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Samsung WD856UHSAWQ review

Samsung WD856UHSAWQ

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent rinse effectiveness
  • Favourites program
  • Woollens wash, machine only
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Relatively high water usage during drying
  • No handwash woollens program

Type

Type (washer / dryer)
Front / Condenser

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Dirt removal score
78%
Rinse performance score
96%
Gentleness score
64%
Water efficiency score
68%
Spin efficiency score
74%
Dryer energy efficiency
69%
Drying time
38%
Total water used (L)
112
Total energy used (kWh)
2.45
Cycle time (mins)
259
Noise (dBA)
64
Drying performance score
59%
Wash performance score
74%
Long cycle time penalty
4

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Reliability score
87%
Satisfaction score
86%
Energy label – washer energy (kWh/year)
380
Energy label – dryer energy (kWh/year)
290
Energy label – wash program
Cotton, 40°C, bubble, intensive wash, 2 rinses, 1400rpm
Energy label – dry program
Drying, intesive wash, 1200rpm, once per week
Energy – washer stars
3.5
Energy – dryer stars
1.5
Water label – wash water (L)
75
Water label – dryer water (L)
95
Water – washer stars
4
Warranty (years)
3 / 11 on direct drive motor
Country of origin
China

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
Not applicable

Specifications

Wash capacity (kg)
8.5
Drying capacity (kg)
6
Tested capacity (kg)
3.5
Program tested
Cotton, cold, 3 rinses, 1200rpm, extra dry, 6:49 to go
Coldest wash for normal program
Cold
Tap connection
Hot and cold
Minimum water pressure (kPa)
50
Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)
90
Maximum speed (rpm)
1400
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
85 x 60 x 65
Website
samsung.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
Not applicable

Cost

Price
$1,899.00
Running costs over 10 years
$2,635.00
Purchase price + running costs over 10 years
$4,534.00

Features

Fast program
Gentle or delicates program
Auto-sensing water level
Out-of-balance correction
Not stated
Selectable spin speed
Machine washable woollens
Handwash only woollens
Extra rinse
Lint filter
Yes (trap)
Delay time
Time remaining display
Add items after start

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