Looking closely at the Italian washing machines, we are imbued with the impression that the inhabitants of this sultry Mediterranean country know a lot about washing. The proximity of the seas, the freshness of the air and the high industrial potential have the potential to create advanced washing machines. We will find out what brands the washing equipment from Italy is represented on our market.
What do Italian-made washing machines have in common?
Italian AGR combines:
- Price category. Italian manufacturers produce devices of medium and high class. At the same time, their products are sold at affordable prices - Italian AGRs are cheaper than most German counterparts.
- Stylish design. The Italians are not indifferent to aesthetics, and industrial design was not without it - the washers from Italy look stylish and modern.
- Wide functionality. It seems that every Italian machine really wants to please the buyer - it looks attractive, it has many features, functions, options, modes.
Overview of Italian AGR
This is not to say that Italian AGRs are the best in the world and even in Europe. But the fact that they are in high demand among Russian consumers is true. Our customers are well acquainted with leading Italian brands, all of them are very well known - these are Ariston, Indesit, Zanussi, Ardo, Kandy. The secret of the success of the “Italians” is a combination of affordable prices, decent quality and plenty of choice.
But you can’t evaluate all Italian brands as one manufacturer. All brands have their own characteristics, pros and cons, their price range. In order not to make a mistake with the choice, consider the most popular models from all Italian brands.
Italian companies for the most part are family-owned, they have long kept production within the borders of their country, taking care of their reputation. But in the end, they surrendered, placing production in different regions of the world, including in Russia and China.
Indesit
The brand represents over 20 models differing in type of loading, functionality and price. There are vertical, frontal, as well as small-sized SMA, which are suitable for installation under the sink.
Most of the SMA "Indesit" belong to the economy class. But all models are equipped with a wide range of programs, and some even have special features. In the event of a breakdown, spare parts for cars of this brand are easy to find. The problem occurs when the bearings wear. The tank of the Indesitans is non-separable, so replacing the worn part is a whole special operation.
Indesit plants are scattered around the world. In addition to Italy, the AGR of this brand is collected in France, in Poland, China, as well as in Russia - especially for domestic consumers.
I must say that, judging by the reviews and forums on the network, a spoiled Russian consumer categorically does not accept Russian-made Indesitas - their quality is questioned. And probably reasonable. Products of the Lipetsk plant are bought by those who do not delve into the nuances associated with the place of assembly of washing machines.
The cost of CMA Indesit is from 11,200 to 40,000 rubles. Warranty - 1 year.
Indesit IWUB 4085
The freestanding front-mounted SMA with a removable cover for embedding presents narrow models. Its depth is only 33 cm. Control is electronic. There is no drying in this budget version. Weight - 66 kg. The tank for this modification, like all other Indesit machines, is made of plastic.
- Capacity: 4 kg.
- Water Consumption: 39 L
- Spin speed: 800 rpm.
- Number of programs: 13 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, jeans, sportswear, super rinse, economical, quick and pre-wash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / D.
- Safety: partial protection against leaks, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x33x85 cm.
Pros:
- Delay start timer. Almost all SMA have this function today. The difference is only in the number of hours set aside. In this case, the delay is up to 12 hours.
- There are programs for washing delicate fabrics - silk and wool.
- Compact, easy to operate.
Minuses:
- Partial leakage protection. This applies to almost all Indesit washing machines.
- The noise level is a bit high - 59 and 76 dB for washing and spinning, respectively. Washers in the class above are quieter by 5–6 dB. When spinning, it vibrates.
The most typical CMA from an Italian manufacturer is cheap, with a minimum set of features and capabilities. Users note the cheapness and maintainability of the model. The same applies to all other versions of the brand. A good choice for families on a budget. If before that time you did not have an SMA, Indesit IWUB 4085 will simplify your life.
Indesit BTW A5851
Vertical SMA without drying, electronically controlled. Weight - 56 kg.
- Capacity: 5 kg.
- Water consumption: 41 l.
- Spin speed: 800 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / D.
- Safety: partial protection against leaks, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x90 cm.
Pros:
- Convenient management and profitability.
- Lack of display.
Minuses:
- No drum parking.
- Short hoses - have to be increased.
About this and other vertical versions, the reviews are not the most flattering. They cost more than front-end, but are far from perfect. Claims are associated with noise, the fragility of some parts, the lack of some convenient functions. Among the vertical bars there are more advanced versions - with a display, auto parking of the drum, full protection against leaks.
Devices with a vertical type of loading are 1.5–2 times more expensive than front ones.
Other popular models:
- BWSD 51051 - low noise;
- BWSE 71252 L B 1 - large load (7 kg) and a high class of energy consumption.
