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‘WD14030FD6’ 4.5-star

WELS-rated, 4-star (washer)

& 1.5-star (dryer) ERL-rated

steam washer/dryer, $1999, LG.

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Front loading washing machines are generally

more energy-efficient than top loaders, and

can be neatly tucked under a benchtop or a

dryer can be hung above. “A 600mm washer is

usually 6.5kg-7kg capacity, which is perfect for

an average family household,” says Anna

Duncan, product manager for Fisher & Paykel.

Washing large loads is most efficient, so buy the

biggest machine you can fit in. If space is tight,

try a combined washer/dryer – LG’s latest

model has a huge 8.5kg washing capacity.

Highly rated

Pay heed to water and energy ratings when buying

a new machine – the water efficiency labelling

and standards (WELS) scheme rates machines

from one to six stars, as does the energy rating

label (ERL): the higher the rating, the more

efficient the appliance. “Some water-efficient

washers are very energy inefficient. Some will

have great water efficiency, but only 2.5 energy

stars,” says Anna. “The price of power is

increasing and an efficient washer may cost you

less in the long run.” Look for programmable

time settings; run it while you sleep as this is

usually off-peak and can reduce your power bill.

Doing the dirty

A mounting pile of grubby clothes is the

bane of laundries everywhere, but a few

simple tricks will have the space spick and

span. A compartmentalised hamper allows

you to sort colours, whites and delicates

as you go – if you don’t have room for side-by-

side hampers, opt for a three-drawer unit,

such as the ‘Polo’ from Freedom, or stackable

boxes. Built-in pull-out drawers eliminate the

need for a bulky basket altogether.

Keep laundry powder and liquids within

reach of the washing machine and sink and

position according to how often you use each

product. Howards Storage World stocks easy-

build ‘Elfa’ shelving units that can be custom-fit

to your space and storage requirements, then

kitted out with detachable baskets and boxes

to keep bottles tidy. The space under the sink

is another storage hot spot: keep it organised

by installing shelves around the plumbing

with a product such as the 46-81cm expandable

under-sink shelf ($49.95) from Howards Storage

World, but if you’re storing products down low,

ensure you install a child lock to keep the

contents away from little hands.

‘WF1104XAC’

4.5-star WELS-

rated, 4-star

ERL-rated 10kg

front load washer,

$1999, Samsung.

‘Mulig’ laundry bag

with stand, $24.99, Ikea.

‘Polo’ 3-drawer unit, $79.95,

Freedom, freedom.com.au.

‘WAY32540AU’ 5-star WELS-rated,

4-star ERL-rated 8kg front load

washing machine, $2349, Bosch.

Technology simply cannot better the warm-

from-the-sun freshness of line-drying outdoors.

The Hills Hoist first graced the Aussie backyard

in 1945 and now comes in a range of sizes, shapes

and colours. But the reality is, busy schedules

and rainy days mean other options are often

required. To avoid a towering pile of washing,

look to a combination of indoor rails and a dryer.

Inside story

Indoors, hanging rails within cabinetry and wall

or ceiling-mounted drying racks are a blessing

during winter. If space allows, fix a drying rack

directly above your dryer to make the most of

the heat that rises from the machine during a

cycle. A retractable clothesline that extends is

another way to keep drying clothes contained in

the laundry. Fold-away clothes airers are ideal

for drying underwear and can be moved to

catch the sun – look for one that fits inside the

shower if your bathroom doubles as a laundry.

All things electric

If you need to dry your clothes in an instant,

look for a tumble dryer with a high energy star

rating. The latest dryers come equipped with

technology to minimise creasing, such as the

Miele ‘T 8000 WP Supertronic Heat Pump’

dryer. There are also models designed for

laundries with little to no ventilation, such as

the ‘Condenser’ dryer from Haier, with a drain-

away hose and tank to store condensation.

An alternative is the electronic drying cabinet:

the Asko model dries delicate and large items not

suitable for tumble drying in under two hours. >

‘T 8000 WP Supertronic Heat

Pump’ 6-star ERL-rated 7kg dryer,

$4699, Miele, miele.com.au.

‘Portis’ drying rack, $49.95, Ikea.

‘DC7573’

drying

cabinet,

$1999, Asko,

asko.com.au.

‘HDY-C70’

1.5-star

ERL-rated 7kg

condenser

dryer, $749,

Haier.

Hills 4-line extendable clothesline,

$177, Masters, masters.com.au.

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‘WH70F60WV1’ 4.5-star WELS-

rated, 3-star ERL-rated washing

machine, $909, Fisher & Paykel.

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