I’m going to go through five top integrated washing machines if you’re on a budget.

First is the Baumatic 6KG Integrated Washing Machine – BWR1206. At a mere £299 you can’t afford not to buy it! With 15 wash programs including Delay start, digital countdown indicator, overflow protection, safety door lock, blocked filter indicator, failure detection system and aqua spray.

Baumatic Integrated

Second is the Hotpoint 6.5KG Integrated Washing Machine – BHWM129. This machine will only set you back £329. It has 16 individual washing programmes and a half load function. And you won’t need to worry about noise levels as it is only 55DB. It also has a cold fill water supply for class A efficiency.

Hotpoint Integrated

Third on the list is the Indesit 5.5KG Integrated Washing Machine – IWME126. At a very affordable £359 you can be sure that it won’t be burning a hole in your pocket. With its great awards with an A for washing, A+ in for energy efficiency and a B for spin speed you can’t loose with this great machine.

Indesit Integrated

Fourth in line is the Smeg 7KG Integrated Washing Machine – WMI12C7. At a respectable £398 this is reasonably cheap for a Smeg appliance! It features 15 different washing programmes including mix and superfast. It also has a child lock, delay timer and spin speed selection. Using only 47 Litres per load of washing you can be guaranteed to be saving pennies as most washers use on average 67 litres per wash cycle.

Smeg Integrated

And last but not least is the CDA 6KG Integrated Washing Machine – CI330IN. Coming in at only £439 you’ll still have money spare to play with. The CDA comes equipped with 15 washing programmes including delay timer, variable spin speed, quick wash, delicates wash, child lock, anti – crease function, extra rinse function and intensive wash programme.

CDA Integrated

So go on, be daring. Get out there and buy yourself an integrated washing machine to fit in your perfect homely kitchen. I can promise you won’t regret it. Happy shopping!

First on the list is the Beko freestanding 5KG slim depth Washing Machine – WM5100S. Coming in at £179 it’s a bargain and comes with all sorts of functions to keep you and your washing occupied. The features include 16 programmes including handwash and woollen, large door 180 degree opening, slim depth for space saving and easy installation, mini wash programme, LED indicator lights, automatic half load, time delay, extra function function so you can give your wash an extra rinse or a pre wash, programme progress lights, spin speed reduction knob, safety door lock, water level control and an easy access filter.

Beko Washing Machine

Coming in second is the Indesit Freestanding 5.5KG Washing Machine – IWB5113. And costing a mere £227 you can’t go far wrong with this one. The Indesit sports a 5.5KG load limit, 1100rpm spin speed, 16 programmes, special sportswear programme, Eco time, 15 minute express wash, programmes for both wool and delicates, up to 12 hour time delay function, a separate jeans wash programme and a 52 litre per cycle usage.

Indesit Washing Machine

In a comfortable third place is the Zanussi 6KG freestanding Washing Machine – ZWF14070W1. Coming in at the best price on the marketplace at £239 you will be saving yourself over £100 with this one. The Zanussi comes fully equipped with Variable spin cycle speeds with a maximum speed of 1400rpm, time delay function, half load option, cold water fill, HiCarboran tub, is energy class A, Wash performance A and spin efficiency B.

Zanussi Washing Machine

Coming in at position 4 is the Hotpoint 6KG Freestanding Washing Machine – WML540P. This machine is coming in at just £259 which isn’t even touching the sides of your wallet! The Hotpoint features are Variable temperatures and spin cycle, baby cycle, shirts cycle, lingerie cycle, choice of eco cycles, Fast Wash, silk wash, super wash, extra rinse, reduced creases, mini load, energy rating A and programme progress indicators.

Hotpoint Washing Machine

And last but not least in position 5 is the Hoover 7KG freestanding washing machine – SE147. This machine is the same price as the Hotpoint washer above at only £259. The features include 7KG load capacity, variable spin speeds with 1400rpm maximum, up to 9 hours delay start, cold water fill, 12 different programmes, 29 minute quick wash option, wool cycle, half load feature, hand wash cycle and rinse hold option.

Hoover Washing Machine

So there you have it, my top 5 washing machines and all for under £260! Can’t get much better than that!

The 9Kg Direct Drive Washing Machine is so unlike conventional washers with the patented direct drive technology. This is where the motor is directly attached to the drive to reduce the vibration, noise and energy use.

It’s fantastic and unique Allergy and Skin Care programme is brilliant. The washing machine gives the washing an extra 40 degree rinse to ensure that every trace of detergent is removed from clothing before the cycle finishes. This feature is great if you or a member of your family suffers from skin allergies or has sensitive skin.

