6 Washer-Dryer Models that do the Job Quietly

When choosing a washer-dryer for the household, you tend to focus on features such as the wash functions, spin speed, wash and dry capacity, and the washer-dryer’s energy efficiency rating. If, however, you intend to place the washer-dryer on the main floor of the house, then the amount of noise it makes while in use is also an important point to consider. A noisy washer-dryer can drown out your conversations, bother you as you watch TV or disturb young children as they sleep.

To evaluate the noise levels of the various washer-dryers available in the market you need to compare their dB(A) ratings. This rating indicates the loudness of sound in air as perceived by the human ear.

For a washer-dryer that works quietly choose one that operates at between 47 and 67 dB(A).  Washer-dryers rated at under 50 dB(A) make approximately the same noise as a refrigerator humming. Here are specs of six quiet washer-dryer models available in the U.K.

  • AEG L77685WD Washer-Dryer – White

Price: £678.00

Wash load capacity: 8kg

Drying load capacity: 6kg

Spin speed: 1600 rpm

Energy rating: A

Noise level (wash): 50 dB(A)

Noise level (spin): 79 dB(A)

Noise level (dry): 63 dB(A)

  • HOOVER WDYN8154D Washer-Dryer – White

Price: £399.99

Wash load capacity: 8kg

Drying load capacity: 5kg

Spin speed: 1400 rpm

Energy rating: B

Noise level (wash): 59 dB(A)

Noise level (spin): 76 dB(A)

Noise level (dry): 61 dB(A)

  • SIEMENS iQ700 WD14H520GB Washer Dryer – White

Price: £768.00

Wash load capacity: 7.5kg

Drying load capacity: 4kg

Spin speed: 1400 rpm

Energy rating: A

Noise level (wash): 46 dB(A)

Noise level (spin): 73 dB(A)

Noise level (dry): 59 dB(A)

  • AEG L99695HWD Washer-Dryer – White

Price: £1,199.00

Wash load capacity: 9kg

Drying load capacity: 6kg

Spin speed:  1600rpm

Energy rating: A

Noise level (wash): 51 dB(A)

Noise level (spin): 77 dB(A)

  • Bosch WVH2836SGB Washer-Dryer in Silver

Price: £549.00

Wash Load: 7.0kg

Dryer Capacity: 4kg

Spin Speed: 1400 rpm

Energy rating: B

Noise level (wash): 52 dB(A)

Noise level (spin): 71 dB(A)

  • Samsung WD0804W8E Washer-Dryer in white

Price: £550

Wash Load: 8kg

Dryer Capacity: 5kg

Spin Speed: 1400 rpm

Energy rating: B

Noise level (wash):  48 dB(A)

Noise level (spin):  62 dB(A)