Review of Bosch steam generators: functions and characteristics, pros-cons, prices

foto5176-1Irons with a Bosch steam generator are steam stations that allow you to cope with ironing many times faster.

Thanks to the powerful jet of steam (pressure 4.5-7.2 bar and speed 220-550 g / min), complex creases on the fabric are smoothed out effortlessly.

Steam generators Bosch are equipped with a volumetric reservoir - 1.3-1.8 liters: you do not have to add water several times during a large ironing.

But are all Bosch steam generator models equally good, which one is better to prefer? How to avoid common breakdowns? Answers in the article.

About the manufacturer

Bosch is a manufacturer of small and large household appliances for home, air conditioning systems and other appliances. The country of the brand is Germany. The corporation was founded by German engineer Robert Bosch.

Bosch steam generators supplied to Russia are assembled in Spain. The owners are delighted with the efficiency of Bosch steam stations and willingly recommend them for purchase, citing various reasons:

  1. foto5176-2Protection. Bosch steam generators are equipped with several protective mechanisms: automatic shutdown, filter blocking (do not reach until it cools down), indicator (signals the need for cleaning).
  2. Efficiency. The intense steam boost allows steam to penetrate deep into the fabric and thereby quickly and without exception smooth out any creases.
  3. Manufacturability. The models are equipped with advanced technologies:
    • i-Temp Advanced - a system for selecting the optimal ironing temperature (depending on the type of fabric);
    • EasyComfort - you can work in one mode, no sorting of laundry is required;
    • anti-drip system - avoids water stains on the fabric.

The most popular models, series, reviews about them

The following steam generators are in demand among Bosch models.

TDS 3831100

The average volume of the water tank is 1.4 liters, enough for 1.5-2 hours of operation, excellent for a domestic steam generator, the rate of steam impact (400 g / min, 6.5 bar), you can iron several layers at the same time, high power (3100 W). Weight - 4.7 kg.

There is an energy saving mode ("eco", for economical use of water and electricity, the consumption is 30-40% less).

Built-in container for collecting scale, self-cleaning system works. The innovative technology i-Temp Advanced is used - automatic selection of the ironing temperature. Price: 16500 p.

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Series 2 TDS 2140

Steam boost: pressure 4.5 bar, consumption 220 g / min (enough for efficient ironing of two layers of fabric at the same time, but not comparable to more expensive models).

Power - 2400 W (the level is typical for most Bosch steam generators). And yet this model is 3 times more efficient than a conventional iron. Price: about 7 tons.

Among the advantages: a large volume of a water tank - 1.5 liters, a low weight - 3 kg. There is protection against limescale, the function of automatic selection of temperature i-Temp Advanced, economy mode ("eco"). It is possible to add water during operation.

Reviews about the model can be found here. The model is recommended for purchase by 53%. Two out of 8 users declared marriage (customers had to hand over the goods to the store).

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Serie 2 Easy Comfort TDS 2170

Indicators and characteristics:

  1. Weak steam jet - pressure 4.5 bar, flow rate 240 g / min.
  2. Low power - 2400 watts.
  3. The maximum possible volume of the water tank (among Bosch household steam generators) is 1.5 liters.

Features, functions:

  • i-Temp modes,
  • anti-drip system,
  • cleaning program with a removable container (collector rod).

Price: about 10700 r. Read reviews about the model here. Opinions were divided.

Some users do not see any difference from a regular iron. Ironing well, but the steam boost is not strong enough (does not iron shirts to the end, there is a barely noticeable bruise).

Others are delighted with the purchase. Your own conclusion should be made, focusing on objective indicators (equipped with all modern functions, the indicators are low, but given the availability, this model should be preferred to an ordinary iron).

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TDS 4050

Indicators and characteristics:

  1. The power is low (2400 W), but the steam blow is strong enough - the feed rate is 290 g / min.
  2. pressure 5.5 bar.
  3. Boiler 1.4 l.
  4. Light weight - 3.4 kg.
  5. EasyComfort system.

Price: about 9 tons.

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TDS 6010

Indicators and characteristics:

  1. Power 2400 W.
  2. Steam boost - 5.5 bar, 350 g / min.
  3. Boiler 1.4 l.
  4. Light weight - 3.4 kg.


Features, functions: "eco" mode, protection against limescale, automatic temperature adjustment. It is possible to add water during ironing. Price: about 20 tons.

