Compare the Best Washing MachinesJanuary 2021

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

In total we found 20 washing machines ranging from $239 to $1,429. A new washing machine costs on average $915 and 80% of washing machines are priced between $545 and $1,299. The LG WM9000HVA is the most expensive washing machine that we found at $1,429, and the LG WD100CV is the cheapest at only $239.

Washing Machine Brands - Price Range

The average price of AEG washing machines is $1,225 which is the highest average price of all washing machine brands. AEG washing machines start at $1,225 and their most expensive washing machine costs $1,225.

LG washing machines start at $239 and their most expensive washing machine costs $1,429. The second highest average washing machine price out of all brands is LG washing machines with an average price of $1,000.

Samsung washing machines range in price from $690 to $1,099, and the average price of Samsung washing machines is $916 which is the third highest average price of all washing machine brands.

Washing Machine Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 144 expert reviews and 36,303 user reviews for washing machines and used this data to calculate the average rating for each brand of washing machine. Bosch is the top rated washing machine brand with an average rating of 93%. Candy is the second best brand with 88% and Samsung is the third best brand with 88%.

Biggest Washing Machine Retailers

We found 14 current offers for washing machines from eBay making it the biggest washing machine retailer. That is over 4 times bigger than the second biggest retailer, A J Madison for whom we found 3 current offers for washing machines. The third biggest retailer is Overstock with 1 current washing machine offers.

When Are Most New Washing Machines Released?

April to May is the most common period for new washing machines to be released in. If you wait until April 2021 then you might be able to get better features on your washing machine. It's also worth keeping in mind that the price of the current washing machines tend to drop off when the next models are released. Last year most new washing machines were released in May, with 58 new washing machines released that month. The biggest month in 2019 for new washing machine releases was April, with 163 new washing machines released that month. 109 new washing machines were released in April 2018 making it the biggest month that year as well for new washing machine releases.

How Fast Do Washing Machine Prices Drop After Release?

On average washing machines drop in price by 9% in the first 6 months after release.

That means that on a typical washing machine costing $888 you could save on average $79 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.

The drum capacities of washing machines range from 1.5kg to 45kg. The drum capacities of most washing machines range from 8kg to 9kg. The washing machine with the biggest drum capacity is the Magic Chef MCSTCW16S4, which is a 45kg capacity washing machine and sells for $272.64. The washing machine with the smallest drum capacity is the LG WD100CV, which is a 3kg capacity washing machine and currently retails for $239.00.

Noise Levels

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

Across the range of 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 Bosch WAT28400UC, which is a 54dB noise level washing machine and can be purchased for $789.95. The washing machine with the quietest noise level is the AEG L9FEC966R, which is a 47dB noise level washing machine and can be purchased for $1,224.79.

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 AEG L9FEC966R, which currently retails for $1,224.79, has the fastest maximum spin speed and is a 1,600 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine. The LG WD100CV, which sells for $239.00, 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. 13 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. 92.9% of their washing machine prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.