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The Italian brand Indesit is well known in the CIS. The brand produces various household appliances, including automatic washing machines. We will find out what the manufacturer offers and how to choose the model that is right for you.
Who is the manufacturer?
The Indesit brand has long been heard by our consumers. This brand belongs to the Italian company Indesit Company of the same name, which unites several famous brands under its wing – AristonStinol, Scholtes, Hotpoint. The volumes of products manufactured by the company are simply colossal – 14 million pieces of equipment per year, which is 15% of all household appliances produced in Europe.
The consumer is not interested in delving into the history of the company, production volumes and other details of the activity. The buyer of household appliances is more interested in:
- Whose production?
- Where is it collected?
- How much does it cost and how long will it work?
The first two questions are easy to answer. Italy is not the only country where Indesit automatic machines are produced. They are also released in:
- Poland;
- Great Britain;
- Turkey;
- and more recently in Russia.
Indesit washing machines are assembled at 14 factories located in these countries. There is a popular myth among consumers that the quality of equipment – even one model – depends on a particular plant. How true this is, you need to understand in each individual case. But many buyers prefer not to delve into the details of production, but simply buy CMAs made in Europe.
We found out what the manufacturer is, it remains to figure out the larger question – what does he offer and why many buyers, having a lot of offers, choose Indesit washing machines.
Does it make sense to buy “Russian” Indesit?
Since 2004, the Italian concern has settled in Lipetsk and started producing Indesit washing machines. By moving power closer to the consumer, the manufacturer seeks to reduce the cost of products, that is, again, looking for ways to his heart. But does it make sense to buy washing machines manufactured at the Lipetsk plant? Will the economy turn into a fiasco?
I must say that Indesit is respected in Russia – it is the leader in sales of large household appliances. If you believe the experts, then the quality of the SMA of the Russian assembly is really lower. The miracle did not happen – pay less, get less quality.
Fortunately, all automatic machines from Indesit, regardless of the place of assembly, are equipped with protection:
- from leaks;
- from power surges.
Representatives of Russian service departments are unanimous in their opinion – “Indesites” of domestic assembly are less reliable than “Europeans”.
The main problem of the SMA of the Russian assembly is a short service life. They work without failures for about two years, and then the problems begin. The breakdown of a washing machine for many families is a real emergency, a disaster, and given that their repairs are expensive, it’s worth considering – is it necessary to save on quality? We thought about quality, and the choice is yours.
What technologies does the brand offer?
The choice of models is grandiose, it seems that at Indesit everyone can find the car of their dreams.
- Loading:
- The vertical – open the lid and put the laundry on top. You don’t need to bend over or squat.
- Frontal – put the laundry in the round side hatch. You have to sit down to load the laundry. Plus – through the “window” you can see how the linen is spinning inside.
- Tank capacity. From 3,5 to 9 kg.
- Programs. Standard and with extended functionality. If you do not want to overpay, do not bother – take it with a standard set. Checked – consumers never use to the fullest the “luxury functionality” offered in fancy and expensive models.
- New technologies. SMA is constantly being improved, equipped with new features:
- Energy Saver – to save electricity. Energy Saver reduces resource consumption by 70%. Thanks to the special drum speed, laundry is washed efficiently at only +30 °C.
- Water Balance – to save water. “Water balance” – a program that monitors the process. There is as much water in the tank as needed, and not a drop more.
The brand divides all its products into 2 model ranges:
- Prime. A technology has been introduced here that saves 60% of water and electricity. Due to innovations, the washing time has been reduced by almost half. The process time is reduced by up to 50%, input consumption by 60%, energy consumption by 60%. Interesting features in CMA Prime series:
- Mix Cool 30 – quick wash in cold water. Qualitatively washes lightly soiled clothes in water up to 15 ° C.
- “Extra” – smoothing during drying.
- Eco Time. The economy of all resources is also being promoted here, but the main feature is special programs and advanced functionality. And also – the ability to wash in small quantities. Interesting features in CMA Eco Time:
- “Saving time”. Available in all “Synthetics” and “Cotton” modes. The time spent is reduced by 30% if up to 3 kg of laundry is loaded.
