Hansa WHB 838 Washing Machine Reviews

If you're looking for a washing machine with older technology, you might want to consider the Hansa WHB 838. You can save a lot of money by purchasing this machine, but is it really worth it? A quick glance at the technical specifications suggests that this model is at least 10 years old. These specifications were still relevant 10 years ago. Let's ask users for some helpful advice.

Men's opinions

Andrey, Moscow

I decided to buy this washing machine for our dacha a year ago. I ended up bringing it home from the dacha because our old Korean-made machine was dying. The Hansa turned out to be sturdy, quiet, and it actually does a better job than a more expensive machine. I didn't think a $180 washing machine would be better than a $450 machine. Here's what it has.

1. 5 kg drum, with an actual load of 4.5 kg.

I tried loading 5 kg of laundry, but it doesn’t wash that amount well; 4.5 kg is just right.

2. Spin speed up to 800 rpm. Even at the low speed, it produces decent results.
3. There's no child safety lock, but there is a foam control and imbalance protection. These gadgets came in handy a couple of times, especially when my wife mixed up the washing machine detergent with hand washing powder, causing foam to bubble out of every crevice.
4. There are only 8 programs available, but they are well selected. I am especially pleased with the super rinse, which is quick and has the effect of a double rinse.
5. There's a program for washing underwear. My wife really appreciates it.

I can also add that the Hansa is quiet and doesn't wobble during the spin cycle. All my previous machines wobbled a lot and were much noisier. Overall, it's a great machine; we'll definitely be using it for another couple of years.

Alexey, Tomsk

This machine has few advantages, but the low price was what attracted me. It's easy to use, as it has nothing but eight basic wash programs. There's not even a pre-soak option, so you have to soak the laundry in the basin for a while before loading it. I've been using it for two weeks now, and so far my impressions are negative. I used to have a Samsung washing machine, which I bought 13 years ago, and it even had more useful features. I don't recommend it!

Stepan, Irkutsk

It's a perfectly fine washing machine. I've read some negative reviews about it, saying it's ancient and all the modern ones have long since outdone it. That might be true, but for that little money, try finding a better one. For me, it's solid, does its job well, and that's all I need. Five stars!

Sergey, Bryansk

I've had this washing machine for two years now, and it's working perfectly. It washes just fine. My wife is quite happy; it turns out I didn't have to save up for a new machine; I bought a cheap one and was happy. It's well-built and doesn't break down. It's definitely worth getting!

Evgeniy, Ivanovo

I picked up this junk from my new apartment. The owner was selling it along with furniture and other junk. I sold most of the other stuff or took it to the dump, but I kept the Hansa WHB 838 washing machine, as it was brand new. The overall impression is of a cheap one. It washes okay, but otherwise, it's a terrible sight. I understand, don't look a gift horse in the mouth, so I'll take it to my relatives in the village; they'll be happy.

Yuri, Serpukhov

This washing machine broke down three days after I bought it. The service technician said there was a power problem with the electronic module, most likely something with the wiring. What a fool I was to save money. Now my wife is nagging me, and I don't know when the machine will be repaired. I'm extremely dissatisfied with my purchase.

Women's opinions

Ksenia, Novosibirsk

The car was very reasonably priced. My husband and I even got a 20% discount just to pick it up. We needed a car for our country house, and Hansa was just the right fit.

• It's automatic, and that's the main thing. I'll never use a semi-automatic, even at the dacha.
• It can hold up to 5 kg of clothes, which is more than enough for washing at home.
• It spins well, but rinses so-so, so I have to turn on the super rinse.
• Works reliably, no extraneous sounds.

Even when the drum is spinning very fast, no clanking or knocking noise can be heard.

• Doesn't spoil things. Even after multiple washes, there are no nasty pellets on the clothes, which I am very happy about.

I don't really have any complaints about the washing machine, especially since I don't expect much from a budget machine. I'm glad I have it; my husband didn't even want to buy this one—it's a dacha, after all.

Elena, St. Petersburg

Great value, easy to use, and unrivaled washing quality. It's hard to find a better washing machine at this price. You might argue, "Well, Indesit has a lot of cheap machines." So what? I had one. Indesit IWUB 4085 washing machineIt's impossible to imagine anything worse. I didn't wash it at all and it broke after a year. This one has been working fine for two years now, and I'm happy with it.

Ekaterina, Rostov-on-Don

Since my mom isn't much of a shopper, I decided to help her choose an affordable washing machine. We settled on the Hansa WHB 838. It's inexpensive and has decent specs. It's been working fine for six months now, and there haven't been any issues. I really like the wash cycles. I give it a top rating!

Larisa, Shakhty

Unfortunately, the washing machine didn't live up to my expectations. After a month, the control module burned out. Now I'm trying to get the service center to fix it for free, but they're just dragging their feet. I got the machine for cheap, but what's the point? I didn't have time to do a proper wash. Don't fall for cheap; choose something else!

   

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