Review of characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of Bosch washing machines in consumer ratings

In this review, I want to look at the best Bosch washing machines. Let's get acquainted with their characteristics, find out how much they cost, consider their positive and negative sides. We will select the optimal models in terms of price/quality ratio.

Bosch smart washing machines offer excellent washing results with low energy and water consumption. Consumers choose the brand's household appliances for low noise levels, high performance, compact sizes and stylish design. You can start washing on a Bosch machine at a convenient time thanks to the delay start function.

Washing machine Bosch WLG 20060

Specifications Bosch WLG 20060

Advantages : washes and rinses well, practically no noise, sufficient number of programs.

Disadvantages : the drum is small.

Comment : it copes with its tasks. I wash 3 times a day. There are no complaints about the quality of washing.

List of manufacturing countries

Naturally, the standard for the production of household appliances for washing clothes remains in Germany, where the famous Bosch company was able to expand. Today, the largest production base of the BSH concern is located here, producing washing machines under the Bosch brand. This is where the production of the most functional products of the WLX and WAS series is located.

In the mid-90s, a policy was launched to optimize production located in Germany and form new enterprises in countries with inexpensive labor and conditions conducive to business development. Germany left four enterprises on its own lands, becoming the core of scientific thought.

Centers, laboratory buildings and pilot production facilities are being formed in large cities to develop advanced technologies for Bosch, which are subsequently implemented in new models of washing machines. But no matter how much you would like to buy a German-assembled car, it turns out to be not such a simple matter - only seven percent of the total number of cars supplied to world markets is produced there.

Let's look at the specifics of German cars produced by Bosch. Whatever the representatives of the company tell their customers about the quality of products manufactured in other countries, experienced specialists know one thing - if the washing machine has o, then such a unit will surpass all analogues assembled in other American and European countries, not to mention the models produced established in Russia, Latin America, China.

The whole secret lies in the quality of assembly work and components. A machine from Bosch, manufactured in Germany, operates five to seven years longer than any foreign model, and these data are very average.

Which countries still produce Bosch washing machines? The maximum number of factories is located in Europe. In addition to four German enterprises, there are another thirty-seven facilities located here that manufacture washing machines and their components:

• in Poland, the production of automatic machines marked WAA, WAB, WAE, WOR has been established;
• the French produce WOT washing devices;
• Spain has production whose washing machines are marked with the letters WAQ;
• even in Turkey , the production of Bosch machines marked with the letters WAA, WAB has been established;
• In addition to Europe, the production of devices for washing clothes has also been established in Russia . These washing machines are marked WLF, WLG, WLX. Manufacturing is carried out at two large enterprises in Engels and Tolyatti;
• deals with the latest washing and drying units and China . Models WVD and WVF, assembled in this country, are known for their large loads, drying capabilities and a lot of innovative technologies. In addition to them, there is a production facility in China producing WLM and WLO machines.

Washing machine Bosch WLG 20261 OE

Specifications Bosch WLG 20261 OE

Advantages : It washes well, quite quietly, does not jump or shake.

Disadvantages : There are no complaints about the work during the washing process. But after switching the power, it stopped turning on.

Comment : After 2 weeks of proper operation, we unplugged the power from the outlet and turned it on again (not while washing), and now the machine does not turn on... the outlet works. It's not clear what the problem is.

Helpful information

Tips for using different programs of a Bosch washing machine:

1. When selecting the “Down Jackets” mode, you should use liquid detergents. The powder will be difficult to rinse out of the fabric, leaving behind streaks. This program is suitable not only for outerwear, but also for small blankets.
2. It is impossible to determine the exact washing time for each program, since it varies depending on the set parameters. You can understand how long the machine will complete the cycle using the values ​​​​on the screen.
3. The "Wool" mode is not compatible with any additional option. This program works with basic settings. You can only turn off the spin or water heating.

Washing machine Bosch WHA222X1OE

Specifications Bosch WHA222X1OE

Advantages : Stylish design, inverter rather quiet motor, good informative display, normal drum (without a “grater”, like in machines produced in 2022), reliable door without a handle with double glazing, quick lock (the door opens immediately after the end of the wash), good functionality (including reloading laundry, three additional rinsing cycles and the ability to reduce the execution time of some programs), a system of three springs and shock absorbers (as opposed to two in classic designs) for more effective vibration absorption, the presence of an inertial motor sensor for accurately determining the weight of dry laundry , optimization of water and electricity consumption.

Disadvantages : The main disadvantage is the NON-ASSEMBLABLE, NON-REPAIBLE TANK (the cost of replacing the assembled tank in the ASC is equal to approximately half the cost of the washing machine in prices as of November 2022). If you often wash and use the spin cycle at the highest speed, then THINK very CAREFULLY whether you should buy a washing machine with a non-repairable tank! The sensitivity of the expensive motor control board to voltage surges, the frequent defective components (parts) of Russian production (loading hatch cuffs, counterweights, etc. - see photo), the absence of aquastop, the Cotton and Synthetic programs are very long in time. The machine “sausages” the laundry quite strongly, loudly and very carelessly (for example, on the Mixed Laundry and Super. 30 programs). The numbers for the remaining time (until the end of the program) or the maximum weight of the laundry on the display highlight inactive segments, which is why these numbers are not displayed clearly. Despite the manufacturer's marketing statements, the washing machine cannot be installed close to the wall with a minimum gap of approximately 1 mm. (the drain hose is in the way), and the drum, of course, has a seam and has not increased (compared to 2022 models) in size so much that it significantly affects the weight of the loaded laundry. The manufacturer’s mention of 7 kg is, of course, disingenuous, since realistically (without loss of wash quality) you can load no more than 6 kg on the Cotton program (it is better to load no more than 5 kg). The 10-year warranty on the motor is also a trick of the manufacturer, since what fails (often due to power surges), as a rule, is not the inverter motor, but the expensive board that controls it (the warranty on the board is only one year).

