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Bomann washing machines have not yet managed to establish themselves in the Russian market. The abundance of foreign brands of household appliances confuses the buyer, and the choice of a home assistant is more like an investigation. Whether to trust this brand or save your nerves and wallet will be discussed in this article.
Where are Bomann brand cars made?
You won’t surprise the domestic buyer with overseas names, but the trust in German technology remains unchanged. This trading house was founded in March 1886 by Karl Bomann in the city of Hamburg. For 130 years of its existence, the brand has been engaged in the production and export of a wide variety of goods: from household appliances to food, and in 1997 it was absorbed by the Clatronic Group. The headquarters is located in the town of Campen.
All equipment is made in China, is certified in accordance with the current legislation of Germany. In addition to Bomann Clatronic Group, Profi Cook, AEG, Profi Care, STS brands are also owned. The country annually hosts an exhibition of household appliances IFA, in which the Clatronic Group is an obligatory participant.
Features of Bomann washing machines
The official German website of Bomann presents 11 CMA models, 2 of which are with horizontal loading. More recently, the line has been replenished with 3 new models with a high energy saving class. How can this news be useful to the Russian consumer? No way! On the manufacturer’s website, no cars were found that are successfully sold to gullible buyers in Russia. Bomann also does not manufacture semi-automatic machines, which are so often found on Internet trading floors. The market is flooded with fakes, which means that you can forget about the notorious German quality, guarantee and certification.
The set of functions and programs depends on the class and cost of the machine. If an expensive model is equipped with an LED display, protection against overheating, leakage, foam control and an auto-balancing system, then budget models can boast a zinc drum and a 60-minute washing program.
The price of Bomann equipment in German stores is higher than in Russian, and varies from 19 to 500 rubles. According to the reviews of foreign consumers, the goods break down after 25 years, and the most “lucky” owners manage to take the purchase for repair 500 times a year. This applies not only to washing machines, but also to kitchen appliances. Everyone notes the poor build quality, fire hazard. The phones of the company do not answer, the employees ignore the demands to return the money.
But this is Europe, but what about us?
Overview of popular models on the Russian market
As mentioned above, the Russian buyer is limited in his choice of two models: WA 5716 and WA 9314.1, which are not in the Bomann catalog.
WA 5716 – budget classic
General characteristics
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm, spin cancel and speed selection function.
- Number of programs: 8, including for wool, delicate fabrics, pre-soak.
- Protection: against leakage (body), control of foaming, imbalance and overload.
- Energy efficiency class: A+.
- Washing / spinning class: A / C.
- Delayed start: no.
- Tank type: plastic.
- Noise level (wash/spin): 60/73 dB.
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 85x60x53 cm.
- Features: fast cold wash mode, no delayed start, 180-degree opening hatch.
Advantages:
- Many useful programs that improve the quality of washing.
- The machine is quiet when properly installed.
- Clear manual control, there is a choice of temperature and spin speed.
Disadvantages:
- There is no information about the warranty and reliable data about the manufacturer.
- Insufficient leakage protection.
- Overpriced with minimal functionality.
WA 9314.1 – washing machine for frequent use
Overview of the main characteristics
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Spin speed: 400-1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 + additional functions (gentle washing of children’s clothes, wrinkle prevention, ECO, intensive washing).
- Protection: against leaks, overload, overheating, foam control, automatic balancing, sunroof blocking.
- Energy efficiency class: A+.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Noise level (wash/spin): 62/78 dB.
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 85×59,5×53,0 cm, weight 56,0 kg.
- Voltage: 220-240V, Power: 2100W.
- Fuse protection: 10 A.
- Water pressure: 0,05 MPa – 1 MPa (0,5–10 bar).
- Features: water consumption per year 9900 l, energy consumption – 196 kW, display with timer, stainless steel drum with 43 l plastic tank, hatch diameter 31 cm, 180 degree opening, LED display and electronic control.
Pros:
- Inexpensive machine with all the necessary functions.
- It is much easier to plan your affairs when the display shows the time until the end of the cycle.
- Consumes little water and electricity.
Cons:
- Warranty service is in question, as is the availability of the necessary parts in private service centers.
- No reviews from real buyers.
- Difficult to find for sale.
Conclusions
- It is impossible to find out what is offered to the consumer under the Bomann brand: whether it is an outdated lineup, discontinued, or another fake.
- Before buying, you should check with the seller where the nearest service center is located, whether there is a guarantee.
- Given the feedback from a European buyer, it is easy to guess that the quality of the manufactured equipment does not always meet expectations.
- SMAs of this brand have all the necessary functions for successful operation, subject to proper operation.
- It is difficult to buy equipment even in online stores, there is a small selection of models.
- The device of the machine is very simple with a clear display, how to use and install, it is written in detail in the instructions.