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How to determine the service life of automatic washing machines. These devices have become indispensable assistants in the household. With their appearance, life became much easier. It is not surprising that many home appliance manufacturers have jumped on the idea of making these devices.

The choice of washing machines is now huge, for every taste and budget. However, the main question that torments the buyer is: how many years will the machine last?

Length of use by brand

Each manufacturer indicates its own service life. According to GOST, this period should not be less than 700 hours, or 12-15 years. But, as practice shows, modern machines operate no more than 7-10 years. Typically, this period is primarily influenced by which company manufactured the device and where.

Miele (Germany);
AEG and Electrolux (Sweden and Austria);
Indesit, Samsung, LG, Ardo (Korea and Italy);
Vestel, Zanussi, Samsung, Candy (China, Russia, Türkiye).

Products from the first category are the highest quality and most expensive. The least number of citizens contact them for repairs. On the other hand, such cars are rarely bought, because... it's quite expensive. Therefore, many experts prefer not to take them into account in statistics. According to the manufacturer, the service life of the units is more than 20 years, or 10,000 hours.

The washing machines that took second place are also of high quality, although much cheaper. The period of operation is 15-20 years.

Do you store laundry in the washing machine?

Oh yeah!No.

In third position are machines with a service life of up to 10 years. This is average price category, accessible to many, but with lower quality.

In last place are the most attractively priced washing machines. They are often taken, but they also quickly end up in repairs. Some do not last more than 3 years. The lifespan of such machines is 5 years.

When choosing a washing machine, you should pay attention not only to the manufacturer, but also to the place of assembly. To reduce the cost of products even good companies they assemble the finished product in a country other than their own. Some also save on materials. This negatively affects the quality of the original product. The rating relates primarily to the assembly location.

What affects the service life?

manufacturer;
compliance with operating rules;

intensity of use;
conditions.

The manufacturer is responsible not only for the quality of materials and workmanship, but also for possible defects. A product with a flaw, of course, will not be able to work for the allotted time.

Do you turn off the water tap after washing?

Oh yeah!No.

Compliance with the rules is a necessary condition for a long life washing machine. The more and more often the owner violates the rules of use, the less

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Intensity is also important. It is no coincidence that both GOST and manufacturers indicate not only years, but also hours of use. Some people do laundry every day, not just once, but some do it once a week. It is clear that over the same period, these people’s cars will wear out differently. Manufacturers recommend use 2-3 times a week.

For, there are professional washing machines!

Operating conditions affect internal mechanisms SMA - automatic washing machine.

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We extend the period of operation

Many things affect how long a washing machine can be used. However, if it was not initially defective, this period can be extended. Experience shows that with proper handling there is a chance of increasing the life of the unit by 2-3 years. To do this you need to do the following:

follow the operating rules;
take care of the machine;
change the conditions.

First of all, we must not forget about the rules of working with your irreplaceable assistant:

unplug the plug from the socket immediately after washing;
do not load more laundry than provided by the manufacturer;

drain excess water;
Check items before loading for small items in pockets.

Do you wash your shoes in the machine?

Oh yeah!No

If the device is not turned off in time, it can easily suffer from a sudden voltage drop. This possibility must be kept to a minimum. The machine must also be grounded.

Too much laundry makes the motor work harder, and other mechanisms will not last long under constant overload.

Excess water accumulates in the hose and at the bottom of the machine after washing. It's better to drain it. This is especially important if the device is in a cold room, where the temperature can drop to zero or below.

People forget small items in their pockets. The consequences of this are as follows: damage to the seal, clogged drain or damage to other machine parts. Before washing, you need to remove everything from your pockets.

Care

Often comes down to wiping down external surfaces. This is not enough. After each wash, you need to rinse and wipe the powder compartment, dry the rubber insert behind the door and leave the machine open for a while. This will allow the internal mechanisms to dry out and prevent the appearance of fungus and bad odors.

Once a month or quarter, a preventive wash is carried out with citric acid. This will rid the internal surfaces of scale and extend its service life.

Don't forget about filters. There are two of them in the washing machine: one is located immediately behind the hose for drawing water, and the second is at the bottom, where the used water goes. Both need to be cleaned periodically.

Improving external conditions

They may not help if the device is in an unfavorable place. It's a good idea to put a filter on your water pipe to make the water cleaner. This way you can reduce scale formation.

It is better to place the machine in a warm room so that there is no constant temperature difference.