What do these manufacturers have in common?

Siemens and Bosch washing machines have many similar characteristics, namely:

• one company - both brands belong to the same manufacturer, which affects the design features of household appliances;
• interchangeability of components - Siemens and Bosch machines install the same parts;
• similar design and colors;
• the same prices for budget and premium models;
• The cars are equipped with similar technologies, for example the AquaStop system, Home Connect and others;
• owners of Siemens and Bosch washing machines do not have to worry about flooding their neighbors due to a leak in the appliance - almost all models are equipped with the Aquastop system, which shuts off the water supply.

Washing machine Bosch WLP20265OE

Specifications Bosch WLP20265OE

Advantages : Appearance, inverter motor, well made - strong (not flimsy) metal and plastic, functionality, high-quality washing and rinsing, low noise, spinning with virtually no vibration.

Disadvantages : Non-separable tank. Slight pump noise.

Comment : Super stable machine - virtually no vibrations during spinning. Silent engine - you can only hear the laundry slap in the water on the drum. The machine is smart - it can shorten the washing time or add more. The machine washes and rinses efficiently. Balances the laundry to perfection before spinning - not always, of course, if for example there is a lump of laundry, vibration and noise will appear.

It will spin the laundry well - more in long programs or separately in the spin mode, therefore in a short program (quick wash) the spin will be an order of magnitude worse. The touch buttons work great - whoever writes like it works poorly I'll tell you - this is not an iPhone, but a washing machine. It’s too early to talk about reliability. In general, this is a real WASHING MACHINE - not a rattle, not an alarm clock (noise), not an iPhone. An excellent machine - I don’t regret buying this model at all.

How to choose the right one?

To select a washing mode, you need to study the information indicated on the product label. Depending on the type of fabric, the program, temperature and spin speed will differ.

You should not violate the recommendations given by the manufacturer of the item . Installing the desired program is easy.

Just turn the controller knob to the desired icon. If the device is equipped with a touch panel, then press the corresponding button. The spin speed and degree of water heating can be changed. If necessary, select additional options.

Washing machine Bosch WLR245H2OE

Specifications Bosch WLR245H2OE

Pros : It's been two months with this washing machine. Everything works smoothly, no problems, washes and spins great, you don’t really need Wi-Fi or an app, so you can play around with it.

Disadvantages : Wi-Fi connection and updating are not very difficult, some additional programs can only be enabled from the application. Also, when the washing is in progress, the application writes that there is too much water to open the door))) although no one is trying to touch it at all.

Washing machine Bosch WHA122X1OE

Specifications Bosch WHA122X1OE

Advantages : Very clear indicator for selecting operating modes (white letters on a black background). Everything is intuitive. The mode setting regulator switches very smoothly. It is possible to pause and report forgotten items. True, it depends on the stage of washing. In some cases, the machine does not allow this. The volume of the drum was very impressive. With such a compact size, I couldn’t even believe that 7 kg could be put in there. Before spinning, the machine balances the laundry in the drum, which reduces vibration at low speeds.

Disadvantages : When drying the machine after washing, for some reason the door opens spontaneously. And this despite the fact that I adjusted the legs according to the readings of the bubble level.

Washing machine Bosch WHA122XMOE

Specifications Bosch WHA122XMOE

Advantages:

• Additional rinse from 1 to 3 - convenient for children's clothes, so that additional detergent is washed immediately.
• Pre-wash for 20 minutes or soak for up to an hour - not everyone has such a program.
• Easy ironing - it bounces around in the drum, wrings it out in a special way, and things actually dry faster after that.
• The motor has no brushes and is much quieter during the spin cycle than the Logixx.
• There is no mechanical lock on the door; you don’t need to press anything, just pull the door.
• This color looks very stylish with a black screen.

Flaws:

• Short hose for water supply.
• Not a lot of water in the drain hose after factory test. The car was opened at home, this is not a question for the sellers. I don’t know how serious this is when it’s -30 outside.
• WITHOUT spinning, only THREE programs: silk, sports shoes, wool, the rest at least 400 rpm.

Washing machine Bosch WHA222XEOE

Specifications Bosch WHA222XEOE

Advantages : This washing machine can be installed close to the wall, I was pleased with this because... The space is very small, and there is no point in taking a machine less than 45 cm deep, because things are washed much worse, not to mention the stability. A load of 7 kg is just right, even down jackets can be washed without problems. The spin is very quiet even at 1200 rpm. There is a mode for removing stains (grass, grease, red wine, blood) and washing sports shoes. I'm happy!

Disadvantages : None.

Comment : Inverter motor, with a 10-year warranty. Consumes little energy and is very quiet.

What are the differences?

It is difficult to find the differences between the brands of Siemens and Bosch washing machines, but they exist:

• 
  the Siemens SMA model range is limited - it is represented by only 13 devices, versus 48 for Bosch;

• the Bosch line includes models with vertical and front loading; Siemens does not have machines with vertical loading;
• if a consumer is looking for an inexpensive washing machine, then he should pay attention to Bosch - in the Siemens line up to 30,000 rubles there is only one unit.