Consumer experts: The six signs you need a new washing machine

Washing machines need to be replaced every six years, consumer experts have claimed.

The team from Choice revealed six giveaway hints it’s time to buy a new machine, including if it moves around during a cycle, leaking or even staining your clothes.

Others signs it might be time to upgrade include if your machine is noisy, it’s no longer right for your situation and – crucially – if it’s more than six years old.

1.It’s more than six years old

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