Best Front Loading Washing Machines in 2020 as reviewed by Australian consumers

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2018

Samsung AddWash Front Loader · includes 3 listings

4.4 from 170 reviews

Capacity8.5 kg and 16 kg

Household Size 3-4 people and 5+ people

Price (RRP) A$1,299.00 to A$3,099.00

Price fromA$999.00Bing Lee

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.6 (28)
Value for Money
4.5 (28)
Ease of Use
4.8 (28)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.7 (29)
Noise Level
4.3 (28)

FeaturesAuto Dispense, Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof) and Reload/Add Wash
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s) and 4.5 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish Black Caviar, Grey and White
Max Spin Speed 1,100 rpm and 1,400 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles10
Temperature Settings 5

Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader · includes 3 listings

4.1 from 463 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg, 8 kg and 8.5 kg

Household Size 2-3 people and 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$1,099.00 to A$1,249.00

Price fromA$899.00Bing Lee

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.2 (65)
Value for Money
3.9 (69)
Ease of Use
4.7 (69)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.4 (68)
Noise Level
4.0 (68)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Reload/Add Wash
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,400 rpm
Maximum Noise Level58 db
Number of Wash Cycles13
Country of ManufactureChina

Haier HWF75AW Series · includes 2 listings

4.5 from 61 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg

Household Size 2-3 people

Price (RRP) A$599.00

Price fromA$599.00The Good Guys

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.6 (32)
Value for Money
4.9 (31)
Ease of Use
5.0 (31)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.8 (31)
Noise Level
4.4 (31)

FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles16

Bosch Serie 8 Front Load Washing Machines · includes 12 listings

3.9 from 788 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg, 8 kg, 8.5 kg and 9 kg

Household Size 2-3 people and 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$1,599.00 to A$2,299.00

Price fromA$1,198.00The Good Guys

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.1 (147)
Value for Money
3.8 (147)
Ease of Use
4.4 (144)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.2 (138)
Noise Level
4.3 (143)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating4 star(s) and 4.5 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s) and 5 star(s)
Drum MaterialPlastic
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm, 1,400 rpm and 1,600 rpm
Maximum Noise Level71 db to 72 db
Country of ManufactureGermany

Bosch Serie 4 Front Load Washing Machines · includes 13 listings

3.8 from 351 reviews

Capacity7 kg and 7.5 kg

Household Size 2-3 people

Price (RRP) A$999.00 to A$1,299.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.2 (54)
Value for Money
4.2 (54)
Ease of Use
4.3 (55)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.2 (54)
Noise Level
4.2 (54)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s) and 4.5 star(s)
Drum MaterialPlastic
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,100 rpm and 1,200 rpm
Maximum Noise Level73 db to 75 db
Number of Wash Cycles15
Country of ManufactureGermany

Fisher & Paykel QuickSmart Front Loader · includes 7 listings

3.8 from 240 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg, 8.5 kg and 9 kg

Household Size 2-3 people and 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$848.00 to A$999.00

Price fromA$899.00Bing Lee

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.7 (39)
Value for Money
3.6 (36)
Ease of Use
4.4 (39)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.0 (36)
Noise Level
3.7 (38)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm
Maximum Noise Level55 db
Number of Wash Cycles9
Temperature Settings 5
Country of ManufactureChina

Euromaid WM5 / WM7 · includes 4 listings

3.6 from 220 reviews

Capacity5 kg and 7 kg

Household Size 1-2 people and 2-3 people

Price (RRP) A$549.00 to A$799.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.6 (18)
Value for Money
3.6 (17)
Ease of Use
4.3 (18)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.1 (17)
Noise Level
3.8 (17)

FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating2.5 star(s) and 3 star(s)
Water Rating3.5 star(s), 4 star(s) and 4.5 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,000 rpm and 1,200 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles12 to 15

Beko WMY7046LB2 / WMY8046LB2 / WMY9046LB2 · includes 3 listings

3.6 from 138 reviews

Capacity7 kg, 8 kg and 9 kg

Household Size 2-3 people and 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$799.00 to A$999.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.1 (18)
Value for Money
2.6 (19)
Ease of Use
3.6 (17)
Cleaning & Maintenance
3.0 (17)
Noise Level
2.8 (18)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,400 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles16

Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart Front Loader · includes 2 listings

