You get what you pay for
There is absolute truth in this saying when it comes to washing machines. A £300 washing machine can only be produced with lower quality parts, components and processes. If you want better washing, a machine that lasts and is better for the environment – it will cost a little more.
Price guide
We appreciate everyone has different budgets and affordability. Always buy the best machine you can – it will save you money in the medium to longer term.
Spend around £500 to £600. This is only £40 to £50 per month. Avoid machines under £300, they will not last.
Spend around £500 to £600. A £400 8kg washing machine may develop problems quickly.
Spend around £600 to £700. Larger loads – means larger forces. Buying a higher quality machine at this size is even more important.
Spend around £650 to £750. Dealing with large loads at 10kg its imperative to buy a higher quality machine.
Price Guide
We appreciate everyone has different budgets and affordability. Always buy the best machine you can – it will save you money in the medium to longer term
Spend around £500 to £600. This is only £40 to £50 per month. Avoid machines under £300, they will not last.
Spend around £500 to £600. A £400 8kg washing machine may develop problems quickly.
Spend around £600 to £700. Larger loads – means larger forces. Buying a higher quality machine at this size is even more important.
Spend around £600 to £700. Dealing with large loads at 10kg its imperative to buy a higher quality machine.
Add to wash
Auto dosing
Steam
Other tech
Should I buy ‘fancy’ technology?
In our research 87% of families use the same 3 programs every time they use their machine. Many people regret buying technology-based machines as they either never use the technology, or it breaks down a lot.
Custom programs
Ensure you buy an machine like Ebac’s E-care range where you can easily vary and set program time, temperature and spin speed. Having this flexibility and the ability to save it is really important. Sometimes we need a 15 min quick wash other times we need a 4 hour big wash to remove stains. Ebac offers you this.
Do you need a longer warranty?
Buying a cheap machine with a 1 year warranty is a false economy. If it breaks after 1 year, your £300 ‘bargain’ is now a £600 disaster as you have to replace it.
Is Hot Fill worth it?
If you have stored hot water or solar power – yes hot fill machines are faster and will save you money. They are also better for the environment. If you have a combi boiler then there is no great benefit to buying one.
What spin speed do I need?
There is an optimal spin speed to reduce the most amount of water without damaging clothes. Our research has shown this to be between 1400-1600 RPM. Any more and there can be diminishing returns. An 1800 RPM spin speed removes only a little more water but results in much more damage to clothes.
What spin speed do I need?
There is an optimal spin speed to reduce the most amount of water without damaging clothes. Our research has shown this to be between 1400-1600 RPM. Any more and there can be diminishing returns. An 1800 RPM spin speed removes only a little more water but results in much more damage to clothes.