Washing machines

How to choose a washing machine

A washing machine is a ten-year purchase, so check four things before ordering: how much space you have, how much laundry you produce, how much electricity the machine uses and how quietly it runs.

Depth and installation. Standard width is 60 cm; a 42–45 cm depth fits a tight bathroom, while 55–65 cm gives a larger drum. Top loading works where a front door cannot swing open.
Load capacity. 5–6 kg suits one or two people, 7–8 kg is the usual family choice, 9–10.5 kg washes duvets and large loads in one go.
Spin speed. 1000 RPM leaves laundry damper; 1200–1400 RPM shortens drying noticeably. Spin class B is typical, A is the best.
Energy class. A is the most efficient; the gap between D and A is several tens of euros of electricity per year. Check consumption per 100 cycles (kWh) too.
Drying. A washer-dryer combo saves space, but dries a smaller load than it washes — plan for that.
Noise level. 70 dB is a normal wash cycle; if the machine sits next to an open kitchen, pick a quieter model with an inverter or direct drive motor.

Popular washing machine brands

Bosch and LG offer quiet direct drive and steam programmes, Gorenje and Beko give a fair price and classic build, Candy and Whirlpool are strong on slim and affordable models, and Midea and TCL bring newer energy classes to the lower price range.

Delivery and installation

A washing machine is oversized cargo: it does not fit a parcel machine and travels by oversized courier (€24.90) to your front door. Before ordering, check your doorway widths and where the water and drain connections are.

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Frequently asked questions

How does a washer-dryer differ from a washing machine? A combo washes and dries in one unit, but dries a smaller load than it can wash.

Does a slim machine wash worse? No, but the drum is smaller — a 42 cm deep machine usually takes 5–7 kg.

What warranty is included? Every machine on sale carries the manufacturer's warranty, usually 24 months.

Bosch WNC254ARSN Washer Dryer, 10.5 kg Wash, 6 kg Dry, Grey

Indesit TI512EMTEE Top Loading Washing Machine 5 kg, 1000 RPM, White

Candy BQ 49BL11U-S Washing Machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, Steam, Wi-Fi, White

Bosch WNG254AKSN Series 6 Washer Dryer 10.5/6 kg, 1400 RPM

Bosch Series 4 WNA14401SN Washer Dryer 9/5 kg, 1400 RPM, Steam

Whirlpool WAM 764WKB EE Washing Machine 7 kg 1400 RPM Steam White

Bosch WGB266ABSN Washing Machine, 11 kg, 1600 RPM, White

Candy TCA273D3-S Top Loading Washing Machine 7 kg 1200 RPM White

Xiaomi Mijia Washer Dryer 8 kg / 6 kg, 1400 RPM, Steam, White

Xiaomi Mijia Washing Machine 7 kg 1200 RPM Steam, 40 cm Deep, White

Xiaomi Mijia Front Load Washing Machine 8 kg 1400 RPM Steam White

Bosch WNC254A0SN Washer Dryer, 10.5 kg Wash, 6 kg Dry, White

Bosch WGG244FWSN Front-Loading Washing Machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM

Whirlpool TDLRB 7232BS EU Top Loading Washer, 7 kg, 1200 RPM

Whirlpool TDLRB 65242BS EU/N Top-Loading Washer, 6.5 kg, 1200 RPM

INDESIT BWE 91496X WSV EE Front-Loading Washer, 9 kg, 1400 RPM

Candy TCA264TM5-S Top-Loading Washing Machine, 6 kg, 1200 RPM, White

Gorenje WG2PS62A2 Front Loading Washing Machine, 6 kg, 1200 RPM

LG WT1210WWF Washer Dryer 11 kg Wash, 6 kg Dry, 1400 RPM

LG F4X7011TWB Washing Machine in Black

Candy RO4 476DWM7/1-S washing machine, 7 kg, 1400 rpm, Wi-Fi

Whirlpool WRSB 7259 D EU washing machine, 7 kg, 1200 rpm, 44 cm deep

LG F2X70S9TBB washing machine, 9 kg, 1200 rpm, Wi-Fi, black

LG F4X5011TBB washing machine, 11 kg, 1400 rpm, Wi-Fi, matte black

Whirlpool FFD 11489 BV EE washing machine, 11 kg, 1400 rpm, steam

Whirlpool WPM 87W ADS EE Front-Loading Washer, 8 kg, 1400 RPM

Candy TCA284TM5-S top-loading washing machine, 8 kg, 1200 rpm, class A

LG F2WR509SBW washing machine, 9 kg, 1200 rpm, 48 cm deep

Indesit IM 864 MY TIME EE washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 rpm, steam

Candy GD 06SS6-S washing machine, 6 kg, 1000 rpm, 42 cm deep

LG F4DR711S2H washer dryer, 11/6 kg, 1400 rpm, Wi-Fi

Indesit BWSE 71295X WSV EU washing machine, 7 kg, 1200 rpm, 43.5 cm deep

Mesko MS 8053 semi-automatic mini washing machine, 3 kg, white

Adler AD 8055 semi-automatic mini washing machine, 3 kg, white

Indesit MTWSA 61294 WK EE washing machine, 6 kg, 1150 rpm, 42.5 cm deep

Bosch WGG244ZTSN washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Bosch WAN2829LSN washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

LG F4X5011TKB washing machine, 11 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Whirlpool FFB 9479 BV EE washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Candy EY 27S7-S washing machine, 7 kg, 1200 RPM, class A

Candy RO 1486DWMT/1-S washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Midea MF205W80BA30/W-BK washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

LG F4X1009NMB washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

LG F2X50S9TBB washing machine, 9 kg, 1200 RPM, class A

LG F2X70S9TSB washing machine, 9 kg, 1200 RPM, class A

Candy CSO486TWMB6/1-S washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Whirlpool WPM 911W ADS EE washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Whirlpool WPM 07W ADS EE washing machine, 10 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Bosch WAN2808LSN washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

INDESIT IMA 864 MY TIME washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Whirlpool FFD 9489 BCV EE washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Whirlpool WAM 97WB EE washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Whirlpool WPM 87G ADS EE washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Candy GD 17SB7-S washing machine, 7 kg, 1100 RPM, class A

Candy GD 48S6-S washing machine, 8 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Candy BR 47SBL8-S washing machine, 7 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Candy GD 498-S washing machine, 9 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Candy BR 411BL9-S washing machine, 11 kg, 1400 RPM, class A

Xiaomi Mijia Washer Dryer Pro, EU washer-dryer, 9 kg, 1400 RPM

Candy CO4 374TWM6/1-S washing machine, 7 kg, 1300 RPM, class A

How to choose a washing machine

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