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Quiet washing machines and more: 10 appliances that keep the noise down
Quiet-running appliances are a blessing – especially if you want to take care of tasks such as washing clothes or making coffee without disturbing others.
The good news is that our rigorous lab tests regularly uncover top-rated products that don't cause a dreadful din.
We enlist a panel of experts whose job is to listen to washing machines as they fill, wash, spin and drain to see whether their noise is a nuisance. We also study volume levels when running electric heaters, fans, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers and more.
Below, we highlight Which?-tested products where noise levels are factored into our overall score and/or recommendations.
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