Korean washing machines find their customers by offering the latest technology at a relatively affordable cost. Technology from South Korea is extremely smart and even user friendly. Using it is comfortable in every way - from powder loading to selection of programs.
Korean automatic washing machines
AGR from Korean companies are the main competitors of European manufacturers. It was between these two “camps” that the struggle for the hearts and wallets of Russian consumers unfolded.
Having relied on affordability, innovation and stylish design, Koreans entrusted the assembly to other manufacturers. Many SMA have nothing left of Korean but a brand. The components are Chinese, and the quality is Russian.
Brands
Three brands from Korea are popular on the Russian market:
- Samsung There is no Korean-made styralok Samsung in the Russian Federation. Products are produced locally - a plant is operating in the Kaluga Region. Unfortunately, this negatively affects the quality of SMA sold in Russia. For the Russian assembly, even the components do not use Korean, but Chinese. It is very difficult to find original Samsung products in Russia, mainly Russian, Chinese or Polish assemblies.
- LG. The products of this brand are inexpensive and of high quality, often surprising consumers with various innovations. It was LG who first introduced the direct-drive design. AGR of this brand without serious damage serve 8-10 years. LG cars are maintainable, there are no problems with spare parts. But only SMA collected in Russia and China is represented on the market; no Korean assembly can be found on the market.
- Daewoo. The company relies on budget washers made at a high technical level. Among Daewoo's products there are many models with an original design - the facades are decorated with unusual patterns. Unlike the two previous brands, Daewoo washers assembled in South Korea are represented on the Russian market. But most of the products are still made in China.
Pros and cons
Washing machines from Korea are in high demand in Russia. Reasons for the popularity of Korean brands:
- Price. Compared with leading European brands, Koreans offer cheaper AGR. At the same time, products from Asia are in no way inferior to European brands in terms of functionality.
- Reliability. Direct drive used. It was in Korean-built washing machines that this technical solution was first used instead of the traditional belt drive. It is believed that washers with inverter motors and direct drive are more reliable than belt drives. Warranty for AGR with an inverter motor - from 10 years.
- Functional. Koreans do not skimp on programs. For all manufacturers, even the most modest-priced machine is literally crammed with all sorts of options and capabilities. The user is always offered a choice - for each case and for any circumstances, you can choose the optimal mode of operation.
- Control. The most convenient and understandable. The developers have worked hard to ensure that the user does not experience problems while operating washing machines. The buttons in them are convenient, the displays are large, the icons are understandable.
Disadvantages:
- Quality. Korean washing machines are assembled on automatic lines. Prestigious European firms oppose manual assembly to robotic production - it is considered more reliable. Whether it is so or not, one can judge by the results of operation. Indeed, the expensive German and Swedish manual ATS are more reliable than machines assembled on automatic machines. But ordinary European washing machines, not of a premium class, are not inferior to Korean AGRs at all. This global flaw can include a variety of problems - for each Korean brand they are different. Some have a weak point - a lock on the hatch door, others fail electronics, others - the pipes break. However, the automatic assembly has a major plus - it significantly reduces the cost of technology.
Overview of popular SMA from Samsung, LG and Daewoo
Using the most popular models as an example, consider typical technologies for each brand. We learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular AGRs.
Samsung WW65K42E08W - erases well and works quietly
Frontal, freestanding machine with reloading function, electronic control and digital display. Weight - 57 kg. Tank made of plastic. Warranty - 1 year. There is no drying.
- Capacity: 6.5 kg.
- Water Consumption: 39 L
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs. (including washing black things, super rinse, quick wash, soak, prewash, stain removal program, steam supply).
- 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): 60x45x85 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 54/73 dB.
Pros:
- You can stop the unit, report laundry and continue the program.
- It is possible to control from a smartphone.
- Bubble Wash.
- Shallow depth. The device is compact and takes up a minimum of space.
- Economical and high quality ceramic heater.
- Self-cleaning drum.
- Drum Diamond. The special surface structure provides high-quality and gentle washing.
- Bubble technology Ecobubble - Samsung's own development. Foam is formed from air, detergent and water - cleaning bubbles that penetrate deep into the tissues. They remove dirt 40 times faster than a detergent dissolved in water.
Minuses:
- Noisy work during the spin cycle.
- Mismatch of LED indicators with icons on the control panel - it is difficult to understand which mode is selected.
- Steam washing does not have much effect. And steam is available only in two modes.
- A lot of complaints about sound signals, melodies. Obviously, the tastes of Korean and Russian "music lovers" do not match.
An average level device with an equal number of pros and cons. Good price and average quality.
Samsung WD70J5410AW - with dryer
Free-standing version with side loading. The machine is equipped with a dryer and two programs for it. There is a digital display. The material of the tank is plastic.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Drying: up to 5 kg.
- Water Consumption: 77 L
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including economical washing, washing children's clothes, washing outerwear, super rinse, quick wash, soaking).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / A.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x85 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 54/73 dB.
Pros:
- The presence of drying. A technology is used in which the dryness of the laundry is determined by the residual moisture. The laundry is dried qualitatively.
- High quality spin.
- Diamond drum provides high-quality and gentle washing.
- Stylish appearance.
Minuses:
- At high speeds, squeezes very noisy.
- Imperfect cover design - small things get stuck on the rim.
The main difference between this washing machine is drying, and its presence did not affect the energy consumption class - it is high, as it should be with modern washing equipment.
