Which washing machine is better: Samsung or Indesit?

Today, the washing machine market offers washing machines from several major manufacturers. Before purchasing, many people wonder which brand is best. A future "home helper" should not only boast superior functionality, a reasonable price, and good build quality, but also handle dirt well and produce as little noise as possible. Let's explore which washing machine from the major manufacturers to choose: Samsung or Indesit. We'll compare the two by price, features, and reliability.

From the point of view of maintainability

When deciding which washing machine is best, buyers often look at the assembly, quality of the main components, and the equipment's components. No one wants to buy a washing machine and then throw it in the trash after a couple of years. Even when buying a budget appliance, they want it to serve faithfully for at least 5-7 years.

An important factor is the machine's repairability – it is desirable that spare parts and components be readily available at an affordable price. If you look at it from the point of view of repairability, then it is better to give preference to Samsung. Let's figure out why.

Over time, the need to replace the seal and bearings in your washing machine may become acute. Since the quality of many components, particularly bearings, is poor across all manufacturers, they may need to be replaced after just a couple of years. The drum spider may also need repair. In this situation, disassembling the washing machine's drum is a necessary step.

Indesit produces machines with a non-detachable tank, so replacing bearings and seals can be challenging.

As for the Samsung brand, almost all washing machines are equipped with easily removable drums. Older or cheaper machines may be an exception.

However, Russian craftsmen have devised several ways to cut apart non-separable washing machine tanks for repair and component replacement, as well as methods for subsequently joining the halves. It should be noted that such work will be more labor-intensive, and therefore, the repair cost will increase by at least 50%.

It's very easy to determine whether your washing machine has a removable or non-removable drum. To do this, you'll need to remove the top cover (if it's a front-loading model). The panel is easily removed by unscrewing the two screws that secure it. Once the drum is disassembled, you'll be able to see the fasteners holding the two halves of the drum together: bolts, latches, brackets, etc. This is considered one of the main factors determining the machine's repairability.

Another rather expensive repair that should be considered is the replacement of control board components. The microcontroller can be damaged by a power surge or improper operation of the equipment. Replacing a module component isn't always possible. For example, in both Samsung and Indesit cars, the microcontroller can't be replaced; a complete overhaul is required. control module.

By price

When choosing between a Samsung or an Indesit, buyers often compare the prices of the machines. In this regard, Indesit washing machines win. Based solely on price, you can buy almost any model from this manufacturer for under $200. There are also top-loading Indesit washing machines that cost more than this amount, but still no more than $30–$40. For clarity, here are the prices of several Indesit washing machines:

• EWSD 51031 – $111.95;
• EWSB 5085 BK CIS – $144.9;
• BWSD 61051 1 – $179.9;
• BWSE 81282 LB – $189.9;
• BTW D51052 W (RF) – $238.9.

Almost 95% of the models offered on the market today by the Indesit brand fall within the price range of $100 to $200.

Samsung washing machines are significantly more expensive. The price range for these Korean-made machines is quite wide; you can buy a washing machine for as little as $170 and as much as $1,100. Here are the prices for some Samsung models:

• WF60F1R1F2W – $175;
• WW65K42E08W – $299.90;
• WW90J5446FXW – $379.90;
• WW90M74LNOO – $799.90.

So, if you're on a budget, an Indesit washing machine is the ideal option. However, if price is more important than the equipment's advanced features, you might want to look deeper.

Technologicality

Another important parameter that buyers evaluate when choosing washing equipment. Samsung is several steps above Indesit in terms of technologies and developments used in the production of equipment. Most Indesit washing machines are simple, not loaded with a bunch of extras, and they wash and spin laundry reliably without promising anything out of the ordinary.

Samsung produces direct-drive washing machines, which is not the case with Indesit appliances. Direct-drive machines are a step ahead of belt-driven washing machines. The latest design allows for the implementation of special drum rotation programs and wash algorithms. The inverter motors found in Samsung machines can accelerate the drum to 1600-2000 RPM, while Indesit's brushed motor is unable to do so.

Also worth noting are the design of Samsung washing machines, their cutting-edge software, convenient washing process controls, and digital displays. Compared to Samsungs, Indesits are mere workhorses, but they still perform well.

   

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