If neither of those apply, then its solid wash performance, low resource consumption on full load, good spread of programmes and very attractive asking price make the EWD 81482 a solid buy. Verdict For the sporty family, the Gym Kit programme covers sports items and sweaty towels (…it says so in the manual), and on the same theme there’s a dedicated “smelly trainer” programme for two pairs of Sports Shoes. Full 8kg (…ish) load-compatible Everyday Fast programmes cover Mix Coloureds and Cottons, both coming in at minute under the hour. That’s an unusually speedy wash for a full load in a machine this size, particularly an A++ rated one.

This Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN 8kg washing machine with 1400rpm spin speed comes in a white finish. The capacity is suitable for smaller families, if you have a big family you might want to opt for something with a larger capacity. The machine comes with an A+++ energy rating, meaning that it is energy-efficient and can save users money on their electricity bills. It also comes with a range of safety features, including an anti-flood device that detects and prevents flooding in case of a leak. So whilst the energy rating for running this machine isn’t the best, perhaps the features and programmes on this machine make up for it! Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN Washing Machine Voucher codeTop of the Indesit’s 16-strong programme list are half-a-dozen Everyday Fast high-speed wash programmes that give this machine its “My Time” billing. Options are rather limited but Indesit has chosen a couple of our favourites. You get a delay start timer, Extra Wash – which extends the wash phase for heavily soiled loads – and Energy Saver. This uses cold water and, ideally, liquid detergent for lightly spoiled loads, giving the drum a little extra wash action to compensate. The upshot is pretty much zero chance of this machine taking 8kg of dry weight clothes. Even our 80% max test at 6.4kg of dry washing proved a challenge to get into the drum; we settled on just under 6kg for the test. We have no doubt it can wash an 8kg load, but only if it’s well-folded bedding or similarly heavy, dense materials.

Capable of reaching a maximum spin speed of 1400 RPM, the Indesit EWC 81483 W EU efficiently removes excess water from clothes, resulting in shorter drying times. The drum volume of 54 L provides ample space for clothes to be thoroughly cleaned. You have a 60 Celsius cotton programme that takes 3.55 hours. That is almost a 4 hour washing cycle. The two Eco programmes take between 2.55 hours to 3.55 hours. Once again, this is rather a long time to wait for a washing machine to finish. Shorter washes meaning more time to yourself, even if few of us actually sit around watching the drum go around until the end of the cycle. (Unless you’re a reviewer, in which case it’s an occupational hazard.) More manuals of Washing Machines Frequently Asked Questions about Indesit EWD 81483 W UK N Washing MachineOne of the downsides is that My Time does not feature steam or any kind of technology that makes the most out of your detergent. Depending on your choice of detergent and fabric conditioner, it could mean results are less than perfect. Half-loads usually show improved spin efficiency since it’s easier to spin the water out of less washing. Sadly, that improvement was only 2%, and our original load was carrying a soggy 45% of its original weight in water. That will have a significant impact on energy use and drying time if you’re using a tumble dryer after the wash.

There is a time remaining display so you can view how long your wash has before it ends and the time delay will allow you to wash at a time more convenient for you. Spin results really let the side down, however. After the spin, the load was carrying an extra 47% of its weight in water. This is below par, even for a budget 1,200 spin machine. Indesit may well need to do some work on its drum design considering this is a 1,400 spin model. The Mix 30 takes 30 minutes. If you are looking for a super fast programme, you should try Express 20, but you need to bear in mind it only takes 3kg of laundry. The washing machine has some handy features you’re probably hankering after even in a lower cost design, including a display that shows you the time remaining for a cycle in progress, and a delay timer button. It also has an inverter motor, which is both quieter and more efficient than an AC motor. Which probably has you asking: how much noise is this washing machine going to make when it’s spinning then? The answer is 78dB, which is around vacuum cleaner level or a tad higher and on a par with some of its rather more costly rivals. For comparison, normal conversation is 60dB. There’s no denying, though, that there are quieter machines out there (as well as noisier), including in the value part of the market as well as at the top end.It is great to have a choice of longer cotton programmes. What you need to ask yourself is if the programmes are too long. Bearing in mind that the My Time Indesit has an energy rating of D, it does use a fair amount of electricity when in use. Final thoughts on the Indesit EWD81483WUKN