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Fisher & Paykel WA55T56GW1 vs Samsung WA55H4000SW: top load washing machines
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The Samsung WA55H4000SW costs about $6 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| Fisher & PaykelWA55T56GW1 | SamsungWA55H4000SW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 2 ★ | 2 ★ |
| kWh a year | 487 | 467 |
| Cost a year | $156 | $149 |
| Cost per wash | about 43c | about 41c |
| Size | ||
| Width | not listed | 520 mm |
| Depth | not listed | 520 mm |
| Height | not listed | 860 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 5.5 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | not listed | 700 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 49 m | 1 h 06 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Thailand | South Korea |
| Registration no. | ACW1477 | ACW1531 |
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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