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The best energy-efficient washing machines for your home

Our guide to the best washing machines features brands including Samsung, Bosch and Beko. (Getty Images)
Our guide to the best washing machines features brands including Samsung, Bosch and Beko. (Getty Images)

Washing machines are one of the most useful home appliances – but they are also notorious for using large amounts of energy.

There are however ways to ensure your washing machine is more energy-efficient, thanks to the ratings on each appliance which uses an A-D scoring system: A is the most efficient, G is the least.

Typically these ratings are based on washing a load of clothes at 60°C, and on average, a D-rated machine on a 9kg load will cost approximately 21.2p per cycle, while an A-rated one can set you back 13.72p per cycle.

To help you choose your next washing machine investment wisely, we've hand-picked our top-rated appliances.

In our round-up, each one has an A energy rating so you can be sure that they're the most energy-efficient options to can save money, while still fitting an entire load of laundry and spanning a range of budgets.

The best energy-efficient washing machines

LG FH4G1BCS2 Freestanding Washing Machine, 12kg Load, 1400rpm Spin | £899 from John Lewis

This LG machine can hold 60 shirts per wash.
This LG machine can hold 60 shirts per wash.

John Lewis has no shortage of choice when it comes to energy efficient washing machines. This freestanding design from LG has a 12kg capacity, 1400rpm, a steam washing feature, and a very handy Pause & Add function. One happy customer said: "I love it! Very quiet (we use it at night as we have night tariff and we were never woken up by it). Fantastic steam function: leaves the laundry soft without the need of using fabric softener." Did we mention it will save you approximately £127 if you use it five times a week for 11 years?

Miele WEI865 Freestanding Washing Machine, 9kg Load, 1600rpm Spin | £1,649 from John Lewis

Miele's freestanding design boasts a tailored wool programme for keeping high-quality knitwear in tip-top condition without shrinking.
Miele's freestanding design boasts a tailored wool programme for keeping high-quality knitwear in tip-top condition without shrinking.

This is brilliant option for families, offering a wide range of functionalities such as automatic load adjustment, specialist washing programmes for delicates and sportswear, a timer delay and a honeycomb drum which will reduce snagging. Perfect for washing clothes, bedding and even duvets, it can hold the equivalent of 45 shirts in one cycle and a quick wash takes just 30 minutes - perfect for a Sunday night panic when you have no clothes. According to John Lewis, it will also save you an impressive £566 over the course of 11 years if used five times a week.

Miele WDD131 WPS guideline | £1,049 from Miele

This front-loading washing machine from Miele offers audible support for partially sighted users.
This front-loading washing machine from Miele offers audible support for partially sighted users.

This washing machine from Miele has an 8kg capacity with a maximum spin speed of 1,400rpm. Made for medium to large households, it intelligently adjusts to the size of your load and will use less water and consume less electricity. The machine was designed especially for blind and partially sighted people, with tactile markings and audio cues to help users operate it with touch and sound.

John Lewis JLWM1309 Freestanding Washing Machine | £629 from John Lewis

This 9kg washing machine can hold 45 shirts per wash.
This 9kg washing machine can hold 45 shirts per wash.

John Lewis' own brand washing machine has a mid-range price tag but comes with an A energy rating. For an extra £25 you can also include washer installation in your order. With an average 4.9 stars, one shopper wrote in their review: "Even though we are small household, we opted for this larger capacity washing machine so that we could reduce the number of washes we do every week."

Samsung Series 5+ WW90T554DAN Freestanding ecobubble™ | £659 from John Lewis

Samsung's freestanding washing machine operates at a noise level of 72db.
Samsung's freestanding washing machine operates at a noise level of 72db.

While the 9kg capacity, spin speed of 1,400rpm and freestanding design are impressive, our favourite feature of this machine is that you can add a forgotten sock to a wash mid-cycle – how handy is that? Additionally, it remembers your most-used cycle settings, will notify you on the SmartThings app when a load is finished and its built-in Digital Inverter Technology is powerful but quiet.

Hoover HW 49AMC 1 80 9KG 1400 Spin Washing Machine | £430 from Argos

This budget-conscious machine adjusts the length of the cycle and water consumption according to the weight of your laundry.
This budget-conscious machine adjusts the length of the cycle and water consumption according to the weight of your laundry.

