Laundry Appliances

Every home in Australia has a washing machine but if you haven’t bought one in a while you might be surprised with the features and capabilities they now come with, which can include features you can access on your smartphone.

A dryer is invaluable in the winter months in Australia when the clothes are piling up and conditions outside aren’t helpful. Newer models are increasingly becoming more effective and energy efficient.

For some small homes and apartments, a washer/dryer combo can be a good choice as they take up half the space. A heat pump washer dryer is another option when one appliance needs to handle both washing and drying.

Ideal for efficient use of space, this set-up also ensures your two appliances are designed to sit safely as one fixed unit. Stacking systems distribute the weight of a dryer on top of a washer and are designed to absorb the vibrations from both while they're running, ensuring your laundry is both compact and quiet.

Big appliances aren't generally known for being environmentally friendly, but you can still choose low-impact machines. There is a wide range of washing machines with excellent water and energy ratings, allowing you to achieve that perfect balance between sustainability and functionality.

Drying cabinets offer the ability to dry bulky clothes or items which aren’t suitable for a standard dryer. A cabinet will dry garments using a gentle airstream drying process rather than a mechanised spinning action.

The essential function of your washing machine and dryer in Australia is the care of your household's clothes. However, we all know how much more work you end up with and how much more power your household can consume if your appliances aren’t efficient and reliable. High quality laundry appliances have been designed with huge investments in research and development to ensure the best efficiency and performance possible. They are also designed with style in mind, with greater aesthetics to fit seamlessly into the modern home. Black laundry appliances can suit a darker palette; their finish can be considered alongside cabinetry and benchtops.

The right choice of laundry appliance comes down to the space you have available and the lifestyle that you lead. If you have a large family and do multiple loads of washing per week, it might be worth investing in a 10 kg capacity washing machine. If you value efficiency and live in a more compact space, then the stackable systems consisting of smaller capacity machines would make more sense for your home. Styling should also come into it as well, as the laundry room is fast transforming from a room of complete utility to one that has a bit of pizzazz. Commercial laundry appliances for shared facilities need sufficient capacity and durable controls to handle the expected workload. When planning kitchen and laundry appliances together, confirm that the laundry’s power, plumbing and ventilation requirements suit the available space.