Best Cheap Washing Machines 2026
Our pick for the best cheap washing machine is the Montpellier MDA61CWM. It carries an A energy rating, a 2-year warranty, and the kind of build quality that has nothing to do with its entry-level price tag. It's not "cheap" build quality and offers great value for money.
What you'll find on this list are battle-tested machines from brands we've stocked for years, built in the same factories as the big names, priced fairly because we buy direct, stock them ourselves, and deliver on our own vans.
Best Cheapest Quality Option: Montpellier MDA61CWM
The MDA612CWM punches well above what you'd expect at the affordable end of the market. It's a 6KG freestanding machine with a top-tier A energy rating, meaning running costs stay sensible year after year. At just 39cm deep, it fits kitchens where space is tight without compromising on what matters.
- A energy rating keeps electricity bills low. Most machines at this size carry a C or D, so this is a genuine advantage.
- 15 wash programmes include Cotton, Eco 40-60, Steam, Silk, Bedding, and more. You're not making do with three settings and a dial.
- Stop & Add Go technology lets you throw in a forgotten item mid-cycle without restarting the whole wash.
- 1 to 24 hour delay timer means you can set it to finish when you want, not just when it's convenient.
- BLDC inverter motor is the same brushless technology used in machines costing considerably more. It runs quieter, lasts longer, and is more energy efficient than a standard motor. Noise level is 74 dB.
- 2-year parts and labour warranty as standard. Montpellier is a UK family-run brand based in Gloucestershire with over 50 years in the appliance industry. Dimensions are 84cm tall, 60cm wide, and 44cm deep. If you need a 7KG drum, the MDA61CWM is the same machine with a larger drum and 1200RPM spin, still in the affordable range.
Other Cheap Washing Machines Worth Considering
The MDA61CWM is our top pick, but depending on your household size and priorities, one of these could suit you better.
Popular Alternative: Midea MF100W70
The Midea MF100W70 is one of our consistently popular sellers at the affordable end of the market. It's a 7KG machine running at 1200RPM and carries a D energy rating. Midea is one of the world's largest appliance manufacturers, supplying components to many household name brands, so the build quality backing that price is credible. It has been very well received by customers and is worth considering if you want a larger drum without straying far from the entry-level price bracket.
Best Dark Washing Machine: Teknix TK3W814XS
This is the 3rd generation of the model in a smart graphite finish, and it comes with an 8KG drum, 1400RPM spin speed, A energy rating, steam function, and a noise level of 72 dB during the spin cycle. It also carries a 3-year parts and labour warranty, which is better than most manufacturers offer at anywhere near this price.
Teknix machines are built in the same factories as major brands like Hisense. The 15 programmes cover everything you'll realistically need, and the LED display keeps it simple to operate. Child lock and delay start are both included. At this price with that warranty, it's exceptional value for an 8KG A-rated machine in a dark finish.
Best All-Rounder and Our Best Seller: Montpellier MWM814
The MWM814 sits a step above the entry-level picks on price, but it's our best-selling washing machine for good reason. It comes in four colours including a very popular cream finish, handles 8KG at 1400RPM, and strikes a balance between capability and cost that keeps customers coming back. If you want a machine that feels a bit more considered than pure entry-level white goods, this is the one most customers land on.
Bargain 10KG Option: Teknix TK3W1014XW
Getting a 10KG washing machine at this price point is genuinely unusual. The TK3W1014XW is A-rated, runs at 1400RPM, and comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty. It has 15 programmes including steam, quick wash, and eco options, an inverter motor, LED display, and child lock. Customers have praised how quiet it is for a machine of this size, and how straightforward it is to get up and running. For larger families who want to do fewer, bigger loads, the drum size here at this price is hard to argue with. A graphite version is also available if white doesn't suit your kitchen.
Premium Brand Stretch: Bosch WGE03408GB
This one sits outside the strict cheap bracket, but it's worth including because Appliance World members get up to 10% off across the range for free by simply registering their email. That discount applied here brings a genuine Bosch 8KG A-rated machine down to a noticeably more competitive price.
Bosch has one of the strongest reputations in the category for long-term reliability, and their warranty cover and optional extensions on selected models reflect that confidence. If you've been hovering between a budget brand and something with a longer track record, this is the machine that bridges that gap. To unlock the discount, just register your email on the Appliance World website. No subscription, no catches.