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Updated: 19 Aug 2022
Washing machine sales in August 2022
Washing machine deals chosen by Which? home experts, including premium, freestanding and cheap models. Our experts are on hand to separate this month's deals from the duds.
Hoping to find a bargain washing machine in the sales? We’ve rounded up some of the deals you can find right now.
The big manufacturers, such as Bosch and Miele, normally launch a new range on an annual basis. So looking out for price drops on last year's washing machine ranges can turn up some real bargains.
But not all price cuts are as attractive as they first seem. We've scrutinised every deal we list here. The models aren't always Best Buys - the very best products we've tested - but they've scored well enough in our tests for us to be confident recommending them. Of course, we also check to make sure the deals are good ones.
Read on for our expert pick of some genuine bargains and find out how to spot your own.
For more information, read our guide on the best washing machines, which includes Which? Best Buys and expert buying advice.
Cheap washing machine deals for under £400
Hotpoint NSWM963CWUK - now £359
We like: Effective rinse
We don't like: Programs are lengthy, higher than average water and electricity use
This is a freestanding washing machine with a maximum capacity of 9kg on the cotton wash and 4.5kg on the synthetics program. Notable programs include an anti-allergy setting designed to clean away potential irritants such as pollen and dust mites, a steam hygiene option, an anti-stain wash and a rapid program that promises to clean a full load in just 45 minutes.
It’s available now from Hughes with a £71 (or 16.5%) reduction on its typical price of £430.
Read our full Hotpoint NSWM963CWUK review to find out if it’s the right model for you.
Buy it now for £359 at Hughes.
Samsung WW80TA046TH/EU - now £399
Samsung WW80TA046TH/EU washing machine
We like: It's easy to use
We don't like: Uses more water than most, slow wash times
A more basic washing machine than some of the others we've featured here: it doesn't have wi-fi connectivity, an Addwash feature for forgotten items or an automatic dispensing feature, for example. That's reflected in its cheaper price, of course.
It has an 8kg capacity and 14 wash programs including a 15 minute quick wash, a steam feature for dust mites and allergies and an eco wash.
We were impressed by how easy it is to use, but didn't like how much water it uses or how long you have to wait for some of the wash cycles to finish.
Read our full Samsung WW80TA046TH/EU review to find out if it's the perfect washing machine machine for you.
Buy it now for £399 at Currys: £100 less than its previous price.
Washing machine deals from £400 to £600
Haier HW80-B14636N - now £429
Haier HW80-B14636N washing machine
We like It's easy to use
We don't like Noisy, not very energy-efficient
This Haier is a freestanding washing machine with 16 programs, including steam options for dust mites and special cycles for baby clothes, duvets , underwear and jeans. It has an 8kg capacity for cottons and 4kg for synthetics.
Its spin cycle does a good job of getting moisture out of clothes, towels and bedding.
It's also very easy to use, with a digital display showing clearly how much wash time is left on the cycle. And there's a delay start function for up to 24 hours if you don't want to set your machine going immediately.
On the downside, it's not a quiet washing machine, and it uses more energy than many.
Read the full Haier HW80-B14636N review to find out how it compares to the others we've tested.
It's available from Currys PC World for £429: £40.99 (9%) off the previous price.
Hotpoint BIWMHG81484UK - now £445
Hotpoint BIWMHG81484UK washing machine
We like: Great spin drying
We don't like: Uses a lot of water
This fully integrated washing machine has an 8kg cottons capacity, and dedicated programs for bed and bath, wool, delicates and duvets. There are also three extra functions on top of the usual temperature and spin-speed controls. The energy saver option won’t heat the water at all, saving you energy but giving a less thorough wash. The multi-rinse option allows you to add extra rinses to wash away excess detergent – useful for those with sensitive skin. The cleaning action option allows you to customise the intensity of your wash from intense to delicate.
Read the full Hotpoint BIWMHG8148UK review to find out if it's the machine for you.
Now available from Hughes for £445, which isn't the lowest it's ever been, but is more than £40 cheaper than the next cheapest retailer.
Bosch WAU28S80GB - now £558
We like: Easy to use
We don't like: Uses more energy than many
This freestanding white washing machine has an 8kg cotton capacity – plenty for a medium-sized household of four people. It also has an automatic detergent dispensing system called i-DOS. This means you can add a whole bottle of detergent and softener at a time, and it only uses however much it needs for each wash based on the program, weight of the load and hardness of the water.
Read the full Bosch WAU28S80GB review to find out its the machine for you.
Now available from Buywise for £558: around £40 off the typical price.
Washing machine deals from £600 to £800
Samsung WW10T684DLN - now £729
Samsung WW10T684DLN
We like: Easy to use
We don't like: High water usage
An easy-to-use washing machine with no shortage of features including an autodose setting which automatically dispenses the necessary detergent and fabric conditioner, and reminds you when it's time to top up and an Addwash feature allowing you to add items once the wash has started (useful if you're less than tidy and often spot stray socks after setting the washing machine running!). There are 22 programs to choose from.
