Washing machines · comparison
Fisher & Paykel WH9060P4 vs Whirlpool WFWDC96: front load washing machines
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The Whirlpool WFWDC96 is 50 mm shallower.
Prices
Whirlpool WFWDC96
| Appliances Online | $1,495$1,499 | View |
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,549 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| Fisher & PaykelWH9060P4 | WhirlpoolWFWDC96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | $1,495 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 275 | 275 |
| Cost a year | $88 | $88 |
| Cost per wash | about 24c | about 24c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 600 mm | 595 mm |
| Depth | 655 mm | 605 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 9 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1600 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 4 h 52 m | 5 h 22 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | Italy |
| Registration no. | ACW1562 | ACW1294 |
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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