Updated 9 Aug 2017
Simpson
SWT6541
Snapshot: The Simpson SWT6541 top loader has a 6.5kg capacity and hot + cold connections. How well does it clean your clothes?
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Test results
Overall score
Dirt removal
Rinsing
Gentleness
Water efficiency
Spin efficiency
Good points
- OK dirt removal.
- Excellent rinsing.
- OK spin efficiency.
- Hot + cold tap connections.
But
- Poor gentleness.
- Poor water efficiency.
- No hand-washable woollens cycle.
- No selectable spin-speed.
- No water-level sensor.
How we test
Our test is based on the standard AS/NZS 2040:1998, and was completed using machines filled with 3.5kg loads.
Overall score includes:
Dirt removal (50%): Calculated according to a formula in the standard, which reduces the score in proportion to the variability of dirt removal over a range of test swatches in the wash load.
Water efficiency (10%): Based on the amount of water used in the whole cycle, per kg of clothes.
Rinse performance (20%): Based on the amount of detergent residues after rinsing.
Spin efficiency (10%): Calculated from the amount of water remaining (per kg) in the damp clothes.
Gentleness (10%): Calculated from the amount of wear on easily frayed squares of cloth.
Noise (dBA) is the loudest reading (spin).
Wash cycle time (min) is the normal or regular cycle on the cold setting.
Annual running cost ($) assumes one “normal” wash cycle per day and electricity at 26c/kWh.
Price is from a December 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Type
Agitator style
Origin
Specifications
Size
Claim capacity (kg)
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
Minimum water pressure (kPa)
Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)
Noise (dBA)
Wash cycle time (min)
Water use (L/wash)
Coldest wash (°C)
Annual running cost ($)
Test cycle
Energy & water label data
Energy label cycle
Energy label consumption (kWh/yr)
Energy label - stars
Water label consumption (L)
Water label - stars
Features
Delay timer
Selectable spin-speed
Tap connections
Auto-sensing water level
Lint filter
Fast wash
Extra rinse
Wool cycle - machine washable
Wool - hand washable
Out-of-balance correction
Add items
Child lock door
Child lock controls
More Info
Notes
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