When buying a washing machine, the first and foremost aspect to look at is the type. If you are looking for a versatile washing machine with excellent wash performance, optimal water consumption, ability to wash in hot water and with a wide range of wash programs, a front load washing machine is what you need. They however consume higher energy and wash duration is long. Also, they cost higher.

A top load washing machine is apt if you are looking for an option that isn’t too expensive. Most of them have sufficient wash programs and the wash duration and energy consumption is lesser. Also, you don’t have to bend to load and unload clothes. However, they do use a lot of water. Also, the wash performance is not as good as front loaders. Fortunately, some options come with in-built water heater.

So, here are our top recommendations for each segment.

Top Recommendations

If you are looking for a budget-friendly front loader, our top recommendation is the Samsung WW60R20GLMA/TL with 6 Kg capacity. It offers excellent value for money with numerous wash programs, in-built heater that heats up water to 90 °C and spins clothes at up to 1000 RPM removing excess moisture effectively. Its water and energy consumption is also on the lower side. The direct inverter technology results in lesser vibration and noise too.

Those who need a top-load washing machine will find excellent wash performance and in-built water heater in the Whirlpool Stainwash Pro H 7.5. It has 12 wash programs and even features that are usually seen in front loaders like child lock, time delay and hard water wash. Moreover, the ZPF technology means you can use the washing machine even when water pressure is low. All these makes it one of the best top-loaders in India.

If you are looking for a budget-friendlier top-loader, you could consider opting for Panasonic NA-F65LF2MRB, which costs about Rs.14K at the time of publication. It too has 12 wash programs and a maximum RPM of 1380 cycles and features like child lock and adjusting water levels according to your needs.

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Which Are The Best Washing Machines In India?

ModelTypeCapacityRPM
Samsung
WW60R20GLMA/TL		Front Load6 Kg1000
LG FHM1207SDMFront Load7 Kg1200
Bosch WAJ2416SINFront Load7 Kg1200
IFB Senator Neo SXS Front Load8 Kg1400
Whirlpool
Stainwash Pro H 7.5		Top Load7.5 Kg740
LG T65SKSF4ZTop Load6.5Kg700
Samsung
WA70A4002GS/TL		Top Load7 Kg680
Panasonic
NA-F60LF1HRB		Top Load6 Kg680
LG P7020NGAZSemi-Top Load7 Kg1300
Samsung
WT60R2000LL/TL		Semi-Top Load6 Kg700

Best Washing Machines In India

WHIRLPOOL 7.5 Kg In-Built Heater Top Load Washing Machine (Stainwash Pro H 7.5)

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Whirlpool WM Royal Plus is one of the best-selling top load washing machines with an in-built heater. It is slightly more expensive than the former options from LG and Samsung, but is laden with plenty of useful features.

First of all, as the name suggests, it is a 7.5 Kg washing machine. It has 12 wash programs and a maximum RPM of 740 cycles. 

The wash programs are Daily, Heavy, Delicates, Whites, Stainwash, Anti-bac, Woollen, Bedsheet, Eco wash, Rinse+Dry, Dry only and Wash Only. It has express wash function too to reduce wash duration.

While you had to set the water levels in LG and Samsung, in Whirlpool, you can either set it in auto and let the washing machine take water based on the load or you can set it at low, medium, high or maximum. There is also a setting called hard water wash which increases water intake to lather clothes properly and remove foam completely after wash. 

Talking about the in-built heater, you can set the temperature at three levels. They are warm, hot and allergen-free. In allergen-free mode, water is heated to 60 C. But allergen mode can be used only in Stainwash and Anti-bac modes.

The wash performance of the washing machine is also excellent. You can wash a variety of clothes in cold or warm water as per your choice. You do not find any soap residue in clothes when water level is set at auto. It is fairly silent and vibration-free too. The washing machine uses around 17.5 litres of water per Kg load. So, a full load will consume around 131.25 litres of water.

Overall, it is an apt choice for families with 4-5 members who wish to opt for a high-performing top loader that can wash their linens in hot water. Thanks to ZPF technology, it is apt for homes with low water pressure too.

LG 6.5 Kg 5 Star Top Loading Washing Machine (T65SKSF4Z)

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With 6.5 Kg capacity, 8 wash programs and water level adjustments, LG T65SKSF4Z is one of the best-selling top load washing machines in India.

A key feature that sets apart LG top loaders is the Turbodrum. Here, the pulsator at the bottom and drum rotates in opposite directions to thoroughly agitate the clothes. As a result, clothes get cleaned better. But on the flip side, they have a higher tendency to get entangled and wrinkled.

Further, just like LG’s front loaders, the top loaders too have direct drive technology which connects motor to drum using brushless technology. This results in smoother operations without much vibration and noise.

The 8 wash programs of the washing machine are Normal, Gentle, Quick wash, Strong, Prewash+Normal, Aqua Reserve, Rinse+ and Tub Clean.

The washing machine has a maximum RPM of 700 cycles, which is pretty much the standard you can expect from a top loader with this capacity. It uses around 14.25 litres of water per kg of load, which is a bit lesser than other brands.

