Electrolux washing machines
Electrolux – Sweden, made wisely! Many people remember this phrase coming off TV screens. And the quality of washing machines and their reliability really turned out to be “made” to last. But can we say that a modern Electrolux washing machine is as reliable as the first units, because their production is located not only in Sweden, but also in China, Poland and other countries. This is what we will tell you.
Electrolux brand history
Let's start with a short history of the creation and development of the corporation. And it begins in 1901, when the Lux company appeared in Stockholm, which began producing kerosene lanterns. In 1910, the company Elektromekaniska AB was created in Sweden, which was engaged in the production of motors. By this time, business at Lux production had begun to decline as electricity became available, so it was decided to start producing vacuum cleaners rather than lamps.
This production idea interested Axel Wenner-Gren, who worked as a sales agent and decided to work for the Lux company. So in 1912 he began to collaborate with them, and after a couple of years he created his own production under the name Svenska Elektron. The company's business began to progress successfully, and then Wenner-Gren acquired the Elektromekaniska company. After another 2 years, he receives an offer to merge with the Lux company. So in 1918 the Ele corporation appearedktrolux (at first they wrote it with a “k”).
Elektrolux begins to produce refrigerators and vacuum cleaners, selling them abroad. The war years did not break production.So in 1944 the production of industrial washing machines began, and in 1951 the first household washing machines W20 appeared.
Since 1957, the name of the corporation began to be written with “c” Electrolux. The founder is considered to be the Swede Axel Wenner-Gren.
Electrolux gradually expands production, buying up various companies, and begins to produce dishwashers, electric stoves and compressors. For example, in 1984, the Italian company Zanussi joined Electrolux, and in 1994 the German company AEG.
Today Electrolux is the largest complex for the production of household, professional and garden equipment, with its main office in Stockholm. It has appeared in Russia since 1994. In 2005, a factory for the production of household appliances under this brand was founded in St. Petersburg, but in 2010 it was closed at a loss due to non-competitive prices for the goods. For Russian consumers, automatic machines turned out to be too expensive compared to competitors, despite their high quality. The main consumers of this technology are still the countries of Europe and the USA.
Modern technologies: quality and reliability
In Sweden, only a small fraction of the range of washing machine models that can be seen in the store is produced. Most are assembled at factories in China, Poland, Germany and Ukraine. For example, the manufacturer of the EW 1010 F and EWF 1486 models is Germany. Models EWF 1090 and EWF 1086 are assembled in Italy, machines EWC 1350 and EWC 1150 are assembled in Poland, but models EWF 147410 A and EWF 106410 A are assembled in Ukraine.
Important! The Electrolux company exercises the highest control over production, just so as not to spoil its reputation and fame, so the quality of automatic machines does not depend on the country in which they were assembled.
Thanks to their reliability, Electrolux washing machines can last up to 20 years with flawless operation. In order for equipment to serve people to the maximum and not affect the environment, the manufacturer Electrolux tries to introduce all modern technologies into the models. Thanks to such technologies, the machines have high quality washing. What is it about washing machines?
- Steam System function, which means steam treatment. More expensive models of washing machines have this function. After steam treatment, things are not only easier to wash, even from the most difficult stains, but also smoother more easily. This function can be used either in conjunction with washing or separately to freshen things up. Steam kills germs and allergens, which is also very important and useful.
- My Favorite Plus technology, which means that the machine automatically remembers frequently used programs and functions. As a result, during the next wash, it will offer exactly the remembered programs, which will save time for the user to select; all that remains is to press Start, and the equipment will do the rest. In general, the control of Electrolux machines is very clear; the control panel in Russian is equipped with a display.
- Time Manager function, which allows you to set the washing time manually. The shortest program is 14 minutes, during this time it is quite possible to refresh your socks and not twist them for 1.5 hours each time.
- Direct Spray technology uses water and energy based on the load, reducing costs and making washing more economical.
- The auto-parking function in top-loading machines ensures that the drum rotates upward to load things.
In addition to advanced technologies, it is worth noting the large number of programs in machines of this brand. These include not only washing cotton or delicate fabrics, but also washing pillows, lingerie, and sports items. The spin speed in different models can vary from 400 to 1600 rpm. At the same time, spinning at maximum does not damage the fabric and helps speed up drying by 25 minutes. The dimensions and dimensions of the washing machine allow you to wash from 3 to 10 kg of laundry.
