Which washing machine is better: Samsung or Electrolux?

Washing machines from Samsung and Electrolux are deservedly popular. Both manufacturers are known for high-quality assembly, thoughtful functionality of their models, reliability of components and long service life. The abundance of similar “advantages” makes it difficult to find the best washing machine: the consumer does not know what to choose from the assortment presented in the store.

A comparison of both companies will make it easier to find a suitable machine: from the model range and functionality to cost and typical breakdowns. Let's consider the opinions of experts and customer reviews.

Special functions of Electrolux equipment

To decide which equipment is better, Samsung or Electrolux, you need to consider each manufacturer in detail. Let's start with Electrolux, which stands out for its gentle washing and quiet operation. Both the first and second advantages are achieved through programs and functionality.

The basic set of washing machine modes from Electrolux includes the most popular and sought-after items:

• delicate;
• cotton;
• wool;
• jeans;
• silk;
• synthetics;
• underwear;
• shirts;
• curtains, blankets;
• sport;
• rinse, spin and drain.

Manual cycle adjustment is also convenient. It is possible to turn off the spin or stop the wash when rinsing with a full tank to smooth out wrinkles. The machine slows down, periodically rotating the drum, eliminating wrinkles. The water is drained using a separate program.

The double rinse function is also easy to activate. It is enough to set the option once, and then use it every cycle. This move helps to rinse things from powder residues, which is useful when washing children's clothes. Electrolux also offers several unique technologies that significantly improve the quality of washing.

• Easy Iron. An option to help keep things smooth. Steam treatment, water level regulation and a specially selected spin speed prevent the fabric from becoming wrinkled or crumpled. This avoids wrinkles.
• Direct Spray. Provides gentle washing and optimizes housing and communal services consumption, thanks to the targeted water supply.
• Fuzzy Logic. Necessary for automatic drum balancing. With its help, automatic imbalance control is carried out: when things are knocked into a lump, the machine detects a failure, corrects the situation or stops the cycle.
• DelayStart. Delayed start option, in which the user can program the start of the wash within 20 hours. This helps with planning.
• Time Manager. Offers the ability to adjust the wash duration using eight modes.
• QuickWash option. Reduces the duration of the selected program by half.

Electrolux is not “stuffed” with useless functions - the technologies offered by the system are truly in demand and convenient. In addition to the options that make washing easier, these washing machines have other advantages.

Pros and cons of Electrolux machines

The Electrolux brand is famous for its high-quality assembly. Another advantage is the wide range of models, which includes machines from both the budget and luxury segments. Thus, the manufacturer produces both washing machines costing up to 25 thousand rubles, and washing machines for 90-140 thousand rubles.

Electrolux produces both budget and expensive models.

Judging by consumer reviews, Electrolux is also good:

• intuitive and convenient controls;
• long service life without accidents or breakdowns;
• high-quality components that rarely need replacement;
• resistance of electronics to failures;
• perfect drying, leaving no creases.

It is impossible not to mention the shortcomings of the manufacturer. More precisely, consider typical faults characteristic of Electrolux. Serious breakdowns with this brand are rare; calls to the service center are mainly due to natural wear and tear of parts and careless operation. The complaints are as follows:

• The machine stopped heating;
• the tank does not fill, the cycle does not start;
• No water gets into the detergent tray;
• water drainage is disrupted.

Washing machines from Electrolux, according to statistics, rarely fail. More often than not, it’s not a matter of components or manufacturing defects, but rather the carelessness of the user and natural wear and tear. Competitor Samsung is worse in this regard - breakdowns occur 12% more often.

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung machines

The analysis of the second “test subject” – Samsung – will help you finally understand the question of which washing machine is better. Let's start with the shortcomings, of which there are not many. First of all, it is necessary to mention the meager model assortment - new equipment is rarely released, mainly in the store you can find a standard and long-developed line. Over the past 3 years, the choice has become even poorer, as many machines have been discontinued.

Also among the disadvantages, consumers note the high cost. Equipment is often equipped with many unnecessary functions, for which you will have to pay a tidy sum. Therefore, many people choose competing brands, where the price better matches the quality and power.

Now about the advantages, of which Samsung has many.

• Stylish design. The appearance of the washing machines is well designed and thought out. Everything fits into a single style: from the color of the body to the panel, hatch door and lighting.
• Convenient loading hatch. The diameter of the Samsung drum is large, which makes it easy to put dirty things in. The components on the door did not disappoint either - the hinges and lock are reliable, they break extremely rarely and do not cause any trouble in operation.
• Tight fitting cuff. The rubber on the hatch fits perfectly: the door is absolutely sealed, the drum does not damage the seal when rotating, and the absence of a gaping gap prevents foreign objects and things from getting into the tank.
• Unique imbalance control system. Samsung presents a proprietary technology in which the balancing of the drum is regulated by special balls. Thanks to this “safety net”, uniform and safe rotation is ensured, even when the machine is overloaded or underloaded.
• Reload function. The opportunity to report forgotten items was appreciated by many users of Samsung machines.

Samsung offers machines with a laundry reloading function.

The controversial point is the heating elements modified by Samsung. The company recently announced a new ceramic coating for heaters that protects them from scale. But the first batches of machines did not have the promised effect, so “know-how” gained a bad reputation. Now the technology has been improved and has truly become a plus.

Which is better, Samsung or Electrolux, everyone decides for themselves. Electrolux gets our vote by a small margin for its balanced functionality, system security, model range, cost and long service life. The main thing is to give preference to the European assembly.

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