Indesit Wil163 Washing Machine Review
INDESIT WIL163 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW
This washing machine has a 1600 spin speed which is frankly much too fast for a budget washing machine. It just doesn't have the quality of build and suspension to allow a stable and quiet top spin. The washing machine is noisy and moves around a lot on smooth floors. Hoses, and the pressure switch tube inside the machine flapp frantically against the casing on spin and can't be stopped.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT
Well it's cheap so you can't dislike the price. It also has a stainless outer tub which bizarrely only usually happens on the high end quality washing machines. Having said that, I've seen several of these tubs leaking after a few years so clearly it's not a quality tub.
The dispenser hose leading from the soap dispenser into the drum has been improved. It's wider in circumference now. They used to be prone to blocking with soap powder and detergent tablets causing water to cascade down the front of the washing machine out of the soap drawer.
WHAT I DISLIKE ABOUT IT
Noisy and moves around on spin. If it goes wrong out of guarantee the cost of repairs could easily write the washer off. Budget quality parts.
COMMON FAULTS
Drum bearing failure. Control board faults.
SUMMARY
Buy cheap, buy often. Also, don't expect it to be quiet. 1600 RPM is way too fast for such a budget washing machine.
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1 Answer
Thanks for posting the review. It reads as a fair summary of the Indesit WIL163 and, broadly speaking, I’d agree with the main points.
1. The 1600 spin speed is the headline feature, but on a budget machine it can be more of a drawback than a benefit. High spin speeds put far more strain on the suspension, bearings and cabinet, so noise and movement are common on this sort of model.
2. If one of these moves excessively, the first things to check are: - it is perfectly level on all four feet - the floor is solid and not a springy timber floor - the transit bolts were removed when installed - the load is not too small or badly mixed, which can cause imbalance
3. The flapping hoses and pressure switch tube you mention is also something seen on cheaper builds. It’s often down to limited internal clipping and lighter cabinet construction rather than one single faulty part.
4. The common faults you list are believable for this range. Bearing failure and control board trouble can indeed make them uneconomical to repair once out of guarantee, especially if labour is involved.
5. The stainless outer tub is a nice point on paper, but as you say, material alone doesn’t guarantee long-term reliability if seals, joints or overall build quality are not up to the same standard.
Safety reminder: always isolate the appliance from the mains before inspecting any internal parts, and use a qualified engineer for any mains, gas, or sealed refrigeration work.
Overall, a decent budget-machine review: cheap to buy, but not one to expect refinement or long life from.
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