The Western Australian Government currently offers consumers who purchase a four-star washing machine a $150 rebate, as an incentive to save precious water deposits. However, from next year manufacturers that can't keep up will lose out to those which are on-the-ball, offering more environmentally-friendly solutions.
SmartHouse News spoke to various prominent local washing machine-makers about the issue, some of which took it on the chin while others are up in arms about the news. But one thing is clear – manufacturers must now run to keep up with the demands of a government which is making their lives extremely difficult.
"This has huge implications for retailers and manufacturers of washing machines in Australia," said an unnamed manufacturer.
"Everyone has 4-star rated machines – very few have 4.5! They gave us five weeks notice! This will not save water as shoppers will switch off front loaders until a cheap 4.5 offer becomes available."
