Washing machines "Vyatka": history, characteristics and model range

Today, the washing machine is the most demanded household appliance, so necessary in any apartment or house. The automated mechanism made it possible to turn the washing of dirty clothes into a real pleasure. Housewives who lived during the Soviet Union could only dream of such benefits of civilization. They were content with semi-automatic equipment, most often the Vyatka machine. She also had many advantages, which we will discuss in this article.

In the USSR, only privileged persons could boast of the presence of foreign-made washing machines, namely, the spouses of diplomats and workers of party services. But everything changed by the end of the 70s. It was then that the first models of Vyatka automatic washing machines came off the assembly line of the Kirov plant. In appearance and some technical characteristics, these models turned out to be a copy of the washing structures of the Italian brand Ariston. In Soviet times, a foreign product caused indescribable delight. Near the apartment of the owners of this equipment, there was even a line of people wishing to see the automated washing machine with their own eyes.

Successful passing of the tests allowed the Electropribor plant to produce 100 copies of this model.

The creation of the Vyatka-Avtomat washing machine brought another novelty into the life of the Soviet people, namely, television advertising. The product itself could be purchased at any specialized point, but not every family was easily given the purchase of this device. Those who were not embarrassed by the cost of "Vyatka" were required to take a certificate from the housing office, which indicated that their wiring would be able to withstand the required load.

At the end of its existence the enterprise for the production of washing machines "Vyatka" suffered small losses, as a result, in 2005 the organization went bankrupt, and the remaining plant was acquired by the Italian company Candy... The change of ownership influenced the process of creating washing mechanisms only on the positive side. Modern models are equipped with wide functionality and a set of necessary technical characteristics.

The model range of Vyatka washing machines has a lot of positive and several negative characteristics.

The advantages include low cost of devices, ease of use and high performance. Of the shortcomings, only the complexity of self-repair of parts and their replacement were identified. However, with proper operation, such problems do not arise.

Many people, at the mere mention of the Russian brand "Vyatka", create in their heads the image of semiautomatic washing machines with a single washing mode and hand spinning. However, this is a misconception. Modern models are endowed with beautiful design, unique technical characteristics and great functionality.

This model belongs to washing constructions of the activator type. They are very convenient for use in country houses and dachas where there is no centralized water supply. Mechanical control type.

The washing process itself is extremely simple. Clothes are loaded inside the washing machine, then warm water is poured, then powder is poured and a timer is set. The maximum load capacity is 1.5 kg. There is no centrifuge.

An independent model of a washing machine of the automatic type. The device features front loading and mixed control. The modern design fits well into the interior of any home. The system component is no different from modern foreign-made washing machines. The dimensions of the tank can easily accommodate 5 kg of clothing. One wash consumes 45 liters of water. There is a spin.

The undoubted advantages of the product are its low price and low power consumption. The disadvantages include only loud noise during the operation of the device.

This model is designed as a free-standing element of household appliances. But it can still be built into a special compartment under the table top. The washing program is set manually using a switch, and the keypad is responsible for activating additional functions.

The presented model of the washing machine has a beautiful and elegant design. Loading of linen is frontal. The drum is designed for 5 kg of laundry. The centrifuge power is 1000 rpm.

The washing machine is a standard size, which many users have liked due to the convenient electronic-mechanical working panel. The installation of the required program is carried out by means of the rotary switch. The drum capacity is 5 kg. The system is equipped with 16 modes and a water temperature indicator.

Super slim washing machine equipped with a mechanical control panel. Installation of the required programs is carried out using the rotary switch and keys. The laconic design allows the washing structure to fit into any interior of the house. Manufacturers call this model "Italian", because it contains the subtlety and sophistication of design.

Choosing a washing machine is not easy. Each individual Vyatka model is equipped with a lot of interesting programs and functions. And before settling on a particular car, you need to think about what capabilities it should have. You also need to check the connection system. In the absence of centralized water supply, it is worth considering the "Mini-Vyatka SM 2" washing machine.

Housewives should estimate how much laundry they wash in one bookmark. For daily washing, you should purchase equipment with a small capacity. For washing once a week, it is worth considering devices with a drum volume of 5-6 kg, for example, the Maria model.

For this reason, the manufacturer advises family to go shopping for a washing machine. A woman chooses an assembly in terms of beauty and design. The man, in turn, checks the technical characteristics and capabilities of the washing device.

After making a successful purchase, the new owner needs to read the instruction manual. It tells you how to properly connect the device to water and electricity. The manufacturer recommends that you pay special attention to the order in which programs and additional functions are enabled.In case of improper use, there is a high probability that the washing machine system will fail.

The documents for each model of the Vyatka washing machine contain a 10-year warranty card. System errors in the first year of service are eliminated at the service center completely free of charge. If a malfunction occurs 12 months after purchase, you will have to contact the master for a fee.

Modern men, having discovered a breakdown of the washing machine, try to repair it with their own hands. However, not all faults can be rectified by yourself. There are many problems that only a home appliance repairman can fix.

But if a burning smell appears, the water in the tank does not heat up, the machine began to be shocked or stopped turning on altogether, you will have to call a specialist. After all the cause of the malfunction may be a burned out electrical circuit, a faulty motor connection terminal, or if the gas-filled thermostat has lost its connection to the system.

In fact, there are a lot of problems with which it is impractical to deal with it yourself.

• rupture of the cuff of the hatch;
• leakage;
• great dampness of the laundry after the end of washing;
• no water is collected in the drum;
• a loud knock is heard during operation.

In some cases, the breakdown can be very serious and the restoration of a faulty part, for example, an electrical circuit, will be impossible. In such a situation, it is necessary to replace the part.

Review of the washing machine "Vyatka" 16 BA160500 see below.