8kg Washing Machines
An 8kg washing machine handles family laundry without committing you to a larger drum. Compare freestanding and integrated models from AEG, Bosch, Hotpoint, Beko, Samsung, Hisense, Indesit, Candy and Hoover, with spin speeds from 1200 to 1600rpm and finishes from white to black, silver and anthracite.
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White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Titanium • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1200 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Colour: Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: Black • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Silver • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Anthracite • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1600 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
Colour: White • Wash Capacity: 8 kg • Maximum Spin Speed: 1400 rpm
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Is 8kg the right drum for your household?
8kg is the most common drum size sold in the UK because it covers more shopping situations than any other capacity. It suits couples who wash bedding at home, families of three or four with a steady weekly load, and house-shares splitting a single machine. The drum is large enough that you're not running back-to-back cycles, but small enough that it doesn't feel wasteful when you're washing a single school uniform on a Tuesday night. Read More...
If your weekly laundry routinely includes king-size duvets, heavy winter bedding or sports kit for five or more, look at 9kg or 10kg instead. If it's just you, a 6kg or 7kg is usually the more efficient buy.
Freestanding or integrated, and what changes between them?
The first decision most shoppers make is whether the machine sits on show or hides behind a kitchen door.
When freestanding makes more sense
Freestanding machines give you the widest choice of brand, finish and spec at any given budget. They're also easier to replace later, since you're not matching a furniture door or a specific hinge style.
When integrated is worth paying for
Integrated machines suit fitted kitchens where a uniform run of doors matters. The trade-off is fewer models to choose from at 8kg, slightly higher prices for equivalent specs, and more complex installation. They're typically quieter in use because the surrounding furniture absorbs vibration.
Spin speed, energy class and what they actually do
Spin speed determines how much water leaves with the wash. 1400rpm is the volume choice at 8kg and works for most households. 1600rpm shaves a few minutes off tumble-drying time and helps if you dry indoors in winter, but it adds noise and creasing. 1200rpm is gentler on fabrics and quieter, which suits flats with thin walls.
Energy ratings on 8kg machines span Class A through D under the 2021 UK label. Class A is genuinely efficient across water, cycle time and wash result, not just one figure. The drop from A to C is meaningful on annual running costs if you wash daily.
Brands worth knowing at 8kg
Brands you'll typically see at this capacity include AEG, Bosch, Hotpoint, Beko, Samsung, Hisense, Indesit, Candy, Hoover and LG, with Russell Hobbs and Smeg rounding out the value and design ends.
How the brands tend to differ
AEG and Bosch sit at the premium end, with longer warranties and a wider integrated range. Hotpoint and Indesit dominate the mid-market on programme variety. Hisense, Candy and Russell Hobbs target the entry tier without skipping the basics. Samsung and LG bring smart-app control. Smeg leans into design-led freestanding finishes.
Colour and finish beyond white
White is the default, but black, silver, titanium and anthracite are all available at 8kg. Darker finishes hide marks better in busy utility rooms and suit open-plan kitchens where the machine is on show.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most families of four, yes. An 8kg drum handles a typical weekly mix of clothes, towels and bedding in two or three cycles. If you wash king-size duvets or heavy winter bedding at home, a 9kg or 10kg gives the filling more room to rinse properly and is the more comfortable choice.
A freestanding machine gives you more brands, finishes and price points to choose from, and it's easier to swap out when it fails. An integrated machine hides behind a furniture door for a uniform kitchen look, costs a bit more for the same spec, and tends to be quieter because the cabinetry damps vibration. If your kitchen isn't built around fitted units, freestanding is almost always the better buy.
Only if you tumble-dry regularly. The higher spin pulls more water out of the wash, so the dryer runs for less time and uses less electricity. If you mostly line-dry or use a heated airer, 1400rpm is the more comfortable choice because it creates less creasing and runs quieter.
Class A washes more efficiently across water, cycle time and wash result combined. Moving from A to D can add a noticeable amount to annual running costs if you wash daily, less if you wash twice a week. The energy label sticker on each model gives an indicative kWh per 100 cycles figure that's worth checking before you commit.
They take longer to install because the door has to be aligned with the rest of the kitchen run, and the hinges are model-specific. Most retailers offer a paid installation service. If you're confident with hand tools and your existing furniture door is in good condition, a competent DIY fit is achievable but allow a couple of hours.
Eight to twelve years for a well-maintained machine. Brushless inverter motors typically outlast brushed equivalents and stay quieter as they age. Run a monthly maintenance wash, leave the door ajar between cycles, clean the filter every few months and rinse the detergent drawer to keep mould out of the seal.
Black, anthracite and titanium hide everyday marks better between cleans but show fingerprints and water spots more clearly than white. Most darker models use a textured or matte finish that helps. If the machine sits in a busy utility room or open-plan kitchen, the trade-off usually favours a darker finish.
A 20 to 30 minute quick wash is the single most-used programme in most households. After that, a dedicated bedding or duvet cycle earns its place if you wash bedding at home, and a wool or delicates cycle protects fine fabrics from over-agitation. Steam and hygiene programmes are useful for allergens and odours but aren't essential.