11 kg washing machines
8 current models in this size class: 6 front loaders and 2 top loaders. Prices at the shops tracked run from $1,086 to $2,879 across 4 of them, checked 10 Sept 2026. The Samsung WW11CG604DLE uses the least energy of them, 262 kWh a year.
Commonly published sizing guidance: about 5–6.5 kg for one or two people, 7–8.5 kg for small households, 9–10 kg for a family of four, and 11 kg or more for large households and bulky items. Drum capacity is a ceiling, not a requirement.
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| Machine | Load | Capacity | Stars | kWh/yr | Cost/yr @ 32¢ | W×D×H mm | Best price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung WW11CG604DLE | Front | 11 kg | 5 ★ | 262 | $84 | 600×600×850 | — |
| Fisher & Paykel WH1160FG2 | Front | 11 kg | 4.5 ★ | 330 | $106 | not listed | — |
| Fisher & Paykel WH1160S1 | Front | 11 kg | 4.5 ★ | 330 | $106 | 600×665×850 | — |
| Fisher & Paykel WH1160P3 | Front | 11 kg | 4.5 ★ | 338 | $108 | 600×665×850 | $1,086 |
| Asko W3114CXLW.AU | Front | 11 kg | 4.5 ★ | 353 | $113 | 595×687×850 | $2,609 |
| Asko W5114RXLG.AU | Front | 11 kg | 4.5 ★ | 354 | $113 | 595×687×850 | $2,879 |
| Westinghouse WWT1154DCWA | Top | 11 kg | 4 ★ | 364 | $116 | not listed | — |
| Whirlpool VWED1102IG | Top | 11 kg | 4 ★ | 365 | $117 | 601×626×1030 | $1,099 |
Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices from dated retailer and manufacturer-store checks. The full table filters this set against every other current machine, including by the space it has to fit.