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There are few people who have even heard of Maunfeld washing machines. But in our market there are such machines. We will find out who produces SMA under the brand name “Mounfield” and how the owners evaluate their work.
MAUNFELD – whose brand?
The Maunfield trademark is presented to consumers as an original English brand. And although it was founded only in 1998, its owners did not neglect the creation of an attractive “legend”, which is beautifully woven into the slogan “Erimus” (“We will”) – borrowed from the ancient city of Middlesbrough.
It is known that the MAUNFELD brand received a patent in the UK. That seems to be the whole connection with Foggy Albion. The brand holder is Vadan Ltd, a company registered in Moscow. The site is only in Russian, hosting is located in Russia, domain registration is for a Russian company.
LLC “Vadan Ltd” is a major supplier of household appliances. The main assortment is kitchen hoods, ovens, hobs, sanitary ware. Washing machines occupy a small percentage in the assortment. MAUNFELD products are produced in different countries – Poland, France, Italy, as well as in Turkey and China. The official website indicates that Mounfield washing machines are assembled in Italy.
Now you know what kind of company supplies washing machines with the sonorous name “Mounfield” to the Russian market. Whether it is correct to say that this is “English technology”, decide for yourself.
Features of SMA “Mounfield”
Features of MAUNFELD washing machines:
- Easy Logic. A system that manages resources automatically – saves time, water, electricity. The cost calculation is based on the weight of the laundry placed in the drum.
- Ecoball. Hydraulic system that prevents overspending of powder or gel. Detergent, being in the compartment allotted to it, is spent during washing in the required quantities. Another function of Ecoball is to prevent the penetration of unpleasant odors and sewage.
- Carbon fiber tank. Due to the peculiarities of the composite material, washers with similar tanks work quieter and vibrate less. CFRP is a good heat insulator, the water in it cools down more slowly.
- Express 20 (35 °C). Quick wash – in 20 minutes you can wash lightly soiled clothes without wasting extra resources.
- Woolmark Blue. Wool program. After washing, the products do not change the original structure and color.
- Auto cleaning. Automatic suggestion of a short drum cleaning program. Prevents the formation of a musty smell inside the washer.
- Self-cleaning pump. It does not require regular cleaning. In addition, the reversible pump allows you to remove small items that have fallen inside the machine.
Overview of models and reviews
The MAUNFELD trademark is not sprayed on a “wide range” – it represents only 2 models. Surely, this is the result of the work of brilliant developers, brought to perfection (sarcasm). But let’s not be biased, let’s take a closer look at the characteristics of two washers and, after reading the reviews, we will find out how the machines showed themselves in business.
MBWM.1485W – with drying
Built-in full-size machine with front loading and a capacious drum. 8 kg load is enough to serve a large family. Drying is provided in the model. Management is carried out using buttons and a rotary knob. The diameter of the loading hatch is 30 cm, this is the average size for SMA, there are more. The tank is made of eco-carbon fiber, a reliable and inexpensive material that reduces vibrations. The hatch opens to 90 degrees – this is enough to lay the laundry in the drum.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Drying: 5 kg.
- Water consumption: 63 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including cotton 90°C, 60°C, 40°C, shirts, jeans, wool, colored clothes, express program 20′ (35°C), cold, antibacterial and hand wash).
- Energy efficiency class: A.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / A.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin/dry): 52/77/62 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
Pros:
- Thanks to the timer for 19 hours, you can postpone the start of the machine at a convenient time for the user.
- There is a dispenser for liquid detergents.
- The door locks automatically – there is no danger of unauthorized opening.
- A capacious tank, loading 8 kg allow you to wash 4 complete sets of bed linen.
- There is a program for cold water.
- The model is energy efficient.
- Self-cleaning of drum and pump simplifies use.
- Washes quite quietly.
Cons:
- Complaint about the constant operation of the overheating sensor. True, the issue is solvable – just remove the washer from under the countertop, remove the lid and press the protection button. In fact, there is no defect and it’s impossible to pass the machine – you have to do “strength exercises”.
- Complaints about breakdowns and production tank.