- “Express” – in just a quarter of an hour, 1,5 kg of laundry is refreshed.
- “Zone 20 ° C” – high-quality washing in cold water.
What SMAs does Indesit produce?
If you are considering purchasing CMA Prime, you can choose between:
- full-size – 6-10 kg of linen;
- narrow – 4-5 kg of linen;
- и washer dryers.
In the Eco Time series, there is even more choice, here are the versions:
- full size;
- narrow;
- vertical;
- with drying;
- drying machines.
If there is no shortage of space in your home, you can safely take full-size modifications. If it’s a bit crowded, take a narrow or vertical one, it’s easier to squeeze such machines in the bathroom or kitchen. The brand also offers many built-in models that fit compactly into one of the kitchen cabinets.
What else distinguishes the washers of this brand:
- spin speed – from 800 to 4000 rpm;
- loading – from 4 to 10 kg;
- depth – from 33 to 61 cm.
Take a car with or without a dryer? The second option is cheaper. But if you choose comfort, it is better to pay extra and buy a device from which you will get almost dry or slightly damp things. It’s cheaper than buying a separate dryer.
In the ratings of CMA manufacturers, Indesit is always in the first positions:
- In terms of the quality of washing, it shares the first place with Bosch и Ariston.
- In terms of price – second place, second only to Hansa.
- Among the frontal versions – the first place is shared with LG and Bosch.
Advantages and disadvantages
Good:
- Lots of features. Most likely, you will find all the modes that you need.
- Quiet work. Today, this is no longer a plus, but rather a requirement. But let’s note it anyway.
- Low vibration. Your washing machine will not shake during the spin cycle.
- Everything is simple and clear. Easy to understand interface will allow you to quickly understand the management.
- Large price range. There is SMA from 10 to 800 rubles.
- Economical. Thanks to the implemented technologies to save water and electricity.
- Reliability and quality washing. For a brand of this class is not even discussed.
All consumer comments are related to the failure of one or another element, which is inevitable for equipment of any level and is explained by elementary wear of parts. European-assembled cars rarely break down, their warranty period is up to 3 years.
The bad:
- Most often, bearings fail. This is true for most SMAs. A moving part wears out faster than others.
- Bearing failure is not so bad, the main trouble is a non-separable tank. Indesit is one of the brands that produce SMAs with one-piece (non-separable) tanks. Why they do this is a topic for another discussion. In the meantime, here’s a note for you – a list of brands whose washing machines have non-separable tanks: Ariston, Candy, Whirlpool, ARDO, Beko.
- Enhanced vibration and noise – found in SMA domestic assembly.
- What else can break – heating element, heating switch, motor capacitor.
Review of the most popular models
Considering each of the models, we will make an impression about them based on the characteristics available to us and consumer reviews.
Indesit IWUB 4085 – light load
Front modification with a removable cover for embedding and loading of 4 kg will be an excellent helper for a small family. It has everything you need – various types of protection, a large selection of programs and a small consumption of resources.
Options:
- loading – 4 kg;
- spin speed – up to 800 rpm;
- the number of programs – 13 pcs., including Delicate, Fast, Preliminary;
- noise – 59/76 dB;
- energy efficiency class – A;
- washing / spin class: A / D;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 60 × 33×85 cm;
- water consumption per cycle – 39 l;
- protection: against leaks (partial), foam and imbalance;
- additionally – delayed start up to 12 hours, choice of washing temperature, hatch 30 cm.
Pros:
- Compactness.
- Maintainability.
- Cost.
- Quick program for 15 minutes.
- Not much noise and vibration.
Cons:
- No child protection.
- The maximum spin is only 800 rpm.
- No extra rinse.
The list of advantages and disadvantages is based on real user reviews, which you can read more about here.
Indesit BWSE 81082 LB – for 16 programs
The model features convenient and modern touch controls and has 16 different modes for washing absolutely any fabrics and things. The Indesit BWSE 81082 LB has all types of protection, it also has Push & Wash technology and provides for odor removal.
