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Best Washing Machines in the UK (2026)
A more specific shortlist for when one requirement matters more than broad value.
Last reviewed 10/08/2026
View shortlistLaundry Appliance Shortlists for UK Households
Compare UK Top 4 laundry options by budget, space fit, noise profile, energy framing, and ownership friction.
Each shortlist explains its product picks, trade-offs, disclosure and available retailer links. The date shows the latest recorded page review, not continuous monitoring.
Start with the room and connections
Prove the laundry setup before comparing appliances
Delivery access, usable depth, open-door clearance, services and the drying route can rule out an otherwise attractive machine.
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Laundry space and connection checker
Check access, usable niche, open door, services and drying route before comparing a washing machine, washer dryer or heat-pump dryer.
Open guide → comparisonCompare four washing-machine roles
9kg freestanding, larger-drum and integrated routes with complete fit checks.
Open guide → comparisonCompare four washer-dryer roles
Separate wash and dry capacities, one-machine workflow and integrated constraints.
Open guide → comparisonCompare declared spin noise
Four exact washing machines using declared Eco spin-phase dB as one bounded comparison.
Open guide → comparisonCompare 10kg-plus wash capacity
Exact 11kg and 12kg machines with dimensions, noise and label trade-offs kept visible.
Open guide → comparisonCompare current class A labels
Exact kWh per 100 Eco 40-60 cycles without household bill or saving claims.
Open guide → comparisonCompare declared-noise washer-dryers
Spin-phase dB alongside separate wash and dry capacities and full installed depth.
Open guide → comparisonCompare four heat-pump dryer roles
Only verified heat-pump identities, with depth, condensate and maintenance checks.
Open guide → methodologySee the laundry selection method
Read the product-family, fit, evidence and claim boundaries behind the comparisons.
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Pick the shortlist that best matches your budget, setup or main buying requirement.
Premium picks
Best Washing Machines Under £500 in the UK (2026)
Only for buyers where paying more has a clear practical return.
Last reviewed 13/08/2026
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Best Washing Machines in the UK (2026)
Choose a washing machine by measured fit, normal load size and installation format before comparing pr…
The All-Rounder is the clearest balance of published capacity, format and fit constraints; it is not a universal or commission-led winner.
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Best Washing Machines Under £500 in the UK (2026)
Four exact freestanding washing machines whose current unqualified cash prices must each pass a separa…
Bosch WGE03408GB is the functional comparison anchor because its exact 8kg configuration and SpeedPerfect option are documented. Rank does not claim it is cheapest or best performing.
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Best Washer Dryers in the UK (2026)
Choose a washer dryer by space, connections and the wash-to-dry load split—not by treating two capacit…
The All-Rounder is the clearest balance of published capacity, format and fit constraints; it is not a universal or commission-led winner.
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Best Quiet Washing Machines in the UK (2026)
Four exact washing machines compared by declared Eco 40-60 spin-phase airborne-noise emissions, capaci…
Haier leads because 69 dB is the lowest declared Eco spin-phase figure among these four exact selections and it also provides 12kg capacity; this is not a universal quietest-machine claim.
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Best Compact Washing Machines in the UK (2026)
Four exact freestanding washing machines with manufacturer-published body depths from 474mm to 546mm,…
Beko BM1WU3721W remains the default comparison anchor at 496mm body depth and 7kg capacity; the rank-three BW1O3721W has the shallower 474mm body. Neither body figure establishes the smallest installed footprint.
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Best Energy Label A Washing Machines in the UK (2026)
Four exact energy class A washing machines compared by declared kWh per 100 Eco 40-60 cycles, capacity…
AEG leads because 20 kWh per 100 Eco 40-60 cycles is the lowest declared figure among these exact selections; this is not a guaranteed lowest-bill outcome.
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Best Foldable Garment Steamers in the UK (2026)
Four exact current configurations selected for four exact garment steamers with manufacturer-listed fo…
growth-philips-sth3010-30 leads its functional role because its exact selected record contains the route fact; it is not declared the whole market's best performer or value.
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Best Garment Steamers with Continuous Steam in the UK (2026)
Four exact current garment steamers configurations with manufacturer-listed continuous steam, each tie…
STH3000_26 leads the ordered comparison as one source-complete exact configuration, not as a claimed whole-market performance or value winner.
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Last reviewed: 21/04/2026 · report a correction.