Coming to the cleaning performance, the washing machine is adequate for washing regular clothes. The washing machine agitates the clothes strongest in jeans mode and it runs for an hour. You can remove light-moderate soils and stains effectively in this mode. However, for tougher stains like oil, masala etc, you need to pretreat the stains with a stain remover like Vanish. Else, the results won’t be satisfactory. The lint collector too works effectively. So you won’t find any lint on the clothes.

Other wash programs take around 45 minutes and quick wash gets over in just around 25 minutes.

Talking about the drawbacks, it doesn’t have time delay or child lock function. 

Overall, priced competitively with adequate features and satisfactory cleaning performance, LG T65SKSF4Z is one of the best options for a family with 3-4 members.

Samsung 7 kg Top Loading Washing Machine (WA70A4002GS/TL)

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Priced slightly lower than the former option from LG, Samsung WA70A4002GS/TL is yet another option that is highly popular in India.

The washing machine has 7 Kg capacity, 6 wash programs and can run at a maximum RPM of 680 cycles, which is a tad low for a 7 Kg washing machine.

The wash programs are Normal, Quick Wash, Delicates, Soak+Normal, Energy Saving and Eco Tub Clean. In addition, it has features like time delay and child lock, which the former option from LG lacks.

Talking about the wash programs, you can set the water level in 5 settings depending on the quantity of clothes loaded. A much marketed feature is the monsoon setting whereby the clothes can be spun for 15 or 30 minutes drawing in air from outside for better drying. And yes, it does work as promised, despite the low RPM.

The wash performance of the Samsung WA70A4002GS/TL is also satisfactory. It can clean slightly soiled clothes effectively without pretreatment. It takes about 45 minutes for most wash programs and requires 18.5 litres of water per Kg of clothes. The lint filter is also effective and it is very easy to remove and clean.

The washing machine is fairly silent and vibration-free too even when spinning at maximum speed.

Overall, it is a budget-friendly option suitable for 3-4 members. If you have kids, we recommend opting for this Samsung model instead of the former option from LG as it has a child lock function.

Panasonic 6 Kg Top Load Washing Machine ( NA-F60LF1HRB)

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Available at a highly competitive price, Panasonic NA-F60LF1HRB is a popular choice for bachelors and families with 2-3 members.

The washing machine is equipped with just basic features. It has 8 wash programs, namely, Normal, Quick 15, Heavy, Jeans, Delicate, Eco, Air Dry and Tub Clean. You can set the water level to 8 settings and the washing machine has a child lock function. However, it lacks time delay.

The maximum spin speed of the washing machine is 680 RPM. This clubbed with the air fry program is quite effective at drying clothes. It dries in such a way that you cannot squeeze out any more water from the clothes.

Talking about the wash performance, it works adequately well on different types of clothes. But, it isn’t the best for heavily stained clothes. In such cases, it is best to pre-soak the clothes in stain remover before washing. Most programs take around 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Something worth mentioning is that its water consumption is lesser than other options at around 12.5 litres per kg of clothes. However, when it comes to noise and vibration, it is a tad higher than what you find in LG and Samsung.

Samsung 6.0 Kg Front Loading Washing Machine (WW60R20GLMA/TL)

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Samsung WW60R20GLMA/TL is one of the least-expensive front loaders available in India. But this doesn’t mean it is of sub-par quality. In fact, it can be considered as the best value-for-money option considering its full-fledged features. 

Being a 6 Kg washing machine, it is apt for families with 2-4 members. The wash cycles are basic. They are Quick Wash, Daily wash, delicates, denim, hygiene steam, cotton, synthetics, wool, rinse+spin and spin. The temperature can be set from 20 to 90 C and the maximum RPM is 1000 cycles. It also has basic features like delay, child lock and soak.

Samsung washing machines generally consume more water than LG. It uses around 54 litres of water for a full load of 6 Kg clothes, while LG uses almost the same for 7 kg clothes.

The wash performance is generally good. As you can set the temperature of various wash programs, you can customize the cycles as per your needs.

As mentioned earlier, being equipped with direct drive technology like LG, it doesn’t make much noise or vibrates during operation, which is a huge positive.

Overall, Samsung WW60R20GLMA/TL is an apt choice for those who are looking for a budget-friendly option without compromising too much on the features.

LG 7 Kg Front Load Washing Machine (FHM1207SDM)

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With 7 kg wash capacity and 10 wash programs, LG FHM1207SDM is one of the top-selling front loaders in India. The wash programs are cotton, cotton large, mix, baby care, easy care, sportswear, delicate, wool, quick 30 and rinse+spin. Out of them, only baby care has steam cycle, which gets rid of allergens and reduces wrinkles. 

The washing machine also has features like intensive and prewash to clean soiled clothes. It also has standard features like child lock and time delay, which is seen in almost all front loaders.

A full load consumes around 50-55 litres of water. The energy consumption depends on the temperature settings and wash program chosen. You cannot really take the BEE label as a standard because the values here are determined based on washing in cold water. When the in-built heater starts working, the energy consumption will be multiple-folds higher.

