Best Washing Machines in the UK

Start with drum size, then the energy label. For an integrated machine, see Best Integrated Washing Machines; for lower running costs, Best Energy Efficient Washing Machines; for households of 4+, Best 9kg Washing Machines; for flats, Best Small Washing Machines or Best Washer Dryers; for open-plan homes, Best Quiet Washing Machines. Avoid buying a drum you rarely fill, and check spin noise before buying.

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9kg Washing Machines

Best 9kg Washing Machines in the UK 2026

The Hisense WF1I9042BBP 9kg washing machine is our top pick because its listing states a 9 kilogram stainless steel drum, a 1400 RPM maximum spin speed, 15 washing programmes, an A class energy rating, operation at 72 decibels and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. For a narrow space, the COMFEE' CFE12EW90/W-UK lists a 9kg capacity and a depth of 50cm. For phone control, the Hisense WF3S9043BB3 lists the ConnectLife app and 19 programmes. This guide compares five machines of this size from Hisense, Gorenje, COMFEE' and Hoover, using what each listing states: spin speed, energy class, programme count, quick wash times, noise, depth and warranty. Four listings state energy class A and the Hoover Pro Wash Series 1 states A-40%.

Updated 2026-10-19Read guide →

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Energy Efficient Washing Machines

Best Energy Efficient Washing Machines in the UK 2026

With Ofgem's electricity unit rate at 26.32p/kWh for 1 October – 31 December 2026, what a washing machine costs to run over 220 cycles a year varies widely depending on its energy rating. The UK's revised A–G energy label (introduced January 2022) is stricter than the old scale, meaning an A-rated machine today is genuinely efficient, not just average. Inverter motors, load-sensing technology, and lower-temperature wash programmes are the three features that separate genuinely efficient models from those that merely carry the label. This guide ranks four energy-efficient washing machines available on Amazon UK right now, covering budget-friendly options from Hisense and COMFEE' — so whether you're furnishing a first flat or replacing a family workhorse, there's an A-rated pick at the right price.

Updated 2026-09-21Read guide →

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Integrated Washing Machines

Best Integrated Washing Machines in the UK 2026

The Hoover H-WASH 600 integrated washing machine is our top pick because its listing states a 10kg drum, 1400 RPM, an A-20% energy rating, Wi-Fi and hOn app control, and a 1 year labour and 10 years parts warranty. On size, the Candy ProWash 400 states 60x53x82cm and the Teknix BITKW814 H82.5 x W59.5 x D53.5 cm. For longer labour cover, the Haier Series 6 lists 5 years labour and 10 years parts with 1600 RPM; the Teknix lists a 2 year parts & labour warranty. This guide compares five integrated washing machines from Hoover, Haier, Candy and Teknix, using what each listing states: dimensions, drum capacity, spin speed, energy rating, programmes and warranty. Stated drum sizes run from 8kg to 10kg, and stated spin speeds from 1400 to 1600 RPM.

Updated 2026-10-16Read guide →

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Quiet Washing Machines

Best Quiet Washing Machines in the UK 2026

The Bosch Series 4 WAN28255GB washing machine is our top pick for a quiet washing machine because Bosch's EU information sheet gives it 72 dB(A) in the spinning phase and noise emission class A, the only figure here with a stated phase and class, and its listing names an Anti Vibration sidewall, a 9kg capacity and a 1400rpm spin. The Hisense WF1I9042BBP (9kg) and WF1I1142BBL (11kg) listings state 72 decibels without saying which phase it covers. For an integrated machine, the Hoover H-WASH 300 Pro lists 75 decibels, 60x53x82 cm and a 24-hour start delay. This guide compares five washing machines from Bosch, Hisense, Hoover and Candy, using what each listing states about noise, motor, capacity, spin speed, installation, size and warranty, plus Bosch's EU information sheet for the Bosch noise figure and guarantee. The stated noise figures are 72 dB(A) on the Bosch, 72 decibels on both Hisense machines and 75 decibels on the Hoover and Candy; capacities run from 8kg (Hoover and Candy) to 11kg (Hisense WF1I1142BBL), and all five state a 1400rpm spin speed and an A energy rating.

Updated 2026-10-26Read guide →

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Slimline Washing Machines

Best Slimline Washing Machines in the UK 2026

The COMFEE' 8kg Washing Machine CFE12EW80/W-UK is our top pick of these slimline washing machines because its listing states a depth of 48cm, an 8kg capacity, 1400rpm, Energy Class A and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. COMFEE' says it suits spaces such as under kitchen cabinets, bathroom corners or narrow corridors. For a narrow washing machine with a smaller load, the COMFEE' 6kg Ultra Slim states a depth of 40cm. For a bigger load, the CHiQ 9kg title gives 580mm Depth. This guide compares five slimline washing machines from COMFEE', CHiQ and Cater-Wash. It looks at what each listing states for depth, capacity, spin speed, energy class, programmes and warranty. Four listings state a depth, from 40cm (COMFEE' 6kg) to 580mm (CHiQ 9kg title; its bullet gives 577mm D). The Cater-Wash title calls it slim, but its listing labels no depth.