4.2 from 29 reviews

Capacity8 kg and 8.5 kg

Household Size 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$1,019.00 to A$1,399.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.0 (4)
Value for Money
4.0 (4)
Ease of Use
4.8 (4)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.8 (4)
Noise Level
3.5 (4)

FeaturesAuto Balancing
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating5 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,400 rpm
Maximum Noise Level58 db
Number of Wash Cycles13
Country of ManufactureChina

Bosch Serie 6 Front Load Washing Machines · includes 5 listings

3.8 from 39 reviews

Capacity8 kg and 9 kg

Household Size 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$1,399.00 to A$1,899.00

Price fromA$1,099.00The Good Guys

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.9 (16)
Value for Money
3.1 (16)
Ease of Use
3.9 (17)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.1 (14)
Noise Level
3.9 (17)

FeaturesAuto Balancing, Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof) and Reload/Add Wash
Energy Rating4 star(s) and 5 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Drum MaterialPlastic and Stainless Steel
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm and 1,400 rpm
Maximum Noise Level69 db to 74 db
Number of Wash Cycles12
Country of ManufactureGermany

Ariston RSF82BAUS

4.0 from 29 reviews

Capacity8 kg

Household Size 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$899.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.4 (24)
Value for Money
4.2 (25)
Ease of Use
4.6 (25)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.7 (23)
Noise Level
4.6 (23)

Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s)
Drum MaterialPlastic
Colour / Finish White
Dimensions 850 x 595 x 605 mm
Motor Type
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles16
Country of ManufacturePoland

LG WD1275TC5W

3.9 from 32 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg

Household Size 2-3 people

Price (RRP) A$829.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.2 (29)
Value for Money
4.0 (29)
Ease of Use
4.2 (30)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.2 (30)
Noise Level
4.0 (30)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Reload/Add Wash
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Dimensions 850 x 595 x 619 mm
Motor Type
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm
Number of Spin Speeds6
Temperature Settings 6
StackableNo

Ariston RPD1067DAUS

4.2 from 21 reviews

Capacity10 kg

Household Size 5+ people

Price (RRP) A$1,499.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.2 (11)
Value for Money
4.2 (11)
Ease of Use
4.4 (11)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.2 (11)
Noise Level
4.6 (10)

FeaturesAuto Balancing, Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof) and Steam Function
Energy Rating4.5 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s)
Drum MaterialPlastic
Colour / Finish White
Dimensions 595 x 850 x 605 mm
Motor Type
Max Spin Speed 1,600 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles16
Country of ManufactureItaly

Samsung BubbleWash Steam Front Loader · includes 3 listings

3.5 from 47 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg, 8.5 kg and 11 kg

Household Size 2-3 people

Price (RRP) A$699.00 to A$1,099.00

Price fromA$699.00Bing Lee

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.9 (31)
Value for Money
3.8 (30)
Ease of Use
4.4 (30)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.1 (29)
Noise Level
3.7 (29)

FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof) and Steam Function
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,400 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles12 to 15
Country of ManufactureVietnam

Ariston RPG947DAUS

3.8 from 28 reviews

Capacity9 kg

Household Size 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$1,199.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.8 (12)
Value for Money
3.9 (13)
Ease of Use
3.9 (13)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.0 (11)
Noise Level
4.0 (14)

FeaturesSteam Function
Energy Rating4.5 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Dimensions 850 x 595 x 605 mm
Motor Type
Max Spin Speed 1,400 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles16
Country of ManufactureItaly

Samsung AddWash Steam Front Loader · includes 3 listings

3.8 from 29 reviews

Capacity7.5 kg and 8.5 kg

Household Size 2-3 people and 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$849.00 to A$1,249.00

PriceA$894.00The Good Guys

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.8 (24)
Value for Money
3.5 (24)
Ease of Use
4.3 (24)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.3 (23)
Noise Level
4.0 (24)

FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof), Reload/Add Wash and Steam Function
Energy Rating4 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s)
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,400 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles12

Speed Queen AFNE9B/BSS · includes 2 listings

4.4 from 17 reviews

Capacity10 kg

Household Size 5+ people

Price (RRP) A$3,895.00 to A$4,495.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
5.0 (1)
Value for Money
4.0 (1)
Ease of Use
5.0 (1)
Cleaning & Maintenance
5.0 (1)
Noise Level
3.0 (1)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
Water Rating3 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish Stainless Steel and White
Max Spin Speed 1,200 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles10
Temperature Settings 4

