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TCL is a Chinese-made washing machine. Washers of this brand belong to the lower price segment. Find out what brand it is, what models it represents and where you can buy them.
Whose company is TCL?
TCL is the largest manufacturer of electronics and home appliances. The main products are televisions, climate control equipment, communication equipment. This is a giant Chinese corporation with offices in many countries. TSL products are sold all over the world, win awards at exhibitions, successfully compete with leading brands.
The credo of the company is the desire for creativity and innovation. Unlike most Chinese manufacturers, TSL does not rely on low prices, but on innovative technologies. The abbreviation TCL (The Creative Life) stands for “Creative Life”. The company has an official website, but there is no information about SMA on it.
Today, most buyers, when purchasing household appliances, are interested in which country direct assembly is carried out. Consumers have noticed that there is a close relationship between the place of production and the quality of the final product. Chinese washing machines do not inspire confidence among our citizens, they are perceived as cheap washing machines designed for a couple of years of operation. CMA TCL is an industrial giant with a good reputation in the electronics market. It is natural to expect that the washing equipment of this brand will refute the opinion about the baseness of the Chinese assembly.
Overview of TCL models and reviews
There are not many washing machines on the market from the Chinese brand TSL. CMAs of this brand are currently sold on the DNS network. Consider the most interesting modifications.
TWF60-Q10105BE – low power
A stand-alone frontal machine with an elementary set of options. There are not many functions characteristic of modern washing machines, but this does not interfere with high-quality washing. Push-button control, modes are switched by rotary knob. A simple model for a budget solution to the problem of washing – such a machine is suitable for a rented apartment or cottage, for the elderly.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 44 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 8 pcs. (including cotton 60°C, delicate 20°C, quick, mixed fabrics, cotton 40°C, intensive, spin).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
- Safety: unbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin): 62/75 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59,5x47x85 cm.
- Weight: 53 kg.
Advantages:
- Compact – takes up little space. Suitable for small housing.
- Affordable.
- Many programs for cotton.
- Saves water and electricity.
Disadvantages:
- No leak protection or child lock.
- Makes a lot of noise while spinning.
- There is no program for children’s things.
Inexpensive CMA, which will help solve the problem of washing with minimal cost. This machine is for those who are not chasing prestigious brands, but simply want to wash clothes – cheap and cheerful.
L14501BPC04 – with inverter motor
Frontal SMA with convenient control – modes and settings are set using buttons and a rotary knob. The device is equipped with a timer – you can postpone the start for several hours. This spacious washer is suitable for a large family.
- Capacity: 8,5 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 48 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including express wash, baby clothes, down jackets, mixed fabrics, quick wash, bed/underwear, intensive, jeans, pre-wash, cotton, shirts, wool, silk, synthetics).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin): 62/75 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59,5x57x85 cm.
- Weight: 60 kg.
Advantages:
- There is a sound signal informing the user about the end of the wash.
- There is an informative display. It displays the spin speed, water temperature, selected functions, time until the end of the cycle.
- Economical consumption of resources – water and electricity.
- An inverter motor is used – the device is quieter than CMA with collector motors. SMAs with inverter motors are more durable than conventional ones.
- A large number of programs.
This model has excellent characteristics, it has one drawback – a relatively high price. The machine compares favorably with the previous one with a more advanced design, stylish design and great functionality. The spin speed is higher, and the tank is more capacious. But the main difference and advantage is the inverter motor. The error codes displayed on the display can be deciphered by looking at the instructions. The cost of this CMA is twice as high as that of the more primitive TCL washers.
TWF60-Q10105GR
Freestanding SMA with side loading. This budget washer is designed for a small family. Suitable also for pensioners, as it is distinguished by simple operation – on the control panel there is only a button and a rotary knob.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 44 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 8 pcs. (including cotton 60°C, delicate 20°C, quick, mixed fabrics, cotton 40°C, intensive, spin).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin): 62/75 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59,5x47x85 cm.
- Weight: 53 kg.
Advantages:
- There is a sound signal about the end of the cycle.
- Economical – low consumption of bushings and high energy consumption class.
Disadvantages:
- No delayed start. The user cannot program the machine to start at a specific time.
- No child lock.
This is an ordinary inexpensive machine that does not pretend to compete with Samsung and Bosch. There is neither a direct drive nor an inverter, the most common technologies are used, which are typical for inexpensive SMAs. The model is new, it has just gone on sale, so there are no reviews about it yet.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- TCL is a company that has taken the world by storm with its TVs. She has great potential, but her SMA, supplied to the Russian market, is quite primitive. But the simpler the device, the more reliable it is.
- Automatic washing machines from TSL have not yet had time to gain feedback, some models have just entered the market, others are expected to be on sale.
The TCL brand is still relying on budget models – they make up the bulk of the offered CMAs. But given the power of this industrial giant, it is possible that it has a lot of trump cards up its sleeve and more interesting models at competitive prices will soon appear on our market. An example of this is the version with an inverter motor and 16 programs.