Compare the Best Washing MachinesMarch 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

The price range of washing machines is from £52 to £1,799 and in total we found prices for 711 washing machines. A new washing machine costs on average £434 and 80% of washing machines are priced between £219 and £796. 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

The average price of Miele washing machines is £1,021 which is the highest average price of all washing machine brands. Miele washing machines start at £550 and their most expensive washing machine costs £1,799.

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

The third highest average washing machine price out of all brands is Siemens washing machines with an average price of £701. Siemens washing machines start at £314 and their most expensive washing machine costs £1,129.

Washing Machine Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 121 expert reviews and 34,712 user reviews for washing machines and used these reviews to determine the average rating for each brand of washing machine. The top three washing machine brands are Bosch, Samsung and Candy. Bosch has an average rating of 93%, Samsung has an average rating of 88% and Candy has an average rating of 87%.

Biggest Washing Machine Retailers

We found 613 current offers for washing machines from eBay making it the biggest washing machine retailer. That is more than twice as big as the second biggest retailer, PC World Business for whom we found 306 current offers for washing machines. The third biggest retailer is AO with 230 current washing machine offers.

When Are Most New Washing Machines Released?

January to March is the most common period for new washing machines to be released in. That means that most of the latest washing machine technology was released in within the last 3 months, and now is good time to buy. January was the biggest month in 2019 for new washing machines, with 11 new washing machines released that month. In 2018 most new washing machines were released in March, with 114 new washing machines released that month. 174 new washing machines were released in October 2017 making it the biggest month that year for new washing machine releases.

How Fast Do Washing Machine Prices Drop After Release?

On average, in the first 6 months after release, washing machines drop in price by 3%.

A typical new washing machine costs on average £434. By waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average £15.

Drum Capacities

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

The drum capacities of washing machines range from 1kg to 45kg. The drum capacities of the majority of washing machines range from 8kg to 9kg. The Samsung WF16J6500EV, which currently retails for £949.00, has the biggest drum capacity and is a 16kg capacity washing machine. The washing machine with the smallest drum capacity is the Hoover DWOA411AHC81, which is a 1kg capacity washing machine and currently retails for £359.00.

Noise Levels

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

Comparing all washing machines, the noise levels range from 39dB to 99dB. The noise levels of most washing machines range from 58dB to 64dB. The washing machine with the loudest noise level is the Maytag 3LMVWC315FW, which is a 99dB noise level washing machine and is priced at £649.00. The Sharp ESHFH814QA3, which is on sale 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).

Across the range of washing machines, the maximum spin speeds range from 100 RPM to 2,800 RPM. The maximum spin speeds of the majority of washing machines range from 1,400 RPM to 1,500 RPM. The Beko WB963446B, which sells for £286.00, has the fastest maximum spin speed and is a 1,600 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine. The washing machine with the slowest maximum spin speed is the LG F8K5XN3, which is a 700 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine and is on sale for £199.79.

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. 349 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. 56.9% of their washing machine prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.