LG WTL9-14W vs Whirlpool VWHD1502IG: top load washing machines
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The LG WTL9-14W is $100 cheaper at its best current price. The LG WTL9-14W costs about $24 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Whirlpool VWHD1502IG takes 1 kg more per load.
Prices
Side by side
| LGWTL9-14W | WhirlpoolVWHD1502IG | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 420 | 495 |
| Cost a year | $134 | $158 |
| Cost per wash | about 37c | about 43c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 690 mm | not listed |
| Depth | 730 mm | not listed |
| Height | 1113 mm | not listed |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 14 kg | 15 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | 900 rpm | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 34 m | 4 h 06 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Thailand | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1336 | ACW1403 |
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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