Just like other home appliances, washing machines have become an integral part of Indian homes.
These are power-packed of advanced features to give you the cleanest and best possible wash using optimal energy and water.
There are many brands that have come up with different types and features of washing machines. They introduce new technologies every year focusing on solving issues and improving the product.
Before you purchase one, we recommend you to know about the brand and its USP to since these points matter while making an informed purchase.
Here is a list of the most famous washing machine brands in India, discussing their features, wash programs, technologies, etc, in brief.
List of the Best Washing Machine Company in India
1. IFB
IFB was originally known as Indian Fine Blanks LTD in 1974 when it was in collaboration with Heinrich Schmid AG of Switzerland.
The brand entered the home appliance industry in 1990-91. It has been gaining popularity in India lately.
The main reason for its popularity is the amazing design and quality products. The washing machines have a classy look.
They use modern technology for washing in its top-loading and front-loading washing machines. They are durable and efficient as well.
Best technologies by IFB
- Cradle wash for fine clothes.
- Ball valve technology that pushes the water out while the detergent remains in the machine.
- Auto-balance system that balances the laundry automatically to ensure thorough washing.
Also Read – IFB vs Bosch Washing Machine – Which One is Better?
2. Samsung
It is a South Korean multinational conglomerate, established in 1938. It is one of the most trusted and popular electronic brands in India.
They have a wide variety of washing machines. They have machines in the range of 6 to 10 kgs and also 11 to 15 kgs.
Their front load and top load washing machines are equally good.
Best technologies by Samsung
- AddWash – A feature that enables you to add clothes to your wash cycle early.
- Eco Bubble – Uses bubbles to clean the laundry even at a lower temperature.
- Diamond Drum – a special drum that is gentle on the fabrics but ensures cleaner wash.
3. LG
It is another South Korean multinational conglomerate, established in 1947. It is leading the appliance market in India for years now.
The brand is popular for its quality products and amazing customer support service. Irrespective of your budget, LG has something for everyone in this segment.
Best technologies by LG
Inverter direct drive technology – this does not use a belt and pulley to connect with the drum. It directly connects the motor and the drum. This leads to fewer vibrations and noise. It is also energy efficient.
Smart diagnosis – if you are facing any problems with your machine, you can find out what the issue is and solve it while at home. This technology helps troubleshoot the issue quickly.
6 motion direct drive – the drum motion is uniquely designed to give you a perfect wash. This technology works perfectly well for kinds of clothes.
Also Read – LG vs Bosch Washing Machine – Which Brand is Better?
4. Whirlpool
Whirlpool is an American multinational brand of home appliances, established in 1911. It is one of the best brands of washing machines in India.
The brand introduces new technologies regularly that helps solve the problems and clean laundry in an efficient way. They offer washing machines in all three categories like top-load, front-load, and semi-automatic machines.
A few innovative technologies by the brand include softener dispenser, 60-degree host wash, spa drum, 6th sense deep-clean, 6th sense ultraclean, etc.
5. Bosch
Bosch is a German multinational and technology company, founded in 1886. The brand is popular for its quality products.
The washing machines may not be low-priced but are definitely worth the money. This German-engineered brand is front-load and top-load washers. A few amazing features that the machines include are anti-vibration design, water filter for hard water, reload, eco silence drive motor, etc.
6. Haier
Haier is a Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home appliance company, established in 1984. The brand came into the Indian market in 2003. The brand has its manufacturing unit in Pune.
It is one of the leading brands all over the world. The brand is popular for its NZP technology – Near Zero Pressure, which makes the machines work comfortably even in the lowest water pressure.
This technology is one of the reasons why Haier washing machines are doing well in the Indian market.
Their machines come with many other amazing features like fuzzy logic, quick wash, anti-bacterial technology, etc.
7. Mitashi
Mitashi is a home-grown popular and affordable home appliance brand in India. It was founded in 1998 by a duo entrepreneur.
Initially, the brand focused on providing educational products and later moved to the electronic segment. They are known for their modern-looking washing machines at affordable prices.
The machines come with various features like multiple wash programs, air-jet dryer, overload protection for motors, etc.
8. Onida
Onida was the most popular brand in India. Lately, the brand has lost its glory. They were the leaders in the television segment.
Their affordable range washing machines are doing well with the customers but the high-end is still not doing great. This may be a surprise to you but Onida’s best-selling product is a washing machine without dryer.
