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Ardo washing machines are not in vain in demand among Russian consumers. Products from the Italian manufacturer captivates with a combination of high technology, stylish design and moderate cost.
Where are Ardo washing machines manufactured?
All Ardo appliances are made in Italy. This Italian brand of household appliances until 2011 belonged to the Merloni company. The trademark passed to another owner, which, however, did not affect either the quality of the products or the pricing policy. The company offers automatic washing machines (SMA), which, not yielding to the favorites of the technical and innovative race, are designed for an average wallet thickness.
In 2016, Ardo washing machines began to disappear from sale, which immediately caused a stir in the ranks of consumers – another fact confirming popular recognition.
Features of Ardo brand washing machines
What attracts buyers to Ardo products:
- High-quality assembly. All SMAs are assembled in Italian factories. The manufacturer is proud of this and never tires of reminding that it offers a 100% Italian product.
- Quality materials. Glass, stainless steel, technopolymers, wood, aluminum are used in production.
- Innovative technical solutions. SMA has implemented its own developments that make the operation of the devices more perfect, and use more comfortable.
- A wide range of. The brand offers models with different types of loading, differing in device and technical characteristics.
- Design. As befits Italian technology, SMA from Ardo look stylish and even elegant.
The service life of SMA “Ardo” is 10 working hours. According to GOST, the average service life of washing machines is 000 hours.
“Aquastop”
In addition to the leakage protection system, there is an additional flood prevention system. If there is a leak from the inlet pipe, then the operation of the valve blocks the flow of water.
Anti-corrosion coating
The case of new modifications undergoes a special anti-corrosion treatment. An epoxy coating is applied to the steel to protect it from chemical attack and improve the adhesion of the finish. The special design of the panels ensures the stability of the machine in the spin mode.
Inverter motor
Super quiet permanent magnet motor. It features increased strength, efficiency and improved performance compared to conventional brushed motors.
Hatch opens 180°
The door opens with a built-in retractable handle. Thanks to its asymmetrical shape, the door gently pushes the laundry towards the center as the drum rotates. The 180° opening makes it easy to load and unload laundry.
Exclusive drum
Thanks to the innovative shape of the drum, which includes 4 supports, the rotation becomes more stable and balanced, and the quality of washing and spinning is improved. 4 blades act energetically and at the same time more delicately. The countless holes in the drum provide a perfect inlet-outlet of water to the laundry.
Other features of Ardo washers that you should pay attention to:
- antibacterial program. Provides low-temperature disinfection of tissues, removing 99% of bacteria.
- Non-separable tank. The peculiarity of this design is the impossibility of replacing the bearing – you have to change the tank completely (some craftsmen saw it). A non-separable design is considered more reliable and technically feasible.
- tank material. In SMA “Ardo” this element can be made of different materials – stainless steel, plastic, and there are also modifications with combined versions.
- Foam extinguishing. A sensor installed in the drum monitors the level of foam, lowering it if necessary.
- Easy Logic. Thanks to this system, an automatic shutdown occurs – to speed up the rinse cycle and to remove detergent residues in a quality manner.
- Timer. Delays the start of the device depending on the needs of the user.
- Turbo mode. Reduces cycle time by 60%.
- Removable dispenser. Easily and quickly removed for effective cleaning.
- Digital LED display. Easy to use and understand, shows the cycle time and process options selected by the touch control.
Which Ardo model to choose: customer reviews
Ardo offers models:
- top loading (vertical);
- front-loading;
- recessed;
- washing and drying;
- capacity from 5 to 9 kg;
- with a depth of 33 to 60 cm.
Let’s take a closer look at a few models. Our top 5 includes the most interesting models. Among them are the best-selling and bought automatic washing machines, new items, as well as models that stand out from the background of others with technical or design advantages.
39FL106LW – shallow
A stand-alone frontal machine, which stands out for its depth – 39 cm. This is 15–20 cm less than usual. Management – electronic, there is a display.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Water consumption: 41 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (incl. economy wash, jeans wash, sportswear wash).
- Protection: full leak proof, child proof, foam and imbalance control.
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
- Delayed start: until 19:XNUMX.
- Noise wash / spin: 55/77 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x39x85 cm.
Advantages:
- The speed of rotation of the drum is adjustable.
- Adjustable spin speed for different laundry.
- Complete leakage protection.
- System disinfection.
Users did not write about the shortcomings of this model. At first glance, she has nothing but advantages. With such a compactness, it has all the qualities of full-size devices. This machine, like most, is connected only to cold water supply and independently heats the water for washing.
TL 128 LW – vertical model with automatic drum parking
Machine with vertical loading, electronic control and display. Compact, but roomy device, designed for a large family.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Water consumption: 48 l.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (incl. washing delicate fabrics, economical washing, washing jeans).
- Protection: against leaks, control of foaming and unbalance.
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Delayed start: until 8:XNUMX.
- Drum parking: yes.
- Noise wash / spin: 59/76 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 40x60x90 cm.
Advantages:
- Full leak protection provides more security than partial.
- There is a drum car park. This convenient feature allows you to immediately access the laundry at the end of the cycle – no need to scroll through the drum.
- The case is equipped with castors — the device can be moved without effort.