It is advisable to buy high-quality washing powder. You can add special products at each wash that prevent scale from forming.

So, the service life of a washing machine depends not only on the manufacturer, but also on the buyer, who can extend it if desired. By following the above recommendations, you can forget about buying and repairing a machine for many years.

For every consumer, it is of great importance how durable the washing machine he purchased is. Of course, the service life that manufacturers promise depends on many indicators.

If you believe the statistics, the average service life of an automatic machine is 7 - 10 years. But what do the standards say about this and what requirements apply to this category of products?

Requirements according to GOST

Let us turn to State Standard 8051-83 with this question. It says that On average, a household washing machine will last from 12 to 15 years. The survivability of a machine is often measured in the hours it can work. In GOST this figure is 700.

The service life itself is calculated during a series of tests on several machines, and then the average indicator is recorded in the technical data sheet of the product.

Manufacturer data

Often, unscrupulous manufacturers specifically indicate reduced service life so that people change their washing units at least once every 5-6 years, which has a good effect on their revenue. The service life of a machine directly depends on the quality of the components, and not on where it was assembled.

In any case, all manufacturers and repair shops agree that the service life is determined by the hours that the machine can work. Miele promises 10,000 hours of operation for its products, which is much higher than GOST requirements.

What happens in practice?

There is an opinion that the service life of a washing machine directly depends on the manufacturer. You can argue for a long time on this topic, but in practice, the opinion of professionals - repair shops, or rather those who are directly involved in repairs - remains objective.

They can tell you which brands were least likely to be seen in their work. Based on their words, a rating of the durability of washing machines has been compiled:

The first place in the ranking is occupied by German manufacturers. The service life with the proper method of operation reaches 30 years. For example, Miele. Of course, the cost of such units is simply prohibitive for most, but the percentage of calls for service is extremely low.
Cars of Swedish and Austrian assembly were not far behind. Electrolux and AEG. They can last 20 years.
Korean and Italian specialists take an honorable third place. Their brands Samsung, LG, Indesit, Ardo last 8 years.
And at the end of the list are Chinese, Russian and Turkish manufacturers. Washing machines Beko, Samsung, Candy, Zanussi, Vestel operate for up to 5 years, and then only with original components.

What factors affect service life?

Of course, the operating life is greatly influenced by the conditions in which the machine is used.

Excessive water hardness damages the heating element.
It happens that small things that you forgot to take out of your pockets end up in the drum of the unit. This inevitably leads to repairs. And of course, it reduces the period of use.
Power surges are another reason why washing machines fail. If you neglect to install protection against such surprises or simply do not install grounding, then you should not count on the operating time according to GOST.

Prevention

To ensure that the life of your machine does not shorten due to external factors, you need to perform simple steps:

Do not overload the washing machine with work and do not allow 24-hour washing. Take breaks.
Choose high-quality washing powder.
Don't forget to check the contents of the pockets of the items you load.
Install water filters to ensure the required hardness.
Monitor the weight of the laundry you load.
Periodically it is necessary to clean the drum and heating element from scale. You can see how to do this yourself at home in the next Ukrainian program “Everything Will Be Good.”

The water softening filter can be installed either simply on the water supply system or on the washing machine. Good decision There will be a polyphosphate filter installed that envelops salts, thereby softening the water and protecting the washing machine from scale. In the video below you can learn more about the polyphosphate filter and how to install it.

Subject to these simple rules You can even extend the life of your washing machine. Choose wisely and be careful!

When every consumer looks at a washing machine, he wonders about the reliable choice of equipment. Because now there is a lot different manufacturers. If a person does not understand this, then sometimes it can be difficult to choose a good washing machine. So that it meets the buyer's requirements. After all, you want the washing machine to have a long service life and not break down. Usually all manufacturers promise that it will work without problems, but in reality it happens differently. And some devices work for a long time, while others break down after a short time of use.

Reliable manufacturer

There are a lot of opinions regarding the operation of the machine. Some people think that cars break down prematurely simply because the person himself made mistakes. Of course, we get used to relying on the assessment of technicians in service centers.

Among various manufacturers note the Bosch washing machine.

It is distinguished from many others by its long service life without breakdowns. On average, it will serve the consumer for 16 years. This service life is a great indicator. Because, for example, washing machines from other manufacturers, namely LG, Atlant, do not have a long service life. They work without breakdowns for up to 10 years. Therefore, German quality in this area speaks for itself. Many consumers have already appreciated the truly long, time-tested service life.

