When is 10 kg the right size?
A 10 kg washing machine is meant for households running at least four or five loads a week, and for anyone who wants to wash large items at home. A double duvet, a set of curtains or the dog's blanket all fit in one go, where a smaller drum sends you to the launderette. Torn between 9 and 10 kg? Don't count people, look at what you wash most often: mostly clothing means 9 kg is plenty; regular large items make 10 kg pay for itself in trips you don't make.
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Heinner Washing Machine HWM-H1014IVKA – 10 kg – 1400 rpm – energy rating A
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Heinner Washing Machine HWM-H1014INVA – 10 kg – 1400 rpm – energy rating A
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Heinner Washing Machine HWM-HMK1014IVTA – 10 kg – 1400 rpm – energy rating A
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Heinner Washing Machine HWM-M1014IVKA – 10 kg – 1400 rpm – energy rating A
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10 kg washing machines: what to look for
Ten kilos is the largest capacity that still fits an ordinary utility room. The machine is as wide as any other; only the drum is deeper. That does make the appliance deeper than a standard model, so measure your space before ordering.
For how many people?
The rule of thumb is one and a half kilos of dry laundry per person per day. A family of five reaches over seven kilos a day, so with 10 kg you wash every other day instead of daily. Living as a couple but washing lots of sportswear or bedding? The large drum is just as useful.
Does a bigger machine use more power?
Not per wash. The energy label is measured on a full drum, so a 10 kg machine rated A uses less power per kilo of laundry than a smaller machine with the same rating. Run it half full and that advantage disappears: the machine weighs the load and adapts the programme, but a half-empty drum stays less efficient.
Will it fit my utility room?
The width is a standard 59.5 cm, as on every washing machine. The difference is depth: expect 60 to 68 cm instead of the 55 cm of a slim model. Also measure the room you need to open the door fully, which is wider on a large drum. More in our washing machine buying guide.
Which dryer goes with it?
A dryer needs roughly two thirds of your washing machine's capacity, because wet laundry takes up more room. So a 10 kg washing machine pairs with an 8 or 9 kg dryer. Browse the tumble dryers or put together a matching set.
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Frequently asked questions about 10 kg washing machines
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How many people is a 10 kg washing machine for?
A 10 kg washing machine is meant for households of four or more, or for smaller households that wash a lot of large items. Reckon on about one and a half kilos of dry laundry per person per day; with 10 kg you then wash every other day rather than daily. If you mostly wash clothing for two or three people, an 8 kg washing machine is plenty.
Will a duvet fit in a 10 kg washing machine?
Yes. A synthetic double duvet fits in a 10 kg drum. A down duvet of the same size is heavier once wet, and there you are at the limit; always check the care label for what the manufacturer allows. For curtains and large bedspreads, 10 kg is the comfortable size.
Is a 10 kg washing machine deeper than an ordinary one?
Yes, and that is the measurement to check. The width is the usual 59.5 cm, but the depth runs to 60 or even 68 cm, against roughly 55 cm for a slim model. Add the room you need to swing the door open and to route the hoses behind it.
Which tumble dryer suits a 10 kg washing machine?
Wet laundry takes up more room than dry, so a dryer does not need to be the same size. A 9 kg tumble dryer pairs well with a 10 kg washing machine. With a smaller dryer you split a full load over two drying cycles.