Washing machines Atlant
Russian consumers perceive the Atlant washing machine as a domestic product. That is why many people trust this brand, willingly buying products manufactured by the company of the same name. Although the Atlant company has never had anything to do with Russia, it has inherited many features that are characteristic of Russian products.
What is the origin of the brand, what is good about Atlant brand washing machines, what are their technical characteristics, and how do consumers respond to them? Let's talk about this within the article.
Origin of the brand
The history of the famous Atlant brand, as well as the enterprise of the same name, began with the construction of the first specialized plant for the production of refrigerators in the Belarusian SSR. The plant was not built from scratch, but on the basis of a previously established enterprise producing gas stoves. They started building in 1959, finished it in the early 60s, and then the production of the first models of Minsk 1 and 2 refrigerators began at an accelerated pace. With these refrigerators, the plant entered the European market in 1970.
This is how the plant worked and developed, producing high-quality refrigerators and freezers until the collapse of the Soviet Union. With the formation of the independent state of the Republic of Belarus, the joint-stock company Atlant was created on the basis of the plant, which was not only able to survive in the market, but began to operate successfully, introducing new developments. In particular, refrigerators have appeared that meet all European environmental standards, since they no longer use freon as a refrigerant.
The production of refrigerators with glass doors, two-compressor units and refrigerators with an electronic control unit was also launched.
In 2003, an additional plant for the production of automatic washing machines was built on the basis of the Atlant joint stock company., which operates successfully and offers the widest range of its products to this day.
Description of models
Now let’s look at specific models of Atlant washing machines produced in the Republic of Belarus, their characteristics, features, as well as advantages and disadvantages.
Atlant SMA-45U104. Front-type automatic washing machine with a loading capacity of 4.5 kg and an electronic control unit. This model is especially notable for its hatch, which can open 180 degrees.0, which can be very useful in the narrow spaces of Khrushchev’s apartments.
The machine washes and spins clothes well due to the drum rotation speed, which reaches 1000 rpm. The design of the machine cannot be called sophisticated, but at the same time it is simple and versatile, which allows you to fit the “washing machine” into any interior. There is a display. Atlant SMA-45U104 is quite energy efficient and has low water consumption. There are as many as 15 washing programs, there is everything you need to care for your laundry. The range of additional functions is also quite significant:
- incomplete loading;
- delaying the start of the washing program;
- linen without wrinkles;
- secondary rinse;
- spin disabled;
- indication and sound notification of the end of washing.
The situation with safety is somewhat worse than that of competitors, however, the necessary minimum in the form of protection from imbalance and children is available, which in most cases is what is needed. Dimensions of the machine: 85x59.6x40 cm. Average price: 160 USD.
For your information! Competitors have washing machines of this class and there are plenty of them, but you just can’t buy them for this money.
Atlant SMA50U82. A good automatic washing machine of economy class with an electronic control unit and a convenient wide loading hatch. The efficiency of this model is immediately striking, because it consumes only 45 liters of water per wash, while the spin leaves much to be desired, apparently due to the drum rotation speed, which is limited to 800 rpm. The drum load reaches 5 kg, which is generally enough for a small family. 10 washing programs, which allows you to differentiate your approach to laundry care.
Additional functions are also pleasing and there are many of them; the set is worthy of automatic washing machines in the mid-price category:
- incomplete loading;
- delaying the start of the washing program;
- linen without wrinkles;
- secondary rinse;
- spin disabled;
- indication and sound notification of the end of washing.
In addition, one can note the low noise level, the machine is really quiet and this is quite a big plus. Dimensions of the machine 85x60x40 cm. Average price 220 USD.
Washing machine Atlant SMA-60S87000. Another Belarusian automatic horizontal washing machine with a simple and laconic design. It’s hard to call the design of Atlant washing machines ugly, because it’s not. Maybe it loses in some ways to foreign brands, but it wins with its versatility.
This model is equipped with a capacious 6-kilogram drum, which is capable of spinning clothes at a speed of 800 rpm. This is not enough, so the laundry remains quite damp when it comes out.
Moderate water flow (50 l), digital display, 8 most necessary washing programs and a good set of additional functionswhich may be very useful:
- smart wash;
- delaying the start of the washing program;
- linen without wrinkles;
- spin disabled;
- indication and sound notification of the end of washing.
This model is quite quiet, which will please you and your neighbors. Dimensions 85x60x51. Average price 200 USD
How do consumers respond to the quality of washing machines?
Anna 27 years old, Moscow
Machine Atlant SMA-45U104, service life 11 months. I bought this washing machine at a sale for pennies, it cost me 8,900 rubles. I thought I bought consumer goods for this money and it wouldn’t work. But nothing like that Works great, washes, rinses, spins without any complaints. A little noisy, but there are no drawbacks. The rating is a solid 5.
Marina 31 years old Ulyanovsk
Atlant SMA-60S87000, use period 6 months. What I liked most about this machine was the price; I wanted to buy an LG, but in the end I saved money and, in principle, did not regret it. The machine works well, it doesn’t squeeze out very well, but it will work, it’s tolerable. The controls are extremely convenient, although the vibration during the spin cycle is clearly messed up. Rating 4.
Sergey 34 years old, Samara
Atlant SMA50U82, use period 4 months. I got the money when the manager persuaded me to buy this “Belarusian miracle” for three kopecks. But in general it’s his own fault, “the miser pays twice.” Typewriter doesn't heat the water, and the heating element is absolutely working. The service technicians say that something happened to the electronic module, it needs to be tested. I don’t know if I’ll get the machine back, but the laundry is piling up. I didn't like the car, rating 2.
Evgeniy 30 years old, Tolyatti
Atlant SMA-45U104, service life 3 years. I didn’t know that this could happen, I thought I’d buy a cheap Belarusian automatic machine, it would work for a while, then I’d change it, but it’s been “plowing without a breath” for 3 years and nothing.It would be good if she plowed for another 3 years. Very pleased with the model, rating 5.
In conclusion, we note that washing machines from Atlant differ from their competitors in quite good quality. Of course, these washing machines cannot compete with popular German or Italian brands, but they have another trump card - the ratio of technical quality and low price, and there is nothing to cover this card with!
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5 reader comments
I washed it for 2 hours, my brains flew out.
My mother-in-law has had this machine for more than 4-5 years, I don’t remember exactly, but it works no worse than our Samsung. And besides, she is really quiet.
I washed it for 3 years and the rubber seal on the door was damaged. And we don’t know what to do. Because there are no spare parts, they are not sent to Kazakhstan.
I've had the machine for 10 years. Now the hinge on the door is broken. We can't buy. Out of stock. Where can I get it?
Give it to the welder Uncle Vasya and he will do everything, weld this loop for you!