There is so much that goes into the whole washing machine buying process, that makes me wonder if the washing machine that we ended up purchasing is right for my family, even up till today. At the point of our washing machine purchase, what mattered to us was mainly water efficiency, washing load, and the overall cost to meet our budget of under a thousand bucks.
I have had prior experience with using a top-load washing machine, and I did not know much about the differences between the various types of washing machines to make a well-rounded informed decision to settle on a front-load washing machine at the end of the day.
10 Best Washing Machine Singapore
Meet the 10 best washing machines that will be suitable for households of all sizes, whether you prefer a top, front, or combination washing machine, there is a suitable washing machine for you.
Washing machine | Price | Key features |
EuropAce Top Load 8 kg Washer | $299 | Lint-free HEPA filter |
Midea Inverter Quattro Top Load 13 kg Washer | $582 | Inverter Quattro motor, one touch wash function |
Whirlpool SaniCare 8 kg Front Load Washer | $649 | Laundry sanitiser compartment |
Toshiba Front Load 7.5 kg Washing Machine with WiFi | $669 | Wifi control, steam wash, ultra fine bubble |
Sharp Top Load 10 kg Washer | $721 | No hole washer tub, air dry function |
LG TwinWash Front Load 9 kg Washer | $1,140 | Smart wash, wifi control, add on mini washer |
Hitachi Front Loading Washer Easy Iron Inverter | $1,169 | Wifi control, steam and easy iron function |
Samsung QuickDrive Front Load 10.5 kg Washing Machine | $1,519 | Smart wash, wifi control, auto detergent dispenser, AddWash door |
Hitachi Front Loading Wind Iron 10 kg / 7 kg Washer Dryer | $1,819 | Smart wash, wifi control, auto detergent dispenser, air wash |
Panasonic Cuble 10 kg / 6 kg Washer Dryer | $1,845 | Award winning design, low temperature drying |
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EuropAce Top Load 8 kg Washer ETW 7800T, $299
Show off your fancy washing machine in champagne gold the next time your friends come over. You can load up to 8 kg of your laundry in this top load washer with 3-ticks water efficiency by EuropAce, which is just right for a family of 2.
Aside from the anti-rust PP body and honeycomb drum in stainless steel, the soft close tempered glass cover satisfies your secret desire to watch your clothes swirl around during a wash from above. Along with the washer comes a lint-free medical grade HEPA filter that helps to trap lint while eliminating viruses, bacteria, and odour.
If your house does not vibe well with the champagne gold colour, you can also choose to get it in gunmetal at approximately a hundred bucks more.
EuropAce top load 8kg washer ETW 7800T is on sale at $299 from EuropAce.
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Midea Inverter Quattro Top Load 13 kg Washer MA-200W130D, $582
I discovered that the best way to reduce the number of times you do your laundry each week is to get a washing machine with a larger wash capacity. In this top-load washer by Midea, you get a huge wash capacity of 13 kg with 3-tick water efficiency, and having the additional Inverter Quattro motor makes a difference to the efficiency of washing machine in energy and water savings.
Forget about the confusing laundry settings as this Midea washing machine features a one-touch wash function where it automatically weighs and selects the proper wash program with the water level and time set accordingly. You will get to clean up any lint and fluff easily through the metal filter located at the side of the drum, and the auto clean function also helps to sterilise the inner and outer drum thoroughly with powerful water flows.
Midea inverter quattro top load 13 kg washer MA-200W130D is retailing at $582 from Harvey Norman.
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Whirlpool SaniCare 8 kg Front Load Washer FWEB8002GW, $649
Regardless if we are in a pandemic or not, it is best to keep up with our good hygiene practices by sanitising our environment regularly and this includes sanitising the clothes we wear too. Conventionally, high-temperature steam function is used to eliminate bacteria at the risk of damaging your clothes. The SaniCare series of washing machines by Whirlpool is designed with a dedicated laundry sanitiser compartment that allows you to wash and sanitise your clothes even at a low-temperature wash with the Sanitize Wash Program.