More about the characteristics:
- loading – 8 kg;
- spin speed – up to 1000 rpm;
- the number of programs – 16 pcs., including Delicate, Wool, Downy things, Fast, Removing stains and others;
- noise – 59/74 dB;
- energy efficiency class – A +;
- washing / spin class: A / C;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 60 × 54×85 cm;
- protection: from leaks, from children, from foam and imbalance;
- additionally – delayed start up to 24 hours, program end signal.
Pros:
- Washes clothes well.
- Perfectly washes the powder from the tray.
- Lots of programs, big drum.
- Perfectly washes shirts and sportswear.
- Large informative display.
Cons:
- Dimensions. Will not fit in any bathroom.
- Not very fast spin. Users write: “I would like 1200 revolutions, not 1000.”
On a note! Not too high-speed spin cannot be considered a disadvantage – the buyer knows about this parameter even when buying CMA. The same can be said about the dimensions – if you calculate everything in advance, there will be no problems with placement.
Indesit XWDE 861480X W – the most spacious
A distinctive feature of this frontal version is spaciousness. Loading 8 kg is the maximum for this brand of CMA.
- loading – 8 kg;
- spin speed – 1400 rpm;
- number of programs – 16 pcs.;
- noise – 54 dB;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 60x61x85 cm;
- water consumption per cycle – 82 l;
- additionally – removing odors, washing wool, black things, sportswear;
- where to buy — Technoseven.ru, Holodilnik.ru, KomfortBT.ru, Techno Empire;
Pros:
- high-quality washing, spinning and drying;
- Beautiful design;
- quiet work;
- odor elimination mode;
- easy-to-load hatch;
- economical wash mode;
- clear management;
- digital display.
Cons:
- bulkiness;
- no protection from children;
- dries for a long time.
Great option for a large family. It is not cheap, but it saves your time – it will wash, wring out, dry.
Indesit BTWA 5851 – the most popular of the vertical
It seems that there is nothing outstanding in this vertical apparatus. But it was he who became the leader in popularity among buyers. The machine has average capabilities and a reasonable price, which is what most consumers choose.
- loading – 5 kg;
- spin speed – 800 rpm;
- number of programs – 15 pcs.;
- noise – 59 dB;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 40x60x85 cm;
- water consumption per cycle – 41 l;
- additionally – super rinse, washing jeans;
- where to buy – CompYou.ru, Empire Techno, Kuzmich24.ru;
Pros:
- compactness;
- qualitatively washes and squeezes;
- stable, does not vibrate on the spin cycle;
- convenient loading.
Cons:
- no automatic parking – you have to turn the drum to get things;
- it happens that the spin does not work;
- lack of a display – it is difficult to make out the time by indicators;
- the length of some programs.
Most buyers learn about the lack of parking and other chips as they work. However, they also get acquainted with the possibilities of SMA gradually. That is why, when buying a washing machine, we advise you to delve into the design nuances and the functionality of modern SMAs as much as possible, so as not to regret the purchase later.
Indesit BTW A61052 – with laundry reload
A classic vertical washer with a large selection of programs and all the necessary functions. Compact, roomy, and most importantly – with full protection against leaks.
Options:
- loading – 6 kg;
- spin speed – up to 1000 rpm;
- the number of programs – 14 pcs., including Delicate, Economical, Fast, Stain Removal and others;
- noise – 60/78 dB;
- energy efficiency class – A ++;
- washing / spin class: A / C;
- dimensions (WxDxH) – 40 × 60×90 cm;
- protection: against leaks (full), against foam and imbalance;
- additionally – delayed start up to 12 hours, wheels on the body, Turn & Wash.
Pros:
- Quiet operation, despite the declared noise level.
- Quick wash cancel – for emergency situations.
- Clear control panel.
- Parking drum.
- Low consumption of water and electricity.
Cons:
- Flimsy plastic.
- No display.
- Some users complain about the rustic design.
Let’s sum up our “investigation”. So, Indesit is a reliable technique designed for the average consumer. He does not have super-expensive devices for 12 kg or for two drums, but each piece of equipment produced adequately represents the company. The only nuance worth paying attention to is the country of assembly. And the main disadvantage is a non-separable tank, if the bearing flies, the repair will cost a pretty penny. Now you know a little more about Indesit, good luck!