Also coming equipped with a load sensor, the LG F1480FD6 just gets more and more economical. The machine can sense exactly the weight of your washing and will only use the required amount if water needed for that load, saving energy and time. How great is that?

LG F1480FD6 Washing Machine

The washing machine has 6 motions and is able to perform various motions throughout the cycle dependant on which washing programme has been selected. The washer also has controlled spin speed and rotation so that the wash performance is greatly improved which all in all gives you fantastic results with every wash irrespective of fabric.

You can enjoy being totally in control with the brightly lit easy to read LED control panel which will display to you the running time of each wash along with any error messages. The F1480FD6 has 16 different special options for you to ‘personalise’ it with. For example, it has a child safety locking system for you to activate so you can be safe that the kids won’t destroy your washing! It also has a Beeper option so your new found friend can let you know once your washing has finished. You can also choose to have a time delay so you can load the machine first thing in a morning when you leave for work but have the cycle actually start an hour before you return home!

Well that’s all for now but be sure to check back soon for all your washing machine facts and recommendations.

Beko Washing Machine

The thought of waiting for your clothes to wash is a painful one, especially when you just need that one pair of jeans as quickly as possible. Fret no more, because Beko washing machines come with an innovative ‘Xpress’ programme, which lets you wash a 2kg load in just 14 minutes! You can have those clothes out of the wash before you even remember they’ve gone in. A lot of washing machines boast an ‘A’ energy rating, which on the surface sounds impressive. It’s nothing to get your carbon footprint in a twist about though, because a Beko washing machine improves on that ‘A’ rating by up to 30%!

One of the most impressive examples of a Beko washing machine is the Beko Freestanding slim depth washing machine. Coming in at just over £200 but offering a full complement of washing features, this laundry legend really has earned its place in your kitchen. It features over 15 programmes (16 in fact) alongside a large porthole door with 180º opening, which makes loading your washing easier than ever before. Don’t accept second best; save yourself some cash and enjoy the best laundry experience on the market with a Beko washing machine.

Bosch Washing Machine

Many of the world’s biggest celebrities endorse Bosch washing machines, citing their ability to clean better than any other machine out there. OK, that last claim might not be strictly true, but we’re confident that if those celebrities were given the opportunity, they wouldn’t hesitate to shout about Bosch from the rooftops! If the environment is a concern for you then a Bosch washing machine will interest you; they come with A energy and economy ratings, which helps to save you money while you’re saving the environment. With a Bosch, your clothes will be clean and your conscience will be green!

One particular Bosch washing machine that stands out is the Bosch Logixx 8kg Freestanding Washing Machine; it’s the perfect laundry solution for any household. It comes packed with features to make your life easier, including an extra large drum so you can fit all your clothes in with just one load, an overdosage indicator, so your washing machines won’t OD on socks, and even a foam detection system, which we can only presume lets you know if there’s foam present. Or something. Change your laundry landscape today, with a Bosch washing machine.

Smeg Washing Machine

Echoing and exuding the glitz and glammer so entrenched within their 50s heritage, Smeg Washing Machines are far from shy of the spotlight. If your interests lie in movies and TV, then it’s likely that at one point or another you’ve clocked a Smeg Washing Machine on the screen and just not noticed it. With their iconic looks Smeg Washing Machines often play background roles on the silver screen, but let them tread the boards in your kitchen and there’s no doubt that they’ll steal the show. Smeg Washing Machines don’t just represent style, they radiate it; your entire kitchen will be transformed in an instant.

Can we pick a favourite? Yes we can, but that choice is one that defines arbitrary. The reality of it is we could pick any Smeg Washing Machine as our favourite and the choice would still be valid. For the sake of sanity though, and to save some time we’re going to choose the Smeg 50s Style 1600rpm Freestanding Washing Machine. Like any Smeg Washing Machine, it combines the design ethos of the post-war era, with the technological drive of the modern, cosmopolitan world, bringing to your kitchen an appliance that simultaneously rejects and embraces its cultural heritage. The Smeg Washing Machine is a true hybrid of chronology, and whilst our reflection on it may not be clean, your clothes most definitely will be.

Hotpoint washing machine

The engineers at Hotpoint have put years of work into their Hotpoint Washing Machines to ensure that when you buy one, you’re getting the latest technology in the industry at a price you can afford. Just because Hotpoint Washing Machines are low priced, it doesn’t mean they’re the ‘cheap’ option. You don’t buy a Hotpoint Washing Machine because you can’t afford something better; you buy a Hotpoint Washing Machine because you want the best. Do we have a favourite Hotpoint Washing Machine? Of course we do! That machine is the Hotpoint Freestanding Aqualtis 9kg Washing Machine. This isn’t just any Hotpoint Washing Machine; it boasts some serious laundry features that will make sure your clothes are white after every wash.

