Rank #8 in Best 9kg Washing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, and Three Counts That Do Not Add Up
CHiQ 9kg 1400rpm Freestanding Washing Machine, Grey
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The CHiQ CFL90-14586IM3XAU is the eighth entry in this guide: a 9 kg freestanding front-loader in a grey painted finish, £280.48, rated 4.2 out of 5. CHiQ is not one of the badge names most British kitchens carry, and the Amazon listing is where all the detail on this page comes from. Two of its numbers need reading side by side. The product name carries "Class A", but no energy class appears anywhere among the specification fields. The programme count is stated twice — 16 wash programmes in the bullets, 16 standard cycles in the specification table — and then the cycle options field names four: cotton, drain, quick wash and spin.
The ratings are the other split number. The listing records 43 ratings at an average of 4.2 out of 5, while the star breakdown shown for the same product runs 10 one-star, 6 two-star, 4 three-star, 14 four-star and 66 five-star, which adds up to 100 ratings, not 43. Physically the machine is listed at 57.7 cm deep, 60 cm wide and 84.7 cm high, weighing 65 kg, with 104 cm needed once the door is open — a door swing of just under 46 cm from the stated depth. Everything here is taken from the retailer's own listing and specification fields, not from a machine we bought and tested.
How those 43 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £280.48 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.2 out of 5, from 43 ratings |
| Capacity | 9 kg |
| Maximum spin speed | 1400 rpm |
| Wash programmes | 16 (as listed), against four named cycle options |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 57.7 x 60 x 84.7 cm |
| Depth with door open | 104 cm |
| Noise level | 76 dB |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I left it a few days before writing a review, wanted to ensure I had used the machine enough to give genuine feedback back. It's amazing, simple to use with a stylish look. It runs fairly quiet, even on spin cycle. The digital display lets you know exactly how long each cycle is, as well as having the versatility to accommodate different wash loads with a simple twist of the dial with the numerous pre programmed options.Highly recommend this machine and the seller to anyone”
Verified purchase“A lovely machine that not just looks good it's easy to use, quiet compared to other machines I've seen. The price I feel is very reasonable for a budget machine and looks better than others hopefully after a year of use I can be more positive as to how it fares”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 9kg Washing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, and Three Counts That Do Not Add Up.
Questions people ask
How many wash programmes does the CHiQ CFL90-14586IM3XAU have?
The bullets and the standard cycles field both say 16, while the cycle options field names four — cotton, drain, quick wash and spin. The listing also separately mentions steam, mixed fabric and baby programmes.
What are the dimensions of the CHiQ 9kg washing machine?
57.7 cm deep, 60 cm wide and 84.7 cm high, with 104 cm of clearance needed when the door is open. It weighs 65 kg.
How loud is the CHiQ 9kg washing machine?
76 decibels is the figure given in the specification fields, with a silent inverter motor named in the bullets.
What energy class is the CHiQ 9kg washing machine?
The product name says "Class A", but no energy class field appears in the listed specifications, which only describe the cycles as energy-efficient.
Does the CHiQ 9kg washing machine have a quick wash?
Yes. A 15-minute quick wash is named in the bullets, and quick wash appears among the four named cycle options.
What warranty comes with the CHiQ 9kg washing machine?
24 months on the motor, with local product service, as stated in the listing. The drain hose is the only accessory listed as included.
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