Bosch HomeProfessional Front Load Washing Machine · includes 5 listings

3.3 from 59 reviews

Capacity8 kg and 9 kg

Household Size 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$2,349.00 to A$2,599.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.7 (3)
Value for Money
3.0 (3)
Ease of Use
3.0 (3)
Cleaning & Maintenance
3.3 (3)
Noise Level
3.7 (3)

FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating4 star(s) and 4.5 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s) and 5 star(s)
Drum MaterialPlastic
Colour / Finish White
Max Spin Speed 1,600 rpm
Maximum Noise Level73 db
Country of ManufactureGermany

Miele W1 WKH Series · includes 2 listings

3.6 from 30 reviews

Capacity8 kg and 9 kg

Household Size 3-4 people

Price (RRP) A$2,899.00 to A$3,099.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.5 (8)
Value for Money
3.8 (8)
Ease of Use
4.1 (8)
Cleaning & Maintenance
3.8 (8)
Noise Level
4.3 (7)

Energy Rating4.5 star(s) and 5 star(s)
Water Rating4.5 star(s) and 5 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish Lotus White
Max Spin Speed 1,600 rpm

Esatto EFLW6

4.1 from 17 reviews

Capacity6 kg

Household Size 1-2 people

Price (RRP) A$609.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.7 (7)
Value for Money
4.6 (7)
Ease of Use
4.4 (7)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.3 (7)
Noise Level
4.6 (7)

FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
Energy Rating3 star(s)
Water Rating4 star(s)
Drum MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / Finish White
Dimensions 850 x 595 x 495 mm
Max Spin Speed 1,000 rpm
Number of Wash Cycles16

Best Front Loading Washing Machines

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144 listings

Samsung AddWash Front Loader · includes 3 listings

Price (RRP) A$1,299.00 to A$3,099.00

Price fromA$999.00Bing Lee

Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader · includes 3 listings

Price (RRP) A$1,099.00 to A$1,249.00

Price fromA$899.00Bing Lee

Haier HWF75AW Series · includes 2 listings

Price (RRP) A$599.00

Price fromA$599.00The Good Guys

Bosch Serie 8 Front Load Washing Machines · includes 12 listings

Price (RRP) A$1,599.00 to A$2,299.00

Price fromA$1,198.00The Good Guys

Bosch Serie 4 Front Load Washing Machines · includes 13 listings

Price (RRP) A$999.00 to A$1,299.00

Fisher & Paykel QuickSmart Front Loader · includes 7 listings

Price (RRP) A$848.00 to A$999.00

Price fromA$899.00Bing Lee

Euromaid WM5 / WM7 · includes 4 listings

Price (RRP) A$549.00 to A$799.00

Beko WMY7046LB2 / WMY8046LB2 / WMY9046LB2 · includes 3 listings

Price (RRP) A$799.00 to A$999.00

Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart Front Loader · includes 2 listings

Price (RRP) A$1,019.00 to A$1,399.00

Bosch Serie 6 Front Load Washing Machines · includes 5 listings

Price (RRP) A$1,399.00 to A$1,899.00

Price fromA$1,099.00The Good Guys

Ariston RSF82BAUS

Price (RRP) A$899.00

LG WD1275TC5W

Price (RRP) A$829.00

Ariston RPD1067DAUS

Price (RRP) A$1,499.00

Samsung BubbleWash Steam Front Loader · includes 3 listings

Price (RRP) A$699.00 to A$1,099.00

Price fromA$699.00Bing Lee

Ariston RPG947DAUS

Price (RRP) A$1,199.00

Samsung AddWash Steam Front Loader · includes 3 listings

Price (RRP) A$849.00 to A$1,249.00

PriceA$894.00The Good Guys

Speed Queen AFNE9B/BSS · includes 2 listings

Price (RRP) A$3,895.00 to A$4,495.00

Bosch HomeProfessional Front Load Washing Machine · includes 5 listings

Price (RRP) A$2,349.00 to A$2,599.00

Miele W1 WKH Series · includes 2 listings

Price (RRP) A$2,899.00 to A$3,099.00

Esatto EFLW6

Price (RRP) A$609.00