Washing Machine Review

LG
LG 8Kg Front Load Washing Machine

Product Overview
The Series 5 Ecobubble™
is loaded with clever tech to make
laundry day a doddle.

5 /5 Overall score

Overview

Price:

£479

Drum Size:

8kg

Spin Speed:

1400rpm

Energy Rating:

A

Water Consumption:

47

Energy Consumption:

46kwh

Details

The Bosch WAN28250GB boasts a number of features that has earned it the highest possible energy efficiency rating.

The machine’s built-in EcoSilence Drive delivers a quiet and energy efficient wash and boasts a ten-year warranty for added peace of mind. It also utilises ActiveWater plus technology, which allows the user to save water even with smaller loads thanks to its automatic load detection function.

A number of wash settings can be enabled by the user to save water and power, including the super quick 15 and 30 minute wash options, the 20 degree cotton wash and a 30 degree wool wash. Bosch also offers comprehensive troubleshooting and repair advice through an online chat bot and WhatsApp, making it easy to rectify any issues that may arise.

The Bosch WAN28250GB is available from Appliances Direct for £479 and has a Most Eco Friendly score of 13.5 (plus parent company score). More information about the product can be found on the Bosch website.

Product Score breakdown

  • Type0.5
  • Materials12
  • Design features14
  • Product features15
  • User features7
  • Customer satisfaction19
  • Longevity4.5
  • Recyclability0.5

Company Score breakdown

  • Reporting3
  • Strategy & Goals2
  • Policies & Practices5
  • Commitments1.5
  • Carbon Reporting7
  • Other Impacts2
  • Packaging5
  • Circularity2
  • Supply Chain4
  • Supplier Certifications2
  • Satisfaction3

Explaining the score

Product Score:

72.5

Company Score:

36.5

Raw Eco Score:

109

Raw Eco ScoreFixed 5-Star Conversion
0 – 91.0 stars
10 – 192.0 stars
20 – 293.0 stars
30 – 394.0 stars
40 – 54+5.0 stars