Are 9 kg Candy washing machines good?
9 kg Candy washing machines perform worse than most other brands. With an overall score of 7.8 points, Candy ranks at position #8 in the classification of 9 kg washing machine brands (out of 15 brands).
The chart below ranks different 9 kg washing machine brands according to their overall scores.
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The best 9 kg Candy washing machines are as follows.
- Candy RapidÓ RO 1494DWMT (Overall score: 8.48)
- Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB (Overall score: 8.44)
What are the main advantages of 9 kg Candy washing machines?
9 kg Candy washing machines have the following advantages:
- Lower cost (£330 vs £500): 9 kg Candy washing machines are about £170 cheaper than the average 9 kg washing machine and have a better quality-price ratio (7.9 points vs 7.5 points).
- Higher user ratings (9 points vs 8.9 points): On average, 9 kg Candy washing machines have a better user rating than the average 9 kg washing machine.
- Greater popularity (average popularity 10 points vs 7 points): 9 kg Candy washing machines are more popular than the average 9 kg washing machine.
- Lower water consumption (46 L vs 49 L): 9 kg Candy washing machines use about 3 liters less water per cycle than the average 9 kg washing machine.
- Minimum spin speed capability: All 9 kg Candy washing machines can reach a minimum spin speed of 400 RPM.
- More short wash programs: 9 kg Candy washing machines have 3-7 washing programs under 1 hour, while other brands usually have only 1-2.
- Speed-Drive inverter motor: About half of 9 kg Candy washing machines have a Speed-Drive inverter motor with a 10-year warranty.
- Multiple advanced washing functions: Many 9 kg Candy washing machines include functions such as Easy Iron, Prewash, Extra-Rinse, AquaPlus, Hygiene+, Stain Level, and Night & Day.
- Smart connectivity: Most 9 kg Candy washing machines have NFC or Wi-Fi connectivity, controlled with the hOn or Candy simply-Fi app, and access up to 60 washing programs, the most from any brand.
- Advanced features: All or nearly all 9 kg Candy washing machines include features such as a Laundry Detection System (KG Mode), Foam Control System, Load Balancing System, Aqua Stop, Self-Cleaning feature, Memory function, and Smart Diagnosis.
- Enhanced cleaning technologies: Most 9 kg Candy washing machines feature Pre-mix technology (Mix Power System+) and Steam technology.
What are the main disadvantages of 9 kg Candy washing machines?
9 kg Candy washing machines have the following disadvantages:
- No top-load models: 9 kg Candy washing machines are only available as front-load models.
- Smaller drum volume: 9 kg Candy washing machines have an average drum volume of 58 L, which is smaller than the market average of 61 L for 9 kg washing machines.
- Higher energy consumption: 9 kg Candy washing machines consume around 63 kWh per 100 cycles, which is higher than the market average of 49 kWh.
- Louder operation: The 9 kg Candy washing machine is 5 dB louder during the spin phase and 2 dB louder during the wash phase compared to the average 9 kg washing machine (77 dB vs 72 dB for spin noise and 53 dB vs 51 dB for wash noise).
- Lack of advanced features: 9 kg Candy washing machines do not include features such as an automatic dosing system, automatic drawer cleaning, AI technology, or special drum design.
Which Candy series include 9 kg washing machines?
Candy washing machines with a 9 kg capacity are available in the Candy Smart, Candy Smart Inverter, Candy Smart Pro, Candy Smart Pro Inverter, Candy RapidÓ, and Candy RapidÓ PRO series.
How much do 9 kg Candy washing machine cost?
A 9 kg Candy washing machine costs between £250 and £550, with an average price of about £330. This places Candy at position #1 in the price classification of 9 kg washing machine brands (out of 15). For comparison, the average 9 kg washing machine cost £500.
In terms of the ratio quality-price, 9 kg Candy washing machines rank at position #2 out of 15, with 7.9 ratio quality-price points.
The chart below shows how prices vary among 9 kg Candy washing machines.
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What to consider when choosing the best 9 kg Candy washing machine?
When choosing the best 9 kg Candy washing machine, consider energy consumption, water use, spin-drying efficiency, noise levels, motor type, washing programs and features, drum volume, and dimensions.
How energy-efficient are 9 kg Candy washing machines?
