Which Washing Machines Are Quiet?

Whether you need to do laundry at night or reduce noise in an open-plan flat, a quiet washing machine is beneficial for a lot of people. Here at Webbs, we offer plenty of different appliances, including a selection of quieter washing machine models. No matter your questions about quiet washing machines, we have you covered.

Anything under 75 decibels is considered a quiet washing machine. That would be roughly just as loud as a shower or flushing toilet.

However, if you’re looking for a super quiet washing machine, then 50-75 decibel (dB) options also exist. 70 dB is said to be as loud as passing traffic, 60 dB is the equivalent of a standard conversion, whereas 50 dB is as loud as moderate rainfall.

If you’re after a quieter washing machine than what you currently have, then it’s also worth noting that any washing machine spin cycle can be around 15 dB louder than a wash cycle. That will always mean the spin cycle is when the machine is loudest. This will usually be factored into the dB listing of each washing machine, although some models have a ‘quiet mode’ feature to lessen their spin cycle noise level.

We understand that circumstances change over time, meaning you might move into a flat with neighbours above or below, you need to take a work meeting at short-notice online, or you change to sleep during the day. There’s plenty of reasons to consider a quiet washing machine to not only prevent disturbing you, but also others.

Outside of necessity, there are plenty of other reasons why a quieter washing machine will benefit you.

One great example is that a quiet washing machine creates a more peaceful living environment. Living with less noise has often been cited as the reason for less stress and anxiety, day-to-day. A washing machine quieter than 75 dB can help with this.

Quiet washing machines can often reduce money in energy bills. These quieter appliances use different motors than standard models. That will often mean they use less energy to operate, resulting in a reduction in energy usage.

Better yet, a super quiet washing machine can help save money if you’re on a tariff such as Economy 7. With such a quiet machine, you’ll be able to take advantage of off-peak energy costs by doing your laundry at night without disturbing anyone.

There are plenty of super quiet washing machines at Webbs Electricals. Many of these use inverter motors or alternative variants to help keep them quiet during spin cycles. For example, AEG washing machines list these as ‘inverter motors’, as do Indesit washing machines and its sister brands, Hotpoint and Whirlpool. Elsewhere, Samsung washing machines list them as ‘digital inverter motors’, whereas Bosch washing machines have them listed as an ‘EcoSilence Brushless Motor’.

We have plenty more washing machines available from top electronic brands such as Hotpoint, Neff, Smeg and Beko. For the full selection, view our washing machines from Webbs Electricals or call us directly on 01543 505 062.