Almost nothing is known to ordinary consumers about Graude washing machines. The brand is presented as German, but there are suspicions that this is an “exaggeration”. Let's see what this brand offers and who its manufacturer is.
Where are SMA Graude going?
Every German brand has a long, long history. It begins with the fact that some Carl or Peter founded a workshop, then the company was sold several times, merged and, finally, was absorbed by a large concern. Graude has no such story.
Little is known about the brand. He appeared in Russia in 2016, and allegedly makes a very, very good technique. All. Nothing more is known about Graud. Consumers were divided over the country of origin.
Just a few arguments and facts:
- The brand has an official website in the German and Russian segments of the Internet. The sites do not have stories about their own developments, there are no descriptions of the advantages of the manufactured equipment, there is no news about exhibitions and conferences. They just offer equipment for sale. Where is it made? Many consumers make a logical assumption - “in China of course».
- The trademark is registered in Germany at the address: 206 Beneekendorffstrasse, Berlin. But as eyewitnesses assure, here, on the outskirts of Berlin, there is only a small office with an answering machine. The owners of the brand are, presumably, in Russia. A German address is only needed for prestige.
- All German brands are famous, and among them there is no Grade. Here is a complete list: AEG and Miele, Thomas, Liebherr, Bosch and Siemens (BSH), Kärcher, Braun, Steba, Rommelsbacher, Küppersbusch and Teka, Bauknecht.
Overview of models and reviews
Under the brand name “Graude” only frontal built-in devices are produced. There are only a few models in the assortment, very similar to each other.
Graude EWA 60.0 - Medium Load
Built-in front-loading CMA. Type of control - electronic, there is a digital display. Height for embedding - 82 cm. The tank is made of plastic.
- Capacity: 6 kg.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including washing jeans, washing sportswear, a program for washing mixed fabrics, super rinse, quick wash).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: full protection against leaks, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Noise level (wash / spin): 57/74 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x54x82 cm.
The reviews left are easily divided into two groups - real and laudatory. In the first there are many sensible remarks in which close contact of consumers with technology is visible. The second one is full of general phrases - and it erases well, and the super-duper drum, and even the dearest powder tray. Therefore, we will focus on constructive reviews, on the basis of which we will form an opinion on EWA 60.0.
The user, praising the washing machine in all respects, pointed out in shortcomings - “Spin speed is only 1200 rpm”. Absolutely ridiculous remark. This is a fairly high speed, and why is the user concerned about the speed? He should be concerned about the quality of the spin - how much dry linen he takes out of the drum.
Pros:
- Many useful programs.
- “It works, and that’s already good,” one user said ironically.
Minuses:
- The boot hatch is small.
- Bad build. The user confidently indicates - "Chinese."
- Loud noise.
- There are no official service centers.
- For built-in appliances, it vibrates unacceptably.
After analyzing the parameters of EWA 60.0, one of its owners found that this machine, being a complete analogue of the models under the brands Midea, Hansa and Waissgauff, is sold at inflated prices. At the same time, the Midea brand does not hide the Chinese assembly, and Graude is modestly silent about this. The latter is clearly misleading buyers, talking about "German quality."
Graude EWTA 80.0 - with dryer
Built-in SMA with side loading and intelligent control. In this model there is time drying with 5 programs. There is a digital display. The embedment height is the same as the previous model - 82 cm. There is a delay timer for 24 hours.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including economical washing, washing children's clothes, washing jeans, washing sportswear, quick washing).
- Energy Efficiency Class: A.
- Classes of washing / spin: A / B.
- Safety: full protection against leaks, protection against children, control of imbalance and foam level.
- Noise level (wash / spin): 54/78 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x54x82 cm.
Users who bought this washer are not happy. They characterize it almost in the same way - the “ordinary model". One of the owners was faced with the problem of hanging the facade. The hinges, he said, had a backlash, and the facade did not fit normally. A specialist who installs facades once a week said he was facing a similar problem for the first time. On this basis, the owner does not advise buying this modification.
This machine has the same indicators as the models of other brands, costing half as much.
Conclusions
To summarize:
- German brand identity is being questioned. The country in which Graude cars are assembled, according to consumers, is China.
- Since there are no official service centers, you will have to repair it at your own expense - in “general” services.
- Graude SMAs are 1.5–2 times more expensive than washing machines with similar parameters.
- The range of the brand is extremely limited - only 2-3 models are on sale. Several versions have already been discontinued.
It is one thing when a person buys Chinese equipment, because it costs less than German or Korean counterparts. It is completely different to sell expensively not very good cars under the guise of "Germans". Whether you take such a technique - decide for yourself.