Haier 7 kg HWM70-AEN Fully Automatic, Steel Drum, ₹15,990

Want a fully automatic washer that copes with a weak water supply and still leaves money in your pocket? The Haier HWM70-AEN is a 7 kg top-loader with a stainless steel Oceanus Wave drum and Near Zero Pressure filling. At ₹15,990 on amazon.in when we checked (MRP ₹25,000), it is the cheapest fully automatic machine in this list, with 4.2★ from 3,123 ratings and 900+ bought in the past month. It ranks #6 in our Best Washing Machines Under ₹20,000 list with an overall score of 7.3/10.

WHO IT'S FOR

Families of three or four in buildings where tap pressure drops in the morning or on upper floors, and anyone who wants a fully automatic machine for about ₹16,000 rather than ₹19,000.

CAPACITY

7 kg, which Haier describes as right for "mid families". Same size as the LG, Samsung and IFB 7 kg machines in this list. Score: 6.5/10.

WASH PROGRAMS

8 programs: Wash, Rinse, Spin, Tub Dry, Smart, Soak, Delicate and Quick. Haier lists a 40-minute cycle for an average load. There are no Jeans, Bedding or Baby Wear cycles like on the Samsung or IFB. Score: 7.5/10.

ENERGY AND WATER

BEE 5-star at 0.0095 kWh/kg/cycle, better than IFB and Whirlpool but behind the LG and Samsung inverter models. No water figure is listed. Score: 8.0/10.

SPIN SPEED AND DRYING

700 RPM, the slowest group in this list. Expect wetter clothes than from a 740 RPM machine. Score: 6.5/10.

MOTOR

No inverter motor is listed. Haier covers the motor for 10 years. Score: 6.0/10.

DRUM AND TUB

A fully stainless steel Oceanus Wave drum. Haier says its wave pattern improves wash action, and the steel drum will not rust. Score: 8.0/10.

NOISE AND VIBRATION

Haier does not list a dB figure and there is no inverter motor, so we score it a little below the inverter models. Keep it level on a firm floor. Score: 6.5/10.

FEATURES

• •Near Zero Pressure (NZP), which Haier says works from just 0.01 MPa inlet pressure, the lowest figure any brand gives here. Also fuzzy logic auto water level, child lock, auto restart with memory backup, a Magic Filter for lint, a back control panel, and voltage protection. Score: 7.5/10.

WARRANTY

Haier gives 2 years of comprehensive cover and 10 years on the motor. Score: 7.5/10.

THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING

The 3,123 ratings and the main product photo are shared with the 6 kg HWM60-AEN listing, so they are not all for this 7 kg model. Delivery was showing Saturday 31 October when we checked, later than most machines here.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Use the Smart program for everyday loads and let fuzzy logic choose the water level. Run Tub Dry after the last wash of the day so the steel drum does not stay damp, and empty the Magic Filter once a week. Because the spin tops out at 700 RPM, an extra Spin-only cycle helps on humid days.

HOW IT COMPARES AT THIS PRICE

The Samsung WA70BG4441YY (₹17,490) costs ₹1,500 more and adds an inverter motor, lower energy use and more programs. Our ₹15,000 list's winner among fully automatics, the Haier HWM60-AEN (₹13,890), is the same design at 6 kg if you want to save another ₹2,100.

VALUE FOR MONEY

A 7 kg steel-drum fully automatic at ₹15,990 is the best price in this list: 9.0/10.

VERDICT

The Haier HWM70-AEN is the value pick under ₹20,000, especially if your water pressure is weak. Spend ₹1,500 more on the Samsung if you want an inverter motor.

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