Aussies have rated Bosch as number one in Canstar Blue’s latest front load washing machine ratings, with five-star reviews in all categories. Bosch scored five stars for performance, features and functionality, design, value for money, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares front loader washing machine brands on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which front loader washing machine they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 1,138 Australians for their feedback on the front loader washing machine they have purchased and used in the last five years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Bosch received five stars across the board on performance, features and functionality, design, value for money, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
German multinational engineering and technology company Bosch was founded in the late 19th century by German inventor Robert Bosch. The company’s front loader washing machines have a variety of features including the easy care and anti stain functions.
Fisher & Paykel were awarded five stars for features and functionality, value for money and ease of use. The brand also scored four stars for performance, design and overall satisfaction.
New Zealand company Fisher & Paykel is known for producing home appliances and technology. With over a century of experience, Fisher & Paykel sells a wide range of products, including front loader washing machines with more than 29 cycles.
Miele was rated five stars for ease of use, as well as four stars for performance, features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction. The brand received three stars for value for money.
Miele is an independent, family owned company that was founded in Germany more than 100 years ago and is now well-regarded for its premium appliances. The brand’s front loader washer range includes features such as allergy friendly and single washes as well as steam capabilities.
Westinghouse scored five stars for value for money and ease of use, as well as four stars for performance, features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction.
Westinghouse has had a presence in Australia for over 80 years, and is part of the Electrolux group. The brand sells a range of laundry, kitchen and cooking appliances including washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners, fridges and freezers. Its front loader washing machine models have options such as 15 minute cycles and automatic water-level sensing.
Electrolux scored four stars in all categories, performance, features and functionality, design, value for money, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Electrolux owns a number of home goods companies, including Westinghouse, AEG and Eureka, as well as selling its own products under the Electrolux name. Electrolux offers several front load washers with drum sizes of up to 10kg, automatic laundry liquid and fabric softener dose technology, and a vapour option that it claims removes up to 99.2% of dust mite and cat allergens.
LG scored four stars for performance, features and functionality, design, value for money, ease of use and three stars for overall satisfaction.
LG Electronics was established in South Korea in 1958, and has grown to sell home appliances and electronics around the world. LG front-load washing machines feature technological capabilities that assess the fabric and choose the wash time of your load.
Samsung received four stars for performance and features and functionality, as well as three stars for design, value for money, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Samsung is a South Korean brand well known in the technology and appliances space. The brand sells a number of front loader washing machines with features such as steam, 59-minute super-speed wash and a 5-star energy efficiency rating.
Hisense was awarded five stars for value for money as well as four stars for ease of use and three stars for performance, features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction.
Hisense is a Chinese multinational appliance and electronics manufacturer that was founded in 1969. The brand sells a range of front loader washing machines with up to 4.5 star energy and water ratings, a quick 15-minute wash program and inverter technology.
Haier received five stars for value for money, four stars for performance, features and functionality and ease of use, as well as three stars for overall satisfaction.
Haier is an international home appliance brand that was founded in China in 1984. Haier’s front loader washing machines have features including anti-bacterial treatment, 16 wash choices and a delay-start function.
Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This article was written by Canstar Blue Home & Lifestyle Content Producer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in a variety of public relations, marketing and communications roles, gaining experience in community management, social media marketing, blog writing and other styles of copywriting. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home and spending time with friends.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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