Fisher & Paykel WH1260RG5 vs Haier HLC1290CTB2: front load washing machines
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The Fisher & Paykel WH1260RG5 is $1,016 cheaper at its best current price. The Fisher & Paykel WH1260RG5 costs about $5 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Fisher & Paykel WH1260RG5
| Bing Lee | $1,783 | Check price |
| The Good Guys | $1,799 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Side by side
 Fisher & PaykelWH1260RG5 |  HaierHLC1290CTB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,783 | $2,799 |
| Check price | Check price | |
| Size | ||
| Width | not listed | not listed |
| Depth | not listed | not listed |
| Height | not listed | not listed |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | not listed | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 6 h 49 m | 6 h 25 m |
| 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 |
| Registration | ||
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1596 | ACW1692 |
Sources and method
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 24 Oct 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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