One would not associate Bosch a German giant to make machines that are quite light on your pocket, but this one surprisingly is quite cheap. With A+ European energy efficiency rating, this machine is decently energy efficient. It’s speedperfect technology makes sure that your washing is done 65% quicker. The ActiveWater sensor technology ensures right amount of water is used for washing thus saving water as well as detergent. 3D Aquaspa features helps this machine save water by soaking laundry during the washing process. 8 different wash programs give you multiple options to clean different types of cloths. On the whole a great buy in case you do not want to spend a lot but still want a great washing machine.
Pros: Quicker in washing, better in saving water, has a child proof lock so that kids cannot play with the machine, Foam detection system removes excessive foam.
Cons: Low spin speed of 800 RPM, could have been more energy efficient.
Key Specs: 6 kg machine (ideal cloth load of 6 kg), Peak RPM of 800
4) Whirlpool Whitemagic Premier 6.5 kg – Best Budget Top Load Fully Automatic Washing Machine
Whirlpool is another international biggie which over the years of presence in India has very well adapted to Indian requirements. This particular washing machine is loaded with features for Indian household. It can wash cloths even with Hard Water and it can work at low water pressures as low as 0.17 Bar. Whirlpool still uses agitators instead of pulsators and they use agitators to create powerful scrub technology that cleans the cloths well. This washing machine also has a spa wash system to reduce the tangling of cloths. This washing machine also has sensors to adjust the water levels and thus adjust the detergent levels, sensors for voltage and smart lint filters. On the whole a good buy if you are looking for a budget top load washing machine.
Pros: Hard Water Wash, Low Water Pressure, Good scrubbing to remove dirt from cloths
Cons: Agitators can cause tangling thus reducing life of cloths, whirlpool has tried to reduce it with adding another technology to manage it, but still a pulsator would have been better.
Key Specs: 6.5 kg machine (ideal cloth load of 6.5 kg)
5) LG P9037R3SM 8 kg – Best Semi-Automatic Washing Machine
If you are looking for a Semi-Automatic washing machine, then LG P9037R3SM comes across as a good buy. Usually, Semi-Automatic washing machines do not have lot of advanced features and this washing machine is no different. But pulsators used in LG machines are better for cloths and washing in general. It has 3 different wash programs to wash different types of cloths. It has Wind Jet Dry technology in which air is introduced while spinning cloths which results in better drying of cloths. It has rat away technology to keep the machine safe from rats. It also has 360 degree wheels to easily move the machine around.
Pros: Pulsator is good for cloths as well as washing, Wind Jet Dry technology dries cloths better than just spinning, Rat away technology protects the washing machine from rats, 1000 RPM drying which gives better drying output.