6 Budget-Friendly Ways To Transform Your Laundry

Just because your home improvement budget won’t stretch to a full laundry reno, it doesn’t mean you have to neglect one of the most used rooms in your house. Even if you can’t spend big on sweeping changes,  there are many affordable ways - including budget-friendly washers and dryers - to improve the look and functionality of your existing laundry.

Use these thrifty expert tips to turn your laundry into a space so inviting that you’ll actually look forward to washday!

Tip #1 Upgrade To Energy-Efficient Appliances

“Top of the list for any laundry do-over has to be thinking seriously about the appliances that run its engine,” says Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Laundry. “If your current washing machine or dryer is getting on a bit, it could be burning excessive energy, without having enough power under its hood to care for your clothes properly.”

“Upgrading to a more energy-efficient heat pump dryer, or a future-proof washing machine with smart functions such as auto-dosing, will involve an initial outlay, but it will also deliver savings every bill time,” says Peter.

Shop Energy-Efficient Laundry Appliances

Protect your back pocket and the planet with these energy-conserving laundry stars.Asko 8kg Style Front Load WasherFisher & Paykel 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

“Upgrading to a more energy-efficient heat pump dryer, or a future-proof washing machine with smart functions such as auto-dosing, will involve an initial outlay, but it will also deliver savings every bill time.” Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Laundry.

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Tip #2 Shop Smart To Save Big

Who says that dream dryer is out of reach? Here’s how The Good Guys can help you pay less for your next laundry appliance purchase.

Pay Less With Storecash>

Heard about our new store currency? You can now earn StoreCash> credits whenever you buy a product from The Good Guys that carries the StoreCash> logo. Put them towards that flash new washer or dryer!

Score Realca$h Rebates

Buy one of our qualifying laundry appliances and we’ll reimburse you part of the cost with a RealCa$h cashback bonus, straight to your bank account. Yes, really! Visit our Bonus Offers page to shop eligible products.

Bag A Clearance Bargain

Keep tabs on our clearance bargains page to snap up hot laundry appliance deals when they land. Sizeable savings are up for grabs all year.

Tip #3 Shop Great-Value Laundry Appliances

In addition to The Good Guys’ sales, you’ll always find super-value laundry appliance buys, such as these, to suit your household needs and budget.

Haier 7.5kg Front Load WasherWestinghouse 4.5kg Vented DryerElectrolux 6kg Sensor Dryer

Tip #4 Cut Costs With Cabinetry

Are you a DIY boss? Save a sweet bundle by installing a new laundry yourself! Kinsman (regulars on The Block) sell a flat-pack Xpress cabinetry range, ready for you to assemble at home, with range of colours and benchtop options to choose from.

“Creating your own new laundry is easier and more affordable than you might think,” says Kinsman ambassador Lysandra Fraser. “With the Xpress Range, you can pick a low-maintenance, water-resistant benchtop finish such as laminate, and have it delivered within 10 working days.”

Wary of swinging a hammer yourself? “Consider the Kinsman Studio Range,” says Lysandra. “The cabinetry is delivered fully assembled to save you time and money, so you can enjoy your new laundry faster.”

Tip #5 Declutter By Stepping Up Storage

Does merely entering your laundry make you sigh? “A cluttered laundry with no room to sort loads or stash cleaning props makes washday a grind,” says Lysandra. “If space permits, install a tall cupboard for easy storage of brooms, mops and ironing boards.” No space? No worries. There are other ways to tame the mess!

“Activate your walls by adding closed cabinetry with wire shelving to conceal the chaos, or some floating shelves to organise everyday items such as laundry liquids,” Lysandra suggests. And if you’ve got a stacked appliance layout, try switching to a side-by-side arrangement for your dryer and washer to unlock extra storage space on your walls.

Tip #6 Add A Hanging Rail

A fixed hanging rail will instantly make your laundry look and feel more organised by cutting down on clutter and clothes wrinkles (cue less time with the iron!). Install a rail over your sink to catch drips if you frequently handwash delicate items.

You’ve done the maths and are ready to go all-in on a new laundry? Talk to the design experts at Kinsman to make it a reality. Then visit us in-store or online for the biggest appliance brands at the best prices.

>Qualifying conditions, including signing up to StoreCash and downloading the Digital Wallet before purchase. Individual product pages on The Good Guys website show which products earn StoreCash. StoreCash issued after delivery/collection of qualifying purchase and expires 90 days after issue. Personal purchases only. Exclusions and purchase limits apply. Refer to StoreCash T&Cs & Digital Wallet T&Cs for details, including how to be notified about StoreCash deposits to your Digital Wallet.