GH Institute

All Washing machines

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  Review of Beko WMB91242L washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 85cmx59.5cmx59.5cm. Rated A++,A,B. 1200 variable spin. 9kg max load. Variable temp. Cold fill: Prog time; cotton 2.00hours, synthetic 1.30hours. Includes 30° wash option. 15minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: LCD display . Easy to use. Short programme lengths. Low energy expenditure. Draw backs: Difficult to cancel programmes once running. High water usage.

  Rating: 76/100

  Price Range: £349.99 - 400

  Stockist: 0845 600 4904 - http://www.beko.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Gorenje WA60125 washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 85cmx60cmx60cm. Rated A,A,B. 1400 with spin speed reduction. 6kg max load. Cold fill. Prog time; 2.30hours, synthetic 1.35hours. Includes 30 ° wash option. 17minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points:. Very low usage of both water and energy.

  Draw backs: Very basic machine. No time display to tell how long a programme is or how much time is remaining.

  Rating: 75/100

  Price: £279.99

  Stockist: 020 8247 39 80; - http://www.gorenje.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of LG - f1443kd inverter directdrive washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 84cmx60x64cm. Rated A++,A,A. 1400 variable spin. 11kg max load. Cold fill. Prog time; cotton 2.22hours, synthetic 1.11hours. Includes 30° wash option. 30minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Clear digital display with visuals showing each stage of the washing process. Large 11kg drum size. Short programme lengths.

  Draw backs: Too many wash programmes. High on water consumption.

  Rating: 74

  Price Range: £688 - 999

  Stockist: 0870 873 5454 - http://www.lg.com/uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Hotpoint Aqualtis AQ9D 692S washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 85cmx59cmx64.5cm. Rated A+,A,A. 1600 variable spin. 9kg max load. Cold fill. Prog times: cotton 3.02hours synthetic 1.13hours. Includes 30° wash option. 30minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Whole front opens to reveal porthole and dispensing draw. Child lock. Screen displays time remaining. Good results for stain removal.

  Draw backs: Touch screen with very sensitive buttons. Programmes can seem a little complicated as lots of setting options. High on water consumption.

  Rating: 73/100

  Price Range: £400 - 469

  Stockist: 0870 150 6070 - http://www.hotpoint.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of AEG LAVAMAT 84950 A3 washing machine

  Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

  Features

  Size (HxWxD); 85cmx60cmx60cm. Rated; A+++,A,A. 1400 variable spin; 8kg max load; variable temp; cold fill; Prog times: cotton 2.40hours, synthetic 1.24hours. Includes 30° cotton wash option. 20 minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Clear digital display which shows time remaining and spin speed. Timer adjusts itself as wash progresses so can jump about from a few minutes to several. Economical on water.

  Draw backs: A few too many unnecessary wash programmes.

  Rating: 81/100

  Price Range: £680 - 699

  Stockist: 08705 950950 - http://www.electrolux.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Bosch Logixx 8 Vario Perfect washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 84.2cmx60cmx59cm. Rated A,A,B. 1400 variable spin. 8kg max load. Cold fill. Prog times: cotton 2.32hours synthetics 1.48hours. Includes 30° wash option. 15minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Digital LCD display. Economical energy usage.

  Drawbacks: Failed to fit ¾ of the recommended load size. Inaccurate countdown timer. Dosing aid recommends the same amounts of detergent as the detergent manufacturer suggests. No audio when wash finished.

  Rating: 73/100

  Price: £600

  Stockist: 0870 727 0446 - http://www.bosch-home.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Samsung Eco bubble WF0804W8E washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD); 84.4cmx59.8cmx60cm. Rated A+++, A,A. 1400 variable spin; 8Kg max load. Variable temp. Cold fill. Prog times; cotton 2.15hours, synthetic 1.35hours. Includes 30°wash option. 15minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Clear digital display showing time remaining and showing  the progress of the cycle. Eco bubble technology which cause the detergent to be activated quickly. The bubble generator dissolves detergent into the water and injects air into the drum to create foam from the beginning of the cycle. Samsung claims that the bubble technology allows detergent to penetrate ‘deeper into clothes up to 40 times faster than conventional washers.

