INDESIT Vs WHIRLPOOL Washing Machine Comparison

Struggling to choose between a INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Indesit’s best washing machines – comparing features, reliability, durability, performance benchmarks, and customer feedback, with Whirlpool’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (BWE 111496X WV UK and FFD11469BSVUK) – two flagship washing machines by INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK with the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK as these washing machines sit at the top of each brand’s product line. In this comparison, we dive into the wash programmes, energy rating, noise level, spin speed, and load capacity of each machine, as these are the features that have the biggest impact on washing dirty laundry.

INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL Energy Efficiency Compared

The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK is rated with a A, and the Whirlpool BWE 111496X WV UK with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Indesit Innex Steam and Whirlpool FreshCare have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a INDESIT or WHIRLPOOL will save money on electricity usage with an appliance that is more environmentally friendly, compared with washing machines that have a lower energy rating.

• • INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK Energy Class: A, running 53 kWh *eco cycle

• • WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK Energy Class: A, running 53 kWh *eco cycle

INDESIT Innex Steam vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare Programmes

The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK Innex Steam has 16 wash programmes, compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK FreshCare which has 14, with a difference of 2 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK and FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are as follows:

• • INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK programme sample: Cotton 30°C, Synthetics, Rapid, Mix, Wool, Colours, Rinse

• • WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK programme sample: Delicates, Rapid 30, Sport, Eco 40-60, Duvet, Rinse + Spin, Mixed, Silk, Wool, Cotton

Do Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK and Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both BWE 111496X WV UK and FFD11469BSVUK washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK has a quick wash time of 30 minutes and the WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK completes this cycle in 30 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Indesit Innex Steam and Whirlpool FreshCare can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of 0 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK produces around 76 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK produces 76 dB. Giving a noise level difference of 0 dB between the two.

If you live in a flat or semi-detached house, or have your kitchen directly off your living room, choose a machine that has a slightly lower dB rating.

Whether you operate a INDESIT or WHIRLPOOL washing machine, the machine should be level on the ground and secure with a small 5 – 10cm gap around all sides to minimise noises from the vibrations produced during a high-speed rinse.

With washing machines like the INDESIT Innex Steam motor spinning at 1351, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • INDESIT Innex Steam Noise rating: B – 76 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1351 rpm spin)

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare  Noise rating: B – 76 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1351 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK has a max rpm of 1351 compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK with an rpm of 1351.

The machine with extra spin power – INDESIT or WHIRLPOOL – generally means clothes come out of the washing machine holding less water, for faster line or tumble drying.

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 1351 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 1351 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK has a load weight capacity of 11kg, which is comparable to the 11kg laundry load limit capacity of the WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 11kg kg Weight Handling

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL washing machines that have wireless connectivity allow users to control the washing machine and receive wash cycle updates to their smartphone via Bluetooth or wifi.

Your phone can connect with your Indesit or Whirlpool washing machine through an app – if you have a compatible appliance. This app can send you notifications when a washing programme has ended or when service or troubleshooting is required.

• • Does the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK have Wifi? – No

• • Does the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK have Wifi? –

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 277 across multiple platforms gives the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK a 4.6/5 star rating, and the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK an average of 4.3/5 from 104 reviews.

Both INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Indesit Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK and WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Indesit and Whirlpool washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL products is inseparable, as both Innex Steam by INDESIT and FreshCare by WHIRLPOOL having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the INDESIT washing machine over WHIRLPOOL, because the margins between INDESIT Innex Steam and WHIRLPOOL FreshCare are modest, and preferences are down to minor personal differences such as wash load capacity, connectivity, energy efficiency, styling, and noise level class.

Both INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
INDESIT	BWE 111496X WV UK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices
WHIRLPOOL	FFD11469BSVUK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

• • How does INDESIT Drum Load Capacity (kg) compared to WHIRLPOOL?

• • Does INDESIT have higher/lower Spin Speed (RPM) to WHIRLPOOL?

• • INDESIT vs WHIRLPOOL – Which brand offers more Wash Programs?

• • Is INDESIT more Energy Efficient than WHIRLPOOL?

• • What is INDESIT’s Water Efficiency rating?

• • Is WHIRLPOOL quieter than INDESIT (Noise Level)?

• • What Smart Features, if any, does INDESIT and WHIRLPOOL offer? 

• • How does INDESIT’s brand reliability rating look?

• • Who has the greatest ratio of positive customer reviews and highest review ratings – INDESIT or WHIRLPOOL washing machines?

• • Does WHIRLPOOL and INDESIT have aftercare service or warranty?