Simpson EZI SWT9542 9.5kg top loader, $736

This top-loader features 11 wash settings (including soak, bedding, delicates and heavy duty), 850rpm spin speed, and a special agitator system that gently washes clothes without tangling them. It has a 2-star energy rating and

3-star WELS rating. Harvey Norman; 1300 464 278 or www.harveynorman.com.au.