Recommendations for a Quiet Washing Machine

AirbusA389 on 23/02/2021 - 18:11
Last edited 23/02/2021 - 19:04

Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for a quiet washing machine. Budget $1000- $1200. Size 7 - 10kg?

In June 2020, I bought a Hisense washing machine hwfm8012 that runs like a jet engine at 1200 rpm, even with the laundry door closed. The noise at 800rpm is tolerable but the clothes take longer to dry. I work night shifts, and the washing machine woke me up during the spin cycle (1200rpm).. Getting annoyed at the washing machine…

I don't need it to be whisper-quiet, just a good balance between noise, price, and durability. Let me know the brand/models that you have experienced.. thank you!

Electrical & Electronics Washing Machine

Comments

  • Nugs on 23/02/2021 - 18:41

    put it in the shed?
    .

    • AirbusA389 on 23/02/2021 - 18:42

      my shed doesn't have a power supply. No, i'm not installing a power supply in the shed just for the WM. it's cheaper to buy a new WM.

  • StonedWizard on 23/02/2021 - 18:56

    1200 rpm will sound loud in any washing machine.

    I have a new LG and at 1,000 RPM it's not too loud. I'd imagine most decent brands will be the same.

    • pharkurnell on 23/02/2021 - 18:59

      Agree
      I hvae an LG that lets you chose 6 speeds I think it is from 400 -1600…. 1200 is the same as OP describes… 800 is fine.

      Also depends on what the building is like, what the floor is made of, concrete/wood-stumps etc…

  • djones145 on 23/02/2021 - 18:56

    ear plugs

  • JimmyF on 23/02/2021 - 18:58
    -6

    I work night shifts, and the washing machine woke me up when she starts the washing machine at noon time

    SHE? As in your partner? What a lovely way to talk about them. You should just roll over and go back to sleep and be thankful someone likes you enough to do your washing for you when you refer to them like that.

    • pharkurnell on 23/02/2021 - 19:01
      -1

      Yea you should call it an elephant, or dog, or goat .

      Whats wrong with she?

      heres a few more
      https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/word-lists/50-powerful-wo…

    • AirbusA389 on 23/02/2021 - 19:03
      +1

      what a ridiculous comment. we are both shift workers, we take turns to do whatever that is needed - cooking, dishes, laundry, mopping, vacuuming. we discussed and we both agree to blame the wm for being loud.

      No-sense anger-loaded comment. do i even need to detail my domestic arrangements here on OzB when asking for recommendations for whitegoods?

  • RoosterBooster on 23/02/2021 - 18:59
    +1

    My family was in this situation approx 10 yrs ago. Our Simpson washing machine was dreadfully loud and when it finally packed it in, we went around a few stores on the hunt for a less noisy one. Mum told the salesman our first requirement was a quiet washing machine. He replied 'Washing machines are not quiet', but then went on to say that the Fisher and Paykel's were the quietest of the bunch. We went with the top load F&P and it was not only much quieter, but the best machine we have used and still going strong like day one. 10 years on, things may have changed in the market but if I was getting another today, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fisher and Paykel. No experience with front load machines though, have only ever used top loaders.

    • AirbusA389 on 23/02/2021 - 19:05

      any rust issues on your F&P?

  • this is us on 23/02/2021 - 19:11
    +1

    Happy with my new LG WV9-1409B, but WMs do make noise when water is pushed inside. I actually hear this noise more often than the spinning. Also, I am not sure there is a way to remove the "notification sound" once the machine finishes the job as this might be a problem for you.

    • this is us on 23/02/2021 - 20:30

      Also, I often use the delicate option, which is more gentle and less noisy.

  • Pro-crastinator on 23/02/2021 - 19:44

    We've had 2 Miele front load washing machines over the past 15 years and we normally put it on right before bed and empty it in the morning. So I think they're pretty quiet but they are in the back of the house and we sleep in the front. I have slept in the back room next to it though and it's still pretty good.

    • AndyC1 on 23/02/2021 - 19:45

      What speed are they? The speed jump from 800 to 1200/1400 makes a huge difference in the noise.

      • Pro-crastinator on 23/02/2021 - 19:47

        We can manually change the spin speed betweeen 400, 600, 800, 1200 from memory… so if the fastest spin speed is too loud, you can manually press 1 button to lower it. If you find it's too wet when you open the door, you can put it on another spin cycle only (i think 8 mins long) and set the speed manually to whatever you like…

  • AndyC1 on 23/02/2021 - 19:44

    I suggest looking for some rubber specifically to put under the washing machine feet in order to dampen the noise.

    Okay, like the following (but not Hardley Normal):
    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/unilux-set-of-4-anti-vibrati…

    https://www.retravision.com.au/unilux-anti-vibration-pads-se…
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/pacific-air-anti-vibration-pa…

    I have no idea how much they will help, but it's worth a try for $20.

  • Mango1 on 23/02/2021 - 20:51
    +3

    Would recommend Bosch, mine is so quiet sometimes i forget its on. Had a Samsung prior and was surprised at how much more quiet this one is.

    • AirbusA389 on 23/02/2021 - 20:57

      nice. which model / price range is your wm?

      • Mango1 on 23/02/2021 - 23:13

        Mine is wan22120au

      • ozkiwi75 on 23/02/2021 - 23:53

        We have an older model front loader Bosch (mid range, purchased about 5 years ago) and we noticed how super quiet it was on day one. For reference, our previous washing machine was a Fisher & Paykel top loader. And we've had absolutely no issues with our Bosch in the 5 years, with regular use.

    • muckingfuppet on 24/02/2021 - 09:02

      Agreed. Bosch is great for quietness. Weve upgraded to F&P which is bigger, and works great, but definitely louder.

      • YadaYadaYada on 24/02/2021 - 10:49

        Got a Bosch German front loader recently, and apart from the end cycle where it does the spin, you can't even notice it's running when you shut the laundry door. It's so quiet.

        • AirbusA389 on 24/02/2021 - 12:55

          same for my HiSense, can't hear the wash cycle, but certainly Sense-lessly loud during the 1200rpm or 800 rpm spin cycle. my house is a duplex, our bedroom is upstairs (not directly above).

  • deme on 23/02/2021 - 23:49
    1. Make sure it's balanced check those doovers at the bottom and adjust it to be level.
    2. My Fisher and pickle front loader is whisper quiet.
  • askme69 on 24/02/2021 - 00:19

    I have Bosch front loader i cant hear it even on max RPM. We only ever run on the slowest.

    • John Kimble on 24/02/2021 - 00:27

      We only ever run on the slowest.

      😂

    • Domingo on 24/02/2021 - 08:44
      +1

      If

      We only ever run on the slowest.

      then how do you know

      i cant hear it even on max RPM.

      or by max RPM do you mean the fastest it spins on the slowest mode?

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