Washing machines · comparison
Electrolux EWW1242R9WC vs LG WWT-1209B: front load washing machines
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Little between them on price, size and running cost. The table below has the rest.
Prices
Side by side
| ElectroluxEWW1242R9WC | LGWWT-1209B | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | $3,961 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 281 | 291 |
| Cost a year | $90 | $93 |
| Cost per wash | about 25c | about 26c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 600 mm | 600 mm |
| Depth | 659 mm | 660 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 1655 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Load type | Front, washer-dryer | Front |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 6 h 14 m | 6 h 30 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Thailand | China,South Korea |
| Registration no. | ACW1467 | 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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