Haier HWT08AN1 vs Whirlpool WB70803: top load washing machines
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The Whirlpool WB70803 is $102 cheaper at its best current price. The Haier HWT08AN1 costs about $120 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Haier HWT08AN1 takes 1 kg more per load.
Prices
Side by side
| HaierHWT08AN1 | WhirlpoolWB70803 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $751 | $649 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 580 mm | 540 mm |
| Depth | 590 mm | 562 mm |
| Height | 1015 mm | 940 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 7 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | 750 rpm | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 2 h 07 m | 2 h 41 m |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 2 ★ |
| kWh a year | 220 | 595 |
| Cost a year | $70 | $190 |
| Cost per wash | about 19c | about 52c |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1705 | ACW1487 |
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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