The most important thing is that once you spend money on buying a washing machine, you can use it for a long time and not worry about it breaking. Such fears mainly appear when working with equipment from companies such as Candy, Zanyssi, Vestel. After all, they are considered the most short-lived in use. Many consumers who have bought cars from these companies very often contact service centers asking them to fix them. On average, washing machines from these companies will last up to 5 years. Which is very little compared to other manufacturers. And there is no desire to invest in such a purchase. Because I don’t want to have to fix it in a year. Thus, it becomes clear which washing machine is the most reliable and best.

Factors affecting service life

The period during which you can use the washing machine depends on many factors.

First of all, this is water quality. If it is very hard, then plaque may form inside the machine. It is very important that various small objects do not fall into the drum. Since these factors will shorten the life of the device. Grounding must be done to prevent voltage surges. After all, they can happen during washing, and the program will go wrong. Washing machines from not very reliable manufacturers will break down due to such voltage surges.

Using the washing machine

To use it, for the entire service life of the washing machine you must:

At the end of washing, unplug it from the outlet.
Do not violate the operating rules.
Wipe it regularly, inside and out.

Warranty period

This period may vary slightly among different manufacturers. But for example, a warranty period of 1 year is provided by the company that produces the Bosch washing machine. This is the duration of service established by law.

There are also models that come with a 3-year warranty.

When you purchase a washing machine, you are given a document that confirms that you can repair a breakdown of the washing machine free of charge during the warranty period if necessary. You can extend the warranty period of your washing machine for a small fee, thereby increasing it to 5 years. The warranty extension occurs in accordance with the tariffs set by this company.

Types of breakdowns

A washing machine is a device that is technically complex. Damage may occur in different places. For example, it may:

the tank is damaged;
the heating mechanism has deteriorated;
burst hose;

Therefore, it is important to know what types of breakdowns are covered under warranty.

These include breakdowns resulting from:

factory defects;
inaccurate storage;

That is, there must be breakdowns that were not caused by the consumer. Only if such signs are present will the warranty on the washing machine be valid.

How not to lose your warranty

It is important to understand that the warranty only applies to those breakdowns that are covered by this document. At service centers, the technicians first check for themselves whether repairs can really be done for free. If a consumer seeks a solution to a problem when the warranty or service life of the washing machine has expired, they will be denied repairs.

If violations are identified by the craftsmen, then on this basis the consumer is deprived of the right to free repairs. In the future, you can repair the washing machine, but only on a paid basis. And at the prices set by the service center. Therefore, it is better not to try to mislead workers by expecting to repair a washing machine that has broken down due to improper care of the owner himself. After all, experts will immediately understand this.

In this regard, it is necessary to know the cases of warranty cancellation:

if the installation of the washing machine was carried out by an employee who does not have a certificate;
if the unit breaks down when using an extension cord;
if a small object gets into the drum;
if the machine has already been sent in for repair;

The latter case is sometimes regarded ambiguously. Because there are situations when a store sells equipment that has been repaired.

After this, the consumer bought a washing machine with a non-existent warranty. It is difficult to prove that it was repaired before purchase. For this it is necessary to conduct an examination. Also, in order not to lose the warranty, you do not need to open the washing machine case for any reason.

Now you know how long the washing machine lasts. Having examined the main points regarding the purchase of a washing machine and its maintenance, you can make a purchase. It is better to know the terms of warranty service before going to the store. So that the technicians do not refuse to repair the washing machine due to the fact that the breakdown is not covered by the warranty.

In order for your domestic helper to serve you as long as possible, you need to know her “weak points.”

Therefore, it will be better to carry out preventive repairs of your washing machine than to then spend a lot of money and time on expensive repairs and listen to the reproaches of your loved ones.

How to deal with scale

Heating element and water hardness. Since tap water is quite hard, and also contains various suspended particles (rust), this can have a bad effect on the service life of your washing machine.

When heated, such water releases carbon dioxide and forms an insoluble mineral precipitate. Over time, the heating element (tubular electric heating device) becomes overgrown, which reduces the thermal conductivity of the metal. As a result, it overheats.

If you wish, you can check its condition from time to time. Through the holes in the drum, you can illuminate the lower part of the tank, in which the heating element is located, and see how much it is “overgrown with scale.”

