Italian washing machines - review

What is the first thing that comes to the mind of an ordinary person when he hears the word Italy? High-quality shoes, stylish clothes from world famous brands. Did you know that Italy produces very good household appliances? Italian engineers focus on washing machines.

Italian washing machines belong to the middle and high class of price and quality and is represented by the brands we know best: Zanussi, Indesit, Ardo, Candy, Ariston.

Washing machine Indesit

The brand dates back to 1975, when one of the Merloni brothers began producing large household appliances. And in 2005 the company renamed itself to the more well-known Indesit Company.

The washing machine of this brand was one of the first to appear on the Russian market. The brand has a huge number of washing machines in its line. Here we present just a few of the most popular models on our market.

Indesit Wisn 82

This washing machine belongs to class A. This means that it has the highest energy saving class during operation, and the quality of washing clothes is also at the highest level. The spin class belongs to class C, but this does not impair the spin quality at all.

Automatic washing machine with a load of laundry up to 5 kilograms. Front type of laundry loading. The number of revolutions during spinning is 800 rpm. The tank of the machine itself is made of plastic.

Judging by the reviews, this model took a middle position, between “good and bad.” The advantage of this model: it perfectly washes and rinses clothes. No additional rinsing required.Buyers are attracted by the price, which is quite affordable for the average person, as well as the size of the washing machine. They are standard. However, this model also has disadvantages. This model does not have special weighting balancers inside. Therefore, when spinning, the machine vibrates a lot. Plus it has a plastic tank. Conclusion: This model quickly breaks down.

Indesit Witl 106

It is one of the affordable washing machines of this brand with vertical loading of laundry. Belongs to the economical power consumption class, A. Washing clothes, as well as economical water consumption during washing, make this model so popular. Drum rotation speed during spinning is 1000 rpm.

Advantages: there is a mode for washing sports shoes. Easy to use. Full value for money product. Spacious compartment for collecting foreign objects. Disadvantages: Doesn't rinse clothes well. And this despite the fact that additional rinsing is carried out. Caring for a washing machine is quite problematic. For example, the powder compartment is inconvenient to clean. Due to this, after some time an unpleasant odor appears.

Ariston washing machines

The Ariston brand belongs to the Indesit brand, so the history of creating the brand is approximately the same as that of Indesit. However, Ariston washing machines are no less popular in the post-Soviet space.

All models of this brand belong to energy-saving class A. The same applies to washing. The beautiful design of all models fits any interior. It has convenient controls, perfectly washes and rinses clothes. Has both front and vertical loading. The number of revolutions per minute does not exceed 1200.

Cons: during the spin cycle, in most cases the machine shakes, and sometimes it even “jumps” around the bathroom. At the same time it makes a lot of noise. But it will last more than one or three years, which is the main advantage of this brand.

Ardo washing machines

The most popular brand of washing machine in our country, since the number of washing machines sold from this manufacturer breaks all records.

This brand was founded by one of the Merloni brothers, Antonio. Like its Italian collection, the history of the creation of the brand dates back to the thirties of the last century.

The line of washing machines of this brand has a relatively low price. The amount of loaded laundry reaches nine kilograms. And the spin speed is up to 1400 rpm. The washing machine tank is made of either steel coated with an anti-corrosion compound or stainless steel. This extends the service life of washing machines of this brand.

Excellent washing and rinsing of clothes. There is an additional function for drying clothes. The design of the models is suitable for any interior. In the event of a power outage, the washing machine retains the loaded programs. All this can be attributed to the advantages of this brand.

Not without its shortcomings. At the very beginning of use there is a persistent plastic smell, which goes away after several washes. At the same time, the machine does not have an additional child protection function, which is no longer uncommon in economy-class washing machines. Inaccurate fit of parts during assembly (though not in all models). Such inaccuracy for the user results in difficult pressing of some buttons.

But still, such shortcomings are not so significant.Therefore, the technical characteristics of Italian household appliances Ardo fully correspond to the stated price.

Washing machines Zanussi

The history of the brand's creation dates back to 1916. It all started with the creation of a kitchen stove. Today, the company's products are easily recognizable and in demand in the product market of many countries.

A huge selection of Zanussi washing machines gives you the right to choose the washing machine you need.

So, the general characteristics of Italian Zanussi washing machines. The laundry can be loaded either vertically or horizontally. The amount of laundry loaded varies from 3 kilograms to 9 kilograms. Washing machines of the presented brand belong to the class

And, which allows you to save energy consumption when washing. The number of revolutions during spinning is from 500 to 1400 rpm. The drum of the washing machine is made of stainless steel, which is a positive aspect of the technical characteristics of washing machines of any type.

The so-called built-in models of washing machines received the greatest number of positive reviews. Such models can fit into any headset.

Advantages of Zanussi washing machines: they wash and rinse clothes perfectly. When spinning, the machine is quite stable, although it shakes a little. True, not much. Energy saving mode. The machine is easy to operate.

Cons: over time, the white plastic of the case acquires a yellowish tint, which is a disadvantage in terms of the aesthetic appearance of the product. After three or four years, some basic parts break down, the cost of repairing which is equal to the cost of the product itself.

Washing machines Candy

The Candy company was one of the first to release the first semi-automatic washing machine with a centrifuge. The company has been supplying its products to the Russian market for eleven years.

Washing machines in this series have both vertical and front loading of laundry. There are also built-in models. The minimum weight of a load of dry laundry is 3.5 kilograms, the maximum is 8 kilograms.

The spin speed depends on the chosen model, but on average from 800 to 1400 rpm. Several types of washing modes make it the most attractive, and the presence of an additional child protection feature has made it a favorite model of many housewives.

The positive aspect of Candy washing machines is their affordable price. Of all the Italian-made washing machine models, it is considered the most budget-friendly. The models are compact and fit well with different stylistic trends in the interior. Spacious laundry tank.

She has shortcomings. The first thing people pay attention to is that it breaks down almost immediately after the warranty period for maintenance expires. It washes well, but has a terrible rinse cycle. It is not possible to install all programs at once. You have to run everything manually. And in some cases it is extremely inconvenient.

Conclusions:

Italian household appliances are of good quality. Provided that it was collected directly in the country of origin. Since Italian-made washing machines belong to the budget series, the quality fully corresponds to the price. The starting price of washing machines from Italy starts from $120, which is a positive point for the buyer.

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