Compare the Best Washing MachinesAugust 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 $366 to $1,708 and in total we found prices for 38 washing machines. A new washing machine costs on average $809 and 80% of washing machines are priced between $483 and $1,188. The cheapest washing machine that we found is the Hoover HL1492D3 at only $367, and the most expensive is the Electrolux WE170P at $1,707.

Washing Machine Brands - Price Range

The average price of Electrolux washing machines is $1,707 which is the highest average price of all washing machine brands. Electrolux washing machines range in price from $1,707 to $1,707.

The second highest average washing machine price out of all brands is AEG washing machines with an average price of $1,181. AEG washing machines range in price from $1,181 to $1,181.

The average price of LG washing machines is $1,015 which is the third highest average price of all washing machine brands. LG washing machines range in price from $900 to $1,188.

Washing Machine Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 134 expert reviews and 34,359 user reviews for washing machines and used this information to determine 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 Candy with 87% and the third best brand is Samsung with 87%.

Biggest Washing Machine Retailers

We found 27 current offers for washing machines from eBay making it the biggest washing machine retailer.

When Are Most New Washing Machines Released?

The most common period for new washing machines to be released in is between January and March. For the latest washing machine technology you may be best waiting until January 2021. 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. January was the biggest month last year for new washing machines, with 29 new washing machines released that month. In March 2018, 109 new washing machines were released 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?

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

A typical new washing machine costs on average $798. By waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average $70.

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 5kg to 9kg. The washing machine with the biggest drum capacity is the Magic Chef MCSTCW16S4, which is a 45kg capacity washing machine and is on sale for $483.22. The washing machine with the smallest drum capacity is the Haier HLPW028AXW, which is a 5kg capacity washing machine and currently retails for $544.99.

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 the majority of washing machines range from 58dB to 64dB. The Hotpoint NM11946BCA, which is priced at $510.24, has the loudest noise level and is an 83dB noise level washing machine. The washing machine with the quietest noise level is the Bosch WAW28570, which is a 47dB noise level washing machine and is available at $995.85.

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 most washing machines range from 1,400 RPM to 1,500 RPM. The washing machine with the fastest maximum spin speed is the AEG L9FEC966R, which is a 1,600 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine and is on sale for $1,180.85. The Haier HLPW028AXW, which is on sale for $544.99, has the slowest maximum spin speed and is a 750 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. 27 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. 100% of their washing machine prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.