Washing machines · comparison
Fisher & Paykel WH1260HG5 vs LG WWT-1209B: front load washing machines
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The Fisher & Paykel WH1260HG5 costs about $5 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| Fisher & PaykelWH1260HG5 | LGWWT-1209B | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | $3,961 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 275 | 291 |
| Cost a year | $88 | $93 |
| Cost per wash | about 24c | about 26c |
| Size | ||
| Width | not listed | 600 mm |
| Depth | not listed | 660 mm |
| Height | not listed | 1655 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | not listed | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 6 h 49 m | 6 h 30 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | China,South Korea |
| Registration no. | ACW1695 | ACW1317 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 27 Aug 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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