Best Washing Machine Under £500 UK Reviews 2021

Thanks for taking your time to read our information on the best washing machines for under £500, that are currently available on the UK marketplace.

We calculated the average price for a washing machine in the UK. At the end of our research we found that to be £279. (Based on the average price of 100 machines)

So for your £500 budget, you will be able to buy a machine in the higher range.

£500 Washing Machine Comparison Table

We have included a comparison table for the top rated washing machines. In that you can find important information on size, drum capacity, and the spin rate. The energy class on these is A+++.

Machine	Size (cms)	Drum Capacity	SPIN RPM
Bosch WAT28371GB	59 x 59.8 x 84.8	9 kg	1400
Whirlpool FSCR 10432	64 x 59.5 x 85	10 kg	1400
Bosch WAT2840SGB	59 x 59.8 x 84.8	9 kg	1400
Zanussi Z712W43BI	54 x 59.6 x 81.9	7 kg	1200
Bosch WAN28281GB	55 x 59.8 x 84.8	8 kg	1400

No 1 Choice - Bosch WAT28371GB Serie 6 Freestanding Washing Machine

Information	Detail
Brand	Bosch
Item Weight	70.9 kg
Measures	59 x 59.8 x 84.8 cm
Capacity	9 kg
Energy Efficiency	A+++

The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 96% buyer satisfaction, with 83% giving this model a full 5 star review
The number of poor reviews was Zero and all the reviews are either 4 or 5 star
This is a free standing washing machine
It can handle a 9 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin
This comes with an amazing 10 year warranty

The price can vary but you should be able to get it on offer in this price range.

This machine is ideal for the needs of allergy sufferers and sensitive skin as it has an allergy plus rating.

It also helps reduce water consumption and costs thanks to the sensor-controlled, automatic load adjustment system.

A great machine from a great manufacturer, we expect nothing less!

Pros

The majority of buyers said this is a very quiet machine especially during the spin cycle
Most buyers agreed that the washing came out pretty dry
Buyers seemed to love how easy this was to use
Many buyers said this is the best washing machine they have ever used
Buyers liked that it weighed the wash, told you how long it would take and then allows you to select the temperature

Cons

There are zero drawbacks with this machine. Its the best we have reviewed

No 2 Choice - Whirlpool Supreme Care Premium FSCR 10432 Washing Machine

Information	Detail
Brand	Whirlpool
Item Weight	84 kg
Measures	64 x 59.5 x 85 cm
Capacity	10 kg
Energy Efficiency	A+++

The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 98% buyer satisfaction, with 95% giving this model a full 5 star review
This is a free standing washing machine
It uses sensors to detect how dirty the clothes are and adapts the appropriate cycle
It can handle a 10 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin

This is a very new and hi-tech model so although the ratings are high we need see how it does over the next year or two. It does have a 10 year warranty however, which is worth noting.

Pros

The majority of buyers said this was a very quiet and very efficient machine
Most buyers agreed that this machine is pretty clever though a little complicated to get used to
Buyers seemed to love the larger opening at the front of the machine
Many buyers said the tumble cycle was very effective

Cons

A few buyers said that the filter can get blocked and needs to be cleaned

No 3 Choice - Bosch WAT2840SGB Serie 6 9kg Freestanding Washing Machine

Information	Detail
Brand	Bosch
Item Weight	71 kg
Measures	59 x 59.8 x 84.8 cm
Capacity	9 kg
Energy Efficiency	A+++

The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 88% buyer satisfaction, with 100% giving this model a 4 or 5 star review
The number of poor reviews was very low at only 1%
This is a free standing washing machine
It can handle a 9 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin

This one comes with a 24 month warranty and can be extended to 5 years. It is a pretty new model so there aren't many reviews to go on. We will update this as and when anything changes.

Pros

The majority of buyers said machine spins really quickly
Most buyers agreed the machine is really quiet
Buyers seemed to love the large capacity of this machine
Many buyers said it was well worth the extra money

Cons

A few buyers said that they would reserve judgement till they had it longer
No buyers could find any problems with this model

No 4 Choice - Zanussi Z712W43BI 7kg 1200rpm Integrated Washing Machine

Information	Detail
Brand	Zanussi
Item Weight	66.5 kg
Measures	54 x 59.6 x 81.9 cm
Capacity	7 kg
Energy Efficiency	A+++

The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 95% buyer satisfaction, with 90% giving this model a full 5 star review
The number of poor reviews was zero
This is a free standing washing machine
It can handle a 7 kg load and has a 1200 rpm spin
It has a handy 3, 6 or 9 hour Flextime delay time. There is a 1 year warranty with this machine.

Pros

The majority of buyers said they liked the Zanussi brand
Most buyers agreed this was a great machine for the price
Buyers seemed to love the time delay feature
Many buyers said the machine was very quiet
Buyers liked that it had a child lock

Cons

A few buyers said they needed a bigger load capacity
A couple of buyers said a faster spin would be good

No 5 Choice - Bosch WAN28281GB Serie 4 Freestanding Washing Machine

Information	Detail
Brand	Bosch
Item Weight	69 kg
Measures	55 x 59.8 x 84.8 cm
Capacity	8 kg
Energy Efficiency	A+++

The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 94% buyer satisfaction, with 92% giving this model a full 4 or 5 star review
The number of poor reviews was very low at only 3%
This is a free standing washing machine
It can handle a 8 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin.
It comes with a 10 year warranty.
According to buyers this model has a very low noise level.

Pros

The majority of buyers said it had a great capacity
Most buyers agreed that it was very quiet compared to their last machine
Buyers seemed to love the features and it's ease of use
Many buyers said they liked how easy it was to set up

Cons

A couple buyers said they had a problem with the rubber seal
There is very little we can find wrong with this machine

Washing Machine Buying Tips

For £500 you can see that you do get a lot of choice, and a washing machine that has plenty of features. You also get longer warranties which is always a good thing.

The machines we have listed here all get very high ratings and they are from recognised brands. You should therefore be reassured that these are top notch machines with a good customer service support.

If none of these machines are for you, then you can check out our extensive buying guide by clicking here. That might help you make the best selection for your own specific needs.

What many online buyers seemed to like was that these were easy to use. even with the enhanced features and program options such as delayed timing, buyers said you could do the simple washes easily.

If you wanted to make use of the other features, then the displays make this easy to pick out.

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Carol

I hope that you find my How to articles helpful as I know that ironing can be a real chore. On this website, I have tried to help out with buying guides and reviews for the many forms of ironing.

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