Mostly positive reviews were left about the product, 92% of owners recommend it. Verified buyers of the Bosch TDS 6010 steam generator note that the iron does not leave stains on clothes, smoothes any fabrics, after working with it there is no desire to return to a regular iron.

But this opinion is not shared by everyone: there is one negative review with opposite contents.

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Hygienic Steam TDS 8080

Power only 2400 W, maximum steam intensity - 7.5 bar, 550 g / min. Boiler 1.4 l. Light weight - 3.4 kg.

The model is equipped with all modes and functions:

  • "eco",
  • self-cleaning,
  • auto-tuning,
  • HygienicSteam (kills bacteria without breaking tissue structure).

Price: about 27 tons.

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TDS 8030

The power is only 2400 W, but the power of the steam blow is very high - 480 g / min (it "punches" through 8 layers of fabric). Boiler with the largest volume - 1.8 liters. The steam station is heavy - 4.9 kg.

Features, functions:

  1. Heats up quickly enough (in 2 minutes).
  2. Equipped with HygienicSteam (bacteria killing technology).
  3. i-Temp (auto mode).
  4. "Eco".
  5. Self-cleaning system.

Price: about 19 tons.

Buyers like the model's light weight and ease of use. The speed of ironing is amazing (the time was reduced by 4 times). Read reviews here.

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Serie 8 Vario Comfort TDS 8060

Indicators and characteristics:

  • power 2400 W;
  • steam impact power maximum - 7.2 bar, 520 g / min (ironing 8-9 layers of fabric in one motion);
  • the volume of the water tank is 1.8 liters;
  • weight - 4.9 kg.

Features: heats up in 2 minutes, water can be refilled during operation, automatic cord rewinding is provided. Price: about 30 tons.

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TDS 2255

Power - 2800 W, steam pressure - 5.5 bar, consumption - 300 g / min (enough for quick ironing), a tank with a volume of 1.3 liters (enough water for 1-1.5 hours).

Features, functions:

  • there is a protection against limescale,
  • the self-cleaning system works,
  • anti-drip system.
More than 88% of product reviews are positive (ratings 4 and 5). Customers like the possibility of continuous steam supply, high efficiency and speed of ironing (it steams well, you can iron a lot of things much faster than with a regular iron).

However, it is noted that the size of the soleplate of the iron is small, the power of the steam shock is not so high as to iron 4 layers of fabric at once, and is not very effective for vertical ironing. Negative reviews claim a quick breakdown, for various reasons.

Reviews about the model can be found here. Price: 8900 r.

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TDS 2110

Characteristics:

  • power - 2400 W,
  • tank volume - 1.5 l,
  • steam rate - 180 g / min, 4.3 bar (lowest),
  • weight - 3 kg.

Price: about 8600 r.

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Which household appliance do you prefer?

You should not focus on power, in most models it is 2400 W... It is not worth choosing by the volume of the tank, in most cases the minimum volume of 1.3 liters is enough for 1-1.5 hours of work.

Even large families do not accumulate enough ironing to work longer than 1.5 hours. Although anything can happen, it is therefore important to be able to add water to the tank during operation (not all models are provided).

If water and electricity consumption is of great importance to the family budget, it is worth investing in steam generators with the "eco" mode.

All models presented in the rating operate in economy mode... But some have savings of 25-35%, others 35-40% (TDS 3831100, TDS 2255). The percentage is indicated on the package.

For some, the cable is overheating. The reviews mention the possibility of getting burned by the cable. If there are small children in the house, it is worth looking for the safest model. The hose does not get very hot on the TDS 8080 model.

foto5176-13A good choice for a family with a baby is a steam station from the ProHygienic series (with technology that kills 99.9% of bacteria).

In the most affordable models, not all the declared functions and modes work with maximum efficiency.

For example, many users in their reviews of the Bosch TDS 2140 state that it does not cope with the task in the "vertical ironing" mode. And one of the customers had a damaged tulle (burned with an iron during ironing, despite the presence of the I-Time temperature auto-adjustment function).

Do not choose according to the principle: "the more expensive the better"... The most expensive model in this segment did not receive a good user rating - Bosch TDS 4050 for 8 tr. Among the Series 2 TDS 2140 models out of 8, two turned out to be defective.

But the model Bosch Serie 2 Easy Comfort TDS 2170 for 5 tr. aroused the greatest positive interest. Also 88% of buyers recommended the TDS 2255 model.

