LG vs Samsung Washing Machine Clearance Requirements — Australia 2026

LG vs Samsung clearance comparison preview

LG vs Samsung: LG and Samsung both require 20mm side clearance. LG and Samsung both require 50mm rear clearance. LG and Samsung both require 50mm top clearance.

LG

Side clearance
20mm

Rear clearance
50mm

Top clearance
50mm

Models in database
97

Samsung

Side clearance
20mm

Rear clearance
50mm

Top clearance
50mm

Models in database
39

Installation Differences

LG and Samsung both require 20mm side clearance.
LG and Samsung both require 50mm rear clearance.
LG and Samsung both require 50mm top clearance. LG and Samsung have the same combined clearance footprint for washing machines.

Featured Washing Machines Models

LG

WTX9-14W · 686×1092×721mm
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WTX3-08W · 590×1043×645mm
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WTX3-09G · 590×1043×645mm
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Samsung

WW11CG60ADLE · 600×850×600mm
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WW90DG6U3ALB · 600×850×595mm
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WW90DG6U3ALE · 600×850×595mm
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