Collection: Washing Machines

A washing machine is a long-term buy, so capacity, load type and running costs all matter. The first choice is a front load washing machine versus a top loader washing machine, which affects water use, wash quality and how you load it. Then match the capacity — a washing machine 8kg model suits many families — in kilograms to your household. Check the energy and water rating labels to compare what it costs to run. Start with front or top load, then size it to your biggest regular wash.

Front load or top load washing machine?

The two types work differently and suit different households:

• Front loader: tumbles clothes through a small amount of water, using less water and power, and is generally gentler on fabrics. It fits under a bench and can be stacked with a dryer, though cycles run longer.
• Top loader: loads from above with no bending, runs shorter cycles, and lets you add a forgotten item mid-wash. It generally uses more water, and usually costs less upfront.

Choose a front loader for efficiency and stacking, or a top loader for speed and easy loading.

What capacity washing machine suits your household?

Capacity is the weight of dry washing the drum holds, and matching it to your loads matters. A 5 to 6 kg machine suits one or two people; 7 to 8 kg suits a couple or small family and handles most regular loads; 9 to 10 kg or more suits a large family and bulky items like a queen doona. Running a large machine half-full wastes water and power, while overloading a small one washes poorly, since clothes need room to move. Size it to your biggest regular load rather than your average.

What do the rating labels tell you?

Australian washing machines carry two mandatory labels that let you compare before buying. The Energy Rating Label shows stars plus estimated annual electricity use in kilowatt hours, and the WELS water label shows stars plus litres per wash. Because stars are banded by machine size, comparing the actual kWh and litres figures between models is more useful than the star count. A machine that costs less upfront but uses far more water and power can cost more over ten years. Tip: compare the numbers on the labels, not just the stars, especially between different capacities.

Common questions

Is a front loader better than a top loader?
Front loaders use less water and power and are gentler on clothes, and can be stacked; top loaders load without bending, run faster cycles and cost less upfront. Choose for efficiency versus speed and convenience.

What size washing machine for a family of four?
Around 7 to 8 kg handles most family loads, or 9 kg and up if you wash doonas and bulky bedding regularly. Size it to your biggest regular load.

Can I stack a dryer on a washing machine?
Front loaders can usually be stacked with a matching dryer using a proper stacking kit. Top loaders can't, since they open from above. Check both appliances suit stacking.

Do washing machines need plumbing?
They connect to a cold (and sometimes hot) tap and a drain outlet. Most connect with supplied hoses to standard laundry taps; if new plumbing is needed, use a licensed plumber.

Can I pay for a washing machine with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our washing machines start from $95, which is four fortnightly payments of $23.75.

Complete your laundry

A washing machine works with the rest of the laundry. Add a dryer to pair, browse laundry appliances, and a clothesline for line drying.

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