Today, going to a hardware store is often a journey through a minefield. The choice of models and manufacturers is so diverse, and the arguments of sales managers are so eloquent that the likelihood of buying a pig in a poke is incredibly high. To save you from rash decisions and useless purchases, we present to your attention the rating of the worst washing machines in 2019 according to the version of buyers and specialists of service centers. Only those washing machines that received the most negative reviews and have a low rating were included in the top 5 worst.
Electrolux EWT 0862 TDW
This home washerwoman makes a very ambiguous impression. On the one hand, it is quite inexpensive and has quite decent characteristics:
- as much as 6 kg of loading, which is very good for a family of 4 people;
- a very good energy class A +, which allows you to save a certain amount of the budget;
- full spinning at 1,000 rpm;
- list of programs and functions sufficient for high-quality washing of almost any item in the house.
But on the other hand, practice shows that it has much more negative functions, which you will never be told about in the store.
First of all, this model, as well as many other “washing machines” from the manufacturer Indesit, rinses things out catastrophically. When spinning, the machine "jumps like a goat" and makes very loud sounds. Although, in fairness, it should be said that a similar incident often happens with many top-loading washing machines. Therefore, when purchasing such a model, you should be ready for this.
Among other things, Electrolux EWT 0862 TDW also has "exclusive" features inherent only in it:
- Poor connection of the stitch with the drum axis, as a result of which the staple fastening did not withstand even a year of work, while the teeth on the axle were also damaged.
- Water often remains in the drum and dispenser.
- Does not completely rinse out detergents.
- The control buttons are poorly connected and require multiple pressing.
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Hotpoint-Ariston WMSD 7103 B
People who have been using original Ariston machines for many years, when purchasing new equipment of the same brand, often get into trouble. The fact is that the Hotpoint-Ariston equipment supplied to Russian stores has long had very little in common with Italy. It is produced mostly in Lipetsk, which means that its quality is "native" Russian.
The reliability and level of assembly of the Russian Aristons, unfortunately, leave much to be desired. Of the positive qualities of this technique, perhaps only its design can be noted. It looks like a spaceship, very original. And also positive reviews are caused by a large loading door and many different functions.
Unfortunately, this is where the excitement ends. If you are going to use the washing machine for a long time and plan, if necessary, to provide budgetary repairs on your own, then Hotpoint-Ariston WMSD 7103 B is the most unfortunate choice.The fact is that the vast majority of washing machines of this brand have a non-separable drum. This is fraught with the fact that even with an elementary breakdown in the form of crumbled bearings, you will have to change them along with the tank and drum. The cost of such repairs can be more than half the price of a new "washerwoman". So it is worth thinking carefully before buying.
Minuses:
- Long washing modes for 3-4 hours. In quick wash, nothing washes at all.
- It erases very loudly, whistles, thunders just horror.
- Hangs up. About every third time washing machine freezes at the stage of water collection.
ELECTROLUX EWS 1254 SDU
And here is another, at first glance, pretty good washing machine. If we objectively consider the numerous customer reviews, then it can be noted that this model provides a very good washing quality. Among other positive points, one can note an excellent energy consumption class A ++, a "smart" electronic control system, and a completely democratic cost.
But if silence and peace of mind are important to you, you shouldn't buy this model. According to users, one of its most global shortcomings is the incredible noise and vibration during operation. Moreover, many unhappy owners of this model assure that the level of sound emitted by the "washing machine" does not depend in any way on the evenness of the floor, the level of equipment, or any other points. "Dancing with a tambourine" in this case does not lead to anything. The EWS 1254 SDU keeps thundering and bouncing, no matter what you do.
Such features of the operation of the washing machine lead to the fact that it has to be repaired much more often than other models with similar parameters.
GORENJE W98Z25I
Compared to previous models, this home assistant is virtually silent. In addition, judging by the set of functions and the cost of the washing machine, one can quite imagine a super-class unit. But with constant use it can get frustrated very quickly. Moreover, it is most often connected not with the quality of the machine itself, but with the work of Gorenje service services, which are often simply impossible to find. If you are still lucky enough to find the address where they will undertake to repair your "washerwoman" under warranty, be prepared for the unprofessionalism of the staff, the surprisingly expensive cost of seemingly penny spare parts and other surprises.
If we talk about the specific shortcomings of this particular model, then we can highlight the following:
- frequent breakdowns immediately after the end of the warranty period;
- weak bearings;
- flimsy plastic of the boot door key;
- not always high-quality spinning of linen;
- too "smart" balancing system, which has been looking for the right arrangement of things in the drum for a long time;
ZANUSSI ZWI 71201 WA
To begin with, it is worth saying that the cost of this model is not so low, which, in principle, is typical for any built-in technology. She has enough good qualities:
- quiet;
- roomy;
- has a decent number of revolutions;
- not bad in terms of energy consumption and efficiency;
- has many different electronically controlled programs.
The last point is worth talking in more detail. On the one hand, many different modes allow you to choose the time and parameters exactly as the user needs. But that's if everything works well. According to customers who use not one or two modes, but full functionality, it can be seen that the “smart” control unit in this model often fails. No, the automatic "washerwoman" does not break. She just starts to wash as she pleases, completely not observing the given regime.
But even this quality could be put up with if it were not for the main drawback - a solid drum. As it was clear from previous examples, it cannot be repaired, and even with a banal replacement of bearings, there is only one recipe - to change the drum completely. The cost of such a repair is quite comparable to the purchase of a new, more adequate equipment in terms of repair.
Let's sum up
Of course, choosing a washing machine is a very important and serious matter. And you need to approach it thoroughly after studying the issue, because you are unlikely to initially plan to replace the washing machine in just a couple of years of use.
Without a doubt, our ranking of the worst washing machines of 2019 does not claim to be true. Surely there are happy users of these particular models who, in the process of using their home assistants, have never encountered the above disadvantages. And thank God. We wish them to continue using the acquired equipment with pleasure.
However, when choosing expensive household appliances, it is much wiser to rely on someone else's negative experience. After all, your own "bumps" in this matter can cost a pretty penny.
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I don’t know, this Hotpoint Aqualtis has never broken down for several years, so there was no problem with the repair.
And I have never torn my clothes like this .. I don’t know, it’s the matter, maybe there’s some kind of defective person caught
about ZANUSSI ZWI 71201 WA it is said that “But even this quality could be put up with, if not for the main drawback - a solid drum. As it was clear from previous examples, it cannot be repaired, and even with a banal replacement of bearings, there is only one recipe - to change the drum completely. "
Maybe the tank is not separable, but not a drum?
Usually, European women have a welded tank, unlike Korean ones.