LG WTL9-12B vs Whirlpool VWED1102IG: top load washing machines
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The Whirlpool VWED1102IG is $400 cheaper at its best current price. The Whirlpool VWED1102IG is 104 mm shallower. The LG WTL9-12B takes 1 kg more per load.
Prices
Whirlpool VWED1102IG
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,099 | View |
| Appliances Online | $1,149 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| LGWTL9-12B | WhirlpoolVWED1102IG | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,499 | $1,099 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 352 | 365 |
| Cost a year | $113 | $117 |
| Cost per wash | about 31c | about 32c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 690 mm | 601 mm |
| Depth | 730 mm | 626 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm | 1030 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 12 kg | 11 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | 900 rpm | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 34 m | 3 h 41 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Thailand | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1345 | ACW1394 |
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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