Choose a washing machine around your normal laundry and the space it must fit. A larger drum helps only when it suits the loads you actually wash, and the exact model must fit with room for its door, connections and specified clearances.

Capacity, programmes and spin

Capacity: compare it with your regular wash basket, towels and bedding. It is a maximum figure for the reference programme, not a promise that every programme accepts the same load.
Programmes: check the programme table for the fabrics and loads you wash. A named option is only useful when it applies to the items in your home.
Spin: compare maximum spin speed and the label's spin-drying information if you want less moisture before line or tumble drying.
Dimensions: depth often varies between machines that share a 60cm width, so measure the space and access route.

Use the label properly

For washing machines, the energy label shows A–G class, energy per 100 Eco 40-60 washes, capacity, programme duration, water use and noise information. Compare those fields between similar capacities rather than assuming a bigger or higher-spin machine will suit every household.

Browse washing machines. Free local delivery is available within approved postcodes. Installation, where offered, is a paid product-specific service shown on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a bigger drum always save energy?

No. Choose a size that matches your usual load and compare its label information.

Why can Eco 40-60 take longer?

It is the reference programme used for the label, whose duration is shown for the product.

Is an integrated washer a like-for-like replacement?

Only where the cabinet and door arrangement match its installation drawing.