LG WV9-1609B vs Whirlpool WFWDC96: front load washing machines
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The LG WV9-1609B is $201 cheaper at its best current price. The LG WV9-1609B is 40 mm shallower. The LG WV9-1609B costs about $16 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
LG WV9-1609B
| Appliances Online | $1,297 | Check price |
| LG (direct) | $1,299 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Whirlpool WFWDC96
| Appliances Online | $1,498$1,499 | Check price |
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,549 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Side by side
 LGWV9-1609B |  WhirlpoolWFWDC96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,297 | $1,498 |
| Check price | Check price | |
| Size | ||
| Width | 600 mm | 595 mm |
| Depth | 565 mm | 605 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 9 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1600 rpm | 1600 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 45 m | 5 h 22 m |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 226 | 275 |
| Cost a year | $72 | $88 |
| Cost per wash | about 20c | about 24c |
| Registration | ||
| Made in | China, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam | Italy |
| Registration no. | ACW1268 | ACW1294 |
Sources and method
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 24 Oct 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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