Haier HWT08AN1 vs Whirlpool WB90805: top load washing machines
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The Whirlpool WB90805 is $21 cheaper at its best current price. The Haier HWT08AN1 costs about $144 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Whirlpool WB90805
| Whirlpool (direct) | $749 | View |
| Appliances Online | $859$899 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| HaierHWT08AN1 | WhirlpoolWB90805 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $770 | $749 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 2 ★ |
| kWh a year | 220 | 670 |
| Cost a year | $70 | $214 |
| Cost per wash | about 19c | about 59c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 580 mm | 570 mm |
| Depth | 590 mm | 592 mm |
| Height | 1015 mm | 965 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | 750 rpm | 850 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 2 h 07 m | 2 h 50 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1705 | ACW1229 |
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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