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Chiq WDFL8T48W2 review

Chiq WDFL8T48W2

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent rinse performance
  • Has woollens wash (machine only)
  • Has woollens program (drying)
  • Has delay time
  • Has child lock controls
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No crease free program (drying)
  • No low temperature program (drying)
  • Relatively expensive to run
  • Relatively noisy

Type

Type (washer / dryer)
Front / Condenser

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Dirt removal score
70%
Rinse performance score
91%
Gentleness score
66%
Water efficiency score
72%
Spin efficiency score
58%
Dryer energy efficiency
77%
Drying time
60%
Total water used (L)
109
Total energy used (kWh)
2.475
Cycle time (mins)
215
Noise (dBA)
65
Drying performance score
70%
Wash performance score
73%
Long cycle time penalty
0

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Energy label – washer energy (kWh/year)
310
Energy label – dryer energy (kWh/year)
162
Energy label – wash program
Cotton, 40° C, 1400 rpm
Energy label – dry program
Drying, 1400 rpm
Energy – washer stars
4
Energy – dryer stars
4
Water label – wash water (L)
81
Water label – dryer water (L)
54
Water – washer stars
4
Warranty (years)
3 / 7 on motor
Country of origin
China

Similar models

Similar models
WDFL8T48B3
Differences
Colour

Specifications

Wash capacity (kg)
8
Drying capacity (kg)
5
Tested capacity (kg)
3.5
Program tested
Cotton, Cold, 900 rpm, 00:47 to go
Coldest wash for normal program
Cold
Tap connection
Cold only
Minimum water pressure (kPa)
30
Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)
Not applicable
Maximum speed (rpm)
1400
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
85 x 60 x 58
Website
chiq.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
WDFL8T48B3
Differences
Colour

Cost

Price
$1,199.00
Running costs over 10 years
$2,192.00
Purchase price + running costs over 10 years
$3,391.00

Features

Fast program
Gentle or delicates program
Auto-sensing water level
Out-of-balance correction
Selectable spin speed
Machine washable woollens
Handwash only woollens
Extra rinse
Lint filter
Delay time
Time remaining display
Add items after start

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