Updated 2026-10-28Read guide →

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Small and Compact Washing Machines

Best Small and Compact Washing Machines in the UK 2026

The COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK 6kg washing machine is our top pick for a compact washing machine because its listing states a depth of just 40cm, 15 programmes, a 90℃ Hygiene Wash, four temperature options and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. For a slimline washing machine with a larger drum, the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK lists 8kg, a 48cm depth, 1400rpm and Energy Class A. For a mini washing machine that needs no installation, the COSTWAY 2 in 1 Portable Washing Machine lists a 3.5kg load, 6 programs and a built-in drain pump; for a twin tub, the TANGZON Twin Tub lists a compact size of 63 x 35 x 73cm (L x W x H). This guide compares six small and compact washing machines from COMFEE', HYE, Cater-Wash, COSTWAY and TANGZON, using what each listing states: capacity, depth or dimensions, spin speed, programmes, energy class and warranty. Stated wash capacities run from 3.5kg on the COSTWAY to 8kg on the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK, HYE and Cater-Wash.

Updated 2026-10-28Read guide →

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Washer Dryers

Best Washer Dryers in the UK 2026

The Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 washer dryer is our top pick because its listing states a 9kg wash, an A-20% energy rating, 1400 RPM, 16 programmes, 60x60x85cm dimensions and a warranty of 1 year labour and 10 years parts. For a bigger wash load with a class A washing cycle, the Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB lists 10.5/6kg, Iron Assist and autoDry. For app control, the Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3 lists an A-10% rating, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the hOn App. This guide compares six washer dryers from Candy, Bosch, Hoover, COMFEE', Samsung and Hisense, using what each listing states: wash and dry capacity, energy rating, spin speed, quick cycles, dimensions and warranty. Stated wash capacities run from 8kg (Hoover and Hisense) to 10.5kg (Bosch).

Updated 2026-10-28Read guide →

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Washing Machines Under £300

Best Washing Machines Under £300 in the UK 2026

The under-£300 washing machine market in the UK is more competitive than it's ever been. Budget-focused brands like COMFEE and Candy are now offering Energy Class A machines with steam wash and BLDC inverter motors at prices that used to only buy a basic E-rated drum. Hoover remains a strong choice for reliability and after-sales support through Currys and AO.com. This bracket suits students, first-home buyers, renters, and anyone replacing an ageing appliance without wanting to overspend. Most models here offer 7–10kg capacity, 1400 RPM spin speeds, and meaningful extras like quick-wash cycles and steam functions. We've researched and ranked them by true value — not just sticker price.

Updated 2026-07-10Read guide →

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Washing Machines Under £400

Best Washing Machines Under £400 in the UK 2026

Under £400 is where the UK washing machine market stops asking you to compromise. A 9kg drum, a 1400 RPM spin and a genuine energy class are all standard at this price in 2026, and the better machines add a BLDC inverter motor, a steam programme or a slim sub-500mm cabinet on top. The bracket suits the largest group of British buyers: families of three or four replacing a machine that has finally died, first-time buyers fitting out a kitchen, and anyone who has decided the under-£300 tier asks too much of a 7kg drum. Brands to know here are split into two camps. Hoover is the familiar UK name with a wide service network and easy spares; Candy sits between the two, and Midea and COMFEE' are the newer entrants competing on specification rather than on reputation. Hisense and HYE cover the bottom of the range. The single most important number to read is the energy class, because A, A-10% and A-20% are three genuinely different machines hiding behind the same first letter — and the second most important is the cabinet depth, since a standard UK kitchen run is 600mm and a slim machine buys you a tidier door line rather than a whole extra cupboard.

Updated 2026-08-23Read guide →

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Washing Machines Under £500

Best Washing Machines Under £500 in the UK 2026

Under £500 is the point where a UK washing machine stops being about the drum and starts being about the motor. Every machine in this guide spins at 1400 RPM and almost all of them carry an A-class energy label, so the specification sheets look similar — the differences that matter are the ones listings talk about least. The COMFEE's BLDC inverter unit, the Hisense's durable inverter motor and Hoover's AI Silent Motion are the components that decide how long a machine lasts and how loud it is at full spin. This bracket suits families of four or five, households replacing a machine they intend to keep for a decade, and anyone who has decided that a mainstream brand with a real UK service network is worth the step up from budget white goods. Two numbers repay close reading. The first is whether an energy class is a plain A or an A-20%, because those describe measurably different machines behind the same letter. The second is the spin-drying efficiency class, which is separate from the RPM headline and which only one manufacturer in this guide bothers to publish.

Updated 2026-09-21Read guide →