1.Chemicals. To combat scale in washing machines, chemical methods are often used: the heating element and the inner surface of the tank are treated with substances to remove scale, such as “Antinakipin-M”, “Kron Star” and so on.

If your washing machine is equipped with an enamel tank, then this method cannot be used under any circumstances.

Only those that only inhibit the formation of lime deposits, but do not dissolve them, will be suitable for it. For example, a product for reducing water hardness “Calgon”. It is added to the machine with each wash. In some types of powders, such as “Ariel”, “Persil”, “softeners” are added at the manufacturer’s factory.

The imperfection of this method is that it has a negative effect on the operation of the automation system, on the rubber seals and on the fact that you yourself breathe these fumes.

2.Technological method. When water is heated to 50 degrees, the rate of scale formation is less than at higher temperatures.

Try to choose washing modes that are below 50 degrees.

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You also need to know that when washing heavily worn linen, it will quickly become covered with limescale, since particles of fabric are separated from the linen and contribute to additional scale formation. If you have to use very hard water, it would be better to purchase magnetic converters or softener filters.

The solenoid valve is very sensitive to mechanical particles in the water. They provoke its accelerated wear when they become jammed between the bolt gaskets.

To prevent this, it is necessary to install mechanical water purification filters with replaceable cartridges.

About the duration of operation

There is an opinion that the duration of use of washing machines directly depends on the manufacturer. And indeed it is. Service center experts claim that not all manufacturers conscientiously equip devices with high-quality parts. Not only the functionality and reliability of the units, but also their service life depends on this. Therefore, when choosing, it is important to take into account the manufacturer’s brand and customer reviews, which can be found in large quantities on the Internet.

Reliability rating

Craftsmen working in various service centers have compiled a small rating of washing machines by brands that offer devices with the longest and shortest service life.

Miele automatic washing machines took first place. The German brand offers reliable units, the quality of which has been tested by thousands of users over decades. Miele automatic machines last from 20 to 30 years. Of course, let's not forget that high quality and a long period of operation costs a lot of money. Miele brand washing devices are among the most expensive in the world.

In second place in the ranking in terms of reliability and service life are machines made in Austria and Sweden - Electrolux, AEG, Asko. These devices last at least 15-20 years. Considering the low cost of these models compared to Miele units, they may well be worthy competition.

The service life of the Indesit washing machine, as well as Ardo, Ariston, Samsung and LG is 8 years, which puts them in fourth place in the ranking. These same units, but made in Turkey, last no more than 6 years.

The most short-lived ones are Zanussi, Kandy and Vestel washing machines. They end up in service centers within the first couple of years of use.

What affects the service life?

The average service life of an automatic washing machine should be at least 10 years. However, if the quality of the spare parts and assembly used leaves much to be desired, the operating time will decrease sharply. For example, Miele automatic washing machines are assembled manually using only high-quality parts. This explains the high cost and long service life.

Each part of the washing device has its own specific service life. For example, LG electric motors are the most reliable. The company provides a 10-year warranty on each electric motor. But the design of the washing unit involves a lot of other parts that can fail much earlier than the 10 warranty years for the engine expire.

Compliance with the rules for using household appliances by the user is also more important. If before loading into the drum:

small items cannot be removed from pockets,
hard water is used
there is no protection against power surges, all this leads to rapid breakdown of the unit.

We extend the period of operation

No matter how good and high-quality the Zanussi, Indesit, Ariston, Electrolux washing machine is, the final service life depends entirely on the user. Even if the manufacturer indicates a 10-year service life in the instructions, you can extend this period slightly using the following tips:

Immediately after finishing washing, unplug the unit from the outlet.
Follow the recommendations for use specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
Clean the device periodically and run a thorough drum washing mode.

To extend the average life of the washing machine, it is necessary to clean its parts from dirt after each use. It is necessary to drain the remaining water through the drain filter, clean the detergent tray from any remaining powder and wipe the container dry. Do not forget to wipe the rubber cuff from any remaining water. If water stagnates in it, this will lead to an unpleasant smell of rot. 1-2 times a month you need to clean the washing machine from scale.

Summing up

The average period of operation of modern washing machines is 10-15 years. With proper care, this period can be extended to 20 years. But initially, the brand of the manufacturer and the place where the units are assembled are of great importance. Users have noted that Swedish, Italian, Polish, French and German devices last much longer than Chinese units.