Koreans, as always, are “ahead of the rest” in terms of technology. As the largest manufacturer of smartphones, Samsung simply could not help but foresee the remote control function of the washing machine. Samsung offers a lot of interesting solutions, thanks to which the AGR is washed better and more economically. For example, QuickDrive reduces washing by 50% and energy consumption by 20%. Users find fault with the little things, but admit that for such a small price they got a machine with SUCH! technology. For such a cost, it is difficult for other brands to find reloading SMAs.
LG F-1096ND3
Washing machine with removable cover for installation. No drying. With digital display and direct drive. Weight - 60 kg. Plastic tank. The hatch opens 180 degrees. Warranty - 365 days.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Water consumption: 56 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 13 pcs. (including economical washing, preventing creasing, washing children's clothes, 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): 60x44x85 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 53/73 dB.
Pros:
- Drum cleaning. Users do not have to wash the washer inside - it will take care of its cleanliness.
- A large number of programs.
- Does not wrinkle underwear.
- High-quality washing clothes.
Minuses:
- Vibration and noise at high speeds.
- It doesn’t always clean up severe dirt (most likely, the user who made this remark chose the program incorrectly).
- The elastic around the drum remains wet after washing - you have to keep the drum open.
- No extra rinsing.
- No wash at 30 degrees.
- Fingerprints remain on the chrome door.
The considered model is one of the most bought SMA LG in the Russian market. In general, users are satisfied with the device, its price and ability. Best of all, the record - “I would recommend it to my friends / acquaintances».
LG FH-2H3SD2 - narrow 36 cm
Very narrow machine with a small load. The compact version is equipped with a digital display. A direct drive motor is used.
- Capacity: 4 kg.
- Water Consumption: 39 L
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 13 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, 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): 60x36x85 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 57/74 dB.
Pros:
- Compact, takes up little space and is relatively quiet.
- There is a super rinse.
- You can set the sensor lock from children.
Minuses:
- Noisy gulf of water - but this drawback is inherent in almost all washers.
LG FH-2H3SD2 is designed for a small family, on loading it is comparable to small-sized washers.
LG is constantly introducing new solutions aimed at improving the washing process and saving all kinds of resources. For example, the company offers new SMAs with LG TurboWash technology, which reduces cycle time by half an hour. The drive in all models is direct, so LG washers are quiet, economical and durable. The manufacturer gives a 10 year warranty on the engine. Many models are equipped with a steam function that smoothes underwear and kills allergens - ticks, for example.
Daewoo Electronics WMD-R912D1BP
Spacious, freestanding frontal machine without drying. With intelligent control and display. Weight - 74 kg. Warranty - one year.
- Capacity: 9 kg.
- Water Consumption: 55 L
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, preventing creasing, washing sportswear).
- 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): 60x58x85 cm.
- Noise level (wash / spin) - 53/73 dB.
Pros:
- Reasonable cost.
- Large selection of programs.
- Big load.
- Good spin quality.
- The big weight of the device.
Minuses:
- Noisy during the spin cycle.
The presented version is the usual one for Daewoo. Inexpensive, functional, able to wash quickly and economically - an excellent choice for an ordinary family.
Daewoo Electronics DWD-CV701 PC
Wall mounted SMA with side loading. Drying is not provided. There is a display. The device weighs 17 kg. The tank is plastic.
- Capacity: 3 kg.
- Water Consumption: 36 L
- Spin speed: 700 rpm.
- Number of programs: 6 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, washing children's clothes, super rinsing).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: B / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 55x29x60 cm.
Pros:
- Compact, stylish design. Saves space in the kitchen.
- It is completed with a Russian-language instruction.
- Simple operation - just a few buttons.
- Minimum consumption of water and electricity.
Minuses:
- Small revolutions on an extraction. This affects the quality of the spin, the laundry is not as dry as we would like.
- The manhole cover opens tightly.
Daewoo is one of the few manufacturers to offer compact wall-mounted SMAs. This model saves maximum space, it can be hung on the wall and even hidden in a wall cabinet. 3 kg of load is enough to service one or two people, and the space savings are enormous.
In addition to the medium-loaded CMA, the Daewoo assortment has many models with a capacity above and below average. There are large washers with a load of up to 15 kg, and there are also small, wall-mounted washing machines that hold only 3 kg of laundry. Basically, Daewoo represents the CMA with a load of 9-10 kg. In the SMA "Daewoo" use direct-drive motors, silent and powerful. They also use an interesting function of bubble generation - Air Bubble, which improves the quality of washing, and Dr.Dispenser technology, which economically dispenses detergent.
Summary
To summarize:
- The manufacturer does not rely on stainless steel - the tanks in most of their washers are made of plastic, but this does not make them less reliable and functional.
- All Korean manufacturers pay much attention to innovation, each introduces its own technology.
- All manufacturers use direct drive as a more modern and economical solution.
- The cost of CMA of Korean brands is available to Russian consumers. With the same functionality, Samsung and other brands are cheaper than German and Swedish counterparts.
- Most SMA from Samsung, LG and Daewoo are available in Russia and China. This reduces the quality of the equipment, but all of it is repairable - there are no problems with spare parts.
Any of the Korean brands deserves the attention of our consumers. A good price, great features and a 10 year warranty on the motor is already a lot, and given the highest quality of washing and modern technology, the purchase of Korean AGR can be one of the most successful acquisitions. The main thing is to pay attention to the assembly - there are very few washing machines assembled in Korea on the market.