With a 10.5kg capacity for cottons, it's one of the higher-capacity washing machines we've tested. You can also adjust the settings via wi-fi.
On the downside, it uses more water than we'd like.
Read our Samsung WW10T684DLN/S1 review to find out more about what it's like to use.
It's available from AO for £749, which is a £200 reduction.
AEG L7FEC946U - now £749
AEG L7FEC946U washing machine
We like: Easy to use
We don't like: Long wash programs, not very energy-efficient
A freestanding washing machine with a 9kg capacity and 10 wash programs including an eco wash and a quick 20 minute wash.
It's easy to use, with a clearly laid-out control panel and a detergent drawer with clearer maximum line markings than many others.
Its wash times are long, though: cottons take close to four hours, for example. And we've tested others that are far more energy-efficient.
Read our AEG L7FEC946U review to see what else we liked and disliked before buying.
It's available from AO for £749: nearly £200 less than its typical price of £950.
LG F6V910WTSA - now £769
We like: Easy to use, speedy programmes
We don't like: Rinsing could be better
A large capacity washing machine that can take 10.5kg of cottons and 4k of synthetics. It has an automatic dispensing system for detergent and fabric conditioner which should help you avoid wasting either of these.
It also has wi-fi connectivity and a steam programme for removing creases and dust mites.
Read our LG F6V910WTSA review before you commit.
It's available from AO for £769: £230 (23%) cheaper than its original price.
Where to buy a washing machine?
To find the best shops for home appliances, tech and more, we surveyed 8,491 people in September 2021, including Which? members and the public. We asked how satisfied people were with the retailer and have star ratings for customer service, value for money, and delivery and returns for all the major retailers, including AO.com, Currys and John Lewis & Partners.
See our full list of the best household appliance shops for the full ranking.
How much do you need to pay for a washing machine?
Some washing machines are available for less than £200, while others stretch well over the £1,000 mark.
Which? testing shows that you’re more likely to end up with a dud Don’t Buy than a Best Buy if you spend less than £250.
While it's true that the more you spend, the more choice of Best Buys you get, the good news is there are diamonds in the rubble. The cheapest Best Buys are available for around £300.
More than £600 is where most Best Buys are. With this budget you can choose between all different Best Buys, ranging from big to small, freestanding and integrated.
But be careful as the most expensive Don’t Buy we’ve found in our tests is £619 – a costly mistake to make.
Give yourself the best chance of of finding a great model by reading our washing machine reviews.
What extra washing machine costs should you consider?
1. Installation and delivery costs
Getting an online delivery of a washing machine can be a real hassle and you'll need to fork out quite a lot to make it more convenient.
Delivery costs is where you see the biggest differences between retailers.
All offer free delivery, but this gives you no choice over the date or time of the delivery (so you'll need to make sure you stay home that day).
AO.com charges the most we've seen for a quick delivery and a timeslot of your choice, either morning (7am to 12pm), lunch (10am to 2pm) or afternoon (12pm to 5pm).
2. Disposal and recycling costs
Disposal costs are normally around £20 from each retailer.
Unusually, AO.com separates out £10 to disconnect your old appliance, a service normally included in the installation cost of your new machine.
This could add £10 to the total cost your new freestanding appliance. As the cost for installing an integrated model is £10 less than other retailers, it doesn't increase the cost for built-in models.
Retailer
Delivery costs
Installation costs
Disposal/recycling costs
Maximum total extra cost
AO.com
Varies from free (no choice of date or time) up to £55 (quick delivery and chosen time slot)
£25 (£80 for integrated models)
£20 recycling
£10 disconnection service
£165
Currys PC World
Free standard delivery
£15-20 for chosen date sooner than standard delivery
£25 (£90 for integrated models)
£20 recycling
£130
John Lewis & Partners
Free standard
£12.95 for four hour slot
£24.95 for two hour slot
£19.95 for next day delivery
£25 (£90 for integrated models)
£20 recycling
£134.95
Table last updated in November 2021.
Read our guide for more tips on disposing of your washing machine, as well as buying and selling second-hand washing machines.
3. Energy running costs
Another extra cost you need to consider is the cost of the energy used to run your washing machine.
Our expert testing has revealed big differences between models with our washing machines reviews, with the least efficient using more than four times the energy of the most efficient.
We calculate an estimated annual running cost of every washing machine we review by multiplying the energy used for one standard cottons load by 208 (four loads a week for 52 weeks a year) and 28p per kWh, the new energy price cap.
The most efficient cost just £26 a year to run, while the least could add £95 – a £69 difference. Check out our washing machine running costs tool to find out how much a model would cost over the course of its lifetime.
Find the best energy-efficient washing machines to help you save money and help the environment.
