Indesit vs Whirlpool Washing Machines

Indesit and Whirlpool are at different ends of the market, with Indesit's models running from £279 to £349 and Whirlpool's from £499 to £629. Indesit's range includes the 8kg Indesit MTWC81495BKUK MyTime at £299, the 10kg Indesit BWE101496XWVUK at £349 and the 9kg Indesit BWE 91496X SV UK at £349. Whirlpool's range is led by the freestanding 9kg Whirlpool W899ADSILENCEUK at £629 and the built-in 9kg Whirlpool BIWMWG91485UK at £549, with the 8kg built-in Whirlpool BIWMWG81485UK at £499 at the entry point.

Whirlpool's features are the main case for its higher price. 6th SENSE adjusts water, temperature and drum movement to the load, FreshCare+ keeps clothes fresh for up to six hours after the cycle ends, and the W899ADSILENCEUK adds Autodose and ZEN Technology for quieter running. Three of Whirlpool's models are built in, and the BIWDWG961485UK washer-dryer combines a 9kg wash with a 6kg dry. Indesit's features are practical: Push&Go one-touch washing, Water Balance Plus on the 10kg model, steam with an inverter motor on the 9kg BWE 91496X SV UK, and the MyTime keylock on the 8kg MTWC81495BKUK.

Indesit suits households that want a dependable machine at the lowest price, particularly tenants and anyone who wants a keylock. Whirlpool suits buyers who want FreshCare+ and Autodose, or a built-in machine for a fitted kitchen. The 8kg MyTime MTWC81495BKUK at £299 is £200 less than the 8kg built-in BIWMWG81485UK at £499, and the 10kg BWE101496XWVUK at £349 is £280 less than the 9kg W899ADSILENCEUK at £629.

Bottom line: choose Indesit if you want the lowest price and simple features, starting with the 9kg MTWC91495WUKN at £279. Choose Whirlpool if you need a built-in machine or FreshCare+ and Autodose, starting with the BIWMWG81485UK at £499.