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Samsung WD85N74FNOR review

Samsung WD85N74FNOR

CHOICE Expert Rating

66%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good dirt removal score
  • Very good water efficiency score
  • Has woollens wash (machine only)
  • Has extra rinse option
  • Has delay time (drying)
  • Has child lock controls (drying)
  • Relatively quiet (drying)
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only scored 51% for overall drying performance
  • Very poor drying time score
  • No crease-free program (drying)
  • Very long cycle time (drying)

Type

Type (washer / dryer)
Front / Condenser

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
66%
Dirt removal score
81%
Rinse performance score
59%
Gentleness score
56%
Water efficiency score
88%
Spin efficiency score
65%
Dryer energy efficiency
75%
Drying time
16%
Total water used (L)
67
Total energy used (kWh)
2.726
Cycle time (mins)
330
Noise (dBA)
61
Drying performance score
51%
Wash performance score
72%
Long cycle time penalty
0

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Reliability score
87%
Satisfaction score
86%
Energy label – washer energy (kWh/year)
320
Energy label – dryer energy (kWh/year)
229
Energy label – wash program
Cotton, 40°C, 2 rinses, 1400rpm
Energy label – dry program
Cotton dry, 1400rpm
Energy – washer stars
4
Energy – dryer stars
3
Water label – wash water (L)
73
Water label – dryer water (L)
48
Water – washer stars
4.5
Warranty (years)
2
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, 1400rpm, 2 rinses
Coldest wash for normal program
Cold
Tap connection
Hot and cold
Minimum water pressure (kPa)
50
Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)
Not stated
Maximum speed (rpm)
1400
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
85 x 60 x 60
Website
samsung.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
Not applicable

Cost

Price
$1,749.00
Running costs over 10 years
$2,125.00
Purchase price + running costs over 10 years
$3,874.00

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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