With 4 ticks of water efficiency and a good 8 kg of laundry capacity, you can save water and saving you time and effort to do more laundry than required for your baby’s clothes. Consolidate all of your baby’s clothes in a single load to make full use of the Sanitize Wash and keep your children safe from any lingering bacteria, pollens, or dust mites on the fabric.
You can select up to 10.5 kg laundry capacity for the Whirlpool SaniCare series, and it also comes in a sleek grey colour.
Whirlpool SaniCare 8 kg front load washer FWEB8002GW is available at $649 from Harvey Norman.
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Toshiba Front Load 7.5 kg Washing Machine with WiFi TW-BL85A2S T11, $669
Prior to having smart features in my washing machine, I relied on manually setting a countdown timer to have an idea of when will my laundry be done with a wash cycle.
WiFi function in this Toshiba washing machine will be extra helpful as you also do get notified about the washing machine status via the dedicated mobile app remotely. Packed with useful wash features such as steam wash and ultra-fine bubbles that provide better wash performance and laundry care.
The washing machine is built with an inverter for more energy serving and lesser noise, as well as a 4-tick wash efficiency and a 7.5 kg wash capacity.
Toshiba front load 7.5 kg washing machine with WiFi TW-BL85A2S T11 is retailing at $699 from Shopee.
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Sharp Top Load 10 kg Washer ES-W100DS-H, $721
There are always concerns when it comes to tubs with holes, due to the possibilities of dirt and mould growth. The highlight of this washing machine by Sharp is its no-hole washing tub, where there is no chance for dirt and mould growth, which also helps with water savings of up to 30%.
The innovative circular top cover design enhances the overall sleek appearance in a cuboid shape. While it is not a combination washer, you do get an air dry function where you can activate it for a half an hour to 90 minutes duration which will be god-sent during rainy seasons.
Sharp top load 10 kg washer ES-W100DS-H is on sale at $721 from Harvey Norman.
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LG TwinWash Front Load 9 kg Washer FV1409S4W, $1,140
With the many different types of fabric types among the clothes that we wear, it can be difficult to identify, separate, and select the right laundry cycle. However, a smart washing machine built with artificial intelligence, like the LG TwinWash with 4-ticks water efficiency will be able to do this process of detecting and deciding for us through weight and softness detection to optimise washing patterns.
As the name suggests, the LGTwinWash 9 kg front load washer comes with the option to add a mini washer at the bottom with a capacity of up to 3 kg that enables busy working parents to wash two different loads of laundry at the same time, where delicates and baby clothes are separated from the main bulk of the laundry. You will also be able to run smaller loads of laundry as many times as you need, as the LGTwinWashMini functions and removes the need for manual handwashing.
You are able to select up to 10.5 kg of wash capacity, and choose between a combo or dedicated washer based on the needs of your family. Additionally, LGTwinWash comes in colours white and black.
LG TwinWash front load 9 kg washer FV1409S4W retails at $1,140 from GainCity.
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Hitachi Front Loading Washer Easy Iron Inverter BD-100YFVEM, $1,169
Do you have the habit of ironing clothes? I know I don’t, as I find the whole ironing process too time-consuming and it is not my priority. Unfortunately, uniforms and shirts require ironing and it will have to be part of my chores list.
This smart front-load inverter washing machine by Hitachi is a dream come true. The easy iron function helps to smoothen out creases and wrinkles on your clothes by infusing steam and water. Aside from the easy iron function, it also comes with a steam and hygiene program that helps to loosen stains and reduce allergens found in fabrics during the pre-wash process.
Hitachi front loading washer easy iron inverter BD-100YFVEM is on sale at $1,169 from Hitachi.
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Samsung QuickDrive Front Load 10.5 kg Washing Machine WW10T784DBX/SP, $1,519
We are truly blessed with technologically advanced washing machines like the Samsung QuickDrive which is beyond the regular Ai and WiFi control. With the automatic detergent dispenser, you will only need to load up the detergent and softener in bulk in one go. The washing machine will calibrate and dispense the required amount for each load, and it will even notify you when it is time for a refill.