The washing machines have a number of advanced features to offer like foam protection system, unbalanced control system, child lock, overload protection, stainless-steel drums, etc.
9. Intex
Intext is another home-grown mobile phone, consumer electronics, and accessories brand, founded in 1996.
Initially, the brand was popular for computers and laptops. Their products are affordable and good quality.
Intext is popular for semi-automatic washing machines, while they also offer fully automatic washers.
The features include memory backup, dual magic filter, anti-wrinkle, etc.
10. Godrej
It is a giant conglomerate with multiple business and brands under one roof. The brand sells everything from mosquito repellent cream, locks to properties.
The brand is known for delighting the customers with relevant, innovative as well as eco-friendly technologies. The anti-crease feature makes ironing the laundry easier.
It is one of the most reliable brands in washing machines. The washers feature a digital display, multiple wash programs, pre-soak, allergy protect, fuzzy logic, etc.
The fully automatic machines use advanced features like eco-balance that conforms to the A++ European standards of green energy.
11. BPL
It is a home-grown electronics company, founded in 1963. The full form of the abbreviation is British Physical Laboratories.
It is one of the oldest brands serving India. BPL is a popular choice when it comes to television, well, they were the first ones to introduce colour TV in India in 1980.
They are not very popular for washing machines but has everything that a good machine should have and are worth buying.
The washers have advanced technologies like automatic imbalance correction. Exhaustive wash program, HG drive copper, 180-degree hinge, digital display, water-saving feature, steel drum, etc.
12. Sansui
Sansui is a Japanese brand, founded in 1947. It is popular for its design and high-quality.
It has a few washing machine options (while writing this post) of all three types – top-loading, front-loading and semi-automatic.
The washers feature stainless drum, pulsator wash, varied wash programs, lint filter, etc. They are affordably priced and worth buying.
13. Midea
You may have heard this brand for the first time, but we are sure you are well aware of the air conditioning brand called Carrier.
Midea India was founded in 2012 as a collaboration between Carrier and Midea. The brand offers various electronic products like water purifiers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, etc.
Their washing machines usually range from low to high-end range. It features multiple wash programs, a water magic cube, an S-shaped sprinkler, larger doors, an LED display, etc.
14. Hyundai
This might come as a surprise to you but it is not the same brand as Hyundai cars. It is now owned by Videocon.
According to a report, videocon pays a royalty to the brand for using its brand name.
The service and maintenance are of videocon. Only the design of the machine and brand name are different.
The product features varied wash programs, air dry function, rust-free plastic body, less vibration and noise, energy-saving, etc.
15. Videocon
It was the most popular brand in India till the late ’90s until they overborrowed loans and has issues. The brand is now trying to re-coup from the issues and get back to the golden days.
They have lost the maximum market share they had in India, however, they are going fair in the washing machine segment because of its goodwill.
The brand offers all three types – semi-automatic, front-loading, and top-loading machines.
16. Electrolux
It is one of the oldest electronic brands in the world and has been into the business since 1919. They have a presence in more than 150 countries.
The brand sells only a few washing machines in India online. Some of the features of their washers are multiple wash programs, saree course, delay start, euro express drying, etc.
17. Lloyds
It includes various home and kitchen appliances under its names like an air conditioner, washing machine, refrigerator, television, and chest freezers.
Lloyd washing machines have amazing features. Their washers are well designed. It has features like one key spin, fuzzy logic, 360-degree turbojet technology, laundry load sensor, door lid open sensor, tangle-free pulsator, etc.
18. Panasonic
The brand is super popular for its dry cell batteries and was created in 1955. Panasonic also offers home and kitchen appliances to consumers.
They offer quality and innovative washing machines. The machines feature many advanced technologies like a hand-like wash, stain master, active foam, Aqua spin rinse, water reuse course, etc.
19. Hilton
Hilton offers washing machines for those who are on a low budget and require a solution to wash their laundry.
The brand offers single tub washing machines that are ideal for bachelors, baby laundry, and a small family. They offer semi-automatic washers.
These machines are ideal for spas, parlors, resorts, hospitals, etc.
20. DMR
Another brand that offers low budget and semi-automatic washing machines is DMR. The washers are lightweight, thus portable.
These are priced on similar lines as Hilton and are worth buying if you are looking for a washer for your spa, baby laundry, etc.
Conclusion
We hope this guide on the best and most popular washing machine brands gives you an insight on which brand to look out for.
Irrespective of the brand you choose, make sure to consider the important points while buying to ensure you have made the right decision.