Recommendations are checked against the category selection method, published product information and the disclosures shown on each shortlist.
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How winners are chosen in this category
We compare practical buying factors, important trade-offs and how well each option fits common needs.
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Day-to-day performance for normal use
Most buyers need reliable everyday value, not edge-case specs.
Importance: High
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Practical ownership friction
Setup, upkeep, and support burden can erase headline value quickly.
Importance: High
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Value by UK spend tier
A higher price only wins if the practical return is clear.
Importance: High
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Fit to specific buyer constraints
Budget limits and specialist needs can outweigh broad all-round scoring.
Importance: Supporting factor
Why the winner wins
Rank #1 is the strongest all-round starting point for the highest number of UK buyers.
When budget is smarter
Use the budget option when spend ceiling is fixed and compromises are explicit, acceptable, and likely to stay acceptable after 3-6 months.
When specialist is worth it
Use the specialist option when one requirement clearly dominates your decision more than broad value.
What changes the winner
A different product would win if either your spend band changes materially or one non-negotiable requirement becomes dominant.
Use these factors to choose a shortlist, then confirm the product-level trade-offs before buying.
What matters in this category
These practical checks help us compare the options consistently.
- Laundry suitability for household size, space, and routine frequency
- Ownership friction including cycle practicality, setup, and maintenance effort
- Value by spend tier and realistic UK use context
- Retailer listing consistency and availability confidence
What we use: published product information, category criteria and periodic retailer checks.
What to verify: the exact model, current price, stock, delivery, returns and warranty before buying.
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Products mentioned in this category
Products that appear in one or more of the shortlists above.
- LG F4Y511WBLN1 11kg Washing Machine
Included in 8 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best premium, Best overall, Best specialist or alternative
- Beko WTIK741511 Integrated 7kg Washing Machine
Included in 7 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best specialist or alternative, Best premium, Best budget, Best overall
- Bosch Series 4 WAN28259GB 9kg Washing Machine
Included in 7 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best overall, Best budget, Best specialist or alternative
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7000 Series PerfectCare Steam Generator PSG7300_20
Included in 6 shortlists.
Shortlist note: PSG7300_20 exact Detachable water tank, PSG7300_20 exact Automatic shut-off, PSG7300_20 exact continuous steam configuration, PSG7300_20 exact fast heat-up configuration, PSG7300_20 exact published power ratings configuration, PSG7300_20 exact published product dimensions configuration
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Azur 8000 Series Steam Iron DST8050_26
Included in 6 shortlists.
Shortlist note: DST8050_26 exact Suitable for tap water, DST8050_26 exact Automatic shut-off, DST8050_26 exact calc-clean systems configuration, DST8050_26 exact fast heat-up configuration, DST8050_26 exact continuous steam configuration, DST8050_26 exact published power ratings configuration
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Indesit MTWC 91495 W UK N Washing Machine
Included in 6 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best budget, Best specialist or alternative, Best overall, Best premium
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PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series Garment care PSG8300_80
Included in 6 shortlists.
Shortlist note: PSG8300_80 exact Detachable water tank, PSG8300_80 exact Automatic shut-off, PSG8300_80 exact calc-clean systems configuration, PSG8300_80 exact continuous steam configuration, PSG8300_80 exact published power ratings configuration, PSG8300_80 exact published product dimensions configuration
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Samsung Series 5+ WW90T554DAW 9kg Washing Machine
Included in 6 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best budget, Best premium, Best specialist or alternative
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1000 Series Steam Iron DST1030_20
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: DST1030_20 exact calc-clean systems configuration, DST1030_20 exact fast heat-up configuration, DST1030_20 exact continuous steam configuration, DST1030_20 exact published power ratings configuration, DST1030_20 exact published product dimensions configuration
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2000 series Steam generator PSG2000_20
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: PSG2000_20 exact Suitable for tap water, PSG2000_20 exact calc-clean systems configuration, PSG2000_20 exact fast heat-up configuration, PSG2000_20 exact published power ratings configuration, PSG2000_20 exact published product dimensions configuration
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3000 Series Handheld Steamer STH3000_26
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH3000_26 exact Foldable, STH3000_26 exact continuous steam configuration, STH3000_26 exact detachable tank specifications configuration, STH3000_26 exact published product weights configuration, Best 3000 Series plastic-plate steamer configuration
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3000 Series Handheld Steamer STH3020_16
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH3020_16 exact Foldable, STH3020_16 exact continuous steam configuration, STH3020_16 exact detachable tank specifications configuration, STH3020_16 exact published product weights configuration, Best 3000 Series metal-plate steamer configuration
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Candy Smart Pro CSOE H9A2DE 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best budget, Best specialist or alternative, Best overall, Best premium
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Hoover H-WASH 300 H3W492DE Washing Machine
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best premium, Best budget, Best specialist or alternative, Best overall
