Russian washing machines - review of models

Many people who were born back in the days of the USSR remember those wonderful washing mashines that were created on the territory of the country and were eternal, and are still stored in the bins of some, especially careful, people. This article will compile the top best Russian washing machines, their features and characteristics, as well as reviews and much more.

Production and assembly of washing machines in Russia

The production of washing machines in Russia began back in the days of the USSR, and especially the rich, by those standards, had machines such as “Malyutka”, “Fairy”, “Ob” at home, but these machines were semi-automatic, that is, some functions had to be performed by the housewife with his own hand. But progress did not stand still, and already in 1981, a fully automated domestic washing machine “Vyatka-12” appeared on sale, which became a real salvation and an undoubted assistant for housewives.

Washing machines made in Russia are divided into two categories: those completely produced in Russia and those assembled in the Russian Federation from parts brought from abroad. There are also Russian companies that bought the rights to produce foreign washing machines or, conversely, they bought the rights to create machines under their name.These machines have some minor differences that even an ordinary housewife cannot detect.

Some people, as a matter of principle, buy only those washing mashines that are produced on the territory of the Russian Federation, because they believe that such units are truly made to last and in the likeness of their ancestors. The price of Russian-made washing machines is slightly lower than that of their foreign brothers or is not different at all.

Russian automatic washing machines are valued for their quality, design, durability and much more. When purchasing them, you should not be afraid that they will do their job poorly or will break very quickly; according to people’s reviews, we can conclude that such machines are of very high quality.

Features of Russian washing machines

Russian automatic washing machines are in demand on the market and attract buyers for a number of reasons:

Large capacity. The washing machine can hold at least 4.5 kg of dry laundry, even if it is very narrow, so this is very useful for people who do laundry once a week.
Compact models. Most often, washing machines are located in the kitchen or bathroom, but in Russian apartments these rooms are not famous for their large dimensions. Therefore, manufacturers understood all aspects and began to make narrow and even super-narrow washing machines that fit perfectly in the smallest kitchen.
Economical consumption of water and electricity. Due to the special foreign technologies that have been introduced into the creation of washing machine models, they consume a small amount of water, namely no more than 45 liters per wash, and the machines also have power consumption class A.
Protection against breakdowns, leaks, scale and much more.The service life of domestic units without breakdowns is 5-7 years.
Front loading of laundry. Russians prefer this load to all others, as they consider it the most convenient, so manufacturers listen to people’s opinions and create convenient washing machines.
Low cost. Russian washing machines are famous for their low prices compared to foreign manufacturers. The cost varies between 7-20 thousand rubles. There are also luxury models of washing machines, their price starts at 35 thousand rubles, but they have a large number of functions and washing modes.

Popular brands of washing machines assembled in the Russian Federation

There are several foreign brands, the parts of which are supplied to Russia and are already assembled here, so such washing machines can be called assembled in the Russian Federation, but not produced here. Also, Russian factories produce washing machines based on the designs of foreign machines, but such inventions can be called completely domestic.

List of brands:

Samsung. Korean brand, washing mashines are assembled at a plant in the Kaluga region.
LG. Another Korean brand is the most widespread and frequently purchased; washing machines are assembled in the Moscow region, at a plant in the city of Ruza.
Indesit. An Italian brand we often buy, it has a high cost, but the price and quality are completely consistent with each other. washing mashines are assembled at a plant in Lipetsk.
Hotpoint Ariston. Has the same description as the previous brand.
VEKO and Vestel. A Turkish brand that is quite widespread in Russia. Assembly is carried out at factories in the cities of Kirzhach and Aleksandrovka.
Bosch and Siemens. The first brand was loved by housewives, so every 7th house has a machine of this particular brand.The units are assembled in St. Petersburg.

Review of popular models

Bosch WLG 2416 M.

Won the ranking of the best narrow washing machines. The machine has dimensions of 85 by 60 cm, and the depth is 40 cm, which is a very minimal value, so placing this machine will not be difficult even in very small rooms. The maximum loading weight is 5 kg of dry laundry. Spin speed 1000 rpm. There are a large number of modes for washing clothes, for example, gentle washing of cotton items, bleaching old white items, drying and ironing. It has the only drawback: it starts to work too loudly when spinning clothes. The cost varies from 16 to 17.5 thousand rubles.

