Ariston washing machine service life

When purchasing a new washing machine, every consumer hopes for its durability and good quality. You should not trust the service life specified by the product manufacturer, since all technical characteristics and features are closely related to external factors. Most experts set the average operating time range for a washing machine to be 7-10 years. But it also varies depending on the assembly, country of production and model. Let's take a closer look at the popular brand of washing machine Ariston and find out the features of its functionality.

The big picture

Today, the Ariston brand has lost its former reliability and build quality. On average, the service life of an Ariston washing machine is 5-7 years, unless there are serious breakdowns of any expensive component. There are examples of how, after repairing the components, the machine was happy to work for several more years. It is worth noting that the older models worked for about 10-15 years.

The operating time has been reduced due to savings by the manufacturer on the spare parts and materials used. The metal used is susceptible to corrosion and rotting elements. Plastic parts (tank, dispenser, etc.) are much worse in quality than those produced decades ago. The main problem with these washing machines is the bearings.

In the best case, Ariston machines can last about 7 years, but, unfortunately, every 9 model breaks down after 3 years of use, and every 16 after a year.

All parts used in production are supplied from China. They do not undergo any additional checks other than the main check on the production line.Any machine can pass all internal assembly quality standards, but few people are interested in what it was assembled from.

Maintainability of the machine

The durability of any washing machine is affected by its maintainability. If it is subject to inexpensive repairs and restoration of its operation, then the owner, most likely, will not exchange it for a newer model. But if repairs are expensive or it is impossible to restore it, it will be easier to sell this equipment for spare parts and purchase a new one. By full repair we mean:

• bearing replacement;
• replacing the oil seal;
• repair or installation of a new drum cross;
• electronics repair.

To carry out any operation, it is necessary to open the tank. On Ariston brand models, the tanks cannot be disassembled. When repairing it, specialists have to saw the tankand then glue it together. In some cases, after such interventions, he may not recover. There is also no full guarantee for repairs. Therefore, after another tank leak, it is pointless to complain about the work of the technician; disassembly and gluing of this unit will again be required.

Most users of an Ariston machine, after it breaks down (mainly bearing failures), prefer to buy new equipment.

A rather specific component is the electronic module, or more precisely, its breakdown. In most cases, replacing an old module is an expensive service, so it is simpler and easier to purchase a new machine. Most often, the microcontroller suffers in Ariston washing machines, replacing which is a very labor-intensive process. For example, in the same popular Beko or Bosch automatic machines, replacing it and reinstalling the firmware is much easier and simpler. Some even refuse to repair the Ariston electrical module, since the service is very expensive (about 60% of the cost of an inexpensive model).

In any case, the Ariston brand is not so bad as to refuse to purchase it. On the contrary, some models are superior in reliability and functionality to the well-known Indesit. The most important thing is not to hope for a long service life of this equipment and try to prevent the influence of negative external factors on its internal components. Before starting operation, read the instructions and follow their provisions!

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