Which washing machine is better: Zanussi or Indesit?

In today’s crazy pace of life, you can’t live without a washing machine, because there is simply no free time to wash things by hand. But it’s not enough to buy the first washing machine you come across - it’s better to immediately spend time choosing the best model, and then calmly use it for many years. But how to choose the ideal SM from all the variety presented in household appliance stores? To make this task easier, today we will analyze in detail the opinions of experts and users who will answer the question of which is better: Zanussi or Indesit equipment.

Let's compare washing machines of two brands

It is difficult to understand which washing machine is best for a person if you do not know what exactly he is looking for. Therefore, first of all, we will consider the range and prices of the two brands. Indesit equipment can be found in almost any store and marketplace, given how many models the company has, both in the low-cost and mid-range segments. Household appliances from Zanussi, on the contrary, do not have such a rich range of models, and the prices for washing machines of this brand are much higher. Therefore, if the user needs maximum functionality at a good price, then they should choose exclusively from Indesit machines.

Next we should take a look at the build quality, which nowadays is approximately at the same level. Once upon a time in the 2000s and earlier, it was equipment from Zanussi that was distinguished by its extremely high-quality assembly. They obviously didn’t skimp on parts back then, and these SM copies still work great and don’t require replacement.

In our time of high competition, brand representatives were forced to reduce the cost of production, which negatively affected the quality of plastic, bearing metal, electrical filling and even the thickness of wires, soldering of tracks on the board and much more. Moreover, even the walls of the powder receptacle have become much thinner, which is why the container sometimes leaks, as it simply cannot withstand high vibrations during washing and spinning.

Thus, the answer to which is better, Zanussi or Indesit, became not so obvious, because the former managed to lose some of the advantages that they had at the end of the last and beginning of the current century. Today, devices from Zanussi are more likely to be equipment of medium or low reliability, which can be safely placed on a par with products from Indesit. Occasionally, service center specialists point out a collapsible tank as an advantage of Zanussi machines, which can significantly simplify the process of replacing bearings, because you don’t have to cut the tank into two parts, as you have to do with SM Indesit.

But even with this advantage, not everything is so simple, because in our time they have abandoned this attractive feature, which is why most modern Zanussi washing machines have monolithic tanks. They also need to be divided into two parts when replacing bearings. Therefore, Indesit washing machines today are not only not inferior to their competitors, but most often even superior to them in everything, given their much lower price. So it turns out that there is no point in buying household appliances from Zanussi, which are also not always available in stores.

People's opinions about Zanussi washing machines

Often, experts praise parameters that are not even noticed by ordinary users, who, in turn, may note completely different nuances.Therefore, to complete the picture, we collected reviews from ordinary housewives and owners of Zanussi equipment.

First, let's study the opinion about the Zanussi ZWS 7100 V machine, which a person has been using for several years. The user notes that at first the equipment worked above all praise, providing high-quality washing and minimal noise levels. However, after a year, the machine began to malfunction, its noise level seriously increased, and a loud, unpleasant hum appeared during operation. Only repairs at a service center helped to cope with the hum, which lasted only two years.

Two years later, the washing machine simply stopped turning on, completely ignoring commands. Having turned to the repairman for repairs, the user learned that the control module in the “home assistant” had burned out, which cannot be replaced, but can only be bought a new one. Due to the fact that a brand new control module costs about the same as a new washing machine, the owner of the broken machine decided not to simply restore it, but to purchase new equipment.

The opinion of users may not coincide with the opinion of the editors, especially since you should never forget about the possibility that a person simply stumbled upon a defective model.

The following user shared his opinion about the ZANUSSI Lindo 100 top-loading appliance, which was chosen only because it was small and could therefore fit into a small bathroom. The equipment was purchased in March 2020, it still works, but the review about it is still negative.

This is due to the fact that its fastest mode, which takes 30 minutes, is equipped with a spin speed of 800 rpm, which cannot be changed, which is why water constantly drains from the laundry.For this reason, you have to choose a different mode and wait much longer, or run an additional spin after each quick wash. The user also complains about:

• lack of display;
• low-quality buttons like on an old mobile phone, which are usually not pressed the first time;
• strong noise during operation, which did not exist in the first months of operation of the equipment, but which appeared later, even despite the fact that the machine is installed level, and even stands on anti-vibration feet;
• uncomfortable handle on the drum.

As an important advantage of the technique, the user notes a drum with a plastic finish, due to which the clothes do not deform and remain intact. To summarize the review, the machine fulfills its main purpose - it washes well, but its additional characteristics leave much to be desired, which is especially sad considering the excessively inflated price of this model.

What do owners think about Indesit washing machines?

The time has come to finally answer the question of whether it is worth purchasing Zanussi or Indesit products, with which users who shared their opinions on the Internet will help us. First of all, let's study a short review of the Indesit IWSB 5085 (CIS) machine.

The user chose it solely because they had just bought a house and were expecting a child, so they did not have a large budget for purchasing equipment. This model had good characteristics, and even cost only $130, which is why it seemed the best among all the other washing machines in the store.

The housewife considers the only problem to be a problem with the start button, which sometimes does not work the first time, as if it lacks sensitivity. Otherwise, this is an excellent “home helper” in which it is convenient to set the washing mode and temperature, there is a useful quick washing mode that can rinse diapers in 15 minutes, and there is also a mode for washing sports shoes, which is far from the most common. The user also praises the excellent quality of the spin wash and the absence of strong vibrations or noise during operation. Everything described makes the Indesit IWSB 5085 (CIS) an excellent budget choice for families with children.

Finally, let's consider the opinion about the Indesit IWSD 5085 equipment, purchased by the user instead of a Zanussi machine, in which the drum broke after 8 years of operation. The IWSD 5085 model was chosen due to its spaciousness combined with small dimensions.

The ability to set cycle time, temperature and spin speed were noted as advantages. In this case, you can not only choose the washing parameters yourself, but also use pre-programmed programs. Particularly noted was the work indicator, which demonstrates the current washing stage, which makes it possible to understand how much time is left until the end of the working cycle.

Special praise was given to the function of pausing the equipment during operation, which can help out in a situation where the user forgot to add things to the drum, or remembered that he forgot to check his pockets. The only drawback is the small maximum weight for loading dirty laundry, which is not always enough for a family of 5 people.

It is worth summing up that if you choose Zanussi or Indesit devices, then you should choose the second option. Not only experts, but also ordinary users who voted for household appliances think so.

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