What size washing machine do you need?
Tell us who you wash for and the space you have. We'll tell you the drum size, and show machines we rate that fit.
Find your size in 2 questions
Your household decides the drum. The depth of your space decides how big it can be.
How we work out the size
The kg is dry washing. A drum's size is the most dry laundry it washes on a cotton cycle. On quicker or delicate programmes it takes about half that, which is why a bigger drum helps more than the number suggests.
Duvets need room. A double duvet wants about 8 kg, and a king-size 9 to 10 kg. If you wash bedding at home, go up a size.
Most fit a 60 cm space. Almost every machine is 60 cm wide and about 85 cm tall, but the depth varies from about 55 to 65 cm. Leave a few centimetres behind it for the hoses.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, Mumsnet, manufacturer specifications.