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Simpson

Mixed6/10

Long-running Australian appliance name, now an Electrolux brand for basic laundry appliances in Australia and New Zealand.

Founded
1853
From
Australia
HQ
Sydney, Australia
Owned by
Electrolux (2000)
Made in
Imported, mainly from Asia
www.simpson.com.au

Clothes dryer

Mixed6/10Budget

Simpson makes the kind of basic vented dryer found in many Australian and NZ laundries. It is cheap to buy and easy to use, but costly to run compared with heat pump models. Good only for occasional drying.

Good at

  • Cheap, simple vented dryers
  • Wall-mountable to save floor space
  • Easy rotary-dial controls

Weak at

  • Vented design has high running costs
  • Vents moisture into the laundry without ducting
  • Very basic features
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In Australia: An Electrolux brand serviced through Electrolux's ANZ network.

Ezi Loader vented dryersWall-mount vented dryers

Best for: occasional drying on the lowest budget

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Clothes dryer brands in Australia

Simpson is #9 of 9, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1MieleGermany9/10ExcellentPremium
2BoschGermany8/10GoodMid-range
3LGSouth Korea8/10GoodMid-range
4HaierChina7/10GoodBudget
5SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
6ElectroluxSweden7/10GoodMid-range
7Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand7/10GoodMid-range
8BekoTurkey6/10MixedBudget
9SimpsonAustralia6/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.