A little history
The company owes its Bosch brand to Robert Bosch, the founder of the company where the production of electrical equipment was established. The beginning of a long path to fame was the end of the 19th century. Wars and political games repeatedly destroyed the company, but it was revived again, winning its name in the electrical goods markets and surprising users with new products. The efforts of the founder and family members were not in vain - the Bosch company has firmly found its feet and enjoys well-deserved popularity today.
Results of 2015-2016 ratings for Bosch refrigerators
Marketers from all leading manufacturers monitor demand for products, study customer and user reviews on forums and trading platforms. As a result, ratings appear that identify the winners in the nomination. In 2015, according to customer reviews, the Bosch KGS39XW20 refrigerator is the leader.
Reviews of Bosch double-circuit refrigerators note a decrease in operating noise. In this case, the low cost, combined with the original design and high functionality, made the model a bestseller.
In the reliability rating, the Bosch refrigerator was placed third in customer reviews in 2015. This indicator was determined by climatic conditions, the ability to maintain a given temperature in different conditions. The leader was the Bosch KGV36VW13 refrigerator.
Reviews from specialists 2015 put Bosch refrigerators in leading positions in any ratings. However, development prospects are important. New products have been developed, Bosch refrigerators in 2015, according to experts, will be replenished with models - Bosch KAN 58A55 and Bosch KSV36BW30.
The first model is designed for a spacious kitchen for a large family. The second model is without a freezer, but with super cooling.
Producing countries in the world
Bosch washing machines are produced all over the world. Today the company has 440 subsidiaries located in more than 60 countries, namely:
Poland. The plant in this country produces devices of the brands WAA, WAB, WOR, WAE.
The plant is located in the city of Lodz. The devices assembled on it meet the needs of the country itself, as well as the European continent. Some household appliances are supplied to the Russian market.
Where are Bosch washing machines made for Russia?
Bosch washing machines are a German brand . The company was founded in 1886. Initially, the company's prerogative was refrigerators. But after the merger with Siemens, which occurred in 1967, the company began producing washing machines.
Products of this brand first appeared on the Russian market in 1904. Since then, the company has been actively developing and increasing production. Today there are 7 factories operating in the Russian Federation. The production of washing machines is carried out in the Leningrad region.
You can understand in which country a Bosch washing machine was manufactured by looking at the markings. If it begins with the letters WLF, WLG, WLX, then the device was assembled in the Russian Federation. Also, information about the country is always on the nameplate, which is glued to the body of the washing machine.
Which factory produces better?
There is no doubt that Germany takes the lead in producing the highest quality washing machines . The country has the largest headquarters and factory for the production of household appliances.
It is in Germany that the latest and most advanced models labeled WLX and WAS are produced. However, it is not so easy for a Russian consumer to purchase a German-assembled device. This country produces no more than 7% of the total number of Bosch washing machines in the world. Although such models still exist on the market.
The main advantages of washing machines assembled in Germany:
High quality pump with 6 blades. For example, machines made in China have a classic pump with 4 blades.- The presence of a seal inside the case, which provides additional sound insulation.
- Glass hatch covered with a plastic partition.
- A highly efficient heating element, the service life of which is at least 10 years, and for older models - 15 years.
- The presence of a stiffener along the central part of the body.
The cost of household appliances assembled in Germany will be approximately 2 times higher. It is believed that the secret to the quality of devices lies in the impeccable execution of components and impeccable assembly.
According to experts, cars produced in German factories last 5-7 years longer than their counterparts from other countries of the world. Bosch washing machines assembled in Poland are of good quality. However, they do not have stiffeners or noise absorbers; the pump is installed with 3 screws.
Whether or not to buy a Bosch washing machine assembled in China is up to each buyer to decide independently . In such devices a proprietary electronic module is installed, but the model itself will be simplified as much as possible.
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It has a thinner body and hatch glass, no seals, different shock absorbers and a pump with 4 latches, which rotates in different directions. The service life of such pumps, according to household appliance repair specialists, is about 3 years.
Build quality for Russian stores
Despite the fact that the management of the Bosch company in Russia is carried out by the eminent Mr. Hoffmann, experts say that the highest quality devices are assembled in the homeland of the brand. Although it should be noted that Bosch machines, which are sold in Russian stores, do not deserve any criticism.
Defects among models are rare, and the actual service life is really about 10 years. New items are regularly arriving at retail outlets in the Russian Federation. Therefore, you should not refuse Bosch washing machines because they were made in Russia.
General description of different models
Deciphering the markings can reveal much more to us than just the country of origin of the Bosch machine. If we correctly decipher the marking designation, we will learn about the main parameters of a particular model without even looking at its instructions. Let's start with the designations indicating whether the washing machine belongs to a particular series. Today, Bosch produces several lines of washing machines: 2 Classixx, 4 Maxx, 6 Avantixx, 8 Logixx, etc.
