Washing Machines
What to look for when buying a washing machine: drum size, spin speed, energy ratings, the features worth having and what makes one last for years.
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Second hand washing machine Consumer rights
Second-hand washing machines can represent good value - but knowing your rights before you buy, and what to do if something goes wrong afterwards, can make a significant difference to whether you have any…
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Are eco labels on Washing Machines misleading?
Energy efficiency labels on washing machines were introduced to help consumers make more informed choices and to push manufacturers towards greener products. The intention was sound - but the reality has always been more…
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Washing machine eco labels Part 4
The final three sections of the washing machine energy label cover spin drying efficiency, water consumption, and noise levels. Each provides some useful data - but in each case there is important context missing…
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Washing performance ratings on eco labels
This is Part 3 of the Whitegoods Help guide to washing machine energy labels, covering the washing performance rating - what it measures, how it is assessed, and why it has become largely redundant…
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Energy Labels: Energy consumption kWh/Cycle
This is Part 2 of the Whitegoods Help guide to washing machine energy labels, covering the energy consumption figure - what it means, how to use it to calculate running costs, and why it…
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What do the energy labels on washing machines mean?
This is Part 1 of the Whitegoods Help guide to washing machine energy labels. It covers the energy efficiency rating - how to read it, what it does and does not tell you, and…
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Washing machine depth specifications
A washing machine listed as 60cm deep sounds straightforward - but whether that figure accounts for hoses, cables, and fittings at the back, or protruding controls and door handles at the front, is rarely…
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Washing machine spin speeds
Washing machine spin speeds have crept upward for decades, with each new generation offering a slightly higher rpm and a slightly higher price. But how much of this represents genuine engineering progress - and…
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Cold Fill Washing Machines
For decades, washing machines came with both hot and cold water connections. Today, almost all are cold fill only. Whether this change benefits you depends on how your home's hot water system works -…
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Free 5 Year Parts Guarantees
Some washing machines and other appliances still come with a free 5-year parts guarantee. These schemes have been around since the 1980s and can occasionally be genuinely useful - but they are not the…
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