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PerfectCare 6000 Series Steam Generator PSG6026_20
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: PSG6026_20 exact Detachable water tank, PSG6026_20 exact calc-clean systems configuration, PSG6026_20 exact continuous steam configuration, PSG6026_20 exact fast heat-up configuration, PSG6026_20 exact published product dimensions configuration
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Philips 6000 Series Steam Iron High end irons DST6130_40
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: DST6130_40 exact Vertical steaming, DST6130_40 exact Automatic shut-off, DST6130_40 exact fast heat-up configuration, DST6130_40 exact published power ratings configuration, DST6130_40 exact published product dimensions configuration
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Samsung DV90T5240AW 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 5 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best overall, Best premium, Best budget, Best specialist or alternative
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3000 Series Handheld Steamer STH3010_30
Included in 4 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH3010_30 exact Foldable, STH3010_30 exact continuous steam configuration, STH3010_30 exact published product weights configuration, STH3010_30 exact published water-tank capacities configuration
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5000 Series Handheld Steamer STH5020_40
Included in 4 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH5020_40 exact continuous steam configuration, STH5020_40 exact detachable tank specifications configuration, STH5020_40 exact published water-tank capacities configuration, Best 5000 Series two-level steamer configuration
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7000 Series Handheld Steamer STH7060_86
Included in 4 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH7060_86 exact published product weights configuration, STH7060_86 exact published water-tank capacities configuration, STH7060_86 exact Vertical steaming, STH7060_86 exact Suitable for tap water
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7000 Series HV Steam Iron Louros/Cotton Blue DST7020_20
Included in 4 shortlists.
Shortlist note: DST7020_20 exact Vertical steaming, DST7020_20 exact Suitable for tap water, DST7020_20 exact calc-clean systems configuration, DST7020_20 exact published product dimensions configuration
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Beko WDL742431W 7/4kg Washer Dryer
Included in 4 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best specialist or alternative, Best premium, Best budget
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PerfectCare Compact Steam generator iron GC7840_26
Included in 4 shortlists.
Shortlist note: GC7840_26 exact calc-clean systems configuration, GC7840_26 exact continuous steam configuration, GC7840_26 exact fast heat-up configuration, GC7840_26 exact published power ratings configuration
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1000 Series Garment steamer STE1040_20
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STE1040_20 exact detachable tank specifications configuration, Best upright steaming station configuration, STE1040_20 exact published water-tank capacities configuration
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2000 Series Steam iron DST2020_80
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: DST2020_80 exact calc-clean systems configuration, DST2020_80 exact continuous steam configuration, DST2020_80 exact published power ratings configuration
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3000 Series Handheld Steamer STH3020_70
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH3020_70 exact Foldable, Best 3000 Series handheld steamer configuration, STH3020_70 exact Vertical steaming
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3000 Series Steam iron DST3041_89
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: DST3041_89 exact fast heat-up configuration, DST3041_89 exact continuous steam configuration, DST3041_89 exact published product dimensions configuration
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Beko WTL82051W 8kg Washing Machine
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best specialist or alternative, Best budget, Best premium
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Bosch Series 6 WQG24509GB 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best budget, Best overall
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Candy CS 149TE Washing Machine
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best overall, Best premium, Best budget
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Haier X9 12 kg Washing Machine HW120-B14387GU1, product 31021006
Included in 3 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best 12 kg lower-label-energy option, Best lowest declared spin noise, Best 12 kg lower-noise label
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5000 Series Handheld Steamer STH5030_20
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best 5000 Series dual-tank steamer configuration, Best 5000 Series dual-tank StyleMat steamer configuration
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Beko BM3WT3841W 8kg freestanding washing machine, John Lewis product 111818748, GTIN 8690842633744
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best 546mm-body 8kg option, Best full-load 28-minute programme option
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Beko DTLCE70051W 7kg Condenser Tumble Dryer
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best budget, Best specialist or alternative
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Bosch Series 8 Washing Machine WGB256A1GB
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best balanced 10 kg energy-label option, Best balanced 10 kg low-noise option
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Handheld Steamer 1000 Series Handheld steamer STH1010_10
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: STH1010_10 exact Detachable water tank, Best compact handheld steamer configuration
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LG 11 kg EZDispense Washing Machine F4Y511GBLA1
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best shallower-body 11 kg option, Best 11 kg shallower-body option
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Samsung Bespoke AI Washing Machine WW11DB8B95GBU1
Included in 2 shortlists.
