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The Best Washing Machine
Our choice, Best inexpensive
Whirlpool FWF91483WFR
Simple but effective, this model with a capacity of 9 kg is particularly distinguished by its FreshCare + technology, which diffuses steam while stirring the laundry at the end of the cycle in order to preserve its freshness and limit creasing.
This machine brings together all the qualities of a good washing machine. It offers a spin speed of 1400 revolutions / minute, a delayed stop up to 24 hours and no less than 12 programs, making it possible to treat all types of laundry. Intended for medium-sized households, this machine is above all easy to use, while allowing you to select the washing temperature and the intensity of the spin yourself, with a detailed explanatory table in the user manual. .
Best high end
Honey WWG660
This connected washing machine with a capacity of 9 kg has the particularity of offering an automatic dosage of detergents, which it offers in capsules that just need to be inserted into the machine.
With an offer of 16 programs, almost all types of laundry benefit from the appropriate treatment, including sportswear and technical fabrics. Many options can also be selected in addition, in order to specify the treatment of the laundry. And obviously, the real added value of this washing machine is its CapDosing and TwinDos technologies, which simplify your life by dosing the detergent for you. In short, Miele has managed to stand out with a connected yet easy-to-use washing machine that meets the needs of everyday life.
our selection
| Our choice, Best inexpensive | Best high end |
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| Whirlpool FWF91483WFR | Honey WWG660 |
| Simple but effective, this model with a capacity of 9 kg is particularly distinguished by its FreshCare + technology, which diffuses steam while stirring the laundry at the end of the cycle in order to preserve its freshness and limit creasing. | This connected washing machine with a capacity of 9 kg has the particularity of offering an automatic dosage of detergents, which it offers in capsules that just need to be inserted into the machine. |
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Honorable mentions
At the moment, no product available on the European market seemed to us to have the qualities necessary to appear alongside our main selection. We will be sure to offer you interesting alternatives as soon as we know about them.
How to choose your washing machine?
The washing machine is one of the most common household appliances. On the other hand, it represents a significant investment, which we want to see last over time.
As the market is very large, it is important to make the right choice. To help you, we have compiled a list of objective criteria for you:
- Device size : depending on where you are going to install your washing machine, its dimensions can be important. There are models at top opening (called “top”), smaller and narrower, and models with front opening, of greater capacity. These can often be installed on top of a tumble dryer or built into a worktop.
- Washing capacity: do you live alone or as a couple? A washing machine with a washing capacity of 5 kg may be sufficient. On the other hand, from 3 or 4 people, it will be better to move towards 7 to 8 kg. As for large families, it is preferable to opt for a model offering a capacity greater than 9 kg. The same if you plan to regularly clean large pieces such as quilts.
- Spinning: the spin speed of the washing machine is decisive in the choice of the appliance. The higher it is, the faster the laundry dries afterwards, whether you use a tumble dryer, or one foldable dryer. For a good spin, count at least on 1200 revolutions / minute.
- Practicality : take a look at the washing machine’s control panel: it must be clear and legible, and the programs easily identifiable. While some prefer that everything be configured in advance, others want to specify the temperature, the intensity of the rinse and / or the spin speed themselves. The main thing is not to have a device that can do a lot of things that you will never use, but rather to buy a model that suits your needs.
- Energy consumption : when an appliance is permanently plugged in, its impact on your overall electricity consumption is significant. It is therefore important to take a look at its energy label (recently updated, as we explain here), on which you will find its ranking from A to G, the latter being the most energy-intensive. It also gives you an estimate of the annual consumption in kW / h, but also of the water consumption in liters for 100 washing cycles.
- The noise : depending on where the machine is located in your home, your tolerance may be greater or lesser with respect to its sound volume. Be careful, however, to distinguish between the noise that the machine makes during washing and that it makes when spinning, because the latter will be much higher but of short duration.
PS: If you are looking for a device that combines washing and drying functions, we invite you to take a look at our selection of the best washer-dryers.
