In the € 400 to € 500 price category, most washing machines have load detection. This adjusts the program duration to the amount of laundry. That means you never use more energy and water than necessary. Do you want to wash in a particularly energy-efficient way? Choose a washing machine with an A or B energy label. That way, your energy bill is lower and you'll have less of an impact on the environment. In this price category, you can choose between different load capacities. A washing machine with a load capacity of 9kg is ideal for large items of laundry.