Fisher & Paykel WH8060J5 vs Whirlpool FDLR80210: front load washing machines
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The Fisher & Paykel WH8060J5 is $100 cheaper at its best current price. The Fisher & Paykel WH8060J5 costs about $40 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| Fisher & PaykelWH8060J5 | WhirlpoolFDLR80210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $899 | $999 |
| Size | ||
| Width | not listed | 595 mm |
| Depth | not listed | 630 mm |
| Height | not listed | 845 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | not listed | 1200 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 4 h 22 m | 4 h 54 m |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 185 | 310 |
| Cost a year | $59 | $99 |
| Cost per wash | about 16c | about 27c |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | Slovakia |
| Registration no. | ACW1598 | ACW1176 |
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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