Looking for the best quiet washing machines? We have ranked 10 quiet washing machines, from the best to the worst, based on 29,806 reviews by users. We have defined a washing machine as 'quiet' if its noise emission is rated class A.
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 – 78 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:
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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 (78%)
B (17%)
C (6%)
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Are quiet washing machines more expensive?
The average price for front-loaded washing machines is £727, while the average price for quiet washing machines is £807.
You can see the price distribution for quiet washing machines compared to all washing machines in the chart below.
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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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