Washing Machine for Big Quilts and Blankets 10kg or Larger

AlienC on 07/04/2025 - 01:41

We have been using a fairly old 4.5k washing machine top loader for a very long time now and honestly it is still great but we definitely need a bigger washing machine to do some thick winter blankets and quilts that do not fit in this "tiny" washing machine.

So I am in the market for a large top loader washing machine just to keep things simple for my senior citizen housemates who would probably appreciate another top loader.

Looking not just for budget recommendations on best value but very good quality one and the largest you can find as this will probably be our washing machine for the next 10-15 years so I think it is worth investing in.

Only looked at JBHIFI so far and saw some 12kg and 14kg ones but anything larger than 10kg is welcome.

The more user friendly and idiot proof it is the better as one of my housemates tends to break things and is not very tech savvy so anything that makes it more senile citizen proof the better.

Thanks.

I thought about front loader but I know my old housemate will leave the door open or something and flood the laundry room again somehow so probably sticking to top loader.

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Comments

  • Nugs on 07/04/2025 - 05:25
    +4

    "leave the door open or something and flood the laundry room again"
    Our front loader has a lock so door cannot open, I'd be surprised if any don't
    .

  • holdenmg on 07/04/2025 - 07:10

    WTL9-12B is Top Load 12kg @ https://www.lg.com/au/washer-dryers/top-load-washing-machine…

  • GordonD on 07/04/2025 - 08:37
    +10

    Laundromat.

    You buy what you need most of the time. And when you need more you take it to a laundromat. They have really big commercial washing machines and dryers, which are surprisingly cheap, quick, and do a very good job.

    The mice decided to live in my washing machine, and chewed on a cable that Haier quoted me more than the cost of a whole new washing machine to supply and fit. So I've been taking my washing to the local laundromat. And it has done so good a job I'm seriously considering not getting a new washing machine. While I wouldn't suggest that for everyone, I think the laundromat is a better choice for extra large items that only need the occasional wash and dry than buying a huge expensive washing machine.

    • AlienC on 07/04/2025 - 12:57

      Sadly I'm a true ozb and don't have a car

      • onetwothreefour on 07/04/2025 - 16:03

        True Ozbargainers drive Camry's or Corolla's, sometimes a RAV4.

    • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 16:46

      I don't mind a laundromat when I'm on holiday but I couldn't think of anything worse than taking the time to drive to and wait at the laundromat to wash and dry my clothes on a weekly or twice weekly basis.

      I have a family so will replace our 10kg machine with a 12 or 14kg machine.

  • 87percent on 07/04/2025 - 08:50
    +2

    how often are you washing huge blankets?? We have a 9kg machine, and depending on the weather, we'll wash them at home and then take them to a laundromat to dry or hang them outside during summer

    • JimmyF on 07/04/2025 - 09:00

      Come to say this….. If the OP is washing them only a couple of times a year, just go to the local laundromat, they have huge machines to use, and huge dryers as well if you need to dry them too.

      • AlienC on 07/04/2025 - 12:58

        I guess I could bring them to the laundromat.. Would be one hell of a workout

  • JimmyF on 07/04/2025 - 09:00
    +1

    I thought about front loader but I know my old housemate will leave the door open or something and flood the laundry room again somehow so probably sticking to top loader.

    That's not how front loaders work. They all lock the door once the cycle has started.

    • AlienC on 07/04/2025 - 12:59

      Knowing the people that will use it they will find a way to break that mechanism somehow

      • JimmyF on 07/04/2025 - 13:43
        +1

        Again, doesn't work like that. But sure. Its ok to say you want a top loader.

        • AlienC on 07/04/2025 - 17:09

          You would be surprised with the people I live with. They have a trick for breaking everything.

          First day we got a new oven they broke off the timer.

          Non stop leaving the gas stove on.

          Plugs barely in.

          I want to get a front loader because I know it is better in most aspects like water saving and electricity usage is better but I feel the top loader will last longer in this household.

  • battler on 07/04/2025 - 10:01

    +1 for laundromat.

  • tsunamisurfer on 07/04/2025 - 18:16

    I have a Simpson 7.5kg Top loader.

    I can wash 1 x light IKEA doona and 1 x medium IKEA doona in the wash together.

    I have often thought about getting a 10kg but I don't need it plus my laundry is not that big.

  • ihbh on 24/06/2025 - 08:48

    Do you have a bath tub?

    If so, clean it and wash the big items in there. Put water, detergent and stop on the item, move it around, then rinse.

    Keep your washing machine for standard items.

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