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Want to wash a duvet? It is not just load capacity (kg) that you need to consider, but will the duvet actually fit in the washing machine! The downside with these larger washing machines is, in most cases, that they will not fit in the standard 60x60x80 space allocated for a washing machine.
The following washing machines are larger than standard and are more likely to swallow your duvet...
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BAUMATIC MEGA10WRead Which? review
Baumatic 63cm Extra Large 10kg Capacity 1200 Spin Washing Machine with White Finish...
from £619.99 |
HOOVER OPH616Read Which? review
Hoover 39Optima39 6kg Load, 1600rpm Spin Washing Machine with White Finish...
from £369.99 |
HOTPOINT WML540P
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Hotpoint 39AQUARIUS39 6kg 1400rpm washing machine in white finish...
from £238.97 |
Choosing a Washing Machine
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Load Capacity
- Huge 10kg+ capacity
- 9kg load capacity
- 8kg load capacity
- 7kg load capacity
- 6kg load capacity
- 5kg load capacity
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Buying a larger load capacity washing machine means that you may use the washing machine less frequently and hence use less water. Other things to consider include steam washing machines and washing machines that enable you to select "half load" or those that automatically detect the water requirements based on load size. Read Which? review on washing machines
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- Steam washing machines are revolutionising the way we wash our clothes - they use less water than traditional washing machines, help remove stubborn stains, and will enable you to quickly freshen a garment and be ready to wear in say twenty minutes. Steam washing machines can also reduce the amount of ironing required too. Washing machines that have steam functionality and are available now.
- LG have launched a new washing machine with a huge 11kg load capacity, yet the machine has standard dimensions (height:84.2 x width 60.0 x depth 62.0cm). Key features are 53dB noise level, A++ energy efficiency and built in delay start timer.
- Money saving discount codes on washing machines and washer dryers / tumble dryers
- In a hurry? Comet allow you to order online and then pick it up in just 30 minutes! Currys and Dixons also offer a rapid service with order online and pick up in 60 minutes.
Washing Machine Reviews
We are not allowed to publish which washing machines have been awarded a "Which? Best Buy" but you can access all their reviews (not just washing machines) for just £1 for a 1 month trial. We strongly recommend reading their washing machine reviews as each machine is rigorously tested so that you know which ones will wash your clothes efficiently, quietly and with the least amount of energy consumption.
Before you buy
When choosing your new washing machine, in addition to the standard features that you consider such as price, capacity and will it look good in my kitchen please also look carefully at energy efficiency and water efficiency.
Evidently Britain uses more water per head than any other European country and with weather patterns changing and the cost of recycling water getting more expensive in terms of both cost and the environment, we need to change our usage patterns.
Action plan: make sure that the washing machine is full and perhaps soak heavily soiled clothes prior to washing, look for washing machines that have wash programmes that allow for half loads or, if you are only a two person household, consider a smaller size washing machine. Also, try and avoid unnecessary pre-wash cycles.
Summary
The main things to consider are:- Budget
- User reviews
- Reliability of brand & Best Buy (source Which?)
- Energy efficiency - the more efficient, the cheaper to run
- Size of machine - do you wash for a large family or just yourself
- Will it fit or do you need a compact washing machine?
- Recycle your old appliance