Washing machine manufacturer Vestel

Not every buyer knows who makes Vestel washing machines, what their market position is, or whether they can be trusted. This creates a significant imbalance with the attractive prices and high-quality workmanship for which Vestel's home appliances and electronics are renowned. To avoid guesswork and overpaying for more established companies, we suggest taking a closer look at the location of Vestel's developers and assemblers. We'll also review the best models and their reviews.

Origin and affiliation of the brand

Vestel is the largest manufacturer of large household appliances and electronics in Europe. Originating in Turkey, the brand encompasses 19 organizations with offices in 14 countries, including Germany, Russia, Romania, the UK, France, and Italy. Its extensive expansion and leadership in the international market is due to its merger with the multinational holding company Zorlu Group and the gradual acquisition of several competitors based abroad. Notable examples include the acquisition of the Danish company Vestfrost and the British company Waltham.

In addition to producing equipment under its own name, Vestel successfully markets its products under other, more well-known brands. For example, televisions under German Telefunken and Italian Innohit brands are assembled at its Turkish factories under license agreements. Contract manufacturing has also been established: the factories manufacture consumer electronics from AKAI, Toshiba, Philips, Daewoo, Gorenje, Inexive, Medion, Orion Electric, and many others.

Vestel entered the Russian market in 2003, when it built its first television assembly plant. Over the following years, production expanded, and the product range expanded to include refrigeration equipment, stoves, air conditioners, and washing machines. From 2014 to the present, the production of equipment assembled in Russia has been suspended due to the economic crisis. It is likely that the company's activities will resume.

Review of the best machines of this brand

Knowing where a washing machine is made and how extensive its production is is important, but it's better to get to grips with specific models and their specifications. A review of the best Vestel washing machines will help make your search easier. We'll tell you which ones are among them below.

Among the most affordable options, the Vestel F2WM 840 stands out with its digital display, electronic controls, and 5 kg capacity. Its energy efficiency and washing efficiency ratings of A+ and A, respectively, are attractive, as is its partially protected housing with a child lock and imbalance control. It offers over 10 modes with convenient programs including express, soak, and anti-crease. The advantages include a delayed start timer, the ability to independently vary the temperature, and a low noise level. Among the disadvantages is the low spin speed with a maximum of 800 rpm.

The Vestel FLWM 1241 offers extensive power and capabilities. Its key feature is a removable lid for built-in installation. Its striking design, with a black tinted door contrasting with the white body, is also impressive. Other performance specifications include:

• Maximum load – 6 kg.
• Energy consumption class A++.
• Washing quality class A.
• Category B spin at speeds up to 1200 rpm.
• Water consumption per cycle is about 47 liters.
• 15 programs with “Anti-allergy”, “Super-rinse”, “Quick wash” modes.
• The hatch diameter is 33 cm.

The noise level is within 61-77 dB.

The Vestel FLWM 1041 represents the mid-range segment, both in price and technical specifications. This freestanding front-loading washer features electronic controls and a backlit digital display. It's considered energy-efficient, consuming low amounts of energy (class A++) and water (no more than 47 liters per cycle). The drum spins at up to 1000 rpm, and its strength can be adjusted or disabled. There are 15 programs, including the most popular ones: quick wash, economy, baby clothes, and super rinse. The manufacturer also has safety in mind: a partially sealed housing to prevent leaks, a child lock on the control panel, and balance and foam control.

Vestel washing machine reviews

Real customer reviews will help you find out how well Vestel produces its washing machines. Here are some:

ValerIa_beauty

We bought a Vestel AWM 1040 six years ago, and I can confidently say it was the right choice. It's a slim model that fits perfectly in our small apartment and is virtually silent. The machine never let me down, it always washed my clothes and wrung them out almost dry. I was also pleased with the variety of washing modes, including a program for baby clothes. And thanks to regular use of special detergents, no limescale buildup developed, even though our Stavropol water is very hard. Even periodic washing of the interior was effortless; everything is easily removed and cleaned.

Arishka12

When we bought the Vestel OWM 4010 LED for our summer house, we were looking for a low price, and for the price, it offered the most functionality and capacity. But in reality, it turned out to be less than practical, and I have nothing to compare it to, as I have an expensive LG at home. Firstly, I was disappointed by the numerous useless modes without a convenient express or economy wash. Secondly, not all preset programs can be adjusted for temperature and time, making the cycle very long, as the standard rinse alone takes an average of 40 minutes. This also results in a significant amount of laundry being washed. Thirdly, there's no child lock, but that's more my fault.

The disadvantages include poor washing and poor spinning at full load (here 5 kg).

Maria Yakushkina

I'm using the Vestel WM 1234 E4, and I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it's a decent model, slim, easy to use, washes fairly quietly, and has many modes, including a convenient quick wash program. On the other hand, it spins noisily, and sometimes even "forgets" to spin clothes, even when running a special program. Another drawback is that water often remains in the detergent drawer, making it difficult to empty cleanly. The timer also has issues: sometimes the timer resets abruptly, and sometimes the designated 15 minutes stretch out to half an hour.

   

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