The main feature of the Samsung QuickDrive with 4-tick water efficiency is its efficient Q-Bubble technology that minimises the total wash time by half. The specially designed front load cover comes with a small AddWash door that enables you to drop in that extra pair of socks that you missed, even after the start of the wash cycle.
For larger families, you may even want a washing machine with 12 kg of wash load available with the Samsung QuickDrive.
Samsung QuickDrive front load 10.5 kg washing machine WW10T784DBX/SP is available at $1,519 from Harvey Norman.
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Hitachi Front Loading Wind Iron 10 kg / 7 kg Washer Dryer BD-D100GV, $1,819
Don’t let the simple and minimal design of the washing machine fool you. This smart combination washing machine with 10 kg of wash load, 7 kg of dry load, and 4 ticks for water efficiency by Hitachi is packed with useful functions that are great for time-starved folks.
In this smart combination washing machine by Hitachi, you get to activate the air wash function that heated and moistured air to reduce bacteria and deodorise items like blazers, sneakers, and soft toys. This helps busy working executives from the need to send expensive suits for regular dry cleaning service. Besides, one week of shirts to can be washed and dried quickly in just one hour, impressive!
You will get the usual smart app control and intelligent wash to ensure fresh and clean laundry every time, along with the jet fan drying system that uses high-speed air flow to dry your clothes and smooth out wrinkles at the same time, how cool is that?
Hitachi front loading wind iron 10 kg / 7 kg washer dryer D100GV is retailing at $1,819 from Hitachi.
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Panasonic Cuble 10 kg / 6 kg Washer Dryer NA-D106X1WS3, $1,845
Stylish, sleek, and award-winning designed Panasonic Cuble made in Japan is an all-in-one washer and dryer with a 10 kg wash load and 6 kg dry load that will be useful for families with children. The control buttons are located on the top, leaving the front of the washing machine clear visually.
On top of the practical washing function, you will also get a better drying system with low-temperature that will differ from sun drying which leads to the lack of fluffs. What is even better is that you can choose to select the drying function only, which is helpful if you only want to dry some of the clothes that you handwash. The 4 ticks water efficiency and EcoNavi sensors help with utility and time savings.
Panasonic Cuble 10 kg / 6 kg washer dryer NA-D106X1WS3 is retailing at $1,845 from Harvey Norman.
How to choose the right washing machine
For the laundry load in my family of 2 adults and 1 child, a 9 kg drum capacity seems just right as I would try to load them in the washing machine at least twice a week, and it is also large enough to wash our king-sized bedding too.
A good observation that I have made with my usual experience with washing machines, in general, is that I am not too bothered with all of the different wash settings and fancy features like selecting silent wash for example. Let me know if it is a “me problem”.
Hands up if you are like me, a working parent that simply cannot be bothered to separate your laundry into activewear, towels, or jeans laundry loads specifically. My go-to laundry cycle is either super speed at a maximum of an hour of washing duration to save time, or super eco wash for better energy efficiency to save on utility bills. All of the laundry goes into the same wash cycle, towels, baby clothes, work clothes, everything!
However, I realised that perhaps an all-in-one washer dryer combo would be better for our needs, so as to have the option of skipping the whole clothes hanging process required to line dry them. We knew we did not have the budget or space for two separate machines, but there would be even greater space-saving for clothes that do not have to be hung up to air dry.
Top Load vs Front Load Washing Machine
Top-load washing machine | Front-load washing machine | Combination washer and dryer | |
Pros | – Consume lesser electricity – Most affordable option – Compact and smaller in size – Can be used with most detergent – Child safe as the opening is not easily accessible |
– Consume lesser water – Better spin dry function – Greater wash options – Lesser noise during a wash – Able to stack a dryer or a countertop above |
– Fuss-free laundry experience – Faster drying compared to leaving it to air dry – Space-efficient compared to having 2 separate machines – No need the extra step to unload wet clothes |
Cons | – Consume more water – Holes in the drum may damage clothes |
– Consume lesser water – Only specific low-suds detergent can be used |
– More costly compared to top-load and front-load washing machine – Some are bulkier in size – The drying load is half of the wash capacity – May require more water for drying – Longer drying time compared to using a heat-pump dryer |