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Over the past 25 years, Turkish manufacturers have made a real breakthrough. Once Turkey was a major importer of household appliances, and today it is actively working for export and the Russian market is the most important zone of interests of its industry. We will find out what Turkish washing machines are and whether they are popular with our consumers.
What Turkish brands are represented in Russia?
Two Turkish brands are represented in our country:
- Vestel. A large Turkish concern, uniting 19 companies. Founded in 1975. A global brand with its own research institutes, including in Europe and Taiwan. There is a plant in Russia (Vladimir region).
- BEKO. The brand belongs to the largest manufacturer Arçelik. In Russia, there is a plant for the production of SMA (Vladimir region).
Turkey is not only an independent manufacturer of automatic washing machines (CMA), but also an assembly place for European analogues. The production facilities of the BSH group (Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau) and the Italian Indesit are located on the territory of this country.
Turkey produces approximately 25 million units of large household appliances annually. Of these, 2/3 is exported.
How long do Turkish assembly SMAs work?
The opinions of ordinary consumers and experts are the same – washing machines manufactured in Turkey serve an average of 3-4 years. But buyers are ready to forgive them such fragility – you can buy devices from Vestel and BEKO for 8-9 thousand rubles. It is difficult to find a more budget offer.
Overview of brands and CMA made in Turkey
CMAs made in Turkey, regardless of the brand, are designed for the unpretentious buyer. Most of the models belong to the budget segment. Another feature is a narrow range of technical and overall parameters. In the assortment of “Beko” and “Vestel” – the same type of washers, differing from each other in nuances.
Vestel
Features of SMA Vestel:
- All models are front-loading and belong to a narrow category – the depth is less than 45 cm.
- All cars have the same height and width – 85 and 60 cm, respectively, and the depth varies from 37 to 42 cm.
- There are super-narrow versions, their loading is 3,5 kg. Narrow – 5 and 6 kg.
- Save water. Consumption – from 39 to 47 liters.
- Almost all devices are made in white and have a hatch with a diameter of 30 cm.
- Management is electronic, there is imbalance control, child lock and protection against voltage surges.
- There is protection against overflow and interruption of water supply.
- There is a breakdown detection system.
- Energy class not lower than A.
- All models have Eco-Logic.
- All machines are equipped with adjustable feet.
Vestel F2WM 840 – narrow
A small, free-standing, front-loading CMA. Operated by conventional buttons and a rotary knob. Ideal for a rented apartment, a small family, pensioners.
- Capacity: 5 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Spin speed: 800 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economy, anti-crease, sportswear, quick wash, soak).
- Energy efficiency class: A+.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / D.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x42x85 cm.
- Noise (wash/spin): 58/75 dB.
- Weight: 60,5 kg.
BEKO
Features of SMA BEKO:
- There are narrow and full size versions. For narrow ones, the load is 5-7 kg, the height and width are standard, and the depth is 32-40 cm. Full-size devices – from 7 kg, with a depth of 60 cm.
- Management is only electronic, many machines have a display. More expensive versions are equipped with touch buttons.
- High energy efficiency – not lower than class A.
- The Aquawave drum has a special shape that makes washing more efficient.
- AquaStop is a security system that prevents leaks and shuts off water if necessary.
- There is a delay start and a child lock.
Ordinary users noted its efficiency, which they felt when paying for electricity, convenient and simple operation, low cost and quality of washing. Negative reviews relate to the weight of the device and the lack of a time display – you can’t see how much is left until the end of the cycle.
BEKO WKB 51031 PTMA – extra narrow
Super-narrow frontal machine, its depth is only 35 cm. Suitable for small-sized housing. This CMA can be built under the countertop – there is a removable cover for embedding. Designed to serve 1-3 people. The control panel has a digital display that shows the parameters of the current work. The machine is controlled using a rotary knob and conventional buttons.
- Capacity: 5 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 45 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 11 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical, wrinkle prevention, for children’s clothes, jeans, black clothes, super rinse).
- Energy efficiency class: A+.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x35x84 cm.
- Noise (wash/spin): 57/76 dB.
- Weight: 51 kg.
The main advantage of any SMA from VEKO is its compactness and affordable price. Users also noted:
- A large number of programs.
- Simple control and the ability to adapt to any washing conditions.
- The display shows the time remaining until the end of the cycle.
- Quiet and works great.
- Very well – qualitatively and carefully – erases.
Disadvantages in the eyes of consumers:
- There is no mode for sports shoes.
- Somewhat noisy when spinning.
Turkish assembly of European SMAs
Many European brands are moving their production to countries with cheaper labor, as well as closer to potential consumers. Turkey is an ideal place in this regard. That is why there are so many factories in the country that produce equipment for European brands.
West frost
A Danish brand that produces large household appliances, including washing machines. Founded in the second half of the 20th century, and in 2008 was taken over by Vestel. The devices are assembled in Turkish factories.
Vestfrost VFWM 1455 WE – Heavy Load
Spacious, free-standing, side-loading CMA. The machine is controlled by buttons and a rotary switch.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including direct injection, for delicate fabrics, economical, anti-crease, for jeans, sportswear, mixed fabrics, fast).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / A.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x56x85 cm.
- Noise (wash/spin): 58/78 dB.
- Weight: 76,5 kg.
Consumers, comparing Vestfrost with the Korean Samsung, similar in cost, conclude that the latter is inferior in functionality. The following advantages of Vestfrost VFWM 1455 WE are noted:
- Big loading at small dimensions.
- High quality wash and spin.
- Quiet operation, no vibration.
- Simple control.
- Informative display.
Users did not find any shortcomings in this machine. Inexpensive SMA, designed for 8 kg, is a great purchase for a large family.
Schaub Lorenz
This German brand also has factories in Turkey. The company was founded at the end of the 19th century. Specializes in the production of built-in home appliances.
Schaub Lorenz SLW MC5531 – compact
Frontal ultra-narrow washer. A small machine, designed for only 4 kg. Suitable for serving 1-2 people. Control – buttons and rotary switch.
- Capacity: 4 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Spin speed: 800 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical, for mixed fabrics, quick, pre-wash).
- Energy efficiency class: A+.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / D.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x36x85 cm.
- Noise (wash/spin): 58/74 dB.
- Weight: 57,5 kg.
Advantages:
- Perfectly washes dirt and wrings out clothes with high quality.
- Compact – suitable for small-sized housing.
- Erases very quietly.
Schaub Lorenz SLW MC5531 is assembled from German components, therefore it is reliable and durable. Users who prefer Schaub Lorenz emphasize the successful combination of price and quality of this model.
Bosch
German brand with a century and a half history. Europe’s largest manufacturer of home appliances. Owned by BSH Group. SMA “Bosch” mainly represent the middle price category and are very popular in the domestic market. Bosch has production facilities in Russia, China, Poland, Turkey. Devices made in Turkish factories are marked WAA, WAB. But in the Russian market, the vast majority of Bosch models are made in Russia or Poland.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- Within the framework of one Turkish brand, SMAs of the same type are presented – with one load, with similar dimensions and functionality. There is no big difference between the models – they are all “one field of berries”.
- Vestel and BEKO represent the economy class CMA, but unlike many washing machines made in China and sold under fictitious brands, they more or less regularly serve the number of years allotted to them.
- CMAs assembled in Turkey have the same advantages and disadvantages as most analogues assembled under European brands.
Cars made in Turkey are very similar to each other. Moreover, the similarity is visible between all SMAs made in Turkey, regardless of whether it is a Turkish brand or a European one. These compact and affordable washing machines, differing in quite decent quality, are invariably in demand in the Russian market.