For around $2509 (after some promo deal) I can get either:
- Haier HLC1290CTB1 Laundry Centre (12kg Washer + 9kg Heat Pump Dryer)
or
- Samsung 12kg BESPOKE BubbleWash™ Smart Front Load Washer (WW12BB944DGB) and
- Samsung 9kg BESPOKE Smart Heatpump Dryer (DV90BB9440GB)
Both have similar specs and I don’t really have any requirements on saving space.
Anyone have advice on which I should go with?
Both are similar from a reputation of reliability which from experience is on the mid to low end, Haier will just have slightly better support as you can book-in a service call online and choose a date and time which with Samsung you need to wait to hear from the local service agent to confirm the availability.
The Haier will run quieter as it uses a Direct Drive motor and with the Heat Pump Dryer it has Reverse Tumble to help with items like bed sheets from tangling.
The Samsung has a little bit more options in wash cycles which I will explain below.
I find for most people it is the load/wash cycles that help decide with the way they do their laundry or expectations of how they actually work.
It is very common that people do not realise that with all washing machines that only a few or sometimes just 1 cycle is designed for the full capacity of what the machine is rated to.
Haier Full Load Cycles - Cotton, Mixed, Synthetics.
Faster wash cycle option - "Express 15 Minutes" ( Rated for 1KG )
Samsung Full Load Cycles - Cotton, AI Wash.
Faster wash cycles options - "Super Speed Cycle" ( Rated for 5KG ) and "15' Quick Wash" ( Rated for 2KG ).
The remaining cycles for both brands are designed for half the capacity or as little as 1-3KG.
If you are planning on stacking the Samsung set, it would be recommended to install a stacking kit ( SKK-SRV ) which sells for $149-$199 and might also be a factor of expense if you were not comfortable with installing the kit yourself.