Reviews of Electrolux top-loading washing machines

In the CIS countries, 80% of potential buyers of automatic washing machines first of all pay attention to models with front loading, and only then to machines with vertical loading. Meanwhile, almost every well-known manufacturer of washing machines offers several dozen top-loading models in the hope that the situation will change and it is indeed gradually changing.

In this publication, we propose to pay attention to top-loading washing machines produced under the Electrolux brand. How good or bad are these washing machines, which models should you pay attention to, and which ones should you leave alone and why? We will get answers to all these questions from specialists and ordinary users.

Expert opinions

To answer the above questions, we turned to several specialists from one of the most famous service centers for repairing Electrolux washing machines. We will present the results of our conversation below, of course, in the most condensed form.

Sergey Alekseevich, washing machine repairman, 17 years of experience

We encounter Electrolux top-loading washing machines rarely, but accurately. Most often, clients come to us after the so-called “drum jamming”. This is when the user mistakenly manually turns the drum with the flaps open, which leads to the fact that these flaps do not allow the drum to be turned back, and it remains in one position. In this situation, washing is impossible and we have to correct the situation.

I would like to take this opportunity to address users of vertical drums: friends, if the drum gets jammed, do not attempt to turn it back with force. In this case, you will only damage the machine more, contact a specialist.

Alexander Vladimirovich, washing machine repairman, 22 years of experience

Electrolux machines with mechanical control, released in the late 90s, are considered the most reliable. They are just now starting to be brought in for repairs. In about half of the cases, after a thorough cleaning and replacement of some inexpensive parts. They can be revived, so they will continue to work for who knows how long. Also considered good are vertical cameras with primitive electronics, produced in Europe before the mid-2000s. Even if they break, repairs are relatively inexpensive. Personally, I have changed heating elements, wiring, control boards, and engines on such machines many times.

Of the modern models of vertical washing machines, I personally am most impressed by the washing machine Electrolux EWT 0862 IDW. From the point of view of price, quality and functionality, this model is the most optimal. We've had this machine brought in for service more than once with minor problems (mostly due to the user's fault), so I've studied it well. High-quality Polish assembly plus high-quality spare parts will work for a long time if used correctly.

Nikolai Ivanovich, washing machine repairman with 12 years of experience

The quality of such washing machines is worse. At least, I had to quite often “delight” the owners of vertical systems with the news that repairing their “home assistant” would be very expensive. And that it is most likely inappropriate. This is my opinion as a specialist.

The main problem with Electrolux washing machines released after 2010 is their engines and electronic components. Control modules burn out very often; only in 1/3 of the cases does a firmware change save the day. So I am skeptical about buying any automatic vertical machine; in any case, I bought a machine with horizontal loading for my home. If something happens, spare parts for it are cheaper and easier to find.

Opinions of ordinary users

Julia, Moscow

This is the second year that I have owned the Electrolux EWT 1062 IDW washing machine and I really like it. Recently I accidentally came across a forum on the Internet where housewives write negative reviews about my machine, like it keeps breaking down, it doesn’t pick up powder and other heresy. Well, maybe they got defective washing machines, so let them contact the sellers, why throw mud at the manufacturer, well, this is rudeness.

I poured all sorts of nasty powders into her, especially at the end of last year, when my husband was laid off from his job and there was money tension in the family. Even with the cheapest powder, the machine valiantly washed things and rinsed them almost perfectly. People also write that there is mucus in the machine and that mold grows quickly. Something has never started for me all this time, probably because I ventilate the machine after each wash, leaving the hatch open.

Electrolux EWT 1062 IDW washes better than many front-loading machines, I was convinced of this from personal experience.

In particular, I like top-loading machines much better. There are many reasons for this, I will try to list them.

1. It’s convenient to load laundry because you don’t have to bend over to the loading hatch.
2. The body of a top-loading machine is narrow and high, which allows you to place the washing machine where a front-loading machine cannot fit.
3. The control panel is more reliably protected from children, since it is located on top and not every child will be able to reach it. And if it does, then a standard button lock will help adults.
4. Water will not flow through the hatch. When you look at how front-loading machines work, it even becomes a little scary, because the only barrier between soapy water and your floor is a hatch with an elastic band. As soon as water flows through this hatch onto the floor, it’s not far from flooding the neighbors. Top-loading machines do not have this problem.

Larisa, Krasnodar

I would like to share my impressions of the Electrolux EWT 1377 VOW washing machine. This machine has a top loading, which played a decisive role for me at the time of purchase. The fact is that in our bathroom there is a narrow corner in which you can’t really put anything, and there is no room for a washing machine. The automatic machine with the hatch on the front wall did not fit, so my husband and I, after much measurement, decided to buy a washing machine with a hatch on the top.

The machine turned out to be not ideal, but still quite solid. It doesn’t make much noise, washes clothes normally, even large items, rinses and spins well. It has a normal set of programs, simple controls, and over the year it has never let us down (it hasn’t frozen or broken down). Its main drawback is the lid. It's very weak, it's bound to burst, but if you handle it carefully and don't put anything heavy on it, there won't be any problems.

Alena, Novosibirsk

My husband and I were given an Electrolux EWT 1064 ERW washing machine by relatives as a wedding gift. We have been living happily for three years now, and the washing machine is working properly, washing three family members already.There were no breakdowns during this time, the program crashed a couple of times due to power surges, otherwise everything was fine. Although they say: “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” I really like this “horse.”

Elena, Moscow

We bought an Electrolux EWT 1066 EDW washing machine more than a year ago, during which time we only carried out repairs once, replacing the power cord, which was badly chewed by a dog. I have no complaints about either the manufacturer or the machine, it washes well, it would be nice to increase the volume of the drum, otherwise some things don’t fit. When we get ready to change the machine, I will definitely buy a model with a larger drum.

So, it is probably unnecessary to cite hundreds of opinions of specialists and users about top-loading washing machines in order to understand their general essence. Already from the above-mentioned examples it is clear that users, in general, have a good attitude towards such machines, while skeptics predominate among specialists expressing opinions about such technology. You will have to decide who to trust more in such a situation, but for our part we wish you good luck and pleasant shopping!

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