Bomann washing machines have not yet had time to establish themselves in the Russian market. The abundance of foreign brands of household appliances confuses the buyer, and the choice of a home assistant is more like an investigation. Should you trust this brand or save your nerves and wallet, this article will be discussed.
Where do Bomann cars are made?
You won’t be surprised by the overseas names of a domestic buyer, but trust in German technology remains unchanged. This trading house was founded in March 1886 by Karl Bomann in the city of Hamburg. For 130 years of its existence, the brand has been manufacturing and exporting a wide variety of goods: from household appliances to food, and in 1997 it was absorbed by the Clatronic Group. The headquarters is located in the town of Campen.
All equipment is manufactured in China, is certified in accordance with applicable German law. In addition to the Bomann Clatronic Group, Profi Cook, AEG, Profi Care, and STS are also owned. The country hosts an annual exhibition of household appliances IFA, of which the Clatronic Group is an obligatory participant.
Features of Bomann washing machines
The official German site Bomann presents 11 models of SMA, 2 of which are with horizontal loading. More recently, the lineup has replenished with 3 new models with a high class of energy saving. How can this news come in handy for the Russian consumer? No way! No vehicles were found on the manufacturer’s website that were successfully sold to gullible customers in Russia. The Behmann company also does not produce semi-automatic machines, which are so often found on Internet trading floors. The market is flooded with fakes, which means that the notorious German quality, guarantees and certification can be forgotten.
The set of functions and programs depends on the class and cost of the machine. If the expensive model is equipped with an LED display, protection against overheating, leaks, foam control and an auto-balancing system, then the budget models boast a zinc drum and a washing program for 60 minutes.
The price of Behmann equipment in German stores is higher than in Russian, and varies from 19,500 to 25,500 rubles. According to the reviews of foreign consumers, the goods break down after 1.5 years, and the most “successful” owners manage to take the purchase for repair 3 times a year. This applies not only to washing machines, but also to kitchen appliances. Everyone notes the poor build quality, fire hazard. Phones of the company do not answer, employees ignore the requirements to return money.
But this is Europe, but what about us?
Overview of popular models in the Russian market
As mentioned above, the Russian buyer is limited in choosing two models: WA 5716 and WA 9314.1, which are not in the Bomann catalog.
WA 5716 - budget classic
General characteristics
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm, the function of canceling the spin and speed selection.
- Number of programs: 8, including for wool, delicate fabrics, pre-soaking.
- Protection: against leakage (body), control of foaming, imbalance and overload.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Class of washing / spin: A / C.
- Delayed start: no.
- Type of tank: plastic.
- Noise level (wash / spin): 60/73 dB.
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 85x60x53 cm.
- Features: quick cold wash mode, no delayed start, hatch opening 180 degrees.
Benefits:
- Many useful programs that improve the quality of washing.
- The machine is quiet, provided that it is installed correctly.
- Clear manual control, there is a choice of temperature and spin speed.
Disadvantages:
- There is no warranty information or reliable manufacturer data.
- Inadequate leakage protection.
- Overpriced with minimal functionality.
WA 9314.1 - washing machine for frequent use
Overview of Key Features
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Spin speed: 400–1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 + additional functions (gentle washing of children's things, prevention of creasing, IVF, intensive washing).
- Protection: against leaks, overload, overheating, foam control, automatic balancing, hatch blocking.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Noise level (wash / spin): 62/78 dB.
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 85x59.5x53.0 cm, weight 56.0 kg.
- Voltage: 220–240 V, power: 2100 W.
- Fuse Protection: 10 A.
- Water pressure: 0.05 MPa - 1 MPa (0.5-10 bar).
- Features: annual water consumption of 9900 liters, energy consumption - 196 kW, a timer display, a stainless steel drum with a plastic tank of 43 liters, a hatch diameter of 31 cm, 180-degree opening, an LED display and electronic control.
Pros:
- Inexpensive machine with all the necessary functions.
- It is much easier to plan your affairs when the display shows the time until the end of the cycle.
- Consumes little water and electricity.
Minuses:
- Warranty service is in question, as is the availability of the necessary parts in private service centers.
- No reviews from real buyers.
- Hard to find on sale.
Conclusions
- It is impossible to find out what is offered to the consumer under the Behmann brand: either it’s an outdated model range that has been discontinued, or another fake.
- Before buying, you should check with the seller where the nearest service center is located, is there a guarantee.
- Given the feedback from a European buyer, it is easy to guess that the quality of the manufactured equipment does not always live up to expectations.
- AGR of this brand have all the necessary functions for successful operation, subject to proper operation.
- Buying equipment even in online stores is difficult, a small selection of models.
- The device is very simple with a clear display, how to use and install is described in detail in the instructions.