German-assembled Bosch vertical washing machines

The counters of Russian household appliance stores are lined with Bosch washing machines. Not all of them are made in Germany, but they are all assembled under the supervision of German engineers. The vast majority of Bosch washing machines sold today are front-loading, but there are top-loading models. We decided to pay attention specifically to Bosch top-loading machines and review them. Look what came of it.

Features of these machines

Not everyone knows, but everyone Bosch washing machines can be conditionally divided into two groups: with front loading and with vertical loading. What is the difference between them? Top-loading (vertical) machines have a hatch for loading laundry, which is located on the top of the body. Front-loading machines have a hatch that is built into the front wall of the case. Both washing machines have their pros and cons, but today we are more interested in the advantages of “home assistants” with top loading.

1. The hatch for loading laundry on these machines is located at the optimal height. Elderly people do not have to bend over to load laundry into the drum.
2. Operating the machine is also easy, because you don’t have to bend over to press buttons.
3. Such cars do not need sophisticated protection from child intervention. The control panel is located high and most urchins simply won’t get there.
4. “Vertical” machines are much more stable than front-loading Bosch machines; even when spinning at high speeds, they rarely “jump” or wobble.
5. If the hatch seal of a front-loading washing machine is damaged, it will leak.Water will flow through the gap between the hatch cover and the body onto the floor, flooding everything around.

Bosch top-loading machines, even if the top cover is damaged, will not have any problems with washing, but it is better that no breakdowns occur.

Bosch WOR 16155

A German-assembled model with outdated technical characteristics. However, this top loading washing machine is still in demand among users. The control module of the machine contains 7 washing programs: Mixed laundry, Delicate laundry, Silk, Pre-wash, Wool, Stain removal, Intensive wash. The Bosch WOR 16155 is quite noisy, it can produce up to 73 dB during the spin cycle, but it is also quite stable.

The car does not have a display, but its controls are simple, perhaps this is why pensioners love it. The equipment has an impressive set of functions, such as: secondary rinsing, lightweight ironing, delay program start. The safety of the machine is also fine; it has protection against water leaks, overflow, imbalance and foaming. The washing machine also has a good self-diagnosis system built into it. The body height is 90 cm, width is 40 cm, depth is 65 cm, and the machine weighs 59 kg.

Bosch WOT 24255

And this is a much more modern washing machine with more functions. Its load is 6.5 kg. The spin speed of laundry can reach 1200 rpm, although the machine is very noisy (76 dB). The washing system has 10 washing programs for all occasions and for any laundry. There are also many functions, especially “Easy ironing” and “Wash without spinning”.

That's not all, the Bosch WOT 24255 set has an informative display, as well as an impressive indicator system, which can be difficult to understand the first time.The machine has reduced resource consumption and a good security system. There is even protection against overheating, which often saves the machine from breakdowns. The dimensions of the Bosch WOT 24255 are exactly the same as those of the Bosch WOR 16155.

Bosch WOT 24455

The 455 model is even more modern. It has a more informative digital display, a drum for 6.5 kg of laundry and a special spin program that does its job perfectly. The laundry at the exit has 53% residual moisture. The set includes 8 excellent washing programs: Silk, Wool, Shirts, Delicates, Hand wash, Mixed laundry, Sportswear, Children's clothing. Also a bonus is a program called “Super Fast Wash”; in less than 30 minutes it manages to complete washing, rinsing and spinning.

This model has the function of storing laundry during washing. This will be convenient for users who constantly forget to put some items in the wash. In addition to the standard security package, the “home assistant” has protection against child intervention, but why it is needed is not very clear; it will already be difficult for a child to get to the shiny control panel.

Bosch WOR 20155

Fans of budget top-loading washing machines will like the Bosch WOR 20155. Of course, it does not have a display, and this fact scares off some buyers, but it costs much less, and its characteristics are no worse than those of the models described above. The drum loads 6 kg and spins clothes at a speed of 1000 rpm. 7 programs plus a “gentlemanly” set of functions make the machine quite competitive against the background of the most modern models of washing equipment. It makes even a little less noise than Bosch WOT 24455. Made in Germany and Slovenia.

Bosch WOT 20255

WOT 20255 will cost a little more, but it looks more impressive. It is equipped with a simple display and a very decent set of programs. It is especially worth highlighting “Anti-allergenic wash” and “Intensive wash”. In the anti-allergenic mode, the machine rinses the laundry several times, removing even tiny traces of detergent - allergy sufferers can rest easy. The model loads 6.5 kg, the spin speed reaches 1000 rpm, the spin is, of course, adjustable.

"Home Assistant" has a good set of functions. We will not list everything, but we will highlight “Easy ironing” and “Delay the start of the program for 24 hours”. The delay will be useful for those who run the washing machine at night. The safety of the machine is also excellent; in addition to the standard set, it has overheating protection, as well as a hatch locking system. It is not clear why she needs the hatch to be locked, but, nevertheless, it is there. In general, the model leaves the most favorable impression.

So, we did a short review of top-loading washing machines from Bosch. Of course, many models were not included in our review, simply because there are very, very many of them. If you need additional information, you can find it on the official Bosch website, and we say goodbye to you and wish you good luck!

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