Ariston washing machines
Ariston automatic washing machines are renowned worldwide for their quality, design, and advanced technology. Some models are called Hotpoint Ariston. Why? To find out, we suggest exploring the brand's history, examining its strengths, and exploring its weaknesses.
A bit of history
Back in 1930, Aristide Merloni founded a company in Italy that successfully began manufacturing scales, Industrie Merlon. In 1945, it expanded into a new manufacturing niche, producing electric water heaters under the Ariston brand (a Greek word meaning "successful" in English).
In 1970, Aristide divided his company into three parts and transferred management to his sons:
- Antonio took over the Antonio Merloni SpA plant for the production of scales and gas cylinders;
- Vittorio inherited the Merloni Elettrodomestici company, which manufactured home appliances, and he became its president in 1975, from which time the independent existence of the Ariston brand began;
- Francesco became president of the company Merloni Termosanitari, which produced water heaters and bathtubs.
By 1987, thanks to sound policies and marketing research, Merloni Elettrodomestici was developing successfully, and demand for its products was growing. In parallel with the growth of this company, in 1975 a plant was opened in Italy Indesit, which also began producing household appliances. However, its success was more rapid; Indesit appliances were known throughout Europe, and by the 1980s, sales were 1.5 times greater than those of Elettrodomestici. This impressed Vittorio Merloni, and in 1989, he acquired the well-known European brand Indesit.
The decision was strategically sound, and production immediately took off. Representative offices began to open in other countries: Poland, Portugal, Turkey, and France. In 1990, Merloni acquired the French concern Scholtes, and then the English concern Hotpoint, thereby capturing a large market in France, the UK, and Ireland. In 2005, Indesit's growing reputation forced the renaming of the Elettrodomestici concern to the Indesit Company.
Elettrodomestici opened a representative office in Russia in 1995. Consumers appreciated the Indesit and Ariston brands.
In 2000, Merloni acquired the Russian Stinol plant in Lipetsk, where it began producing Indesit appliances. In 2004, the company built a second plant. After the merger with Hotpoint, the Ariston brand was considered for renaming to Hotpoint. This was the case in some countries, but in Russia and the CIS, washing machines have been produced under the dual name Hotpoint Ariston since 2007.
Thus, the world's largest concern for the production of equipment Indesit The company owns such well-known brands as Hotpoint, Stinol, Indesit, Ariston. In our country, it is a leader, offering equipment in various price segments.
Advantages and disadvantages
Hotpoint Ariston automatic washing machines have found their niche among consumers in the Russian market, who leave reviews about them reviews People online note not only the excellent washing quality but also the distinctive design of various models. Furthermore, this appliance boasts the following advantages:
- cost optimization, namely reduction of energy and water consumption during the washing process;
- adjustable software that allows you to not only select a mode, but also set the temperature and time at your own discretion;
- ease of control;
- A variety of washing machine models, both economy and premium, suitable for consumers with different income levels.
There is no need to hide the disadvantages of this brand of cars; we will list them:
- One of the weakest points in the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine is the drain pump;
- also, in some models the fastenings of the drum door and top cover are rather flimsy;
- Often, technicians change hoses, especially at the point where they connect to the machine's tank. This may be due to operating conditions and hard water, which is not a defect of the machine itself;
- failures in the control module.
Please note! Repairing automatic washing machines of this brand is relatively inexpensive, and spare parts for all models are always available at affordable prices.
Description of models and their characteristics
To conclude this article, we'll provide a brief overview of Hotpoint Ariston washing machines, comparing their technical specifications, price, and design.
The Hotpoint Ariston VMSF 6013 B is a front-loading washing machine with a capacity of up to 6 kg and a spin speed of up to 1000 rpm. Features include auto-weighing. It offers 16 programs, including an allergy-friendly wash. Safety features include a child safety lock, door lock, overflow protection, and self-diagnosis. With dimensions of 85 x 60 x 40 cm, it weighs 62.5 kg. Prices start at $170.
The Hotpoint Ariston AQ105D 49D EU/B is a washing machine with a maximum load capacity of up to 10 kg for cotton, up to 5 kg for synthetics, and up to 2.5 kg for wool. The spin speed is adjustable up to 1400 rpm. A total of 16 preset wash programs are available. among which there is the "Shirts", "Down Jackets", "Down Blankets", "Refresh" modeThe downside is the lack of leak protection. With dimensions of 85 x 60 x 65 cm, it weighs 75.4 kg. This Italian-made model starts at $430.
The Hotpoint Ariston VMSD 722 ST B is a washing machine with a capacity of up to 7 kg and a spin speed of up to 1200 rpm. It offers 16 wash programs, including the "Refresh" program, which steams laundry for 20 minutes to eliminate odors and allergens. It features overflow and overheat protection, self-diagnostics, and no leak protection. With dimensions of 85 x 60 x 44 cm, it weighs 63 kg. Prices start at $250.
The Hotpoint Ariston WMTL 601 L CIS is a vertical automatic machine with a maximum load of 6 kg and a spin speed of up to 1000 rpm. It features automatic laundry weighing and 18 wash programs, including "Mixed Load," "Soak," "Refresh," and "Cotton Eco." This vertical machine is assembled in Slovakia.With dimensions of 90x40x60 cm, it weighs 58 kg. Price from $260.
The Hotpoint Ariston AWM 108 is a built-in washing machine with a maximum load capacity of 7 kg. It features a spin speed of up to 1000 rpm. It has an A-class wash cycle and energy efficiency rating. It has all the necessary washing modes, but lacks a child safety lock. With dimensions of 60 x 54 x 82 cm, it weighs 72 kg.
So, it's worth noting that, despite the presence of Indesit Company factories, Hotpoint Ariston washing machines assembled in Italy and Slovakia are also available on the domestic market. Of course, the price of these models is somewhat different from their Russian counterparts, and some experts believe the quality of imported machines is superior. But the choice is yours, good luck!
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Is the Ariston AVD 109 EX still in production or is it discontinued? If it had a stainless steel case, a control unit 10 cm higher, and terminals on the side, it would be a fantastic machine!
I have an original ARISTON washing machine, model AI 1248 CTX, from February 1996, and an ARISTON 7-cook multifunctional stove, model G 540 M5.2, from April 1996. They work perfectly. Thank you, Merloni!
We bought an Ariston. It's running really bad. It's only been around for a month, and we're already having a ton of problems. A repair shop is 40 km away, or they'll come and fix it for us, and we'll charge a toll. I'm a pensioner and can't afford that, so we couldn't return it to the store for that reason. Manufacturers, please help us solve these problems.
I don't know what to do. The machine just won't work. I start it, there's a click, and that's it. Silence.