Most washing machine doors are hinged on the left. That means the door closes into a catch on the right. This is perfectly okay for most people, but some find that the way that their kitchen is designed means that they really could do with the washing machine door opening on the other side. That is, hinged on the right, with door catch on the left.
There are very few washing machines that have the door hinged on the right-hand side. The main washing machines I’m aware of that do, are Miele washing machines. They have their washing machines hinged on the right, and their tumble dryers hinged on the left. This is so that when fitted side by side, both appliances have doors that open on the outside, and you can easily transfer laundry from one to the other. It’s a good idea, though I don’t know why they think the tumble dryer should be on the left.
I’ve also seen a Hotpoint Aqualtis range that appears to be hinged on the right. The Aqualtis range is the washing machine with a very large door, which incorporates the control panel. Check the comments below in case more examples have been added.
Can you move the door hinge to the other side?
No. You can’t change the door hinge around on a freestanding washing machine. The vast majority of washing machines have left hinged doors. They cannot be changed around. The only white goods appliances where you can change the door around are refrigeration appliances. This is because they don’t use a door catch, they just use a magnetic seal.
It would be very impractical to design a washing machine with two door catches, two door locks and two sets of hinges to enable you to swap the doors around. That’s never going to happen.
If you know of any other washing machines that are hinged on the right, please add a comment to this article. Check the comments below for further discussion. Some other examples of washing machine’s being hinged on the right have been pointed out.
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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 lock 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!