There are rulers that are designated by a group of letter symbols. We decided to focus your attention on them.
We have given quite a few examples, but have not yet fully disclosed any marking designation. The time has come to move on from scattered examples to practical decoding. Let's take a closer look at the Bosch WLT20271OE washing machine.
The first letter of the marking designation is constantly repeated. Whatever model you take, it will start with W. Why is this so? Yes, because W is a washing machine. The second letter will depend on the type of washing unit we have to deal with. In our case it is the letter L, but the letters O, A, K or I can be used:
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Tool color
The Germans were among the first to introduce a public division between professional and home instruments. Previously, and even now, most manufacturers distinguished household tools into a separate brand or identified some lines with less reliability and power.
Regarding Bosch power tools, separation in design has become a standard - and more often you can hear “green” instead of “home” and “blue” instead of professional, and not only from this manufacturer. Actually, the marking features begin with the color designation. By the way, there are more than two of them:
- P - home or personal instrument, from the German persönlich, promoted under the thesis DIY - Do It Yourself, home crafts;
- G – commercial or professional, from the German großtechnisch, “on an industrial scale”;
- A - garden accessories (including chainsaws), by the way, also distinguished by the color of the plastic body - light green;
- B and D - measuring instruments and accessories.
German washing machine BOSCH
What is the difference between a Bosch automatic washing machine (made in Germany) and analogues on the market?
- 3D Washing technology allows you to quickly and effectively remove stains and even pieces of dirt from your things.
- Unique washing algorithms for any type of fabric.
- The latest program for processing delicate fabrics, the machine works even more carefully, cleans, leaving the fabric unchanged.
The washing machine operates almost silently.- A series of narrow Bosch washing machines made in Germany, only 33 cm wide.
- High quality components and assembly. As a result, there is a very low percentage of breakdowns.
- Bosch uses the latest developments to save time, water and energy.
AEG
The year the company was founded was 1883. Then, under the leadership of the German engineer Emil Rathenau, household appliances were created. The company became known for its irons, kettles and lighters. Six years later, the first washing machine was presented at an exhibition in Berlin.
The company released automatic washing machines in the 1950s. Then they did not gain much popularity, since they were quite expensive. To develop this area, the company's management decided to reduce the cost of products.
Less than fifteen years have passed, and AEG has introduced energy-saving automatic machines to consumers. Since water and electricity prices were constantly rising, this approach turned out to be correct, which immediately affected the level of sales.
These washing machines entered the domestic market in the nineties. Where are AEG washing machines assembled? Production is located in Poland and Germany.
Important! Experts consider the equipment from this company to be very reliable and rarely break down. In addition, it works almost silently and has a clean design. More expensive models come with a drying function.
Advantages and disadvantages
Equipment manufacturers take into account the demand for certain capabilities and characteristics of devices. The following models are especially popular on the Russian market:
- with a frontal method of loading things;
- having shallow depth and compact dimensions;
- economical modifications in terms of water and electricity consumption.
It is worth noting that, unlike Europeans, domestic users prefer versions with front-loading laundry. Therefore, among Russian-made washing machines, only the representative office produces units with vertical filling of the working compartment.
Among the non-standard modifications, the following features can be noted:
- reduced depth from 500 to 550 millimeters;
- narrow versions with volume from 390 to 470 mm;
- full-size options in European dimensions;
- super-narrow models with a depth of 330 to 360 mm.
LG
The factories of this South Korean company produce a variety of household appliances. Where are LG washing machines assembled, is it really only in Korea? In fact, only ten percent of produced washing machines are made in Korea. There is no need to panic, because no matter what country the device is produced in, the same technology is used for the production of components and assembly.
Important! This brand produces unique models with innovative technical solutions. All of them are aimed at increasing user comfort and efficiency in caring for things. We have prepared several useful reviews of washing machines from this manufacturer:
- LG direct drive washing machine.
- LG direct drive washing machine 6 kg.
- LG washing machine with steam.
In which countries is the production of LGI washing machines established?
- China. Washing machines with large drums are assembled in Hong Kong. They are equipped with half load features, Fuzzy Logic and many more.
- South Korea. In Seoul, at production bases, components are produced and automatic washing machines of the latest generation are assembled.
- Philippines. Assembly lines are located in Manila, and there are component production plants in other cities.
- Indonesia. The production of components is established here, which are then sent to China.
- Russia. Since 2006, the company's largest plant began operating in the Moscow region. Most washing machines sold in Russia are made here.
- Taiwan. Microwave ovens, refrigerators and washing machines are assembled at a small plant in Taipei.
Important! Units from LG differ:
- “smart” Fuzzi Logic modules;
- Inexpensive price, but high quality;
- Reliable inverter motors;
- Good balancing, acceptable noise level, simple and understandable programs;
- Useful features to make washing easier.
