Europe assembly washing machines: 4 best models, reviews

Washing machines of European assembly, in the opinion of most consumers, are the most reliable and durable. Unlike analogues assembled in China or Russia. Let’s figure out which cars are assembled in Europe and whether they are really as good as people think.

How to choose a washing machine of European assembly?

Buyers prefer equipment made in Europe for quite objective reasons. It is not cheap, but people are willing to pay for quality. Advantages of SMA made in Europe:

• High energy class – A, A +, A ++ and A +++.
• Wide functionality and intelligent menu.
• Long service life – 7-15 years or more.
• High quality washing and a differential approach to any task.
• High reliability.

Why are companies shifting production?

Even within Europe there is a constant redistribution of production. To make products more profitable and closer to potential buyers, prestigious brands are opening branded factories in different regions of Europe. Thus, the German companies Siemens, Bosch and others have factories in Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Poland, etc.

Manufacturers, transferring capacities to another state, emphasize that they retain control over production, and the quality of products manufactured there meets the quality standards of the European ISO system. At the same time, remote plants are constantly subjected to checks by the “headquarters”.

SMA from Europe – what to look for?

When looking for a Made In Europe automatic washing machine (CMA), it is important to distinguish between two things:

• Where is the brand registered?
• Where the devices are assembled, where the factory is located.

For inexperienced consumers who do not delve into the essence of the issue, there are two “pitfalls” on the way to choosing a “euro washer”:

• It is no secret that many well-known brands locate their production facilities in states with cheaper labor. And no matter how much the manufacturer claims that there is no difference between devices made in Germany or China, practice says otherwise.
• Knowing the special favor of Russian consumers for technology, Made In Europe, especially in Germany, business easily plays on the strings of the consumer soul. Today the market is full of productsfake» brands. The scheme is as follows – the company is registered somewhere in Germany. The brand name is chosen with a “German accent”. Then the company buys inexpensive Chinese-assembled equipment and sells it under the guise of European products.

How to determine the country of assembly?

The law of the market is that the best is counterfeited most of all. So, the most dangerous thing is to buy a fake, chasing the famous “German quality”. Here you can fall for any of the three “hooks”:

• Buy a branded machine, but assembled somewhere in Asia. And if you believe consumers and service masters, washing machines assembled at German and Chinese factories are “two big differences”.
• Buy a fake branded washer. Such a danger exists if you buy equipment from dubious sellers.
• Buy SMA under one of the “fake brands” that import cheap equipment from Asian countries.

The buyer has the right to know where the equipment for which he pays money is assembled. How to act and what to look for when buying SMA:

• Passport. When buying a washing machine, feel free to ask for documentation – it must be present in any model without fail. Look in the passport of the machine – the place of assembly should be indicated there.
• Barcode. Many make the mistake of being satisfied with looking at the barcode – it corresponds to the country in which the company is registered, and not to the one where the device was directly manufactured.
• Price. If the assembly is Europe, then the model costs at least 20-25 thousand rubles. The price of 10-15 thousand is a rare phenomenon for devices from Europe. Most often, models of this price range are assembled in China, Turkey, Russia, etc.

You can finally verify the authenticity of the device by its serial number by going to the official website of the company.

The best European brands – an overview of models

Our customers appreciate the European assembly, but even it lends itself to a certain gradation among consumers. For buyers, not only the fact of production of equipment in Europe is important, but also a specific country. Most valued washers made in germany. But besides Germany, SMA is also collected in Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden and other countries of the European continent.

Hansa ProWash WHP7121D5BSS – from Poland

Hansa is one of the popular German brands supplying inexpensive household appliances to the Russian market. Collect SMA in Poland. But Hansa also has production facilities in China and Turkey, so when buying a Hansa device, you need to specify the country in which it was assembled.

Stand-alone, front-loading CMA. Relatively inexpensive – according to European standards, a model. It has a backlit digital display. Control in classic style – using conventional buttons and a rotary switch. There is a timer with which the wash is postponed for a certain time.

• Capacity: 7 kg.
• Drying: no.
• Water consumption: 45 liters per cycle.
• Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
• Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including economy, jeans, blacks, sportswear, outerwear, fast, pre-stain, steam).
• Energy efficiency class: A+++.
• Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
• Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x50x85 cm.
• Noise (wash/spin): 54/76 dB.
• Weight: 61 kg.

Pros:

• Low noise level. The tank is made of plastic – this is one of the factors for reducing the noise level.
• Enough large loading hatch. Diameter – 33 cm.
• There is drum self-cleaning – thanks to this function, there is no unpleasant smell inside the machine and mold does not start.
• Combines compactness with drum capacity.
• Cleans things up well.
• Steam washing – improves the quality of washing and disinfects.

Cons:

• long programs.
• No wash program at 90°C.

“Hansa” are economical – they consume a minimum of water and electricity, they work quietly, are easy to operate and can last for many years even with intensive use.

