Reclaim your laundry days! We'll guide you through the key factors to consider when choosing your new washing machine or dryer, along with handy laundry hacks.
No more stressing about laundry days!
Take a moment to consider the following so you can decide with confidence:
Load your washing from the top of the machine into the drum.
Some units have central agitator posts to remove dirt and stains, while others have impellers that are gentler on garments.
Load your washing from the front of the machine. Front-loaders use gravity and the tumbling motion to clean.
Dual-purpose front loaders that wash and dry laundry using gravity and the tumbling motion.
Be aware that drying capacities are usually less than washing load capacities, in some cases, only half.
The size of the washing machine you need should be based on your household size and how often you do your laundry each week.
2.5 kgs of washing per person is a good rule of thumb; This also accounts for standard weekly bedding washes.
We typically recommend 7.5KG to 9KG washing machines.
We generally recommend 10KG washing machines.
We recommend machines with a minimum load capacity of 11 kg or more.
Aside from your usual wash and dry settings, which you'll already know well, here are clever extras you might not expect.
Control your washer or dryer from your phone! Start, pause or schedule cycles on the go, and get instant alerts when a load is done.
Many models also track energy use, sync with a matching dryer, and use load sensors to save water and power.
Safety doesn't stop at turning the machine off. Built-in smart protections like leak and flood sensors, overheat detection, and auto-cooldown can reduce the risk of costly accidents.
Thoughtful touches, such as soft-close lids designed to keep little fingers safe.
Sanitise and help remove stubborn odours with Hygiene washes, steam (which can help cut down on ironing), Allergy Care or UV lights that can eliminate more than 99.99% bacteria*.
Check out washing machines with these features here.
*Testing by SGS on Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli in Allergy Care mode. Individual results may vary.
Built-in cleaning programs keep your machine fresh. Auto Tub Care helps reduce mould and detergent build-up, while Tub Clean uses a 40°c warm wash to stop black mould. Drum Clean+ blasts away dirt from the rubber door gasket with powerful jets and high-speed spins.
Washing machines with self-cleaning modes: Electrolux 8kg Smart Front Loader (Tub Clean), Samsung 11kg Smart AI Front Loader (Drum Clean+), Haier 10kg Smart Top Loader (Drum Clean).
Maintain the shape of shoes, soft toys and the softness of sweaters while drying them more gently using drying racks.
No more guessing or measuring - fill once and wash up to 35 medium loads*. Sensors weigh each load and release the right amount of detergent and softener automatically.
*LG 12kg Smart Front Loading Washing Machine with ezDispense®.
Have your washing done quietly while you sleep! With Quiet mode, you can run a wash quietly at any time. The household can sleep peacefully through the night and have their washing finished by morning.
Washing machines with quiet mode: Bosch 10kg Smart Front Loading Washing Machine (46dB), Haier 7.5kg Front Loading Washing Machine (49dB) and AEG 8kg Smart Front Loading Washing Machine (52dB).
Built-in drum lighting helps you spot every item — great for late-night loads or dim laundry spaces.
Models with internal lights: Fisher & Paykel 10kg Smart Front Loader, LG 9kg Smart Heat Pump Condenser Dryer, Haier 8.5kg Smart Front Loader.
Got your sights on a few models you'd like to compare side-by-side? You can use the Compare Feature on our website!
Once you add items to your Compare list, it generates a unique link for you, which you can access later.
The best clothes dryer balances drying efficiency, gentle care, affordability, cost savings, eco-friendliness, and reduced humidity issues.
Heat pump dryers utilise a small heat pump to efficiently heat and recirculate air during the drying process.
They operate at a lower temperature range and with reduced drum rotations (RPMs), resulting in more effective drying.
Condenser dryers use a heating element to warm the incoming air and a heat exchanger to condense moisture into water, which can be drained away or collected in a water tank that can be emptied.
Vented dryers have heating elements that warm the air circulating through the dryer. This process also evaporates moisture, effectively drying your laundry.
Washer and Dryer combos require less "hands-on" attention
since you can load your washing and leave it to run.
The
machine handles your washing from start (wash) to finish
(dry).
Already picked the perfect spot for your new washer or dryer? Great, now make sure your choice works with the space. Even if you've locked in the location, it's still worth double-checking a few practical details before you buy.
Things to look out for: clearance space, power and water connections, ventilation needs, and stacking compatibility, so your machine fits and functions seamlessly in your home. Whether it's a tight laundry cupboard or a full-sized laundry room, getting the right setup from the start will save you hassle later.
Brands often have their own distinct look, which may strike a preference. Many washer and dryers are designed as matching pairs, making it easy to create a cohesive look. To keep things simple, our washer dryer bundles take the guesswork out of finding a coordinated combo.
Standalone, it holds its own, but with a matching dryer mounted overhead, completes the look!
Not to mention, it's much easier on your knees when loading or unloading laundry. Check the clearance to ensure lids can open fully.
Match your washer and dryer for a seamless look! If they're going to be side-by-side, having them mismatched will be obvious.
Match them by colour - to benchtops, cabinetry, and other appliances. Or, by brand, as brand loyalists will appreciate!
Just like side-by-sides, matching your washer and dryer stack creates a cohesive look! Built-in, they look great with matching cabinetry or benchtops.
Stacking units saves floor space as well, so it's worth a look! Putting the dryer on top seems to be the usual approach.
Condenser dryers are your best option to keep your space warm and dry.
A laundry tub (or supertub) is a standalone sink built for laundry tasks, essential if your washing machine isn't plumbed directly into the drainage system.
According to the Laundering Acceptable Solutions G2/AS1 of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC), all laundering facilities must include either a laundry tub or service connections for a washing machine.
Need someone to install your washing machine or dryer?
Our whiteware installation service has you covered.
Our professionals will deliver, unpack, set up, and remove any rubbish, and even take away your old appliance (just ask about the removal service in particular).
You can make laundry days more eco-friendly by:
Heat pump dryers are more energy efficient due to their effective use of energy through a "closed-loop system". The energy (in this case, the hot air) is recycled throughout the drying process.
In contrast, vented dryers operate at higher temperatures and continuously draw in and expel the warm, moist air throughout the drying process.
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