Reviews of the Indesit IWSB 5085 washing machine

The record-breakingly cheap Indesit IWSB 5085 washing machine is actively discussed by users on dozens of selling sites and on hundreds of thematic forums and blogs on the Internet. People’s attention is understandable, a very inexpensive automatic washing machine with decent characteristics, even somehow suspicious. We will ask users who have owned it for more than 6 months to tell us more about this machine. Perhaps they will dispel our doubts.

Men's opinions

Artem, Verkhnyaya Pyshma

The machine has been in use for 10 months, and I bought it more than a year ago. To be honest, I didn’t really hope that this washer would work well. The calculation was that I’m constantly on business trips, I’m rarely at home and I don’t have to do laundry often. It’s kind of stupid to buy an expensive automatic washing machine if you’re at home for a total of 4 months a year.

Well, okay, these are my personal problems. The washing machine, in general, is not bad at all. I immediately noticed that it is stable and almost does not wobble during the spin cycle. There were no breakdowns either. There are complaints about the management. To reset the washing program you need to restart the machine, somehow thoughtlessly. In principle, this is a matter of habit; you just need to make fewer mistakes when setting up a program.

Sometimes there are problems with dissolving the powder. Often there is a lot of it left in the tray.

Sergey, pos. Birch forests

I bought the car based on my salary, so I didn’t particularly complain about the poor quality. In one year and three months of operation, the machine broke down once, and I had to change the drive belt myself. The rest of the equipment works, with the exception of minor jambs.

• At the very beginning, the machine stained the laundry with machine oil a couple of times. The problem was solved by running 2 full wash cycles with plenty of dish soap. After this procedure, oil no longer appeared on the laundry.
• The car also vibrated a lot, I had to bring it from the city anti-vibration stands and place them under your feet. The problem was almost completely resolved.
• When I tried to clean the garbage filter, I discovered that the plug had dried up and it was impossible to unscrew it. I lightly picked at the edges of the plug with a flathead screwdriver, then sprayed it with WD-40, waited half an hour, and the plug came out fairly easily.

After the above modifications, the washing machine began to function fully without causing any trouble. She works for her own money, no more, no less.

Ivan, Krasnodar

I have never used cheap washing machines, since for a long time we used an old German Miele to wash. After 18 years of operation, its engine suddenly broke down, I had to take Indesit, because at that time there was no money, and, you know, you can’t do without a machine on the farm.

The machine has been working properly for a year and a half now, and washes very well. When I first started it, while trying to open the powder tray, I tore off its lid and had to put it on the sealant. I also tinkered with the plastic a little so that the tray would come out easier, and such problems would not arise again. My wife complains that the drum load is too small and large items cannot be washed because the machine freezes. Perhaps this is the only major drawback, otherwise everything is fine.

Alexander, Moscow

This washing machine is a construction kit in the full sense of the word. I know this from experience working in a service center.While it works, this machine seems like gold, because it is inexpensive, washes well, and makes little noise. However, it has several weak points: the drive belt, motor and bearings.

The drive belt tends to stretch and fly off. Only replacing the belt about once every three years helps.

The engines of these cars are unreliable and often burn out. On average, they last about five years, then replacement is quite expensive. The bearings “run” and even worse; on this particular model they are of very low quality and are destroyed after 3-5 years of operation. To replace the bearings you have to cut and then fasten the tank, but still the repair is cheaper than replacing the tank and drum assembly. In general, my advice is this: if you have such a machine and it has been working for 2-3 years, hurry to sell it, otherwise it will cost you money very soon.

Women's opinions

Anastasia, Ivanovo

My mother and I bought the same cars a year ago and now we’re sharing our impressions. The washers work very well, despite the fact that we bought them and saved a fair amount. We were offered Indesit with vertical loading, but we were somehow more accustomed to front loading, so we preferred this model. We especially like the set of washing programs; it feels like the engineers were advised by real housewives. Much has been taken into account of what is really required. Personally, I really like the Eco function. I rate the machine five stars.

Julia, Rybinsk

A terrible washing machine, I simply have never seen a worse one, although I have used LG and Bosch washing machines. When spinning, a strong metallic clang is heard, while the laundry remains wet. Why bother spinning such a machine if it doesn’t actually spin?It washes only with a very good powder; if you use a product of average quality, then the wash is deadly bad. Over the two years of work, the master repaired our car twice, once the belt, the second time the hatch lock. Apart from the low price, this washing machine has no advantages.

Marina, Moscow

Before buying the machine, I read a lot of positive reviews from customers who vied with each other in praising it. Now I'm thinking about changing the machine. The washing machine worked its warranty period conscientiously, but after a year, as if by magic, problems began. First, the washing machine stopped drawing water normally, and it all ended with replacing the inlet valve, now the electronics began to malfunction. It looks like we need to urgently call the repairman before anything serious happens. The machine is unreliable, I don’t recommend buying it.

There are problems with management, since half of the programs do not turn on.

Elena, St. Petersburg

I want to share my opinion about this washing machine. In general, it is not bad, I have no complaints about washing, but the controls are inconvenient. It doesn't do a very good job either, but if you don't have money, then a machine like this is a blessing. Two weeks ago the tank started leaking, it’s good that there is protection against leaks, otherwise the neighbors would have to do repairs. The conclusion is this: the washing machine works well, but it is unreliable and will not last long.

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