This Hoover machine is the most affordable on our list for less than £400. There's 16 cycles to choose from, including a full load in 59 minutes and three rapid wash settings. You can also delay the start time by up to 24 hours, and can use the Hoover app on your smartphone to monitor a load or operate the machine remotely.

AEG 7000 L7FEE945R Freestanding Washing Machine | £899.99 from John Lewis

This AEG washing machine promises to reduce creases by up to a third.
This AEG washing machine promises to reduce creases by up to a third.

Another energy efficient option is this machine from AEG. According to one review, "The spin only cycle is definitely a plus – saves a lot of drying time. The machine isn't too noisy which is always a bonus." It also has a steam function which will reduce your need to iron items such as shirts, it has a 9kg capacity and the Allergy Care programme is ideal if you have sensitive skin.

Bosch Series 6 WGG24409GB 9Kg Washing Machine | £679 from AO

This Bosch washing machine has a 9kg drum capacity.
This Bosch washing machine has a 9kg drum capacity.

Make laundry day a breeze with this Bosch machine, which is designed for medium-sized household. It has a SpeedPerfect setting which will complete a full load in an hour and the EcoSilence drive ensures it won't wake you up if you've set it to come one first thing in the morning. It also has built-in sensors to adjust the energy and water consumption depending on the size of your load.

LG FH4G1BCS2 Freestanding Washing Machine | £899 from John Lewis

Thanks to its12kg capacity, this LG machine is great for washing duvets and bedding.
Thanks to its 12kg capacity, this LG machine is great for washing duvets and bedding.

This extra-large washing machine has a 12 kg load capacity, which equates to a huge 60 shirts per wash. One John Lewis customer said of it: "I love it! Very quiet (we use it at night as we have night tariff and we were never woken up by it). Fantastic steam function: leaves the laundry soft without the need of using fabric softener."

Haier HW100-B1439NS8 10Kg Washing Machine | £429 from AO

Available in graphite or white, this 10kg washing machine is quiet and efficient.
Available in graphite or white, this 10kg washing machine is quiet and efficient.

Another washing machine just under £500 is this model from Haier. It has a 10kg drum capacity, a 15-minute wash programme for speedy cleaning and even a steam setting to reduce creasing on shirts. Ideal for larger families, it's a decent mid-range design that doesn't cost a fortune.

BEKO IronFast RecycledTub B3W5841IW Bluetooth 8kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine | £359 from Currys

The IronFast on this Beko machine promises to reduces creases by up to 50%.
The IronFast on this Beko machine promises to reduces creases by up to 50%.

This machine boasts an eco-friendly feature – the tubs are made from recycled PET bottles. It can also wash a full load in just 28 minutes, has a built-in child lock to keep little fingers safe and an extra-large porthole to make loading in large duvets a breeze. There's an Anti-Allergy program too which will get rid of pet hair and pollen in your clothes.

Siemens iQ500 WG44G290GB Freestanding Washing Machine | £699 from John Lewis

For an extra £25, John Lewis will also install this washing machine so you don't have to.
For an extra £25, John Lewis will also install this washing machine so you don't have to.

One John Lewis customer described this Siemens model as "a quality washing machine, very pleased with it. It's economical, quiet, washes and spin dries well". Not only that, it spins quietly, can hold 45 shirts in one load and has a spin speed of 1400rpm. It also comes with a door and control lock to keep children safe around it and you can delay a cycle by up to 24 hours.

Candy RO16106DWMCE 10KG 1600 Spin Washing Machine | £440 from Argos

Via the Candy Simply Fi app, you can download additional programmes and run diagnostic checks on your machine from your smarthphone.
Via the Candy Simply Fi app, you can download additional programmes and run diagnostic checks on your machine from your smarthphone.

There's 16 cycle options on this Candy machine, and thanks to its 10kg drum and 1600 spin speed, will work well for larger households. Of those 16, four take less than 60 minutes, including a speedy 14-minute wash if you're in a rush. You can also monitor and manage your washing via the Candy Simply Fi app so you don't even need to get off the sofa to put a load on.

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