Brief step-by-step instructions for use

We work with the steam station in the following order:

  1. Add water to the tank. You can only fill in purified (filtered) water, so scale in the tank and on the collector rod will not appear for a long time.
  2. foto5176-14We turn on the steam generator. We set up the device: based on the type of fabric, we choose the temperature regime and the strength of the effect of steam.
  3. There is a steam release button on the iron itself, it can be pressed as many times as necessary. In the upper part of the handle, another button starts automatic operation: after a certain period of time, a strong gust of steam comes out three times in a row.
  4. After ironing, the iron returns to the platform. If you want to put the iron in a horizontal position on the board, use a platform-stand (can be detached from the steam generator). But you must not put the hot iron back on if the platform is not installed on the steam generator.

How to take care of your appliances?

Bosch steam stations are equipped with a cleaning system - limescale is removed from the iron into a special compartment that is easy to clean... The system notifies when there is a need to clean the iron.

As you use the iron, the tank and the collector rod become so clogged that rusty water starts to come out with steam. If you do not descale it in time, it will stain your laundry when ironing.

In order not to aggravate the situation, the hostesses rinse the tank and the collector rod with water after each ironing. And the scale is removed from the removable container (from the rod) every 1.5-2 months (depending on the frequency of use) with a special tool.

What breakdowns can there be and how to carry out repairs yourself?

Device breakdowns lead to the following consequences:

  • the steam station does not work (does not turn on),
  • steam does not work,
  • water flows along with the steam, sometimes rusty,
  • the set temperature does not hold, the iron does not heat up,
  • error messages ("no water").

Control buttons, cord or hose often need to be replaced... What if you run into one of these problems? Consider the repair methods and cost:

Problem (main and variation)What is needed for repairHow to fixThe approximate cost of work in the service
Does not turn on. It turns on, but turns off immediately, does not give steam (after a fall).A sensor worth 400 rubles. Spare parts cost - 1000 rubles.Adjustment of the power supply circuit with replacement of the temperature sensor. Restoration of the power board, fasteners.1500 RUB 1500 RUB
The steam generator does not supply steam (sometimes water may flow after improper cleaning). Steam supply interrupted.Solenoid valve worth 400 rubles. The cost of the wire is 2200 rubles. The cost of spare parts is 2200 rubles.Repair (replacement) of the solenoid valve. Restoration of wire contacts (wire replacement). Perhaps a switch replacement, thermostat repair, sole cleaning is required.1500 r for any of the breakdowns.
No water is supplied.Means - 700 p. Pump - 1700 r.Cleaning the steam supply system. Or pump replacement.1500 RUB 3200 RUB
Not warm.A heating elementReplacing a heating element or thermostat1500 RUB or 1200 p. respectively

Only those problems associated with blockages can be eliminated on your own. (for example, if no water is supplied due to a blockage in the steam supply system).

The rest of the problems should be eliminated by a qualified technician, since the same failure can be caused by different reasons (falling, improper cleaning, wear of components).

Consumer opinions

foto5176-15In negative reviews, the owners complain about interruptions in the supply of steam, an unexpected shutdown, a weak steam boost... But these "shortcomings" can be explained not by the shortcomings of Bosch steam generators, but by the banal inability to tune the station and use it.

This opinion was expressed by one of the owners of the Bosch iron, who said that he did not regret his choice even once.

The rest of the claims are related to rusty water periodically emerging from the soleplate of the iron.... But its appearance can also be explained not by the lack of the model, but by non-compliance with the rules of care.

Users who have left positive reviews recommend descaling more often, using filtered water and not leaving any residual water in the tank.

Users note that the hose does not get as hot in Bosch steam stations as in other brands of steam generators.

Almost every positive review contains admiration for the possibilities Bosch steam generators: irons easily smooth out the most stubborn creases, they lend themselves to highly creased fabrics.

Negative reviews for Otzovik are posted relative to old models - 2012-2013 model year. It is not worth drawing conclusions on the basis of them, in recent years the Bosch range has been updated more than once.

Conclusion

The manufacturer offers a wide range of steam generators for any purpose and operating conditions, for any budget: you can find a decent model costing up to 8 thousand rubles, choose a professional steam station for up to 30 thousand.

The major breakdowns common among Bosch steam plants are no different from typical steam generator problems. Proper care, adherence to the manufacturer's recommendations is enough to reduce the risk of breakage and increase the life of the iron.

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