By Kate Harvey
Content Manager | Pou Whakahaere Ihirangi
Has your washing machine spun its last spin? You might be looking to spend as little as possible to get on top of the washing pile again.
The good news is it’s possible to get a great washing machine for under $1,000. Some Consumer Recommended washing machines regularly go on special and get down to about $800. And there are some budget buys that don’t quite get a high enough score to get the Recommended tick but we still think are worth considering.
Cheap washing machines to avoid
Worst overall
Worst at washing
Worst cheap front loader
The best cheap front-loader washing machines
The best cheap top loader washing machine
Check out our advice on buying a secondhand washing machine if you want to spend even less but still get a good washing machine. We’ve picked the secondhand models we’d be watching for.
