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Atlant washing machines are made by Belarusian brothers. Deciding not to invent the bicycle, they assemble them from European components. The Minsk Household Appliances Plant, launched in 2003, produces SMAs that successfully compete with Western counterparts.
What is known about the manufacturer?
Belarusian equipment has been a success with our population before – what are the Minsk refrigerators worth. By the way, MZH (Minsk Refrigerator Plant) is one of the links of Atlant CJSC, which owns the brand of the same name. Today CMA ATLANT has become a serious competitor to the products of the leading Western brands, which have filled the shelves of stores and the minds of consumers.
The production of washing machines in Belarus did not start from scratch. The production facilities created during the Soviet era served as the basis for the future plant. The company launched the production of SMA in 2003 and over the 15 years of its work has produced thousands of devices.
Why buy SMA brand “Atlant”?
Today, the buyer has become more pragmatic, in a good way – greedier and not so greedy for advertising. When choosing household appliances, our people are increasingly focusing not on the brand and cost, but on such points:
- Specifications.
- Functional.
- Applied technologies.
- Innovative solutions.
Comparing expensive “foreign” washing machines with ours – and most Russians perceive the products of the Belarusian plant as domestic – many opt for Atlanta. Simple in appearance – without the “Samsung” brilliance or “Boshev” pretentiousness, Belarusian cars do not claim to be the “purchase of the year”. If you just need a reliable, functional and inexpensive machine that just cleans well, choose the Belarusian brand.
The manufacturer produces devices of the middle price segment – from 12 to 000 rubles.
Do not think that products from Belarus are taken only because of the low price. Especially since someIndesite” or “Ariston“You can also find models for 11–000 rubles. If we compare SMAs of Belarusian and, for example, Italian production, then at the same price, the former win. It is clear why people choose washing machines assembled in Belarus.
The most common washing machine for the average consumer
There is nothing outstanding in the design of the Atlant CMA – these are ordinary white fronts without any frills and stylish features. And this is the right move – when there is an imported filling inside, there is no need to be special on the outside. So, without striking the design, washers from Belarus offer the buyer:
- functionality that is not inferior to European counterparts;
- reliability and durability;
- availability of service and spare parts.
If you do not take into account the tinsel in the form of “a dozen programs”, “innovative bubbles” and other advertising chips from leading brands, then, in fact, Atlanta has everything that a buyer needs from a modern washing machine. Is it worth buying products of Belarusian manufacturers? She definitely deserves attention. And to better understand the issue, we have to:
- think about what is good and bad in ATLANT cars;
- find out what models the manufacturer offers;
- consider in more detail the characteristics of the most popular modifications;
- skim through the reviews of the owners to figure out which model to buy for you.
Buyers of products with the ATLANT logo are focused on the post-Soviet space.
Atlant is the most inexpensive SMA on the market. But we repeat once again: even well-known brands can find models cheaper.
How long do they work?
ATLANT CMA owners claim that their devices serve for 10 years or more. Belarusian equipment is maximally adapted to our harsh realities – the quality of water and electricity. This is one of the reasons for the durability of these machines.
All products have an extended warranty period. The equipment is put on a full warranty service for three years.
Advantages and disadvantages
If you read the reviews, then in general the advantages are associated with the reliability and price of machines from Belarus, and the disadvantages are with the quality of washing and the nuances of work. Many dissatisfied opinions can be called nit-picking, but every little thing is important in the work of modern technology. It is on them that user comfort is built. Therefore, we will try to objectively highlight all the good and bad in the SMA of this brand.
Good:
- Reliability. Imported components, work experience, our own research center – all this allows us to create reliable and durable devices.
- Economical. Many modifications have an A +++ energy class. But there are also models with a lower class – if this point is important to you, pay attention to it when buying.
- Ease of controls. How to use the device is understandable at the level of intuition. The manufacturer knows the stereotypes and habits of our people, so the control panel rarely confuses them, which cannot be said about many Western brands.
- Russian-language instruction. Each version has an extensive instruction in Russian.
- Quality wash. All models have a washing class – A, this is the maximum possible option in a car of any brand.
- Functionality. Pledged programs are more than enough for the implementation of any tasks. In some modifications there are more than 2 dozen of them.
- Quiet work. It cannot be said that these devices are leaders in noiselessness, you cannot even call them simply silent, but their noise level is low – about 59 dB. This is quite enough to make life in the same apartment with SMA comfortable.
- Compactness. The company offers not only narrow, but also super-narrow modifications, which means that even owners of small apartments will be able to find a suitable option for themselves..
- Collapsible tank. All modifications are equipped with collapsible tanks – the Belarusian brand is consistent and firm in this matter. A tank with the possibility of parsing greatly simplifies repairs if necessary – it does not need to be sawn and glued, as in Indesites.
No matter how you praise the Belarusian assembly, those who cannot afford CMA from top manufacturers still buy these cars. Moreover, the “Atlantes” have several serious disadvantages:
- Poor quality pressing. Many modifications have a spin class – C and even D, which corresponds to a good and mediocre rating.
