10kg washing machines
A 10kg washing machine handles family loads, bulky bedding and towels in a single cycle, so you spend less time shuttling laundry through the week. Compare freestanding and integrated models from leading UK brands, with 1400 to 1600 rpm spins and A-rated energy options across white, black and grey finishes.
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White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Slate Grey • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Graphite • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Black • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Anthracite • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Graphite • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Black • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Silver • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1500 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Black • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Anthracite • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Black • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 10 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
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How to choose a 10kg washing machine that earns its keep
A 10kg drum is built around bigger, less frequent washes. The decision isn't really about capacity, it's about whether the spin speed, programme set and energy rating match how your household actually does laundry. The points below cover what genuinely changes day to day. Read More...
Is 10kg the right capacity for your household?
As a rule of thumb, 10kg suits four-plus people, anyone washing king-size duvets and bedding at home, and households running pet bedding or sports kit. Couples who batch laundry once a week often prefer it too. If you only run small mid-week loads, an 8 or 9kg drum will likely run more efficiently per cycle.
1400 rpm or 1600 rpm spin, which actually matters?
Higher spin speeds wring more water out, which cuts tumble-dry time and energy. 1400 rpm is the sweet spot for line-drying and gentler on fabrics. 1600 rpm makes a real difference if you tumble-dry most loads or live somewhere damp where line-drying isn't reliable.
Freestanding or integrated, which fits your kitchen?
Freestanding gives you the broadest choice and the simplest swap-out when the time comes. Integrated 10kg models are rarer because the larger drum makes packaging behind a door tricky. If you want a fully fitted look, check door-on-door measurements carefully and accept a smaller shortlist.
Which features are worth paying more for?
Auto dosing measures detergent per load, which improves rinse quality and stops over-pouring. Steam refresh helps with creases and odours between full washes. App control is useful if your laundry runs at off-peak rates. Anti-allergy or hygiene cycles earn their place for sensitive skin and baby clothes. Inverter motors are quieter and tend to last longer, which matters if the machine sits near a kitchen-diner.
Energy ratings, water use and running cost
Energy classes on 10kg models typically run from A to B. Class A is the strongest current label and noticeably cheaper to run over a year of weekly cycles. Eco programmes wash longer at lower temperatures, which sounds counter-intuitive but uses less energy overall. Save higher temperatures for heavily soiled loads.
Colour and finish choices
White is the default and easiest to match. Black, graphite, anthracite and slate grey suit darker kitchens or utility schemes, and silver pairs neatly with stainless steel appliances. Finish doesn't change performance, but it does change how visible smudges and dust are between cleans.
Brands worth knowing
Brands you'll typically see at the 10kg size include Hoover, Hotpoint, AEG, Bosch, Haier, LG, Candy, Hisense, Indesit, Midea and Montpellier. Pick on the features you'll actually use rather than the longest spec sheet, and check the energy class on the exact model you're considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not if you wash king-size bedding, towels or pet blankets at home, or you batch laundry into one or two big runs a week. If you mostly do small daily loads, a 9kg model will use water and energy more proportionally per cycle.
The 10kg figure is the maximum dry cotton load. In practice that's around a king-size duvet plus a couple of pillowcases, or a full hamper for a family of four. Bulky synthetics and towels weigh more when wet, so leave a hand's width of space at the top of the drum.
1400 rpm is enough for most households, especially if you line-dry. 1600 rpm pulls more water out, which shortens tumble-dry cycles and lowers dryer running costs. If you don't own a tumble dryer, the difference is much smaller.
The machine stores liquid detergent and softener in internal tanks and releases the correct amount for each cycle based on load weight and soil level. It cuts detergent waste, improves rinsing and means you only top up the tank every few weeks.
Only if a fully fitted kitchen look matters to you. Integrated models are pricier and the shortlist is smaller at 10kg. Freestanding gives more brand choice, easier servicing and a simpler swap-out down the line.
Aim for A where possible. The current A-to-G scale is stricter than the older one, so an A-rated 10kg machine is genuinely efficient. B-rated models can still be a sensible buy if the price gap is large and the feature set suits you.
Yes. The water inlet, drain hose and 13A plug requirements are the same as smaller drums. Make sure the standpipe and stop tap are reachable once the machine is in place, and leave room to pull it forward for filter cleaning.
A reasonable expectation is seven to ten years with regular use and basic maintenance: monthly drum cleans, leaving the door ajar between washes and clearing the pump filter a few times a year. Inverter motors typically outlast brushed motors at this drum size.