Washing machines · comparison
Haier HWD8040BW1 vs LG WV1-1208W: front load washing machines
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The LG WV1-1208W is 85 mm shallower.
Prices
Side by side
| HaierHWD8040BW1 | LGWV1-1208W | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | $599 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 302 | 313 |
| Cost a year | $97 | $100 |
| Cost per wash | about 26c | about 27c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 595 mm | 600 mm |
| Depth | 635 mm | 550 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front, washer-dryer | Front |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1200 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 4 h 34 m | 5 h 08 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | China,South Korea,Thailand,Vietnam |
| Registration no. | ACW1458 | ACW1450 |
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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