The washing machine can be run at a maximum RPM of 1200 cycles. This is standard you can find in almost all 7 Kg front loaders. The temperature of the wash programs can be set at 40 and 60 C. 

Talking about the driving mechanism, all LG front loaders come with a direct drive technology. Here, the motor is directly connected to the drum using brushless technology. As a result, noise level and vibration is far lesser compared to belt-driven models from Bosch and IFB. But on the flip side, they should never be overloaded as this may disturb the motor-drum alignment in the long run. Further, their drums are taller and narrow while Bosch and IFB have wider drums.

Talking about the drawbacks, it is crucial that you balance the load and level the washing machine. Else, it will “walk” when spinning the clothes. A few users cite lack of anti-rat protection mesh underneath the washing machine.

Overall, with low vibrations and noise and excellent cleaning performance, LG FHM1207SDM is one of the best options to consider. It is aesthetically appealing in black and is also available in silver and white.

The washing machine comes with a 2 year product warranty and 10 year motor warranty.

Bosch 7 kg Front Loading Washing Machine (WAJ2416SIN)

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Bosch WAJ2416SIN comes in the Anti-tangle series, which promises up to 50% less wrinkles. The washing machine has 7 kg capacity and a maximum RPM of 1200 cycles. The temperature of the wash programs can be set from 40 to 90 C.

The wash programs are Quick 15/30, Freshen up, Kidswear, Anti-bacteria, Jeans, Sportswear, Cotton, Cotton 60, Synthetic, Mix, Delicates, Wool, Drum Descale, Rinse and Spin/Drain. 

One of the advantages of Bosch washing machines is its speed perfect function. Using this, you can reduce the duration of wash programs. If the clothes are not particularly soiled, you could use this function to save time and energy. Other option worth mentioning is the water plus function which can increase the quantity of water used when extra detergent is added or if the water is too hard. 

The wash performance is fairly adequate and the washing machine is gentle on clothes too. The water consumption on an average is about 55 litres for a 7 kg load. 

Unlike LG and Samsung, Bosch uses conventional method to connect the drum with the motor. It is belt-driven. As a result, even though the manufacturer boasts about anti-vibration panels, iit isn’t as silent and vibration-free as LG or Samsung.

Also, the gasket design is in such a way that there are folds and mold could grow undetected in these folds. Hence, you have to take extra care to wipe the gasket after every 2-3 uses. 

Despite the flaws, Bosch offers durability and dependability unlike any other, which makes it an option worth considering.

IFB 8 Kg Front Load Washing Machine (SENATOR NEO SXS 8012)

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IFB Senator Neo SXS is a more advanced option from IFB with high capacity and superior features. 

The washing machine has an 8 kg capacity. It has several wash programs like Expresswash, Woollen, Cotton Eco Plus, Spin Dry/Drain, Rinse+Spin, Mixed Soil, Cotton Normal, Synthetic Daily, Babywear and Cradlewash. Out of these mixed soil, cotton normal, synthetic, and babywear are steam functions.

While 8 kg washing machines from Bosch and LG have spin speed of 1400 cycles, it is just 1200 cycles in IFB Senator. As a result, clothes won’t be as dry as the former options. Also, the temperature can be set at up to a maximum of 60 C. 

As mentioned earlier, IFB washing machines have Aqua Energie feature which helps combat hard water to a certain extend. 

A distinguished feature of the washing machine is the AI used which can detect the level of soiling, fabric and weight to optimize wash patterns.

Talking about the performance, the wash quality is fairly good. With the right wash program and detergent, you can take care of all types of dirt with ease. However, it does vibrate and make noticeable noise when in operation.

LG 7 Kg 5 Star Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine (P7020NGAZ)

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With 7 Kg capacity and a maximum RPM of 1300 cycles, LG P7020NGAZ is one of the best-selling semi-automatic washing machines in India. The washer timer can be set for upto 15 minutes and the spin timer for up to 5 minutes.

You get to choose from 3 wash programs, namely Gentle, Normal and Strong. After washing, you need to set it to drain so that water drains off. Then, the clothes need to be loaded into the spin drum where air is taken in to dry the clothes.

The product description boasts of a collar scrubber. Essentially, it is just a section with ribbed plastic between the two drums. And it doesn’t really prove very effective at cleaning collars. Otherwise, the wash performance is adequate. The water consumption is around 17.5 litres per kg of clothes.

Overall, it is a good option for those who need a basic washing machine so that they don’t have to spend time manually washing them.

Samsung 6 kg, 5 star, Semi-Automatic Washing Machine (WT60R2000LL/TL)

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With brighter aesthetics, Samsung WT60R2000LL/TL is yet another option worth considering. It has just 2 wash programs- wash and heavy wash. There is a timer for soaking or you can set it for up to 15 minutes. The spin works for just 5 minutes at the maximum. 

The washing machine uses 22 litres of water per Kg load. Its RPM is comparatively lower at 700 cycles per minute. Just like the previous option from LG, the washing machine takes in air to dry faster and more effectively.

Overall, it is an apt choice for those who are looking for a smaller semi-automatic washing machine.

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