Bosch has spent many years manufacturing extra-quiet home appliances to satisfy the desires and needs of its customers, working together with internal and external experts, such as acousticians, to continually improve its range of products. The home appliances in the current silence edition are quieter than ever before, helping to reduce ambient noise and make way for the sounds people want to hear like relaxing music. This makes them the ideal way to achieve relaxation while the dishwasher, washing machine or dryer is running – to switch off while Bosch’s extra-quiet appliances are switched on.
One mega-trend has become a topic of keen discussion among trend researchers. Specifically, many people’s desire for a more relaxed, conscious and slower-paced lifestyle to counterbalance the complexity of everyday life, the constant multi-tasking and the unending ambient noise. An important part of this lifestyle is peace and quiet, especially within the home. After all, we need our private surroundings to be a retreat – a place of focus and calm so that we can refresh ourselves and be well-equipped for the next day. Studies consistently show that tranquillity has a positive impact on the symptoms of stress and exhaustion, making us more creative and productive while even fostering the growth of new brain cells.
Expert input
Technical features
The silence edition appliances are equipped with the latest features for added comfort and convenience on an ongoing basis, making each and every one as quiet as the newest state-of-the-art technology permits. This is true for all the device components – from the motor to the walls. The most important elements include the innovative, brushless EcoSilence Drive, special insulation mats and non-woven insulation materials, as well as the stabilising, noise-reducing AntiVibration wall design. Sophisticated air and water channelling, intelligent compressors and smart loading sensors ensure that scarcely a sound escapes.
The top stars
Bosch currently* offers three of the quietest home appliances in the world:
The world champion in quiet washing**: the Bosch HomeProfessional Series 8 washing machine (WAW285W5*) ensures whisper-quiet washing with the lowest noise level around at just 44 decibels. Its “quiet wash” option takes the customer’s individual noise reduction needs into account, while the NightWash programme also allows its owner to enjoy peace and quiet while they sleep.
The world champion in quiet drying: when it comes to noise, the HomeProfessional heat pump dryer (WTY887W6**) is more muted than any other on the market, running more quietly – at 59 decibels – than a normal conversation.
The world champion in quiet dishwashing: the free-standing Series 6 model (SMS68TW00E**) is the quietest dishwasher on the planet. Its 38 decibel noise level is comparable to the sound of breathing.
* As of June 2019
** Appliances from the German product range. Product specifications may differ in other countries.