  Draw backs: high water usage. Small red light flashes continuously throughout wash which can be a little disconcerting.

  Rating: 80/100

  Price Range: £629 - 700

  Stockist: 0330 726 7864 - http://www.samsung.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Zanussi ZWF16581 W washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 85cmx60cmx60cm. Rated A+,A,A. 1600 variable spin. 7kg max load. Variable temp. Cold fill: Prog times; cotton 2.17hours, synthetic 1.37hours. Includes 30 ° wash option. 30 minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Detailed instruction booklet. Easy to use and uncomplicated.  Low energy consumption and efficient spin system.

  Draw backs: No progress bar only time remaining shown. Very basic screen display

  Rating: 78/100

  Price Range: £344 - 469

  Stockist: 08705 727727 - http://www.zanussi-electrolux.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Miele W5740 washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD): 70cmx59cmx61.5cm. Rated A+,A,B. 1400variable spin. 7kg max load. Variable temp. Cold fill. Prog time; cotton 2.13hours, synthetic 1.29hours. Includes 30 °wash option. 20minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Time remaining displayed. Keeps tumbling till load is emptied. Very good stain removal results.

  Drawbacks: Small visual display, a little complicated to use initially. No delay start. Failed to fit a ¾ load.

  Rating: 78/100

  Price Range: £928 - 949

  Stockist: 01235 554455 - http://www.miele.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Whirlpool AWOE 8760 washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD);.85cmx60cmx60cm. Rated A+++A, B. 1400 variable spin. 8kg max load. Cold fill. Prog times; cotton 2.27hours, synthetics 1.36hours. Includes 30° wash option. 15minute quick wash.

  Comments

  Good points: Digital LCD display. Economical energy usage.

  Drawbacks: Failed to fit ¾ of the recommended load size. Inaccurate countdown timer. Dosing aid recommends the same amounts of detergent as the detergent manufacturer suggests. No audio when wash finished.

  Rating: 72/100

  Price Range: £379 - 461

  Stockist: 0870 600 8989 - http://www.whirlpool.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of Indesit PWE 9168 S washing machine

  Features

  Size (HxWxD); 85cmx59.5cmx62cm. Rated A+,A,A. 1600 variable spin. 9kg max load. Cold fill. Prog times; cotton 2.08hours, synthetics 1.12hours. Includes 30° wash option. 30minute quick wash

  Comments

  Good points: Digital time display showing time remaining. Low energy consumption.

  Drawbacks: Fussy front with a key detailing which numbers correspond to each programme. High water intake.

  Rating: 71/100

  Price Range: £367.99 - 479.99

  Stockist: 08700 150 6070 - http://www.indesit.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2011

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  Review of AEG Lavamat 66840 washing machine

  Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

  Features

  Rated: A, A, A; 1600 variable spin; 6kg max load; set temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o cotton wash option.
  Energy Saving Trust recommended.

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 2hrs 49mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 43mins
  
  Good points: Good wash performance and lowest average water use of all the machines tested. This model has good choice of programmes without too many extras. The maximum 6kg load just fit in the drum.
  Drawbacks: No cold cotton wash option. The fascia is a little cluttered.

  Rating: 79/100

  Price Range: £421 - 490

  Stockist: 0870 535 0350 - http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of John Lewis JLWM1409 wshing machine

  Features

  Rated: A+, A, B; 1400 variable spin; 7kg max load; set temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o cotton wash option.

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 3hrs 04mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 39mins
  
  Good points: Good wash performance - best overall stain removal scores. Good choice of programmes without too many extras. One of the quieter machines tested. The maximum 7kg load only just fit in the drum.
  Drawbacks: Not very economical with water and energy. Quite long wash times. No cold cotton wash option.

  Rating: 77/100

  Price: £449

  Stockist: 08456 049 049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Zanussi ZWF16281W washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A+, A, A; 1600 variable spin; 7kg max load; set temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  Energy Saving Trust recommended.

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 1hr 24mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr
  
  Good points: Low energy and water consumption. Short wash times
  Drawbacks: Noise reading on spin cycle was the loudest of all the machines tested. No 30^o or cold cotton wash options. A few gimmicky programmes. The maximum 7kg load did not fit in the drum.

