Compare the Best Washing MachinesOctober 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 $239 to $2,199 and in total we found prices for 27 washing machines. The average price of a new washing machine is $885 and the 80% of washing machines are priced between $473 and $1,177. The LG WD100CV is the cheapest washing machine at only $239, and LG WM9500HKA is the most expensive at $2,199.

Washing Machine Brands - Price Range

The average price of Electrolux washing machines is $1,687 which is the highest average price of all washing machine brands. Electrolux washing machines start at $1,687 and their most expensive washing machine costs $1,687.

The average price of AEG washing machines is $1,177 which is the second highest average price of all washing machine brands. AEG washing machines range in price from $1,177 to $1,177.

The average price of LG washing machines is $1,070 which is the third highest average price of all washing machine brands. LG washing machines range in price from $239 to $2,199.

Washing Machine Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 47 expert reviews and 5,009 user reviews for washing machines and used these reviews to evaluate the average rating for each brand of washing machine. Bosch is the top rated washing machine brand with an average rating of 90%. Samsung is the second best brand with 88% and LG is the third best brand with 87%.

Biggest Washing Machine Retailers

We found 15 current offers for washing machines from eBay making it the biggest washing machine retailer. That is over 15 times bigger than the second biggest retailer, Overstock for whom we found 1 current offers for washing machines. The third biggest retailer is A J Madison with 1 current washing machine offers.

When Are Most New Washing Machines Released?

We looked at the release dates for new washing machines over the last 3 years, but couldn't see any obvious trend. The biggest month last year for new washing machine releases was April, with 146 new washing machines released that month. April was also the biggest month in 2018 for new washing machines, with 109 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?

In the first 6 months after release, washing machines drop in price by 8% on average.

That means a saving of $73 on a typical $866 new washing machine if you wait 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.

Comparing all washing machines, the drum capacities range from 1kg to 45kg. The drum capacities of the majority of washing machines range from 8kg to 9kg. The Magic Chef MCSTCW16S4, which sells for $272.64, has the biggest drum capacity and is a 45kg capacity washing machine. The LG WD100CV, which is available at $239.00, has the smallest drum capacity and is a 3kg capacity washing machine.

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 Hoover HBWM816S, which is priced at $494.21, has the loudest noise level and is a 79dB noise level washing machine. The AEG L9FEC966R, which is available at $1,176.50, has the quietest noise level and is a 47dB 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).

The maximum spin speeds of washing machines 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 Hoover HBWM816S, which is available at $494.21, 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 WD100CV, which is a 700 RPM maximum spin speed washing machine and can be purchased for $239.00.

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. 14 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. 93.3% of their washing machine prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.