- Too loud pressing.
- The display lights up at night – even when turned off.
- There are several complaints about drying breakage. Users are dissatisfied with the duration of the repair – they had to wait for the necessary part for more than a month.
- long programs. The average washing time is 1,5–2,5 hours. There is only one short program – for 20 minutes.
- When installing a separate rinse, it lasts more than an hour, and at the same time, the rinse is of poor quality.
- Drying is “the last century” (quote). It is necessary to independently calculate the drying time. There is no “residual moisture” function.
- Too tight buttons. The power button is pressed without clicking – “not clearly”. It is not clear whether it is pressed or not.
Users are attracted to this model by the price. Although the brand is declared as “English”, consumers do not focus on this, the Italian assembly is a valuable moment for our customers. Some are sure that “you will no longer find an Italian dryer for 50 rubles.” Others, on the contrary, consider the cost of MBWM.000W too high.
According to “insider information” from the master of one service, such cars are “good old Ardo“. They are quite reliable, but they have one “sin” – an overheating sensor that makes life difficult for the owners of these washers.
There are a lot of reviews regarding this model, from which you can make a long list of claims and complaints about manufacturing defects and breakdowns. One user even managed to achieve termination of the contract and a refund. But this consumer does not want to contact the “English” washer of Italian origin anymore. In general, the reviews are contradictory – a lot of positive comments about the price and functionality, 20-30% of the reviews are negative.
MBWM.148W – with a high energy class
This built-in model is almost a complete copy of the previous CMA. In appearance, characteristics, functionality and equipment, they are almost identical. The difference is in drying and energy class. This model does not provide for drying, so it consumes electricity more economically and is cheaper by about 15 rubles.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 63 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including cotton 90°C, 60°C, 40°C, shirts, jeans, wool, colored clothes, express program 20′ (35°C), antibacterial, cold and hand wash).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / A.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin): 52/77 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
Pros:
- Does not vibrate when pressed.
- Roomy and compact.
- There is a delayed start – you can program the start at the right time.
- High spin speed.
- The express program for 20 minutes allows you to quickly wash things without complex contamination.
- The presence of auto-cleaning.
- Economical consumption of detergents.
Cons:
- Complaint – “broke after the third wash.” The drum has stopped spinning. Masters (Moscow region) had to wait 10 days.
- The buyer, who took the device “from the dealer on Schukinskaya”, notes that the real appearance of the washers is somewhat different from the pictures on the official website.
The main advantage of this model is the possibility of embedding under the countertop and a large number of programs. Users argue – where the machine is made. There is an opinion that in China. However, today millions of units of high-quality equipment are produced in China, so belonging to a Chinese assembly is not a sentence. It is quite possible that MBWM.148W washes excellently, as its owners tell about it.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- The brand, positioning itself as English, clearly exaggerates its involvement in English production. When buying Mounfield washing machines, you should not count on super quality. CMAs are assembled in Italy, and for a brand that radical consumers like to call “fake”.
- The consumer is presented with only two models – there is not much to choose from. If there are buyers who want to become the owner of a built-in washing machine from the “English brand”, they will be almost spared the torment of choice. You will have to solve only one question – to take the machine with or without drying.
- When it comes to a little-known brand that supplies SMAs assembled in Italy to the domestic market, you cannot trust overly enthusiastic reviews – and, we note, they are the majority. “Indesites“,”Kandy“, even German “Head” and Korean “Samsungs“always collect their” fly in the ointment “in the reviews of real users. It’s hard to believe that a couple of Maunfeld machines from dozens of consumers do not have the slightest complaint about the work and build quality. At the same time, some of the reviews are very sensible, they are based on “real events” – descriptions of breakdowns, repairs, service, etc. The same positive reviews, written as if they were carbon copies, have to be questioned.
- The brand offers service assistance. Service addresses are available on the Mounfield website.
The more known about the manufacturer and the more transparent its trade policy, the more confidence in it. MAUNFELD is just one of dozens of brands selling household appliances in Russia. Whether to trust such firms is a rhetorical question.