  Rating: 76/100

  Price Range: £333 - 431

  Stockist: 08705 727727 - http://www.zanussi-electrolux.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of LG F1422TD washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A+, A, A; 1400 variable spin; 8kg max load; variable temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o or cold cotton wash options.
  Woolmark approved wool cycle 

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 2hrs 05mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 18mins
  
  Good points: Low water consumption and lowest average energy use of all the models tested. Fairly short wash times.
  Drawbacks: A few gimmicky programmes. The maximum 8kg load didn't quite fit in the drum. Plays a tune when first turned on and when the wash finishes, some people may find this annoying.

  Rating: 76/100

  Price Range: £349 - 450

  Stockist: 0844 847 5454 - http://www.lg.com/uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Beko WM8127W washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A+, A, B; 1200 variable spin; 8kg max load; variable temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o or cold cotton wash options.

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 2hr 34mins. 40^o synthetics 2hrs 07mins
  
  Good points: Noise reading on spin cycle was the quietest of all the machines tested. Good wash performance. Good choice of programmes without too many extras.
  Drawbacks: High water and energy usage. The maximum 8kg load didn't fit in the drum.

  Rating: 74/100

  Price Range: £238 - 300

  Stockist: 0192 381 8121 - http://www.beko.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Whirlpool AWOD 6927 washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A+, A, A; 1600 spin; 7kg max load; variable temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o or 20^o cotton wash options.
  Woolmark approved wool cycle

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 3hrs 07mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 46mins
  
  Good points: One of the quieter machines tested. Good choice of programmes without too many extras. The maximum 7kg load only just fit in the drum.
  Drawbacks: Highest average water use of all the models tested. Long wash times. No cold cotton wash option. Fascia quite busy

  Rating: 69/100

  Price Range: £249 - 334

  Stockist: 0870 600 8989 - http://www.whirlpool.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Indesit W1XXE167 washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A, A, A; 1600 spin; 7kg max load; variable temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o or cold cotton wash options.
  
  Energy Saving Trust recommended.
  
  Woolmark approved wool cycle

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 3hrs 29mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 19mins
  
  Good points: One of the quieter machines tested. Wash performance is average.
  Drawbacks: Longest 40^o cotton wash time of all the machines tested. High average water and energy consumption. Too many gimmicky programmes. The maximum 7kg load didn't quite fit in the drum.

  Rating: 69/100

  Price Range: £298 - 370

  Stockist: 0800 092 1922 - http://www.indesit.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Bosch WAE28467UK washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A, A, B; 1400 variable spin; 7kg max load; variable temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o or cold cotton wash options.

  Comments

   Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 1hr 22mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 02mins
  
  Good points: Low water and energy consumption. Shortest 40^o cotton wash time of all the machines tested. The maximum 7kg load just fit in the drum
  Drawbacks: Poor wash performance. Too many gimmicky programmes.

  Rating: 67/100

  Price Range: £408 - 500

  Stockist: 0844 892 8925 - http://www.boschappliances.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Hotpoint WMF740 washing machine

  Features

  Rated: A, A, B; 1400 variable spin; 7kg max load; variable temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.
  
  30^o or cold cotton wash options.
  
  Woolmark approved wool cycle
  

  Comments

  Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 2hr 32mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 25mins
  
  Good points: Easy to use.
  Drawbacks: Highest average energy use of all the models tested and high water use. One of the loudest machines tested. Too many gimmicky programmes. Busy fascia. The maximum 7kg load did not fit in the drum.

  Rating: 67/100

  Price Range: £274 - 400

  Stockist: 0800 092 1922 - http://www.hotpoint.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2009

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  Review of Indesit Moon SIXL145 washing machine

  Features

  Rated A,A,B; 1400 spin; 6kg max load; variable temp; cold fill. Prog times: cotton 1.30 hours; synthetic 1.33 hours

  Comments

  Very simple model which has a choice of four programmes. Detergent dispenser is on the back of the door and self cleans with each wash. No progress indicator but programmes are quite short and energy consumption low. High water usage.

  Rating: 70/100

  Price: £299

  Stockist: 08700 150 6070 - http://www.indesit.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2007