Firstly, this Hotpoint Washing Machine boasts, as the name suggests, a 9kg load capacity, so you’ll have no trouble stuffing all your dirty clothes inside in one go. Controlling this machine is a breeze too, because it’s got an LED Programme Progress Display, meaning you can easily select one of its many functions. More specifically, this Hotpoint Washing Machine comes with a Steam Refresh Cycle, a Bed and Bath cycle and just for your favourite Levis, a dedicated Jeans cycle. As you can see, this Hotpoint Washing Machine is fully loaded with features! Whatever your needs, there’ll be a Hotpoint Washing Machine for you.

Neff Washing Machines, which are surprisingly manufactured by Neff, are some of the best washing machines on the market, and trust me, I’d know. Neff understand that confidence in your laundry appliance is paramount; you want to be able to leave it to get on with the business of keeping your whites white and your clothes smelling fresh. With a Neff washing machine, that’s exactly what you can do. Neff have put hundreds of years (probably) of research into their washing machines, ensuring that a Neff washing machine will use less energy, water and detergent than most other comparative models. If you care about your clothes, then a Neff washing machine is for you.

Neff Washing Machine - V6320X0GB

One of my particular favourites in this category is the Neff Series 4 integrated washer dryer. It’s a fantastic piece of kit that doesn’t just wash but dries as well! If you’re looking for the complete laundry experience then this Neff washing machine should get your knickers in a twist. The Neff Series 4 Integrated washer dryer comes packed with features to make every load as clean and perfect as the last. It’s got something fancy called an Aquatronic wash system, along with a foam detection system and a safeguard monitoring system. That’s rather a lot of systems for a humble washing machine, but what it gives you is peace of mind that your Neff washing machine is doing the business.

Revolutionise your laundry and complete the doorstep challenge in the process, with a Neff washing machine!

1 – Washing machines account for over 22% of the total water used every day across the pond in the USA. For you mathematicians out there, that’s almost a quarter! Figures like this are the reason companies are looking to make washing machines more economic with water.

2 – Washing machines use, on average, .250 kilowatt-hours of energy per wash; about 1 megajoule of electricity. That figure means nothing to us either, but it does mean that washing machines use less energy than the Delorean and its 1.21 gigawatts. Like we told you, fun facts!

3 – Ever lost some socks? Check inside your washing machine! Apparently our spinning friends account for 93% of the lost socks in the average household. The other 7% is made up by thrifty mice looking for miniature sleeping bags. FACT.

4 – It’s possible to convert your top loading washing machine into a front loading model. All it takes is a little bit of money and some washing machine know-how! Alternatively, you can just push your washing machine over. But it might stop working.

5 – Washing machines that also include a dryer are known as Combo units. They require a little more concentration, as putting your dirty clothes in the dryer, or your dry clothes in the washer can cause both stress and frustration.

There you have it, 5 fun facts about washing machines! Come back next time for more irreverent washing machine-related blogging.

Firstly, there’s the freestanding washing machine. As the name suggests, these washing machines are freestanding! They come in two sub-categories; top loading and front loading. For ease of use, front loading machines are by far the most popular type; they fit perfectly into kitchens and between workspaces, allowing clothes to be loaded easily through the front hatch. Top loading freestanding washing machines are more common in places like launderettes, where space adjacent from the machine is needed. You can get both semi and fully automatic washing machines, although the latter are naturally more expensive. But what to do with the wet clothes? Luckily most freestanding washing machines come with integrated dryers too, so you can wash and dry without taking your clothes out of the machine!

In opposition to the freestanding washing machine there’s the integrated washing machine. Again, as the name suggests, these washing machines are integrated. Because they’re often covered by a work surface above, they’re predominately front loading. This doesn’t cause any issues because integrated washing machines are permanent fixtures, so the space in front of them will be thought-out beforehand, and loading will be quick and easy. In terms of price, integrated washing machines tend to be more expensive than their freestanding counterparts. Integrated washing machines can also come equipped with dryers, and these are ideal for modern homes where space is at a premium. Instead of having two appliances taking up space, both are combined into one neat area!

So there you go – your choice may not be as simple as you first thought; you may need either a freestanding washing machine or an integrated washing machine – choose wisely!