Indesit IWSB 50851 Washing Machine Reviews

When searching for a cheaper washing machine, potential buyers often stumble upon the Indesit IWSB 50851. While Indesit IWSB series washing machines are indeed very affordable, they are persistently rumored to be extremely unreliable. Furthermore, statistics show that Indesit machines are more likely than other brands to be sent to service centers with various breakdowns within the first three years of use. To find out how accurate this data is, let's ask owners of these washing machines.

Positive opinions

Maria, Samara

I'm quite happy with this washing machine, as it was very inexpensive and it washes very well. I've only washed clothes with it about 10 times, so I can't say much about it, but my overall impression is positive. It's quiet and has a number of optimal programs for washing problematic clothes. I especially like the "Sport" mode.

I also like the 15-minute cycle. If the clothes aren't particularly dirty, it's perfect.

Irina, Tyumen

The machine works great. I've been using it for six months now, and I use it regularly, about twice a day. We bought it after our baby was born; I can't live without a washing machine these days with a small child. I use it for washing diapers.washing powder "Eared Nyan" and I set the "Hand wash" mode. The drum load is small, which, in principle, does not cause any problems; after all, five kilograms is enough. I haven't tried washing large items like jackets yet. I give it five stars for a good machine.

Julia, Kostroma

A year ago, I started a small family business. I set up a small self-service laundromat in an extension to the house with a separate entrance. My husband and I bought six Indesit IWSB 50851 washing machines, hooked them up ourselves, purchased consumables, and got it up and running.

The first two months had few customers, but over time, the number of people increased so much that the machines were practically constantly in use. We have a large student dorm nearby, so when the students found out there was a laundromat nearby, they started coming regularly. Now, business is going very well. Over the course of a year, one of our six machines broke down, and we were able to fix it for free, under warranty. The repairman fixed it in an hour, and the machine is profitable again.

I've seen a lot of unflattering reviews about Indesits online. People often say they're unreliable and break down quickly. But in practice, I've discovered that these machines are no worse than others, and in some ways even better, because they're easier for our customers to use. And their controls are very simple.

Vladislav, Moscow

I've been using Indesit washing machines for 17 years now. Actually, I've only had two in that time. The first one lasted 15 years, after which I gave it away for parts, even though it still could have worked. I bought this model two years ago and I do my laundry with gusto. Judge for yourself, the machine:

• easy to handle;
• costs pennies;
• it rarely breaks, but even if it does, it’s inexpensive to repair;
• It doesn't have any unnecessary commercial bells and whistles that only mislead the user and nothing more.

Negative opinions

Tatiana, St. Petersburg

A truly disgusting, terrible washing machine. I can't find the right words to describe this piece of junk. Those smart people are right when they say, "A miser pays twice." This is just another confirmation of that wise maxim. My washing machine worked for a month and a half, and then its motor burned out. I called a specialist, and he said the repairs would cost two-thirds the price of an Indesit, so that's what cheap equipment is. In the end, I sent it away for parts and bought myself an LG.

Ilona, ​​Kaliningrad

I have a very fond relationship with Indesit washing machines. Our old, hard-working Indesit worked for us for 14 years without a single breakdown. A year ago, I decided it was outdated and needed a replacement. I bought this particular Indesit and gave the old one to my do-it-yourself husband to tinker with; he cobbled together a food grinder out of it in a week.

The new machine turned out to be terrible; I wish I'd kept the old one. The washing quality is beyond words; it feels like the machine doesn't do anything with the laundry; it just stays dirty. Some programs freeze after the wash cycle starts, and some don't work at all. A two star rating, tops, for the new model.

The "Sport" mode always freezes at the third minute of program execution.

Svetlana, Novosibirsk

Two months ago, I fell for the salesman's cajoling when he tried to sell me this machine. When I saw the price tag, I melted, but I should have used my brain. The washing machine seems to work, but the quality of washing, spinning and rinsing is simply terrible. I'm amazed that modern washing machines can do such a terrible job. I think if I'd simply soaked the clothes in a basin of clean water for 30 minutes and then given them a gentle scrub with my hands, the results would have been better. Friends, don't trust salespeople; use your own judgment!

Yana, Kaluga

My mom has had an Indesit washing machine for seven years now, and she's happy with it. I decided to save some money too, and when my husband and I finally moved into a new apartment, I bought this model. As a result, within a month of dealing with this "helper," I found out the addresses of every service center in Kaluga. Because when the machine broke, they started kicking me around from one service center to another. And everywhere they told me they wouldn't fix it for free. They said bearing failure wasn't covered by warranty, and so on. I'd have to hire a lawyer.

   

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