Washing machines

Samsung WD16J9845KG review

Samsung WD16J9845KG

CHOICE Expert Rating

55%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent rinse performance (100)
  • Very good dirt removal (85)
  • Can add items after start
  • Has 'favourites' program or memory function
  • Has extra rinse option
  • Has woollens wash (machine only)
  • Relatively quiet
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor drying performance
  • Poor water efficiency (37)
  • Long cycle time (washing)
  • Relatively long cycle time (drying)
  • No handwash woollens program
  • No water saving option
  • Relatively expensive to run (washer and dryer)u0026#149 Only scores 51% for gentleness
  • Only scores 52% for dryer energy efficiency
  • Very poor drying time

Type

Type (washer / dryer)
Front / Condenser

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Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
55%
Dirt removal score
85%
Rinse performance score
100%
Gentleness score
51%
Water efficiency score
37%
Spin efficiency score
72%
Dryer energy efficiency
52%
Drying time
Total water used (L)
343
Total energy used (kWh)
5.288
Cycle time (mins)
545
Noise (dBA)
54
Drying performance score
26%
Wash performance score
68%
Long cycle time penalty
6

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Reliability score
87%
Satisfaction score
86%
Energy label – washer energy (kWh/year)
591
Energy label – dryer energy (kWh/year)
331
Energy label – wash program
Energy saving course, 40°C, 3 rinses, extra high spin, bubble wash
Energy label – dry program
Drying, extra dry, extra high spin
Energy – washer stars
4
Energy – dryer stars
2.5
Water label – wash water (L)
164
Water label – dryer water (L)
210
Water – washer stars
4
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Korea

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
Not applicable

Specifications

Wash capacity (kg)
16
Drying capacity (kg)
8
Tested capacity (kg)
3.5
Program tested
Cotton, cold, bubble soak off, 3 rinses, high spin, no dry level
Coldest wash for normal program
Cold
Tap connection
Hot and cold
Minimum water pressure (kPa)
50
Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)
60
Maximum speed (rpm)
1100
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
99 x 69 x 93
Website
samsung.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
Not applicable

Cost

Price
$2,999.00
Running costs over 10 years
$5,132.00
Purchase price + running costs over 10 years
$8,131.00

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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