Hotpoint-ariston
Today, instead of the Ariston SMA, Hotpoint-Ariston cars are offered on the market. This is due to the merger, purchase and takeover of some companies by others. Ariston after the merger with Hotpoint, wanted to rename. But it so happened that in some countries they produce the Hotpoint SMA, and in Russia Hotpoint-Ariston. The brand is owned by Merloni, as are Stinol and Indesit. AGR sold on our market are produced in Russia.
The cost in the market is from 14,000 to 55,000 rubles.
Hotpoint-Ariston VMUF 501 B
Freestanding front-loading CMA. No drying. With intelligent control and display. Mass - about 59 kg.
- Capacity: 5 kg.
- Water consumption: 47 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, washing children's clothes, quick washing, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 46x46x68 cm.
Pros:
- High class energy consumption - the device consumes little electricity.
- There is a choice of spin speed and its cancellation.
- There is a timer - to postpone the start for a certain time.
- High quality washing, laundering plaids, children's toys, etc.
- Stability in spin mode.
- A large set of useful programs.
- Convenient detergent drawer.
Disadvantages:
- Not quiet enough. 60 dB - wash, 83 dB - spin.
- Long programs. For example, normal laundry at 60 degrees lasts 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Consumers are attracted by the price and quality of this narrow washer. The machine takes up little space, but is equipped with wide functionality.
Hotpoint-Ariston WMTL 601 L
Vertical version from Hotpoint Ariston with auto parking for the drum. Weight - 58 kg. There is no drying.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Water consumption: 48 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 18 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, washing children's clothes, super rinse, quick wash, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x90 cm.
Pros:
- There is a reload. This feature is not available in all washing machines. It allows you to stop the machine without interrupting the program, and to report linen.
- There is a delayed start - up to 12 hours.
- Management is understandable even to inexperienced users.
- There is an automatic weighing - water is saved, the cycle time is reduced.
- It is steady during the work.
- It erases and rinses well in all modes.
- Qualitatively washes powder and conditioner from trays.
Disadvantages:
- Many users do not have enough display.
In general, the impression of this vertical is positive. Users liked its price and luxurious functionality. It’s easier to throw clothes into this washer, especially if halfway through you remember that you forgot to put some sort of bag in the drum. The noise is average, some users think that the device is noisy, others are happy with everything. Noise parameters - 59/76 dB during washing / spin.
The tanks at the Ariston washing machines are made of plastic - this is one of the factors that make products cheaper. In general, the brand attracts buyers with its design, price and functionality. The disadvantages are associated with assembly errors - they are observed in the AGR assembled outside Italy, as well as with minor mechanical problems - there are failures in the pump, the inlet hose wears out, etc.
More popular models:
- Hotpoint-Ariston VMSG 601 B - narrow, drum holds 6 kg of laundry;
- Hotpoint-Ariston RST 703 DW - roomy and economical.
Ardo
This brand, along with full-size front-end cameras, offers many modifications of vertical and built-in SMA. The trademark is proud that all its products are manufactured in Italian factories.
The price range is from 27,000 to 50,000 rubles.
Ardo TL 128 LW
Capacious device with top loading. Drying is not provided. There are intelligent controls and a digital display.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Water consumption: 48 l.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, washing jeans, washing sportswear, a program for washing mixed fabrics).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: full protection against leaks, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x90 cm.
Pros:
- Leakage protection is complete. Maximizes the risk of flooding.
- You can select the spin speed and cancel it.
- Sashes open smoothly.
- There is an automatic drum positioning.
- Relatively quiet operation - 59/76 dB.
- Big load.
- High build quality.
Disadvantages:
- There is no protection from children (but it is unlikely that a baby will climb a high car).
- There is no way to speed up the selected program.
This SMA caused a lot of positive feedback. Comfortable, reliable and roomy. The cost is higher than the previous brand, but there are more opportunities here. And the main plus noted by users is the work without failures.
Ardo 39FL106BSW - New
Frontal freestanding machine with touch control. Designed to serve 2-3 people.
Parameters:
- Spin speed: up to 1000 revolutions per minute.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +++.
- Class of washing / spin: A / C.
- Maximum load: up to 6 kg.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x39x85 cm.
- Number of programs: 14 (Sportswear, For jeans, Quick wash and others).
- Noise: up to 77 dB.
- Optional: tank disinfection.
Pros:
- Complete leakage protection.
- Compact.
Minuses:
- Linen at the exit is damp.
- Noisy on the spin.
A good option at an affordable cost. This model has recently appeared on the market, so we are waiting for more detailed reviews about its work.
Today, Ardo raises the quality level of its models, setting the standard for them at 10,000 working hours, which is ten times more than the average life of many washers. The brand’s assets include a special anti-corrosion coating, a super quiet inverter motor, a specially designed drum and a 180-degree hatch.
