The best washing machines with low water and energy consumption

The Gorenje brand front washing machine represents the middle price segment. It is suitable for relatively small families (up to three people), since up to 6 kg of cotton items can be washed at a time in a 43-liter drum. At the same time, finding a suitable place for the device should be easy even in not the most spacious housing, because the depth of the case is a moderate 43.5 cm.

Gorenje WNHPI 62 SCS/PL is equipped with a PowerDrive inverter, characterized by minimal wear compared to traditional motors. Its presence makes the model quieter (up to 74 dB at a spin speed of 1200 rpm) and more economical. Energy consumption corresponds to a rating of C (new), which is even better than A+++ according to the previously used classification: for 100 washes the meter will accumulate 56 kWh. Water consumption is also low - an average of 37 liters per cycle.

The washing machine supports 15 programs, the main ones of which are cotton, synthetics, mixed fabrics and wool, as well as a quick wash and a mode for sportswear. Two cycles - AllergyCare and hygiene (baby clothes) - have a SteamTech steam treatment step added by default. Steam smooths out wrinkles, removes unpleasant odors and disinfects things. The SterilTub drum self-cleaning program also deserves special mention.

Among the additional options, flexible washing planning options stand out, because both a delayed start and a cycle end timer are announced. The controls are quite standard and support child safety locks.

Gorenje WNHPI 62 SCS/PL is a reliable, economical and moderately functional washing machine.

The washing machine belongs to the AEG 6000 series of basic models, but it is not cheap. Although the price is justified by good equipment. Let us immediately note the presence of an inverter motor, the main advantages of which are efficiency and reliability. It also ensures long service life of the equipment. The machine uses water and electricity economically: one washing cycle uses approximately 40 liters of water, which is a rather modest figure, and energy efficiency class C (according to the new classification) indicates that energy bills are not too high. In addition, the inverter motor operates quite quietly - the noise level during spinning does not exceed 73 dB, and this is especially important for families with small children and people with light sleep.

The capacity of the tank allows you to load up to 6 kg of dry laundry at a time, that is, the washing machine is suitable for both bachelors and small families. There are not so many washing modes - there are only 10 of them. These are programs for washing cotton, jeans, jackets and outerwear (including waterproof fabric), synthetics, wool and delicate materials. A quick wash mode is also available, which lasts only 20 minutes. But keep in mind that it is only suitable for a small number of not too dirty items. In addition to these programs, there are manual settings for temperature and spin speed (maximum 1200 rpm) and additional options that make interaction with equipment and washing in general more efficient. The Soft Plus function ensures optimal dosing of conditioner so that your laundry stays soft and fresh longer. The time saving button makes it possible to reduce the cycle time. But again, this only works with a small load. The anti-allergen program uses an extra rinse and temporarily increases the temperature to remove detergent residue, bacteria and allergens. The ProSense system prevents unnecessary waste of resources by detecting the weight of the laundry and adjusting the water flow accordingly. And the wrinkle reduction function changes the washing parameters so that clothes do not wrinkle too much.

As for appearance, the model has an attractive design and will complement the interior of any apartment or house. And the touch control panel is not only convenient, but also easier to clean from dust and dirt than conventional buttons. Although there are classic controls here too: a rotary knob for selecting programs and several buttons for additional functions. A small display shows information about the load, the selected settings and the time until the end of the cycle. If necessary, the control panel can be locked (child lock function) so that accidental pressing does not interrupt the wash or change the set parameters.

A Samsung brand washing machine with a body depth of 45 cm is “ready to accept” up to 6 kg of items at once. The model is made in traditional white, but a related version in dark gray is also on sale - WW62J42E0HX.

Features of the Samsung WW62J42E0HW include the EcoBubble air-bubble wash. The corresponding cycle claims to effectively combat stains while being gentle on fabrics (including due to lower water temperatures). A “bubble” effect can also be optionally added to remove difficult stains.

In total, users are offered 12 programs, including quick wash, drum self-cleaning, and Bedding and Hygiene Steam. The last two modes have a steam stage designed to disinfect and remove allergens. There is also an optimal program for mixed fabrics and delicate textiles.

The washing machine has acquired a Digital Inverter, the warranty period for which is not 10, but 20 years, which indirectly confirms the increase in the reliability of the device. The model is characterized by low energy consumption ( class A+++) and low water consumption - about 33 liters per cycle or 5.5 liters per 1 kg of load. The noise level when spinning at 1200 rpm should not exceed a reasonable 73 dB.

Pleasant bonuses of the washing machine include the Volt Control system and the Smart Check function. The first protects the household appliance from power surges, and the second allows you to diagnose faults using a mobile application. In general, Samsung WW62J42E0HW is an interesting choice for small households and those who appreciate minimal operating costs when washing.

The Beko brand washing machine with a 7 kg load provides different control methods. The traditional panel with sensors and a rotary switch is ready to be duplicated by the HomeWhiz mobile application. There is even advanced functionality available here, including downloading additional cycles, but you should take into account the short communication range, because Bluetooth is used for data transfer, not Wi-Fi.

Beko SteamCure WUE 7626 XBWS has 15 programs, including standard modes for cotton, synthetics and wool. Separate cycles are offered for the care of shirts, sportswear, and dark clothes. Two programs have a steam phase by default, namely Baby protect+ and self-cleaning. A special cycle for removing various stubborn stains - StainExpert - deserves special mention. Algorithms are “hardwired” into the washer’s memory to combat 24 typical “enemies” of clothing, such as coffee, chocolate, ketchup, grass, etc.

In addition to the usual choice of temperature or spin intensity (up to 1200 rpm), the washing machine supports other interesting options. For example, steam can be added to many programs (SteamCure). If necessary, it is easy to shorten the standard washing time using the Fast+ function.

There is relatively little noise from the model during operation - at an adequate level of 74 dB. Water consumption is on average 36 liters, and electricity consumption is 0.44 kWh, which corresponds to the standard rating of A (new) by current standards.

Beko SteamCure WUE 7626 XBWS is an economical washing machine with an attractive range of programs and useful options.

The debutant of 2023 is a washing machine produced by Electrolux, which can be classified as a solution at the intersection of the middle and advanced classes. The model, like most modern analogues, has an inverter motor, which is designed to increase the overall working life of the device.

The Electrolux PerfectCare 600 EW6SNME326X features the SensiCare system, which is essentially an automatic weighing sensor that adapts the operating parameters of the wash, including the total duration, to the current load. The model holds up to 6 kg of laundry, consuming an average of 40 liters of water and 0.56 kWh of electricity per cycle. The latter indicator corresponds to a grade of C (new).

There are 14 programs available to washing machine users. Basic cycles are complemented by specialized ones, for example for jeans, sportswear and jackets. The wool washing program is marked by the Woolmark company, which confirms the gentle effect on such a delicate fabric. The Anti-Allergy plus cycle also deserves mention: this mode is characterized by the effective removal of allergens, viruses and bacteria, which also has additional evidence - a certificate from the Swissestest testing center.

Washing machine owners will be able to plan their time using delayed start and the Time Manager function. The latter makes it possible to flexibly change the washing duration taking into account your needs and/or the degree of soiling of the items.

The disadvantage of the model is the rather loud spin cycle (up to 77 dB), but in general its noise level is only slightly higher than that of its main competitors in the market. In any case, Electrolux PerfectCare 600 EW6SNME326X is worth a closer look not only for those who have woolen products in their wardrobe, but also for all third-party conscious consumers.