The Italian brand Indesit is well known in the CIS. The brand produces a variety of household appliances, including washing machines. We will find out what the manufacturer offers and how to choose a model that suits 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, combining several famous brands under its wing - Ariston, Stinol, Scholtes, Hotpoint. The volume of products manufactured by the company is simply colossal - 14 million units of appliances per year, which is 15% of all household appliances manufactured in Europe.
The consumer is not interested in delving into the history of the company, production volumes and other details of activities. A home appliance buyer 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 manufactured. They are also produced in:
- Poland
- Great Britain;
- Turkey
- and more recently in Russia.
They collect Indesit washing machines at 14 factories located in these countries. A myth is popular among consumers that the quality of equipment - even of one model, depends on a particular plant. As far as this is true, it is necessary to understand in each individual case. But many buyers prefer not to delve into the details of production, but simply buy SMA made in Europe.
We found out what the manufacturer is, it remains to understand a larger issue - what does it offer and why many customers, having a lot of offers, choose Indesit washing machines.
Does it make sense to buy a “Russian” Indesit?
Since 2004, the Italian concern settled in Lipetsk and started producing Indesit washing machines. Transferring capacities closer to the consumer, the manufacturer seeks to reduce the cost of production, that is, again, is looking for ways to his heart. But does it make sense to buy washers produced at the Lipetsk plant? Will the savings turn into a fiasco?
I must say, “Indesit” is respected in Russia - it is the leader in sales of large household appliances. According to experts, the quality of the AGR of the Russian assembly is really lower. A miracle did not happen - pay less, get less quality.
Fortunately, all Indesit automatic machines, regardless of assembly location, are equipped with protection:
- from leaks;
- from power surges.
Representatives of the Russian service departments are unanimous in their opinion - the “Indesites” of the domestic assembly are less reliable than the “Europeans”.
The main problem of the Russian assembly SMA is a short service life. They work without failures for about two years, and then problems begin. Damage to the washing machine for many families is a real state of emergency, a disaster, and given that repairing them is expensive, it’s worth considering - is it worth saving 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 machine of their dreams.
- Loading:
- Vertical - open the lid and lay the laundry on top. Bending over or crouching is not necessary.
- Frontal - lay linen in a round side hatch. You’ll have to sit down to load the laundry. Plus - through the “window” you can see how the laundry is spinning inside.
- Tank capacity. From 3.5 to 9 kg.
- Programs. Standard and with advanced functionality. If you do not want to overpay, do not bother - take it with a standard set. It is checked - consumers never use to the fullest the "luxurious functionality" offered in sophisticated and expensive models.
- New technologies. AGRs are constantly being improved, equipped with new features:
- Energy Saver - to save energy. “Energy conservation” reduces resource consumption by 70%. Due to the special rotational speed of the drum, the laundry is qualitatively washed only at +30 ° C.
- Water Balance - to save water. "Water Balance" is a program that monitors the process. There is as much water in the tank as needed, and not a drop more.
The trademark divides all its products into 2 model lines:
- Prime It introduced technology that saves 60% of water and electricity. Thanks to innovation, washing time is almost halved. The process time is reduced to 50%, input bushings - by 60%, power consumption - by 60%. Interesting features in the Prime Series CMA:
- Mix Cool 30 - fast wash in cold water. Qualitatively washes slightly contaminated clothing in water up to 15 ° C.
- "Extra" - smoothing during drying.
- Eco Time. There is also progress in saving all resources, but the main feature is special programs and advanced functionality. And also - the ability to wash in small quantities. Interesting features in the CMA Eco Time:
- "Saving time." Available in all Synthetics and Cotton modes. Time costs are reduced by 30% if loaded up to 3 kg of linen.
- “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 SMA does Indesit produce?
If you are planning to purchase CMA Prime, you can choose between:
- full-sized - 6-10 kg of laundry;
- narrow - 4-5 kg of linen;
- and washer-dryers.
In the Eco Time series there is even more choice, here are the versions:
- full-sized;
- 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 it narrow or vertical, 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 are the differences between the washing machines of this brand:
- spin speed - from 800 to 4000 rpm;
- loading - from 4 to 10 kg;
- depth - from 33 to 61 cm.
To take the car with or without drying? 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 is cheaper than buying a tumble dryer separately.
In the ratings of manufacturers of SMA "Indesit" is always in the first positions:
- By quality of washing - shares first place with Bosch and Ariston.
- In price - second place, second only to Hansa.
- Among the front-end versions - he shares the first place with LG and Bosch.
Pros and cons
Good:
- Lots of features. Most likely, you will find all the modes that you will need.
- Silent work. Today this is no longer a plus, but rather a requirement. But note anyway.
- Low vibration. Your washing machine will not shake during the spin cycle.
- Everything is simple and clear. An easy-to-understand interface allows you to quickly understand the controls.
- Great price range. There are SMA from 10 800 to 59 244 rubles.
- Profitability. Thanks to the implemented technologies for saving 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. Cars of European assembly rarely break down, the warranty period of their service is up to 3 years.