More popular cars "Ardo":
- Ardo TL 107 SW - capacious and well erased;
- Ardo 39FL106LX - economical with side loading.
Zanussi
Zanussi is one of the most popular brands in Italy. Its plants are located around the world. The company has been on the Russian market since 1994, during which time Zanussi has established itself as a manufacturer of modern technology at an affordable price.
The cost of Zanussi is from 13,000 to 55,000 rubles.
Zanussi ZWSG 7101 V
Super-load CMA with side loading. There is a digital display. Drying, like previous models, no. Tank made of plastic.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Water consumption: 48 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, preventing creasing, washing jeans, a program for washing mixed fabrics).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x38x85 cm.
Pros:
- There is a spin cancellation and a spin selection.
- Delayed start - up to 20 hours
- Understanding management. All programs - on one rotating toggle switch.
- The water temperature, spin speed and time until the end of the cycle are displayed.
- Quality rinse.
- Reliable protection against children.
- With small dimensions - a large capacity.
- Corrects the time depending on the amount of laundry.
Disadvantages:
- There is no program in hot water.
- Long cotton wash cycle.
- Noisy on the spin. No vibration isolation.
- The top cover is made of chipboard.
This is an ordinary middle class washer - nothing outstanding, normal equipment at an average price.
Zanussi ZWQ 61226 WI
Vertical version from Zanussi. Equipped with an informative display. The tank is plastic. Drum parking is provided.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Water Consumption: 43 L
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 8 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, washing programs for mixed fabrics, quick washing, prewash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x89 cm.
Pros:
- Compact and easy to operate.
- Stops when the door leafs are at the top - auto parking function.
Minuses:
- A wash signal beeps until it is manually turned off.
- With noise picks up water. Noises during the spin cycle.
In general, the model leaves a good impression. The disadvantages are associated with small technical issues, which the manufacturer must have already fixed in new or more expensive versions.
All modifications of "Zanussi" are made in white. In new versions, the Fuzzy Logic control system is used. In general, the manufacturer is in no hurry to fill their devices with supernovae developments, relying on build quality and the classic capabilities of washing equipment.
More popular models:
- Zanussi ZWSO 6100 V - super-heavy at 4 kg;
- Zanussi ZWY 51024 WI - vertical with reloading;
- Zanussi ZWY 61025 CI - roomy with car parking.
Cany
The Kandy trademark has its own factory in the Russian Federation. The company sells its products in different markets of the world. We know him as a supplier of inexpensive equipment.
Price range - from 12,000 to 31,000 rubles.
Candy CST G270L / 1
Roomy machine vertical type. It is possible to connect a smartphone.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Water Consumption: 36 L
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, quick wash, prewash, stain removal program).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Washing / Spin Classes: A / C
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x63x88 cm.
Pros:
- There is additional loading of linen.
- Remote control - from a smartphone.
- Sashes open smoothly.
- The drum parks automatically.
- Stable, quiet running.
Minuses:
- Child protection not provided.
This SMA users found one drawback - noisy on the spin. In all other respects, this washer meets the best expectations of its owners.
Candy CS4 1051D1 / 2-07
Narrow side loading washer. Economical device with a large number of programs. Extra large hatch - 35 cm in diameter.
- Capacity: 5 kg.
- Water consumption: 45 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including economical washing, washing jeans, washing sportswear, a program for washing mixed fabrics, super rinsing).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x40x85 cm.
Pros:
- It works quietly, noise during washing - 58 dB.
- Roomy, easy to drive.
Minuses:
- There are problems with the spin cycle.
- There are component failures - insufficiently high quality materials and workmanship.
A great option for a low budget purchase. Many people take such a washer for a rented apartment. Inexpensive, but quite working device.
In demand:
- Candy CS4 1061D1 / 2 - roomy frontal;
- Candy Aquamatic 1D1035-07 - compact at 3.5 kg;
- Candy GVS4 - economical and wash well.
Summary
To summarize:
- Italian washers are really inexpensive. In assortment - SMA budget and middle class.
- All brands offer models with different types of downloads and dozens of modifications.
- Most Italian companies have manufacturing facilities outside of Italy. Consumers appreciate the Italian assembly.
- Almost all models are equipped with plastic tanks. This is not a disadvantage, it is a feature of many SMA. Plastic is less durable, but it costs less and makes less noise.
- AGRs made in Italy are functional and elegant. Among the models there are many narrow and compact versions - the manufacturer is looking for a way to the hearts of buyers from small-sized apartments.
- Italian brands are widely represented by service centers. Problems with the repair and purchase of spare parts usually do not arise.
Thanks to Italian manufacturers, Russians are provided with tens of thousands of washing machines. These AGRs make high technology available to the masses. For only 11,000–13,000 rubles you can buy a working device that can last at least several years.