Belorussians make the Atlant washing machines. Having decided not to invent the bicycle, they assemble them from European components. Minsk “Household Appliances Plant”, launched in 2003, produces SMAs that successfully compete with Western counterparts.
What is known about the manufacturer?
Belarusian equipment used to be a success among our population - which alone Minsk refrigerators cost. By the way, MZH (Minsk Refrigerator Plant) is one of the links of Atlant CJSC, which owns the brand of the same name. Today, ATA ATLANT made a serious competition for the products of leading Western brands, which filled the store shelves and the minds of consumers.
The production of washing machines in Belarus did not start from scratch. The basis for the future plant was the production facilities created during the USSR. The company launched the production of SMA in 2003 and over the 15 years of its operation has produced thousands of devices.
Why buy the Atlas brand SMA?
Today, the buyer has become more pragmatic, in a good way - more greedy and not so greedy for advertising. Choosing household appliances, our people are increasingly focused not on the brand and value, but on such moments:
- Specifications.
- Functional.
- Applied technology.
- Innovative solutions.
Comparing expensive “foreign” washing machines with ours - and most Russians perceive the products of the Belarusian plant as domestic - many choose Atlanta. Simple in appearance - without the “Samsung” shine or the “Boshevsky” pretentiousness, Belarusian cars do not claim the title of “purchase of the year”. If you just need a reliable, functional and inexpensive machine that just erases well, choose the Belarusian brand.
The manufacturer produces devices of the middle price segment - from 12,000 to 23,000 rubles.
You should not think that products from Belarus are taken only because of the low price. Moreover, at some Indesit or Ariston you can also find models for 11,000-12,000 rubles. If we compare the AGR of Belarusian and, for example, Italian production, then at the same price the first win. It is clear why the people choose the washers collected in Belarus.
The most common washing machine for ordinary consumers
There is nothing outstanding in the design of the CMA “Atlant” - these are ordinary white frontals without any frills and stylish things. And this is the right move - when there is an imported filling inside, there is no need to be special outwardly. So, without striking the design, the washers from Belarus offer the buyer:
- functionality not inferior to European counterparts;
- reliability and durability;
- availability of service and spare parts.
If you do not take into account tinsel in the form of “a dozen programs”, “innovative bubbles” and other advertising chips from leading brands, then, in fact, “Atlanta” has everything that a buyer needs from a modern washing machine. Should I buy products of Belarusian manufacturers? Definitely she deserves attention. And in order to better understand the issue, we will have to:
- reflect on what is good and bad in ATLANT cars;
- find out what models the manufacturer offers;
- consider in more detail the characteristics of the most popular modifications;
- quickly look at the reviews of the owners to figure out which model to buy for you.
Customers of products with the ATLANT logo are focused on the post-Soviet space.
Atlant - the most inexpensive SMA on the market. But once again we repeat: even with well-known brands you can find cheaper models.
How much do they work?
Owners of SMA ATLANT claim that their devices last 10 years or more. Belarusian equipment is maximally adapted to our harsh realities - the quality of water and electricity. This is one of the reasons for the longevity of these machines.
All products have an extended warranty period. The equipment is put on a full warranty service for three years.
Advantages and disadvantages
If you read the reviews, then in general the pluses are associated with the reliability and price of cars from Belarus, and the minuses - with the quality of washing and the nuances of work. Many dissatisfied opinions can be called nitpicking, but in the work of modern technology, any trifle is important. It is on them that user comfort is built. Therefore, we will try to objectively highlight all the good and bad in the AGR of this brand.
Good:
- Reliability. Imported components, work experience, our own research center - all this allows us to create reliable and durable devices.
- Profitability. Many modifications have the energy class A +++. But there are also models with a lower class - if this moment is important for you, pay attention to it when buying.
- Ease of controls. How to use the device, it is clear at the level of intuition. The manufacturer knows the stereotypes and habits of our people, so the control panel rarely confuses them, which can not be said about many Western brands.
- Russian-language instruction. Each version has an extensive instruction in Russian.
- Quality wash. All models have a washing class - A, this is the maximum possible option in a car of any brand.
- Functionality. There are plenty of embedded programs for the implementation of any tasks. In some modifications there are more than 2 dozen.
- Silent work. This is not to say that these devices are leaders in noiselessness, you cannot even call them noiseless, but their noise level is low - about 59 dB. This is enough to make life in the same apartment with SMA comfortable.
- Compactness. The company offers not only narrow, but also super-heavy modifications, which means that even owners of small-sized apartments will be able to find a suitable option.
- Collapsible tank. All modifications are equipped with collapsible tanks - in this matter, the Belarusian brand is consistent and solid. The tank with the possibility of parsing significantly simplifies the repair if necessary - it does not need to be sawn and glued, as in Indesit.
No matter how praise the Belarusian assembly, but still those who cannot afford the AGR from top manufacturers buy these typewriters. Moreover, the Atlantes have several serious drawbacks:
- Poor quality spin. Many modifications have a spin class of C and even D, which corresponds to a good and mediocre rating.
