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Best Large Capacity Washing Machines

Fewer loads, room for king-size duvets and no more overflowing baskets. These big-drum machines still fit a standard 60cm space.

10kg, 11kg and 12kg drums for busy homes

Large capacity machines compared

The most popular UK drum sizes are 9kg and 10kg, but families who wash daily or launder bulky bedding benefit from 10kg and above. Thanks to designs like Samsung’s SpaceMax, an 11kg machine can still be 60cm deep.

Model	Drum	Spin	Energy	Guide price	Best for
Samsung Series 8 WW11DB8B95GBU1	11kg	1400rpm	A	£799-£919	Best large capacity, smart
Hotpoint NSWA 1146 WW UK	11kg	1400rpm	A	check price	Affordable 11kg
Hisense WFQA1214EVJM	12kg	1400rpm	A	around £449	Biggest drum for the money
Bosch Series 6 WGG254Z1GB	10kg	1400rpm	A	check price	Bosch reliability
LG F4Y510WBLN1	10kg	1400rpm	check label	£399-£549	Quiet 10kg

Our big-drum picks

Best large capacity · 11kg · A

32 kWh per 100 cycles; 54 litres per cycle
AutoDose and 15-minute quick wash
72dB on spin, noise class A

Affordable 11kg · 1400rpm · A

Big drum without the premium price
A energy class
Widely available at UK retailers

Biggest drum · 12kg · A

12kg for duvets and bulk loads
Guide price around £449
A energy class

10kg · 1400rpm · A

Bosch build quality with a 10kg drum
A energy class
Expert pick at major UK retailers

Is a bigger drum worth it?

Yes, if you fill it. A large machine running half-empty uses more energy and water than a smaller one running full. Big drums make sense when you:

wash for four or more people
wash duvets, sleeping bags or pet bedding at home
would rather run fewer, fuller loads each week

Maybe not, if you live alone or in a couple and wash little and often: a 7-8kg machine will be cheaper to buy and run. Drum size is the biggest single factor in running costs, according to Which?.

Fitting a large machine

Check the depth including the door and hoses. Many 11kg models are 60cm deep but need about 63cm in total. Measure your doorways too: a large machine can weigh around 75kg.

Compare more options in our best washing machines list or learn what else matters in the buying guide.