The bad:
- Most often, bearings fail. This is typical for most SMA. The 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 producing SMA with solid (non-separable) tanks. Why do they do this is a topic for another discussion. In the meantime, here's a quick note - a list of brands that have fixed tanks in their washers: Ariston, Candy, Whirlpool, ARDO, Beko.
- Enhanced vibration and noise - found in SMA domestic assembly.
- What else can break - TEN, heating switch, engine capacitor.
Overview of the most popular models
Considering each of the models, we will make an impression of them on the basis of the characteristics available to us and consumer reviews.
Indesit IWUB 4085 - Small Boot
The front-end modification with a removable cover for embedding and a load 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 low resource consumption.
Parameters:
- 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 × 33x85 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 39 l;
- protection: against leaks (partial), foam and imbalance;
- in addition - delayed start up to 12 hours, choice of washing temperature, sunroof 30 cm.
Pros:
- Compactness.
- Maintainability.
- Cost.
- Fast program for 15 minutes.
- Not a lot of noise and vibration.
Minuses:
- There is no protection from children.
- The maximum spin is only 800 revolutions.
- No extra rinse.
The list of advantages and disadvantages is based on real user reviews, which you can learn more about here.
Indesit BWSE 81082 L B - for 16 programs
The model is characterized by convenient and modern touch control and has 16 different modes for washing absolutely any fabric and things. Indesit BWSE 81082 L B implements all types of protection, also has Push & Wash technology and provides for the removal of odors.
More about the characteristics:
- loading - 8 kg;
- spin speed - up to 1000 rpm;
- number of programs - 16 pcs., including Delicate, Wool, Downy things, Fast, Stain Removal and others;
- noise - 59/74 dB;
- energy efficiency class - A +;
- washing / spin class: A / C;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 60 × 54x85 cm;
- protection: from leaks, from children, from foam and imbalance;
- in addition - a delayed start up to 24 hours, a signal for the end of the program.
Pros:
- Rinses linen well.
- Perfectly washes powder from the tray.
- A lot of programs, a big drum.
- It perfectly erases shirts and sportswear.
- Large informative display.
Minuses:
- 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 fast spinning can not be considered a drawback - the buyer is aware of this parameter even when buying SMA. The same can be said about dimensions - if you calculate everything in advance, there will be no problems with placement.
Indesit XWDE 861480X W - the most capacious
A distinctive feature of this frontal version is spaciousness. A load of 8 kg is the maximum for an AGR of this brand.
- 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 - removal of odors, washing wool, black things, sportswear;
- where to buy - Technoseven.ru, Holodilnik.ru, KomfortBT.ru, "Empire Techno";
Pros:
- high-quality washing, spinning and drying;
- Beautiful design;
- silent work;
- mode to eliminate odors;
- convenient for loading hatch;
- economical washing mode;
- clear management;
- digital display.
Minuses:
- 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 launders, wring out, and dries.
Indesit BTWA 5851 - the most popular of the vertical
It seems there is nothing outstanding in this vertical unit. But it was he who became the leader in popularity among buyers. The machine has medium capabilities and a reasonable price, and this is what most consumers choose.
- load - 5 kg;
- spin speed - 800 rpm;
- number of programs - 15 pcs.;
- noise - 59 dB;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 40x60x85 cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 41 l;
- in addition - super rinse, washing jeans;
- Where to buy - CompYou.ru, Empire of Techno, Kuzmich24.ru;
Pros:
- compactness;
- qualitatively washes and wring out;
- it is steady, does not vibrate on an extraction;
- convenient download.
Minuses:
- no automatic parking - you have to spin the drum to get things;
- happens, the spin does not work;
- lack of a display - it is difficult to make out the time using indicators;
- the protractedness of some programs.
The majority of buyers will learn about the lack of car parking and other chips as they work. However, they also gradually get acquainted with the capabilities of SMA. That's why, when buying a washer, we advise you to get as much as possible into the nuances of the design and the functionality of modern SMA, so as not to regret the purchase later.
Indesit BTW A61052 - with reloading
A classic vertical washing machine with a large selection of programs and all the necessary functions. Compact, roomy, and most importantly - with complete leakage protection.
Parameters:
- loading - 6 kg;
- spin speed - up to 1000 rpm;
- 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 × 60x90 cm;
- protection: from leaks (full), from foam and imbalance;
- Additionally - delayed start up to 12 hours, wheels on the case, Turn & Wash.
Pros:
- Quiet operation, despite the declared noise level.
- Quick wash cancellation - for emergency situations.
- Clear control panel.
- Drum parking
- Low consumption of water and electricity.
Minuses:
- Flimsy plastic.
- No display.
- Some users complain about a rustic design.
To summarize our “investigation”. So, Indesit is a reliable technology designed for the average consumer. He does not have super-expensive devices of 12 kg or two drums, but each piece of equipment produced worthily represents the company. The only caveat that you should pay attention to is the country of assembly. And the main minus is a non-separable tank, if the bearing flies, the repair will fly into a pretty penny. Now you know a little more about Indesit, a good choice!