- collector motors. They make products cheaper, but that’s all. Everything else – technical characteristics, efficiency, durability – is much worse than machines with inverter motors.
- Low economy. But this does not apply to all modifications. The manufacturer has devices with different energy consumption classes – from A to A +++. Owners of SMAs with A++ and A+++ energy consumption spend 10–40% less on electricity.
- Various design errors. Owners of Atlant washing machines often complain about all sorts of little things. For example, some water drips onto the floor when opening the hatch, or debris accumulates in the space between the plastic lining and the metal surface of the drum.
Review: what Atlant releases
The manufacturer offers several series, united by similar characteristics, functionality and technologies: SMART, SOFT, Optima Control, Multi Function, Maxi Function, Soft Control.
The first 5 series are represented by two types of frontal SMAs – standard and narrow, and in the Soft Control series there are also super-narrow modifications.
The company offers:
- washing machines with a load of 4 to 7 kg;
- frontal type only;
- installation – only stand-alone;
- the depth of the apparatus is from 32 to 50 cm.
Most models have a similar device, all have electronic controls, many have a display. There is a self-diagnosis system, leakage protection, dozens of useful programs and modes.
There is no separate category of “built-in” washers. But many narrow and compact devices can be used as built-in appliances. Before you buy a washing machine, think about how to install it. Make all the necessary measurements and be sure to consider the conditions under which the equipment will be operated. Let’s consider several popular ATLANT SMAs, give a brief technical description of them and draw conclusions based on the reviews.
ATLANT 60U108 – the choice of buyers
Users decided that this is the best SMA from the model range of the Belarusian manufacturer and noted its best features: load capacity and quality of laundry washing. The machine has all the necessary functionality, including 15 programs and all types of protection, including full protection against leaks, which is rare in devices of a low price category.
Options:
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
- Energy efficiency class: A+.
- Washing/spinning class: A/C.
- Water consumption for washing: 45 liters.
- Maximum load: up to 6 kg.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x42x85 cm.
- Number of programs: 15 (Delicate, Anti-crease, Fast, Stain removal and others).
- Noise: up to 68 dB.
- Additionally: self-diagnosis, reloading of linen, sunroof with 180-degree opening.
Pros:
- Budget cost.
- Excellent wringing and rinsing clothes.
- Simple control.
- Economical work.
- Lots of programs.
Cons:
- May make noise and vibrate during washing and spinning.
- Long programs without the possibility of reduction.
- Does not wring out if there is only one thing in the drum.
CMA 70Y1010 – the most expensive
What is it about her? She has a high energy class – A +, low noise level (59/73 dB) and high-quality performance. Here, a three-layer anti-corrosion coating of the body is used, and the heating element is coated with a special nickel-chromium coating. This modification introduced technologies: Energy Efficiency – reducing power consumption, and Volt security – ensuring stable operation during power surges in the network.
- loading – 7 kg;
- spin speed – 1000 rpm;
- number of programs – 16 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 60x41x85cm;
- water consumption per cycle – 50 l;
- additionally – ecological mode (ecocare), stop with water in the tank.
Pros:
- diagnostic system and error indication;
- after turning on the electricity, washing resumes from the moment of the program at which it was interrupted;
- delayed start;
- program for removing heavy soiling – laundry literally boils;
- super fast wash saves time;
- stylish design;
- clear management;
- low power consumption;
- spaciousness;
- low cost.
Cons:
- many are unhappy with the lack of a steam function.
Despite the fact that this is the most expensive version, consumers still noted its low cost. Because cars of this class are much more expensive when they are sold by the world’s leading brands. If you have the appropriate amount, you can choose between an average car from an Italian or German brand or the best version from Atlant, which has gained a lot of positive reviews.
CMA 50Y88 is the most popular
This version is the best-selling, so it was at the top of the popularity rating. This is an average option – with the usual characteristics and an average price.
What is outstanding about it is the declared number of programs – as many as 23. Power consumption – class A.
- loading – 5 kg;
- spin speed – 800 rpm;
- number of programs – 23 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 50x42x85cm;
- water consumption per cycle – 45 l;
- in addition – programs for heavily soiled items, for sports shoes, for wool, table linen and towels, hand wash.
Pros:
- good value for money;
- works quietly;
- erases qualitatively;
- high-quality assembly;
- resistance to mains voltage drops;
- maintainability – you can buy any spare part;
- many modes and programs.
Cons:
- no display;
- short power cord, drain and inlet hoses.
In general, CMA 50Y88 is accompanied by positive reviews. Consumers emphasize that they value “Belarusian quality” and washing machines from Belarus met their expectations. I would like to note the “cry of the soul” in one of the reviews – the consumer asks to make the hoses and the power cord longer. “Let it be more expensive!” — written in the review. Well, perhaps it is time for manufacturers to listen to such wishes.
Summing up the results of our investigation, we note that the consumer loves goods “made in Belarus” and, probably, does the right thing. Inexpensive, but high-quality, reliable, durable, and most importantly – maintainable, and even with collapsible tanks, these washing machines are just a dream of a domestic consumer.