- Consumers commented on the “low noise level”. But 59 dB in the wash is, of course, not the limit, Ardo also has quieter SMAs.
Disadvantages:
- No reloading of laundry. If you want to throw some thing into the wash, you will either have to wait for the end of the cycle, or urgently stop the machine, wait for the lid to unlock, and then start the cycle again.
This machine is liked by users with a combination of spaciousness, compactness and functionality. Vertical models seem to be becoming more popular. Fewer people are willing to bend over and squat to load and unload laundry for the sake of a stylish “space design”. The considered vertical is not cheap, while it does not have a dryer, a plastic tank is the most common SMA, without any special chips. But she does her job well – there are a lot of programs in her, she takes care of linen, understands her owner and, when necessary, “thinks” herself.
55FLBI107SW – built-in
Built-in frontal machine without drying. Weighs about 68 kg. The hatch diameter is 30 cm. Management is intelligent.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Water consumption: 50 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 11 pcs. (incl. sportswear, mixed fabrics, super rinse).
- Protection: Leak proof, Child proof, Foam and imbalance control.
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
- Delayed start: until 8:XNUMX.
- Noise wash / spin: 55/74 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
Advantages:
- The device is completely leak-proof.
- High class of energy consumption.
Disadvantages:
- Somewhat noisy when spinning.
This model differs from the usual front camera only in the possibility of embedding. In all other respects, it repeats all the advantages of the best Ardo modifications – it is roomy, economical, has a high energy consumption class and a large hatch. If you are not going to admire the facade of the washer every day, the built-in model is for you.
33FL105LW – narrow with a large hatch
Stand-alone front loading machine. This model does not have a dryer. The engine is commutated, and the tank is made of eco-carbon. The outer diameter of the hatch is 44 cm. Touch control, there is a small digital display.
- Capacity: 5 kg.
- Water consumption: 41 l.
- Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including jeans, wool, shirts, colored items, sports, mixed, rinse, spin, tank disinfection).
- Protection: Leak proof, Child proof, Foam and imbalance control.
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / C.
- Delayed start: until 19:XNUMX.
- Noise wash / spin: 55/77 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x33x85 cm.
Advantages:
- you can adjust the spin speed, and if necessary – cancel it;
- unlike many SMAs, it provides full protection against leaks, and not partial;
- the tank is made of plastic, this has a positive effect on the cost, but reduces the durability of the device;
- there is a tank disinfection program – there will be no extraneous and unpleasant odors in the machine.
Disadvantages:
- there are no real reviews about this model yet, only descriptions of an advertising nature.
It cannot be said that a hatch diameter of 30 cm is a lot, other brands have larger hatches. Today, hatches with a diameter of 31 and even 35 cm are in the order of things. How much easier it is to push large things into a hatch with a diameter of 30 cm, the consumer can find out in the store – if, for example, a pillow is at hand.
55FLBI1485LW – with dryer
This novelty is the only model with a dryer in the ARDO range. Built-in CMA with front loading and electronic control.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Drying – 5 kg.
- Water consumption: 50 l.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including jeans, shirts, colored items, sports, wringing, tank disinfection).
- Protection: Leak proof, Child proof, Foam and imbalance control.
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Delayed start: until 19:XNUMX.
- Noise wash / spin: 52/77 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
Advantages:
- The digital display has a backlight.
- The presence of drying – the laundry is almost dry at the exit.
- High spin speed.
- Reduced noise level.
- Anticorrosive covering of the case.
This CMA has all the options and functions introduced in previous versions – a timer, washing temperature selection, security systems, etc. Interestingly, despite the presence of a dryer, the 55FLBI1485LW has the highest energy consumption class, in other words, it is very economical.
To sum up
- Tanks “Ardo” non-separable. The design of non-separable tanks is such that if the bearing breaks, the repair will cost a little more than in CMA with collapsible tanks. But the manufacturer relies on the fact that parts and components will work the required number of hours without breakdowns.
- The material of the tanks is not decisive for the quality of the apparatus. Both plastic and steel have their pros and cons. For example, cars with plastic tanks are quieter and less expensive.
- Wide range for selection. The Italian brand has a CMA for any request – with different capacities, loads, with and without drying, built-in and freestanding.
- Before using a new washer, read the instructions so that its operation is comfortable and safe, this will also help to avoid breakdowns.
- On the control panels – icons that make the management intuitive.
- The Italian manufacturer has super-narrow SMAs – 33 cm deep. This is the most compact washing machine on the market. At the same time, the loading of super-narrow frontal cameras is at an average level of 5 kg.
- The Italian brand Ardo is chosen by those who do not like to overpay, but are looking for quality products.
- Where to buy “Ardo”? Buy SMA only in the representative offices of the company and official online stores.
When buying SMA, you should pay attention to the documents – they must contain the date of sale. Otherwise, the warranty period will be calculated from the date of manufacture of the product. The manufacturer gives 24 months warranty from the date of sale. Repair of breakdowns is carried out by official service centers. Only here you can count on original spare parts.
The Italians have long proved that they can make high-quality household appliances, and each Ardo washing machine is a small contribution to confirming this pleasant fact for our customers.