look at the main elements located on the control panel.

The following elements are available on any model of Indesit washing equipment:

1. Program switch selector. Is the most important element of the control panel. It allows you to select the desired washing mode by turning the knob.
2. Temperature selection selector. The control module independently sets the water temperature after selecting the washing mode. They also set the rotation speed of the drum. However, these values ​​can be changed using the temperature selector.
3. Speed ​​regulator. Allows you to change the rotation speed of the washing machine drum.
4. On/off button. It is found on all Indesit brand washing equipment. Required to activate and deactivate the machine.

Indesit machines may have the following additional buttons:

1. Half load. This button is used when you need to wash a small amount of laundry. It saves energy and water.
2. Reduced load of laundry. This button is completely similar to the previous one and performs the same functions.
3. Reducing the spin speed. This button usually displays a spinning laundry icon. Reducing the spin speed of laundry is required when washing linen and cotton items.
4. Increased rinsing. The button contains the inscription “Extra Spulen”. This button is very useful when washing fabrics that require a large amount of water for rinsing.
5. Cold wash. Used when washing lightly soiled clothes or delicate fabrics. When you press this button, the washing process starts without heating the water.
6. 600C mode. When this button is pressed, the water does not heat up above 600C during the washing process.
7. Spin shutdown button. It contains the inscription “EXCLUSION CENTRIFUGADO”. After pressing this button, the laundry spin is switched off.
8. A button that, when pressed, stops the washing machine with water. This button shows a shirt immersed in water.

If previously an automatic machine was considered a luxury, now it is found in almost every home. At the same time, new, more advanced models are constantly being produced that make the dreams of the most demanding housewives come true.

User reviews

Users who have used SMA Atlant for a long time are satisfied with their purchase. They indicate that the devices do an excellent job of washing things, last a long time and work properly . The main advantage of the technology is its reliability. Without exception, all buyers are satisfied with the price of the machine.

Among the shortcomings are the rapid appearance of rust on the body in the hatch area, as well as strong vibration of the device during spinning. Also, the disadvantages include the lack of premium segment models. Some users miss the built-in drying feature.

Read reviews here, here and here.

Not a day without sports

According to statistics, at least 3 billion people watched the World Cup, which means that almost every second person on our planet is interested in sports. She took this fact into account, specializing in supporting sporting events, in particular basketball and football. Even when you go to the corporation’s website, you come across a sports banner.

This probably does not in any way affect the quality of the product, but is a significant component of Beko’s advertising campaign. This means that those who support Barcelona can pay attention to the advertising and make a purchase for fan reasons. Unfortunately, it is impossible to count how many Lionel Messi fans rushed to buy Beko household appliances, but even if a short film was made with prototypes of famous football players, it means that someone is interested. Football fans, enjoy watching the video!

Quick wash

If the first start-up was successful, the machine can be used in the future according to the usual scheme. The procedure will be as follows.

1. Open the hatch. Load laundry according to the weight restrictions for your specific model.
2. Remove and fill the dispenser for substances used in washing. Place it in a special compartment and push it all the way.
3. Close the washing machine hatch until it clicks inside the door. This triggers the blocker.
4. Press the Push & Wash button and start the express program.

If you need to select other programs, after closing the hatch, you can go to this stage using the special handle on the front panel. You can also set additional personalization using the buttons provided for this. The Push & Wash option is optimal for cotton or synthetic fabrics; the laundry is processed for 45 minutes at a temperature of 30 degrees. To start any other programs, you first need to press the “ON/OFF” button, then wait for the indication to appear on the control panel.

Comparison with other brands

Comparative characteristics of Bosch washing machines with other brands are presented in the table:

You can find out which washing machine to choose - Bosch or Siemens here, Bosch or Samsung - here, Bosch or LG - here.

Connection rules

Features of connecting the Indesit washing machine:

1. For the device to work, it is connected to the mains. It's best to do this directly. The cord should be positioned freely, without kinks or kinks.
2. The drain hose is cut into a sewer drain, or drained into a bathtub (toilet).
3. The supply hose is attached to the cold water pipe.

All hoses and wires must be intact, without cracks or damage.

Even more information here.

Where is the serial number?

The serial number of an Indesit washing machine is a code that contains important technical information. You can find it in the accompanying documents. The serial number is also written on a sticker, which is located either on the top panel or on the back wall of the case.

Serial number decoding:

1. First Latin letter: N – Innex, P – Prime, I – EcoTime.
2. The second capital letter W indicates that the machine is an automatic machine.
3. Third letter: S – narrow, T – vertical. If there is no third letter, the machine is standard.
4. Fourth letter: K – electronic control, S – LED interface, E – digital screen.

The letters are followed by a set of numbers. Their decoding:

• the first digit indicates the drum load;
• the second - for the maximum number of revolutions per minute (you need to add two zeros to it);
• the third - on design and engine, values ​​0-6 - standard machine, 7 - silent.

Also, the color of the washing machine is sometimes encoded in the serial number: white - W, silver - S. If the equipment was made in Russia, then the letter L will be located next to it, in Europe - EU.