Super Quiet washing machine advice

Emmia

If the issue is your floor not being level, a new machine won't necessarily help with the noise.

ninjaef

Albermarle said:

ninjaef said:

Albermarle said:

Silvertabby said:

Can't quote technical data, but my Miele is MUCH quieter than my previous Bosch.  Barely hums, even in spin mode.  

My Siemens machine is reasonably quiet as well, but the spec still says max 72DB and I checked a couple of Miele ones and they were also around 70, so from the specifications of the max DB, it is probably difficult for the OP to judge exactly how they perform in reality.

precisely, thank you. . exactly why I'm here  the specs don't seem to tally with "super quiet 

What's your Siemens model please 

Siemens iQ300 8KG 1400rpm Washing Machine - White WM14NK09GB | Appliances Direct

dammit. it is too big for my area. won't fit  works have been perfect and right price. thanks anyway

Silvertabby

ninjaef said:

Silvertabby said:

Can't quote technical data, but my Miele is MUCH quieter than my previous Bosch.  Barely hums, even in spin mode.  

What's the model number please 

W1 Classic. 

ninjaef

Silvertabby said:

ninjaef said:

Silvertabby said:

Can't quote technical data, but my Miele is MUCH quieter than my previous Bosch.  Barely hums, even in spin mode.  

What's the model number please 

W1 Classic. 

this sounds promising. THANK YOU🙏

koalakoala

My Samsung is super quiet. I had a Bosch which claimed to be the quietest on the market, it wasn’t !

sk2402005

Go with somthing that has inverter drive, it will be much quieter than conventional machines.

I have a hotpoint NSWM845CWUKN and during the normal wash phase its very quiet.

I dont think you will find a quiet machine during the spin though, my hotpoint advertises 76DB....

ninjaef

sk2402005 said:

Go with somthing that has inverter drive, it will be much quieter than conventional machines.

I have a hotpoint NSWM845CWUKN and during the normal wash phase its very quiet.

I dont think you will find a quiet machine during the spin though, my hotpoint advertises 76DB....

Thanks, yes I just looked at Inverter Motors and they seem to be in the now expensive units. And you're right, I've noticed from specs of navy units I've looked at online, that spin noise is around 70db. I suppose i don't mind that really, it's only on a few minutes at high spin but mine is an old brush motor with belt and concrete block. the cables holding the block are loose but no way to tighten. the drum wobbles consequently, and the motor whines, loud when washing and pumping,  plus it's 6yr old and was in the house when i moved in 2 years ago so its had 4yrs of someone's sweaty !!!!!! inside. Hence I'm just going to buy a new one. 
My friends wife suggested hers....a AEG 7kg LF7E7431BI , she claims it's silent.

ninjaef

koalakoala said:

My Samsung is super quiet. I had a Bosch which claimed to be the quietest on the market, it wasn’t !

yes i looked at some bosch units, one would imagine they are top dollar being bosch, but it doesn't seem so. also limited in programs flexibility, i prefer to chose .my own temp and spin rather than key the machine decide.

JohnB47

Just some comments.

We decided to replace our perfectly functioning 'standard' (not built in) Bosch WM, for a quiet - inverter model. 

Yes, the motor was quieter during wash cycles, but the 'splash splash splash' of the clothes being rotated wasn't any quieter than before.

Also, although the spin cycle noise was less, the spin wasn't as efficient as the previous model (both had the same 1400 spin speed) - clothes came out less dry and more creased than before. (My shirt sleeves come out pleated!)

The moral is: you should be careful what you wish for. You might get an improvement in some aspects but suffer a loss elsewhere.

ninjaef

JohnB47 said:

Just some comments.

We decided to replace our perfectly functioning 'standard' (not built in) Bosch WM, for a quiet - inverter model. 

Yes, the motor was quieter during wash cycles, but the 'splash splash splash' of the clothes being rotated wasn't any quieter than before.

Also, although the spin cycle noise was less, the spin wasn't as efficient as the previous model (both had the same 1400 spin speed) - clothes came out less dry and more creased than before. (My shirt sleeves come out pleated!)

The moral is: you should be careful what you wish for. You might get an improvement in some aspects but suffer a loss elsewhere.

blimey, this is hard work...
that's why i came to this forum, for advice from people who actually use one. I think one cannot trust manufacturers and vendors