Weaknesses of washing machines of this brand
Washing machines are really reliable, we can judge this by consumer reviews of Electrolux washing machines, but unfortunately they do not last forever and also break. What are their weaknesses, how expensive can repairing this equipment cost? As with most washing machines, the Electrolux pump, heating element, bearings can fail, and the control board can burn out due to power surges. During long-term use, the drain hose requires replacement. It may not happen often, but it happens.
In most cases, it is better to contact a professional technician if you have a problem with your machine. Just imagine how you have to disassemble the washing machine to get to the tank, in the center of which the bearings and seals are located. And to get them out of there, you will have to make a lot of effort. Therefore, in some cases it turns out to be easier to use the services of specialists.
As for the cost of repairs, it will depend on what is broken and in which country the washing machine was assembled. Spare parts for European vertical models will naturally be more expensive, and you will have to buy them for euros. Components for Ukrainian or Russian-assembled vehicles will be cheaper. If the inlet hose breaks, you can replace it yourself and for a few dollars.
The most expensive repair is the control board, it accounts for up to 40% of the cost of the machine itself.
With proper operation and protection from power surges, board failure is extremely rare, so don’t think that buying a cheaper competitor will be easier and cheaper to repair than Electrolux. An important point in repair is how to determine what is broken? It’s quite simple - look at the display where an error will be displayed, and the decoding of such errors is presented in the article Error codes for Electrolux washing machines.
Review of popular models
Let's look at a few examples of washing machines from Electrolux and their technical characteristics.
ELECTROLUX EWF1408WDL2 is a full-sized washing machine with a maximum load of 10 kg of cotton fabrics, but 4 kg of synthetic fabrics and 2 kg of wool can be washed. When spinning, it accelerates to 1400 rpm, and the speed can be adjusted. It is worth noting that the tank is made of carborane (composite alloy), and there is a built-in backlight in the tank. This model has 14 washing programs, of which steam washing, delicate laundry, and duvet attract attention. Energy consumption A+++, protection against leaks and children is available. Country of origin: Italy, price from $620.
ELECTROLUX EWT1366HDW is a top-loading washing machine designed for washing up to 6 kg of laundry and spinning up to 1300 rpm. There is a fuzzy logic function and a digital display. All the most necessary washing programs, including the “jeans” mode. Dimensions 89x60x60cm. Country of origin: Poland.
ELECTROLUX EWW51697SWD is a full-size washing machine with a load of up to 9 kg during washing and 6 kg during drying, but this is provided that the machine contains only cotton laundry. For synthetic fabrics, washing load is 6 kg, drying load is 3 kg. After spinning in such a machine, the laundry is almost dry, since the machine accelerates to 1600 revolutions. In total it has 14 programs, including a special water drainage program. The security system is excellent, so in addition to protection against leaks, there is protection against overflow and overheating, as well as self-diagnosis of faults. The country of origin is Italy, the price for a model with this functionality starts from $920.
Electrolux EWS 1064 SAU is a narrow washing machine with a load of up to 6 kg and a spin speed of up to 1000 rpm. Of the 14 washing programs, the stain removal program, economical wash, and down washing deserve attention. Protection against leaks is only partial. Country of origin: Ukraine. The price for this model is from $220.
ELECTROLUX EWC 1350 is a washing machine model with non-standard dimensions of 67x50x52cm. The machine control is mechanical. Possibility of washing up to 3 kg of laundry and spinning up to 1300 rpm. Built-in 15 washing modes, including mixed and delicate laundry. Country of origin: Poland. Price from $330.
So, the Electrolux washing machine is a miracle of technology, equipped with the most necessary programs that ensure high quality washing.But you have to pay for this quality, especially if the country of origin is Italy or Sweden. The choice is yours, happy shopping!
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4 reader comments
Top loading washing machine ewt1266. The assembly is rubbish. It didn’t even work for 2 years, the drum supports fell off.
Bosch, Samsung and LG are much better, cooler and more reliable than Electrolux.
And the only vacuum cleaners from Electrolux in 1996 were very good and they still work. And their washing machines are just rubbish. That's all. And the assembly, by the way, is very bad, Chinese and Turkish. That's all.
There was Archelik and Beko of the Turkish assembly, which were hardy, but the functions of the Electrolux are good.
They are also collected in Ukraine