Looking for the best quiet washing machines? We have ranked 10 quiet washing machines, from the best to the worst, based on 10,642 reviews by users. We have defined a washing machine as 'quiet' if its noise emission is rated class A.
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Brand
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
Water consumption per washing cycle
Capacity
Spin performance
Max. spin speed
Sound level
Noise emission class
Price
Drum cleaning program
Automatic dosing
WiFi control
Duration for eco cycle
Weight
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Updated March 14, 2025
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Updated March 14, 2025
Since March 2021, all washing machines and washer-dryers are required to have an energy label that states their noise emission (in dB) and noise emission class (A – D) among other specifications.
The noise emission on the label refers to the the spin cycle, which is the loudest part of a wash cycle. The noise emission class is calculated as follows:
Noise emission class A: Below 73 dB
Noise emission class B: 73-76 dB
Noise emission class C: 77-80 dB
Noise emission class D: More than 80 dB
The noise emission for washing machines ranges from 67 dB – 77 dB, which is quite a significant difference. The decibel scale is logarithmic, meaning that an increase of 10 dB represents a tenfold increase in volume.
If you are sensitive to loud noises or have a baby at home, we recommend checking the energy label and choosing a device with the lowest noise emission.
The following chart shows how the noise emission is distributed the among washing machines on our list:
Updated March 17, 2025
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What is the quietest washing machines?
The quietest washing machine is Miele WWV980 WPS with a noise emission of 67 dB. Here is a list of the 10 quietest washing machines:
How many washing machines have a class A noise rating?
The noise rating ranges from A – D, with A being the quietest. The following chart shows how the noise rating is distributed among the washing machines on our list.
A (73%)
B (23%)
C (4%)
Updated March 17, 2025
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Are quiet washing machines more expensive?
The average price for front-loaded washing machines is £732, while the average price for quiet washing machines is £819.
You can see the price distribution for quiet washing machines compared to all washing machines in the chart below.
Updated March 17, 2025
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Which quiet washing machine is the cheapest?
The cheapest washing machine with class A noise emission is the Samsung WW70TA046TE at £299. These are the 5 cheapest washing machines with low noise emission:
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