Last updated on February 7th, 2017
Most washing machine doors are hinged on the left. The door closes into a catch on the right. Some people find they need the door to open on the other side. The only washing machines I’m aware of that have the door hinge on the right are Miele washing machines Plus the Hotpoint Aqualtis range appears to be hinged on the right. The Aqualtis range is the washer with the very large door incorporating the control panel.
The vast majority of washing machines have left hinged doors. They cannot be changed around. I can’t think of a logical reason why they are hinged like that but they are. If you know of any others please add a comment to this article. Check the comments below for further discussion.
I have found another, Hotpoint, AQXXL129, right hinged large door but would like any other makes if there are any!
Thank you for interesting site.
Asko brands seem to have a few as well.
Bosch WFF 1401 is hinged on the right. 1998 model.
I have tenants in my flat in London whilst I’m abroad. The washing machine has broken down.
The door of a replacement HAS to hinge on the right. They all hinge on the left.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Carol Dacre.
Can anyone help with locating a washing machine with the door hinged on the right (London based) new or reconditioned, anything. I have tenants in my flat and the machine has broken down and needs replacing urgently. A model at John Lewis is way over my budget at over a thousand pounds.
Anything at all at a sensible price with a right handed door!
Thank you very much. Carol Dacre.
Is it possible to replace an LG washing machine door to hinge on the right rather than on the left? It is so inconvenient to be opening on the wrong side in a small laundry room area!
I’ve not heard of a washing machine where you can change the door hinge round. It can’t be done because the door catch needs to operate a door interlock when it closes for safety reasons and there’s no way a manufacturer is going to be able to make it possible.
Have an older Maytag that has hinge on right.
I have found 3 with right hand door washing machines candy aqua 100f meli class hotpoint
Our old Bosch WFK2801 hinged on the right. It’s now deceased and we too are looking for a new machine with right hand hinge. Manufacturers really do need to address this gap in the market!
All miele washing machines are hinged on the right. Interestingly Bosch are now left hinged to match their tumble dryers which are right hinged for placement side by side.
Sears has Electrolux be ready to pay the price I would like to find cheaper right hinge washer tired of looking
I am even more demanding – I want a right hinged WM of slimline depth. There’s a mini one by Candy (69 high and 51 wide, 44 deep) but nothing else. Miele don’t do slimline. What’s the matter with these people that they can’t see there’s a market out there? Anyone know any better?
French machine Fagor have it on the right