The level of noise in your house can often make or break your day. Especially when you want to have dinner in peace and quiet with your family. Bosch’s EcoSilence Drive is so quiet, that sometimes you may forget that your washing machine is on. Equipped with a brushless, energy-efficient motor that optimally reduces friction noise and is quiet in operation with an especially long life – Bosch offers 10 years EcoSilence Drive motor warranty.* More information available here: https://bit.ly/2T6xLUC ActiveWater™: reduces water consumption and costs thanks to the sensor-controlled, stepless automatic load adjustment system.

What’s more, the ActiveWater Plus technology uses built in sensors to adjust the water capacity based on the fabric and weight – so you’ll always get perfect results while only using as much water as needed. SpeedPerfect is a special fuction developed for situations when time matters. With SpeedPerfect you can reduce your washing time by up to 65%* without compromising results. It can be used in combination with most of the programmes, all loads and textiles. For example, by selecting the mix programme in combination with SpeedPerfect, you can throughly wash up to 4 kilograms of mix load in just 41 minutes. (*Difference between the duration of Easy Care Programme 40°C and the duration of Easy Care Programme 40°C in combination with SpeedPerfect option.)The Serie 6 WAU28R90GB acquitted itself well in these tests. Curiously, stain removal wasn’t on a par with best of last year’s Bosch machines but the differences weren’t night and day. All the stains on our test swatch were significantly faded at 40°C, and upping the temperature to 60°C saw the worst stains fade further still, albeit not (as noted) as much as on previous generations. One other welcome feature is the drum cleaning reminder. If you run 20 consecutive wash programmes at 40c or under, then the machine will automatically remind you to run the dedicated Drum Clean programme to prevent unwanted build-ups of detergent or bacteria – or, indeed, both. As this is something that’s easy to forget, it’s good to see it integrated as standard. When time matters, washing machines with SpeedPerfect cut the washing time by up to 65%* without compromising results. SpeedPerfect can be used in combination with most programmes, and with all load sizes and fabric types. For example, select the Mix Programme along with SpeedPerfect, and you can thoroughly wash up to 4 kilograms of mixed laundry in just 46 minutes." The Serie 6 WAU28R90GB sits in the middle of Bosch’s mid-range Serie 6 family. It offers a maximum spin speed of 1,400rpm, and the 9kg wash capacity is a welcome step up from Bosch’s Serie 4 ranges and below, which offer a maximum capacity of 8kg. Energy efficiency is a C rating on the new scale.

The Bosch WAU28R90GB is a washing machine that offers efficient and reliable performance. Designed with advanced technology, it is built to provide optimal cleaning results for various types of laundry.

To assess a machine’s cleaning performance, we use lab-quality cotton stain swatches impregnated with nine tough stains (grass/mud, mustard, carrot baby food, tea, cooked beef fat, red wine, tomato puree, sheep’s blood and coffee) and these allow us to perform repeatable and fair tests of a machine’s cleaning performance. Bosch has equipped the Serie 6 with a variety of features designed to prevent everything from water-related disasters to unwanted engineer call-outs. Key specs – Drum size: 9kg; Max spin speed: 1,400rpm; Rated efficiency: C; Wool wash: Yes; Silk wash: Yes; Hand wash: Yes Our ActiveWater Plus technology delivers perfect results while only using the precise amount of water needed for every wash - even with small loads. The integrated sensors automatically adjust the water consumption according to the fabric type and load size."

For smaller homes or flats, the Quiet Wash option may be something of a boon, too. This isn’t a noisy machine, but the Quiet Wash mode lowers the noise levels even further. This makes it ideal for setting a wash going last thing at night or first thing in the morning. Bosch Serie 6 WAU28R90GB review: Washing performance Bosch’s SpeedPerfect washes clothes up to 65% faster than a normal wash, without compromising on results. The WAU28T64GB also features the innovative AntiVibration design on the side walls, providing more stability and reducing vibration. The enhanced insulation also regulates noise levels, making this model very quiet, even during the spin cycle. This is where the Wi-Fi comes in handy, too. If you haven’t got time to set the machine going before you leave the house, you can just sling in the clothes, shut the door, and set the wash going remotely from your smartphone. Bosch Serie 6 WAT286H0GB review: Price and competition Don't let your washing machine intrude on your dinner. Bosch’s EcoSilence Drive™ is so quiet that sometimes you might forget it's even on. The brushless, energy-efficient motor is quiet in operation, has an especially long life and comes with a 10-year parts warranty." If energy efficiency is a priority, then you’ll need to look towards Bosch’s Serie 8 range for A– and B-rated machines – or turn your attention to the ranges from other manufacturers.

A sensibly-priced washing machine from Bosch which does a good job of tackling difficult stains

It’s a budget friendly washing machine that still offers plenty of the great features and technology seen in some of the pricier models. And despite the wallet friendly price tag, there’s no reduction in spin speed compared to other Bosch washing machines on this list.

The innovative AntiVibration design of the side walls is not only eye catching: the system also provides more stability and reduces vibration. The enhanced insulation also regulates noise levels, making Bosch washing machines very quiet, even during the spin cycle. Bosch washing machines with AutoStain systems individually targets the most common stains, from grass to red wine. It automatically adjusts the water temperature, soak time and drum movements to easily remove even those marks you thought you'd never get out. Using Bosch’s Eco Silence Drive, this washing machine houses a brushless motor. The result is a unit which is quieter, faster, more energy efficient, durable, and powerful – all at the same time. The motoralso comes with a ten year warranty for your peace of mind. The Serie|6 washing machine with AntiStain, removes reliably the most common stains without ease and without pre-treatment.

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Key specs – Drum size: 8kg; Max spin speed: 1,400rpm; Rated efficiency: C; Wool wash: Yes; Delicate Wash: Yes; Hand wash: Yes