Compare the Best Washing MachinesApril 2020

Washing machines come in 2 different forms - top loading or front loading. While these two forms largely do the same thing, there are some small advantages and differences between them:

Additionally, some washing machines come as integrated - meaning they are altered to look like a cupboard or part of the work surface. These types of machines generally cost more than a standalone model, but may be worth the expense to gain a more streamlined and design-focussed kitchen.

Capacity & Size Of Machine

The capacity of the drum in your washing machine will determine how many clothes you can fit in a single wash. Drum capacity is measured in Kg, with a single Kg being equivalent to a single outfit. Bigger washing machines have bigger capacities, which may be necessary for families - single people and couples may find it far cheaper and more energy efficient to buy a smaller machine.

Programs

Modern washing machines come with a variety of different programs to handle different types of clothing, levels of dirt, etc. Most machines will include programs for white and coloured washing, as well as delicates and quick cycles. More advanced machines may also have more specialist programs, with cycles catering specifically to the safe washing of woollen jumpers, pillows, jeans and even shoes. While not all of these programs may be necessary, more programs is generally a good sign of a higher-end and more capable washing machine.

Washing Machine Prices

We currently list 702 washing machines ranging from £52 to £1,799. The average price of a new washing machine is £436 and 80% of washing machines are priced between £219 and £797. The Miele WCR860WPS is the most expensive washing machine that we found at £1,799, and the Hotpoint RSG723FR is the cheapest at only £52.

Washing Machine Brands - Price Range

Miele washing machines range in price from £487 to £1,799, and the average price of Miele washing machines is £1,016 which is the highest average price of all washing machine brands.

De Dietrich washing machines range in price from £750 to £750, and the average price of De Dietrich washing machines is £750 which is the second highest average price of all washing machine brands.

Siemens washing machines start at £313 and their most expensive washing machine costs £1,129. The third highest average washing machine price out of all brands is Siemens washing machines with an average price of £670.

Washing Machine Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 121 expert reviews and 34,612 user reviews for washing machines and used these reviews to evaluate the average rating for each brand of washing machine. The top rated washing machine brand is Bosch with an average rating of 93%. The second best brand is Samsung with 88% and the third best brand is Candy with 87%.

Biggest Washing Machine Retailers

The biggest washing machine retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 532 current washing machine offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is PC World Business with 325 offers. That means eBay is much bigger than PC World Business when it comes to washing machines. AO is the third biggest retailer with 230 current offers.

When Are Most New Washing Machines Released?

The most common period for new washing machines to be released in is between January and March. January was the biggest month in 2019 for new washing machines, with 11 new washing machines released that month. 114 new washing machines were released in March 2018 making it the biggest month that year for new washing machine releases. In 2017 most new washing machines were released in October, with 174 new washing machines released that month.

How Fast Do Washing Machine Prices Drop After Release?

New washing machines drop in price by an average of 3% in the first 6 months after they were first released.

If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of £15 on a typical £436 new washing machine by waiting 6 months before buying.

Drum Capacities

The drum capacity refers to the amount of clothes that the washing machine drum can hold, measured in kilograms.

Across the range of washing machines, the drum capacities range from 1kg to 45kg. The drum capacities of most washing machines range from 8kg to 9kg. The washing machine with the biggest drum capacity is the Samsung WF16J6500EV, which is a 16kg capacity washing machine and currently retails for £949.00. The washing machine with the smallest drum capacity is the Hoover DWOA411AHC81, which is a 1kg capacity washing machine and sells for £379.00.

Noise Levels

How much noise the washing machine makes when it's in use, measures in decibels (dB).

The noise levels of washing machines range from 39dB to 99dB. The noise levels of most washing machines range from 58dB to 64dB. The Maytag 3LMVWC315FW, which is available at £649.00, has the loudest noise level and is a 99dB noise level washing machine. The Sharp ESHFH814QW3, which currently retails for £359.99, has the quietest noise level and is a 39dB noise level washing machine.

Maximum Spin Speeds

The maximum spin speed in the quickest that the washing machine can spin, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).

The maximum spin speeds of washing machines range from 100 RPM to 2,800 RPM. The maximum spin speeds of most washing machines range from 1,400 RPM to 1,500 RPM. The Hotpoint NM11 964, which is on sale for £399.00, has the fastest maximum spin speed and is a 1,600 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine. The LG F8K5XN3, which currently retails for £199.79, has the slowest maximum spin speed and is a 700 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Washing Machines?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying washing machines. For each retailer it shows the total number of washing machines where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying washing machines. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 275 of their washing machine prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Washing Machines for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for washing machines by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of washing machine prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's washing machine prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 51.7% of their washing machine prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.