9 kg Candy washing machines vary in energy efficiency. Models from the Rapido RO and Smart inverter series have an energy class A rating and consume about 49 kWh per 100 cycles. Other 9 kg Candy models fall into energy class D, consuming between 76 kWh and 90 kWh per 100 cycles. On average, 9 kg Candy washing machines use around 62.5 kWh per 100 cycles. For comparison, the average washing machine on the market consumes about 55 kWh per 100 cycles, while the average 9 kg washing machine uses about 49 kWh.
In terms of water usage, 9 kg Candy washing machines use between 46 and 51 liters per cycle.
Energy class distribution for 9 kg Candy washing machines is presented in the chart below.
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What is the spin-drying efficiency of 9 kg Candy washing machines?
The spin-drying efficiency of 9 kg Candy washing machines falls under class B. In comparison, 5% of all washing machines on the market have a spin-drying efficiency class A, 85% have class B, and 10% have class C.
Spin-drying efficiency class measures how well a washing machine removes water from clothes during the spin cycle. The spin-drying efficiency class is directly linked to the maximum spin speed of the washing machine. For 9 kg Candy washing machines, the maximum spin speed ranges from 1200 to 1600 RPM, with 1400 RPM being the most common (about half of them can reach this speed). Higher spin speeds generally result in better water extraction, which can reduce drying time.
All 9 kg Candy washing machines also have a minimum spin speed of 400 RPM. This lower speed is useful when washing delicate items like wool, which can be damaged by higher spin speeds.
How loud are 9 kg Candy washing machines?
9 kg Candy washing machines produce spin noise levels between 75 and 80 dB, with an average of 77 dB. This makes them about 5 dB louder than the average 9 kg washing machine, which produces around 72 dB during the spin phase. Spin noise is the loudest part of the washing process, so it is the key measure of noisiness. About 18% of 9 kg Candy washing machines fall into noise emission class B (73 to 76 dB), around 82% into class C (77 to 80 dB), and about 0% into class D (80+ dB).
Washing noise levels in 9 kg Candy washing machines range from 48 to 61 dB, with an average of 51 dB (2 dB lower than the market average of 53 dB).
How many washing programs do 9 kg Candy washing machines have?
9 kg Candy washing machines usually have 15 preset washing programs. However, you can access up to 60 washing programs through the Candy simply-Fi app, which is the most offered by any brand. Common washing programs include Shirts, Cottons, Cottons + Prewash, Eco 40-60, 20°C, Synthetics, Jeans, Hygiene/Hygiene Plus 59', Wool/Hand Wash, Delicates/Delicates 59', Mixed & Coloured 59', Rapid 14' 30' 44', Perfect Cotton 59', Sport Plus 39', and Special 49'. Some advanced models also feature Smart Wash and Easy Iron Plus programs.
9 kg Candy washing machines have 3 to 7 fast cycles under 1 hour, such as Hygiene Plus 59', Delicates 59', Sport Plus 39', Mixed & Coloured 59', Rapid 14' 30' 44', Perfect Cotton 59', and Special 49'. The fastest cycle lasts 14 minutes.
Most 9 kg Candy washing machines include washing functions such as Easy Iron, Prewash, Extra-Rinse, AquaPlus, Hygiene +, Stain Level, and Night & Day. However, they lack the Rinse-Hold and Extra-fast functions, which are common in other 9 kg washing machines.
What features do 9 kg Candy washing machines include?
9 kg Candy washing machines come with around 15 features (5 more than the market average). They include a laundry detection system (KG Mode), foam control system, load balancing system, Acqua stop, self-cleaning feature, memory function, and smart diagnosis. Most of them also have Pre-mix technology (Mix Power System+), steam technology, and NFC or Wi-Fi connectivity controlled by the hOn or Candy simply-Fi app. About half of these washing machines feature a Speed-Drive inverter motor with a 10-year warranty.
However, 9 kg Candy washing machines do not include an automatic dosing system, automatic drawer cleaning and AI technology.
What is the drum volume of 9 kg Candy washing machines?
All 9 kg Candy washing machines have a drum volume of 58 liters and measure 60x53x85 cm. If you need a larger or smaller drum volume or a different size (like slim), you should check other brands.
