Washing Machines

Wanting a washing machine that isn’t going to look out of place or take up too much room? Then why not get an Integrated Washing Machine? It definitely won’t look out of place because no one will know it’s there! Perfectly hidden and made to look like just another cupboard in your kitchen, it’s not going to take up that much needed space.

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!

Need a new washing machine? Has yours broken? Or just looking for a new washer but don’t want to break the bank? Well, it’s not a problem! I’ve found some great washing machines that won’t burn a hole in your pocket from Appliances Direct. I’m going to give you my top 5 washing machines that fit the bill of a budget buy but will last you for years.

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!

Looking for a washing machine which can do near enough everything? Well look no further and get your hands on a LG washer. LG washing machines are full to bursting with all the gadgets and gizmos you could wish for to leave your washing spotless and sparkling. There washers give a revolutionary kind of cleaning and with the LG F1480FD6 life really is good!

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.

Believe it or not, there are some people out there who think that reading a blog about washing machines is no fun. I know, I know, I didn’t believe it either. But to mix things up a little, we’re going to throw some fun facts your way and hope at least a couple of them stick. Don’t worry, they’re clean, they’ve just come out the wash!

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.