Bosch washing machines rated

Bosch is part of the BSH Group of companies, which also includes washing machine brands Neff and Siemens. In our latest survey of washing machine owners, 37% of respondents owned a Bosch. 

But you won't find a bargain-basement Bosch washing machine, so before you splash out, find out whether it's a brand you can rely on. 

In this guide you'll find, at a glance, the key information you need to know about Bosch washing machines before buying one. Discover how Bosch models score in our reviews and how reliable the brand is. We'll also tell you how likely Bosch owners are to recommend the brand and how loyal they are to it. If you'd rather read reviews of individual models, head to our Bosch washing machine reviews.

Every piece of information has been independently researched – we buy the Bosch washing machines we test and carry out our own surveys to find out what owners really think of their machines.

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How much do Bosch washing machines cost?

Most Bosch washing machines will set you back between £300 and £600, so there should be a model available in your price range. But don't expect to find bargain-basement, budget-priced Bosch machines – it's not that kind of brand. The Bosch Classixx range is the most affordable. Machines from the Advantixx, Logixx and Maxx ranges can cost a bit more. We know from talking to our Which? members that most would pay around £391 for a Bosch washing machine. 

If you want to see how Bosch compares with other major washing machine manufacturers, have a look at our guide to the best washing machine brands. You'll be able to compare how reliable and popular different brands are, as well as view our expert verdicts on each brand covered.

Bosch washing machine faults

We've analysed the most common faults reported by Bosch washing machine owners in our latest washing machine reliability survey. If their Bosch washing machine is not working properly, the problems that owners report include:

• Machine not spinning
• Filter blocked or broken
• Machine won't drain

Read more about common washing machine problems and how to fix them. 

Choosing the best Bosch washing machine

Bosch washing machines have a range of load capacities, including 6kg, 7kg, 8kg, 9kg and 10kg. Most Bosch washing machines are white, but you can buy some models in silver or stainless steel and a few in black.

Each Bosch washing machine falls into one of these ranges:

• the value-added Series 4/Bosch Classixx range
• the mid-level Series 6/Bosch Exxcel range
• the premium Series 8/Bosch Logixx range
• the ‘non-core’ Bosch Maxx range.

Interesting wash programs to look for on Bosch washing machines include those for allergy sufferers and a hygiene wash.

ActiveWater is Bosch's way of intelligently matching water use to how dirty the load is, and the Bosch SoftSurge drum allows you to wash gently or more vigorously, based on the type of clothes you're washing