Bosch WIW 24340 – from Germany

Bosch is the largest German brand. Production facilities are scattered around the world. SMAs are produced in Germany, China and Russia, as well as in European countries – in Slovenia and Poland. Most of all, our customers appreciate the German assembly, the second place is the countries of Eastern Europe, and the last place in the superpower rating is Russia and China.

This model is made in Germany. Built-in frontal SMA. There are no conventional mechanical buttons, the control is touch. The tank is made of durable plastic. On the control panel there is an LED display, which displays information about the progress of the process, the time until the end of the cycle and other information.

• Capacity: 7 kg.
• Drying: no.
• Water consumption: 50 liters per cycle.
• Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
• Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including economy wash, night wash, mixed fabrics, super rinse, quick, pre-wash, stain removal program).
• Energy efficiency class: A+++.
• Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
• Safety: full leak proof, child proof, unbalance and foam control.
• Noise level (wash/spin): 42/66 dB.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x57x82 cm.
• Weight: 76 kg.

Pros:

• High level of security – full protection against leaks.
• There is a drum light.
• Works very quietly. Including thanks to the brushless motor EcoSilence Drive. In night mode, the device is even quieter.
• Saves resources. CMA automatically dispenses water – taking into account the weight of the laundry and the type of fabric.
• Installed drum VarioDrum. Its surface is covered with drop-shaped bulges. This solution ensures soft glide of linen and minimal wear of fabrics.
• Speed ​​Eco program – speeds up washing.

Users did not find any shortcomings in this model. On the contrary, as they use, they discover more and more new opportunities for their assistant. Bosch WIW 24340 is a worthy representative of German quality. SMA “Bosch”, assembled in Germany, serve 15-20 years. Their cost is not lower than the middle segment, from 30-50 thousand rubles and more.

Electrolux EWT 1062 IFW – Polish assembly

Electrolux is a well-known Swedish brand that produces a wide variety of household appliances. There are enterprises in China, Turkey, in many European countries. Washing machines are assembled in Italy, Poland, France, there is also a production in Ukraine.

The compact device with average loading – without problems will be located in the cramped bathroom. Management is carried out by a rotary knob and touch buttons, there is a digital display.

Options:

• Capacity: 6 kg.
• Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
• Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including Delicate, Economical, Wool, Silk, Nightwear, Sportswear and others).
• Energy efficiency class: A++.
• Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
• Safety: partial leak protection, child lock, imbalance and foam control.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x89 cm.
• Noise level (wash / spin) – 57 / 74dB.
• In addition: wheels on the case for movement, programs for curtains and shirts.

Pros:

• Convenient, clear control.
• Compact body dimensions.
• Excellent wash.
• Easy cleaning of the cuvette – just remove and wash.

Cons:

• Short hoses and short power cord.
• The display does not show the remaining time until the end of the wash.
• There is no auto-parking of the drum (when it stops with the doors up, you need to manually tighten it).

Whirlpool FWSG 71053 WV – under the American flag

With Whirlpool it’s the other way around, it’s not a European brand, it’s an American one. But washers are made in Slovakia. Today, the Whirlpool Group includes such well-known brands as Indesit, Hotpoint and other “Europeans”.

FWSG 71053 WV is a narrow freestanding side loading machine. The control panel has a digital display, conventional buttons and a rotary knob.

• Capacity: 7 kg.
• Drying: no.
• Water consumption: 49 liters per cycle.
• Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
• Number of programs: 13 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economy, for jeans, sportswear, down items, program for mixed fabrics, pre-wash, steam).
• Energy efficiency class: A+++.
• Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
• Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
• Noise level (wash/spin): 62/83 dB.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x44x84 cm.
• Weight: 64,3 kg.

Advantages:

• 6th Sense technology automatically sets the optimum temperature and water flow. For each item of clothing and for each fabric, an individual program is selected at all stages – from soaking to rinsing.
• Freshcare+ technology. Allows you to delay the removal of laundry for a certain time – up to 6 hours. The machine will keep your laundry fresh.
• There is steam refreshment. You can refresh lightly soiled T-shirts – this is more economical and gentler than express washing.
• Very high-quality rinsing, including voluminous and dense things.

Disadvantages:

• If the floor surface is uneven, the machine will make noise. There is a solution to the problem – call the master and align the car.

Great value for a machine of this class. High-quality washing, an individual approach to things, quiet operation – this machine from an American brand adequately represents European quality.

Conclusions

Summing up:

• The country in which the brand is registered and the country of assembly may not match.
• CMAs from European brands can be assembled far beyond Europe. If you need a washing machine from Europe, check the place of its release by looking at the documentation.
• Original equipment should be sought from reputable and trusted sellers or from official dealers. The addresses of the latter are easy to find on the official websites of the brands.

European production is associated with quality. The task of the consumer is to choose from a huge layer of technology an apparatus that meets his requirements. The place of assembly is one of the criteria that helps our customers get closer to the ideal in their choice.