Indesit XWDA 751680X.

Washing machine with clothes drying function. After washing in this machine, you don’t even need to hang your clothes on the dryer or in the fresh air, because the machine itself will dry and iron all the clothes. The maximum load for washing is 7 kg of dry laundry. Spin speed 1600 rpm. It combines a huge number of different modes for drying, washing and ironing clothes, so it will appeal to many housewives. Among the disadvantages, people highlight the lack of a reverse timer, which can be convenient for many people, and the high price. The cost of the washing machine is 38 thousand rubles.

LG F-1096SD3.

This model is positioned as super narrow. Users find it very reliable, effective, attractive, and also not too expensive, so many people will be able to purchase it. The washing machine capacity is 4 kg of dry laundry. The spin speed is 1100 rpm, while the model is quite quiet and the spin is not very loud. Includes 13 washing modes, including: “Quick 30”, “Baby laundry”, “Gentle wool” and many others.The downside is the loud flow of water into the machine. The cost of this model is 22-24 thousand rubles.

Siemens WS12T540OE.

Took first place in the top front-loading washing machines. The washing mashine is stylish and modern, so it will fit into a stylish interior, just in time, and is also very reliable and practical. The company provides a guarantee against leaks for the entire period of use. Maximum load 7 kg of dry laundry. Number of revolutions 1200 per minute. The arsenal includes not only classic washing modes, but also a large number of current modes. The drum has a backlight that detects four types of stains, namely blood, sweat, coffee and red wine. The cost of a washing machine is 37-39 thousand rubles.

Hotpoint-Ariston VMUF 501 B.

A fairly narrow washing machine with parameters of 85 cm by 60 cm, the depth is 35 cm. This model is included in the list of budget washing machines, so really everyone can buy it. However, the model is of very high quality and guarantees 3 years of use without a single leak. The maximum load is 5 kg of dry laundry. Spin speed – 1000 rpm. Includes 12 washing modes. Among the disadvantages, people emit too much noise when spinning clothes. The cost of this model is 17 thousand rubles.

Ocean WFO-860S3.

This review also includes one real Russian automatic washing machine, created and assembled on the territory of the Russian Federation. It has a huge advantage: the drum opens from the top and the laundry is loaded vertically, so even after turning it on, you can still add laundry during washing without fear of breakage and water leakage. The dimensions of the machine are small, so it can easily be placed in a small bathroom.People who were born in the USSR will especially like this washing mashine. It has markings for the water level and instructions for gramming the powder for a given volume of water. You can load a maximum of 6 kg of dry laundry. This model is quite difficult to find in stores, so not many people have it. The approximate cost is 15-20 thousand rubles.

Reviews from buyers of domestic models

My husband and I have three small children, so the laundry, as they say, is through the roof, but it is simply impossible to wash it by hand, so after reading reviews on the Internet, we decided to purchase a Russian-made washing machine. There was a lot of indignation, and we really doubted whether it was worth buying a Russian washing mashine, because, as is common among the people, many people know that buying some kind of Russian-made equipment is more expensive for themselves. But curiosity defeated us, and we bought LG F-1096SD3. We were absolutely delighted with her, because she so carefully washes children's clothes, for which there is a specific regime. At the same time, the machine has an ironing function, so it does two things for me at the same time, which I am very pleased with. It has been working flawlessly for 2 years, and is suitable for people with a large number of children.

Polyanina Evgenia, 37 years old, Irkutsk.

When choosing equipment for a new apartment, the consultants in the store began to recommend Russian-made equipment, the washing machine was no exception, so we purchased a brand new, at that time, washing machine assembled in Russia, namely Bosch for 25 thousand rubles. Of course, there were doubts, but the consultants reported that the factory warranty was valid for 5 years.Having bought it, we were delighted, because it perfectly washed even the maximum amount of laundry, and since we are always at work, we wash once a week, and during this time a large amount of it accumulates. You should not be afraid to buy something from a domestic manufacturer, because every year everything is only improving.

Zhuchkova Irina, 28 years old, city of Kemerovo.