Which washing machine is better: LG or Electrolux?
There are so many brands and models of washing machines on sale that comparing two specific brands, LG and Electrolux, can greatly simplify the task. To dispel doubts and decide what to choose for caring for things, it is worth analyzing how reliable, convenient and practical the equipment of both companies is.
General comparative characteristics
Before comparing the parameters and build quality of washing machines, it is logical to get to know the manufacturers. Almost all equipment sold in Russia under the Electrolux brand is assembled domestically. Some models are manufactured in Poland, Sweden and Slovakia. LG washing machines can be divided into two parts: the larger one is assembled in Russia, some models are made in China.
Important! Craftsmen who carry out repairs in service centers claim that the most reliable washing machines are made in Sweden. They rarely need troubleshooting. And those products that are produced on Russian assembly lines require repairs much more often.
Analyzing the reliability of LG or Electrolux, experts note the “weak points” of the equipment of both brands. For Electrolux washing machines this is the control module. And owners of LG appliances most often encounter a faulty drain pump. It is difficult to predict which brand will be the first to fail and reveal a “weak spot”. Perhaps the choice between brands will be influenced by the fact that it is easier to repair the drain pump, and this work costs less.
Electrolux's model range is wider in terms of loading types: the manufacturer offers users a choice between machines with vertical and front loading. Brand LG inferior to its competitor; its product range includes only front-loading devices. But the vertical type has a number of advantages:
- due to its small width, the equipment can be installed in small rooms, saving space;
- loading things from above makes life easier for those who are contraindicated or find it difficult to bend over, for example, people with back problems.
Another parameter for analyzing technology is the type of installation. For those who choose between Electrolux and LG and want to purchase a built-in washing machine, there is no alternative to the first brand. LG does not produce such models.
Which machines have better parameters?
To evaluate the capabilities of washing machines, you cannot do without analyzing their capacity. These indicators vary among manufacturers. Models have the following loading:
- Electrolux – 3–10 kg of laundry;
- LG – 4–17 kg of laundry.
Indicators vary significantly, so for those who need to purchase a very spacious washing machine, LG machines are suitable. When assessing loading parameters, it is worth considering that for a family of 4 or more people it is enough for the washing machine to have a capacity of 7 to 9 kg. Both companies produce such models.
It is difficult to compare such an indicator as a set of operating modes and programs. All Electrolux and LG appliances are equipped with basic functions. Advanced features for models in the same price category can vary significantly. Based on this criterion, you need to choose which washing machine is better based on your individual needs for a particular washing mode. Certain programs for housewives may be useful, while others may be unnecessary. Equipment from both brands is equipped with a drying function, but the line of washing and drying machines is richer in LG.
Specialists from the Swedish company Electrolux equipped new models with UltraCare System technology - mixing laundry detergents for rapid and deep penetration into fabric fibers. LG offers other innovations - the steam wash function and the “Refresh” program.
Let's compare the quality of washing
The final indicators in this review, but occupying one of the first places in importance, are the quality of washing and spinning. Experts from the Roskontrol independent quality control system tested the operation of devices from several brands, including budget Electrolux and LG models assembled in Russia.
During the experiment, specialists loaded machine drums to 80% of their maximum capacity. We washed 100% cotton fabrics with stains from grass, meat products and berries. All units operated in identical modes for cotton laundry at a temperature of 600 WITH.
As a result, the Electrolux brand machine completed the task an hour faster than LG equipment. But the quality of washing turned out to be unsatisfactory: the berry stains on the control sample of fabric did not disappear. And cotton washed in an LG machine turned out to be clean.
High speed of operation, saving energy, water and detergent are not always the advantages of a Swedish washing machine. Often, things have to be washed in such units. But this does not reduce the owner’s expenses in any way.
When assessing the spin quality, the machines operated at maximum speed, and these indicators varied. But this did not affect the result. The Electrolux model showed a mediocre result - 56% residual humidity. The spin rates of the LG product turned out to be higher - 44% residual moisture.
It is impossible to clearly determine which brand – Electrolux or LG – produces the best equipment. Both brands have both advantages and weaknesses, and have their fans and opponents. The choice of washing machine will depend on the individual needs and priorities of buyers.
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