One of the most useful ‘must-have’ appliances in nearly every home is the washing machine. Here are the top 6 quietest (verified by the experts)
One of the most useful ‘must-have’ appliances in nearly every home is the washing machine. But when on its spin cycle, it can also be one of the loudest and most annoying machines dominating the soundscape of the whole house, affecting concentration and raising stress levels. Many of us tend to leave the room and take the conversation elsewhere, but what if you don’t have to?
According to the latest evidence from the Quiet Mark National Noise Report, a staggering 82% of Brits say it matters how loud an appliance is when purchasing one for their home. So, when it comes to replacing your old washing machine, practicing due diligence couldn’t be more important. Here’s a selection of the Best Quiet Washing Machines of 2024 that will help you Find Your Quiet:
Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 10kg Washing Machine
An exceptional washing machine with i-Dos and detergent scan powered by Home Connect which saves water and detergent. Maximise your energy savings with A-20%* and reduce your ironing pile with Iron Assist.
Haier HW100-B14979 Freestanding Washing Machine
Operating with incredible efficiency and at super-low noise levels thanks to the Direct Motion motor, this discreet range of washing machines also boasts a large capacity, saving you time.
LG Turbowash™ FH4G1BCS2 12kg Smart Washing Machine with True Steam™
Spend less time with TurboWash cleaning in 49 minutes. Enjoy more peace and quiet and a more enjoyable wash day with LG’s amazing award winning washing machine.
Miele WDD131 WPS GuideLine Freestanding Washing Machine
Gentle laundry care thanks to the Miele honeycomb drum: the hexagonal sculptured surface of the drum allows garments to glide on a thin film of water. Features GuideLine for blind and visually impaired people.
NEFF W543BX2GB 8kg Built-in Washing Machine
Quiet and efficient, it’s a pleasure for your senses and your peace of mind. Speed Perfect can wash up to 65% more quickly. The 15 minute Quick Programme washes, rinses and spins a small load of up to 2kg of lightly soiled laundry.
Siemens WG44G290GB iQ500 9kg Freestanding Washing Machine
The iQ500 Washing machine has an impressive 9 kg capacity and a 1400rpm spin speed. Save up to 65% of the wash cycle duration using varioSpeed and still expect to have perfectly clean laundry.
Quiet Mark holds sound emission acoustic data on the vast majority of washing machines currently available on the market and evaluates which models are the quietest, moderately loud and the down-right noisy. Only those machines at the quietest end of the sound spectrum are eligible to hold a Quiet Mark – so when you see the distinct purple Q on a washing machine, you can be confident it’s one of the quietest and will be an appliance you’ll want to share your home with. And remember, you can easily ‘check it’s quiet before you buy it’ on QuietMark.com – your free to use online sourcing directory.