Shortlist note: Best 11 kg lower-label-energy option, Best 11 kg lower-energy-label option
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AEG 5000 Series LFX50842B 8kg 1400rpm washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 8kg three-rapid-programme option
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AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare Plus TR959M6BC 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best premium
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AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare Washing Machine LFSR95146WS, PNC 914505610
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best lowest declared 100-cycle figure
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Beko 12 kg Washing Machine BM3WT1241IW
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 12 kg alternative with explicit noise trade-off
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Beko B300 BW1O3721W 7kg freestanding washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 474mm-body 7kg option
- Beko BM1WT3921 9kg 1200rpm Washing Machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best budget
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Beko BM1WU3721W 7kg freestanding washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 496mm freestanding body
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Beko BM3T3713 7kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best budget
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Beko BM3WT3741W 7kg freestanding washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best full 7kg 28-minute programme
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Beko BMND8545U 8kg/5kg Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best budget
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Beko DTIKP81131 Integrated 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best specialist or alternative
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Beko DTLCE80051W 8kg condenser tumble dryer, GTIN 8690842348433
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 8kg condenser alternative
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Beko WDIK754411 Integrated 7kg/5kg Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best specialist or alternative
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Beko WTIK84122F 8kg integrated washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 550mm-body 8kg front-adjustable option
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Bosch Series 2 WGE03408GB 8kg 1400rpm washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 8kg SpeedPerfect option
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Bosch Series 4 WNA134U8GB 8kg/5kg Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best overall
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Bosch Series 4 WTH85226GB 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best overall
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Bosch Series 6 WIW28302GB 8kg built-in washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best reversible furniture-door and front rear-foot adjustment option
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Bosch Series 8 Washer Dryer WNC254ARGB
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best lowest declared spin noise
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Bosch WGG24400GB Series 6 9kg washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best documented 2kg 15-minute cycle
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Bosch WRB247C9GB 9kg heat-pump tumble dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best self-cleaning 9kg heat-pump setup
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Candy CBD 485D1E Integrated Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best specialist or alternative
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Haier HD90-C367U1 9kg heat-pump tumble dryer, product 31102961, GTIN 6921081516287
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best included-drain-hose 9kg heat pump with explicit depth trade-off
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Haier HW90-BP14357TU1 9kg freestanding washing machine, product 31020819, GTIN 6921081510735
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 501mm-body 9kg option
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Haier X7 Washer Dryer HWD120-B14367UUK, product 31021021
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 12/8 kg capacity
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Hoover H-WASH 300 H3DS4965TACE Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best premium
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Hoover H-Wash 300 HBW 48TAMEJ-80 8kg built-in washing machine, product 31801204
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 525mm-cabinet body with documented plinth setup
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Hoover HLE V9LF-80 9kg vented tumble dryer, product 31102316
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best exact 9kg vented installation choice
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Hotpoint BI WMHG 91485 UK 9kg built-in washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 545mm-body 9kg option
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Hotpoint NSWM 946 W UK 9kg washing machine, product 869991690820, GTIN 5054645690824
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best full 9kg 45-minute programme
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Indesit BDE 861483X W UK N Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best overall
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LG 11 kg / 6 kg Washer Dryer FWY916WBTN1
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best shallower-body 11/6 kg option
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LG F4X7009TWB 9kg 1400 spin AI Direct Drive washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best documented 5kg 39-minute cycle
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LG FWV917BTSE 10.5kg/7kg Washer Dryer
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best premium
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LG Series 2 F4X1009NMK 9kg 1400rpm washing machine
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 9kg connected Quick 30 option
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Miele W2 Washing Machine WQ 1000 WPS Nova Edition, material 12699230
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 1600 rpm 9 kg low-noise option
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Samsung Washer Dryer WD10HG6U94BEU1
Included in 1 shortlist.
Shortlist note: Best 590 mm-body 10/6 kg option
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