- Collector motors. They make products cheaper, but nothing more. Everything else - technical specifications, efficiency, durability - is much worse than that of machines with inverter motors.
- Low profitability. But this does not apply to all modifications. The manufacturer has devices with different classes of energy consumption - from A to A +++. Owners of SMA with energy consumption A ++ and A +++ spend 10-40% less on electricity.
- All kinds of design errors. Owners of Atlant washing machines often complain about all sorts of little things. For example, a little water drips onto the floor while opening the hatch or debris accumulates in the space between the plastic pad and the metal surface of the drum.
Overview: what Atlant produces
The manufacturer offers several series, united by similar characteristics, functionality and technologies: SMART, SOFT, Optima Control, Multi Function, Maxi Function, Soft Control.
The first 5 series are represented by two types of frontal SMA - standard and narrow, and in the Soft Control series there are also super-heavy modifications.
The company offers:
- washing machines with a load of 4 to 7 kg;
- only frontal type;
- installation - only stand-alone;
- the depth of the apparatus is from 32 to 50 cm.
Most models have a similar device, all have electronic control, and many have a display. There is a self-diagnosis system, protection against leaks, dozens of useful programs and modes.
There is no separate category of “built-in” washers. But many narrow and compact devices can be used as built-in appliances. Before you buy a washer, think about how to install it. Make all necessary measurements and be sure to consider in what conditions the operation of the equipment will go. Consider several popular ATLANT SMA, give a brief technical description and draw conclusions based on feedback.
ATLANT 60U108 - customer choice
Users decided that this is the best SMA from the model range of the Belarusian manufacturer and noted its best features: load volume and quality of washing clothes. The machine has all the necessary functionality, including 15 programs and all types of protection, including full protection against leaks, which is rarely found in devices of a low price category.
Parameters:
- Spin speed: up to 1000 revolutions per minute.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Wash / Spin Class: A / C.
- Water consumption for washing: 45 liters.
- Maximum load: up to 6 kg.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x42x85 cm.
- Number of programs: 15 (Delicate, Anti-crease, Fast, Stain Removal and others).
- Noise: up to 68 dB.
- Additionally: self-diagnosis, additional loading of linen, sunroof with opening 180 degrees.
Pros:
- Budget cost.
- Perfectly squeezes and rinses linen.
- Simple operation.
- Economical work.
- Lots of programs.
Minuses:
- It may make noise and vibrate during washing and spinning.
- Long programs without the possibility of reduction.
- It does not wring if there is only one thing in the drum.
CMA 70Y1010 - the most expensive
What is it about her? It has a high energy consumption class - A +, low noise level (59/73 dB) and high-quality performance. A three-layer anticorrosive coating of the housing is used here, and the heating element is coated with a special nickel-chrome coating. In this modification the following technologies are introduced: Energy Efficiency - which reduces energy consumption, and Volt security - which ensures stable operation during power surges.
- loading - 7 kg;
- spin speed - 1000 rpm;
- number of programs - 16 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 60x41x85cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 50 l;
- in addition - an ecological mode (ecocare), a stop with water in a tank.
Pros:
- diagnostic system and error indication;
- after the power is turned on, the washing resumes from the moment of the program at which it was interrupted;
- delayed start;
- heavy contamination removal program - linen literally boils;
- Superfast wash saves time;
- stylish design;
- clear management;
- low power consumption;
- spaciousness;
- low cost.
Minuses:
- many are unhappy with the lack of steam function.
Despite the fact that this is the most expensive version, consumers still noted its low cost. Because cars of this class are much more expensive when they are sold by leading world brands. If you have the appropriate amount, you can choose - the average car from an Italian or German brand or the best version from Atlant, which gained a lot of positive reviews.
CMA 50Y88 - the most popular
This version is the best-selling, so it was at the top of the popularity rating. This is an average option - with the usual characteristics and the average price.
What is outstanding in it is the declared number of programs - as many as 23. Energy consumption - class A.
- load - 5 kg;
- spin speed - 800 rpm;
- number of programs - 23 pcs.;
- dimensions (WxDxH) - 50x42x85cm;
- water consumption per cycle - 45 l;
- additionally - programs for heavily soiled things, for sports shoes, for wool, table linen and towels, hand wash.
Pros:
- good value for money;
- quietly works;
- qualitatively erases;
- high-quality assembly;
- resistance to voltage drops;
- maintainability - you can buy any spare part;
- many modes and programs.
Minuses:
- no display;
- short power cord, drain and water inlet hoses.
In general, CMA 50Y88 is accompanied by positive reviews. Consumers emphasize that they value the “Belarusian quality” and the washers from Belarus met their expectations. I would like to note the "cry of the soul" in one of the reviews - the consumer asks to make the hoses and power cord more authentic. “Let it be more expensive!” - written in a review. Well, perhaps, it is high time for manufacturers to heed such wishes.
Summing up the results of our investigation, we note that the consumer loves “made in Belarus” products and, probably, does the right thing. Inexpensive, but high-quality, reliable, durable, and most importantly maintainable, and even with collapsible tanks, these washers are simply a dream of a domestic consumer.