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Washing Machines Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of washing machine would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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    4.3 (10)
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Paul N.

Paul N.Sydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews

So far it's good

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Bought last week due to the old Haier model broken down.

This new one seems to run quiet and not shaking. Still new so it's early to tell. but so far it's pretty good for $500

Purchased in April 2021 at Bing Lee for $499.00.



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The Woz ReviewSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 32 reviews
  • 1 like

Surprisingly good value for money

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Firstly the one thing I had trouble with was programming, however once i realised that all I needed to do was select memory the last wash I selected would replay that wash .
Be warned THERE IS NO FABRIC SOFTENER facility in this machine, what I do is premix some powder or liquid detergent in a old OMO bottle and put a bit of Fabric softener and dissolved powder in with some water and next time i do a wash I simply pour the pre mixed powder and softener product into the wash it works a treat ..try it apart from that very little tangles and just a great low cost basic washing machine from the Fisher Paykel company @ $484 from the Good Guys you wont go wrong .

Purchased in December 2021 at The Good Guys for $484.00.



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Tehreem K.

Tehreem K.Sydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

This is perfect

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This haier automatic washing machine is best. I’m really very happy with this product. It is very easy to use perfect machine. Easy to understand its functions I’m loving it

Purchased at The Good Guys.

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Go fund a granny

Go fund a grannyWhitfield

  • 3 reviews

Price was excellent great for singles small families

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As a granny I needed a small machine for a modest price that would give me good results and it certainly has lived up to my expectations. A compact machine, the end result is amazing super clean clothes, bedding etc. 10 min cycle fantastic for delicates. I have washed dog blankets, floor mats and the dirty residue that comes from cleaning the filter is proof it is really doing a good job. I laminated the instructions but the press button features are easy to understand and operate. It may lack myriad of settings and features but it does the job, results in clean washing, done quickly, efficiently, quietly and a cost effective solution for those living alone or with small families.

Purchased in April 2021 at The Good Guys Physical store.

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Shazza5

Shazza5Mid North Coast

  • 6 reviews

Excellent value for money

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Purchased in November 2021 at The Good Guys for $390.00.

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Dee555

Dee555Melbourne, Victoria

  • 7 reviews
  • 4 likes

Great 7kg top loader for a single person

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I did research before purchasing this item. Great washing machine for a single person. Easy to operate. Many different cycles/levels/timers. Washes my queen size fitted, flat, pillowcases and a few other items in one cycle. Gentle cycles work very well on clothes, particularly jumpers, fragile garments (use cold water only). Compact and inexpensive. Very Happy with my final purchase.

Purchased in December 2021 at The Good Guys Physical store.

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Read the Fine Print.

Read the Fine Print.Sydney, NSW

  • 28 reviews
  • 26 likes

Small but useful top loader.

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Purchased in December 2021 at The Good Guys for $488.00.

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Kong L.

Kong L.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 4 reviews

Worth every cents

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Bought this from the eBay promotion. Works fine. My wife use it twice a week. Makes very little noise but we have it outside under shade. In general good for the money you paid

Purchased in November 2021 at The Good Guys for $350.00.

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Dee

Dee

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Okayish

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The Washing machine started leaking just 6 month after purchase but the hair was helpful enough to send a mechanic to come fix it with no additional cost. The machine overall is not that bad for the price.

Purchased in August 2021 at The Good Guys for $373.00.

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Minnie

MinnieUlladulla NSW

LEMON

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I'm having a big issue with this machine, it keeps stopping and showing the E3 problem. Even with 1 (one) towel in the machine it will stop up to 5 times during a wash. I have had the floor checked and all is level and the machine has been checked also, and is level. This machine is only 2 (two) months old and was a birthday present from my sons. I will be selling and never looking at this brand again. LEMON

Purchased in March 2021 at The Good Guys for $489.00.

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Fel

FelWollongong

Water level on high only 1/2 fills

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Complete waste of money! This machine should be taken off the market. This machine only takes very small loads and water level is ridiculously low so you end up doing more loads of washing. And you can forget trying to wash your doona cover! Wish I'd never chosen it. Im feeling extremely ripped off!!

Date PurchasedAug 2018
AAY

AAYMelbourne

  • 7 reviews

Good and quiet washing machine

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Looks ok and was at a decent price. Quiet when washing and appears quite balanced. Used for everyday laundry needs including bedsheets. Noted the cycle times options are limited with minimum total cycle time to be over 35 minutes. i.e. does not have the quick 15 minute option. Still not bad.

Date PurchasedSep 2018
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JanHackham

Waste of money

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This machine only takes very small loads and water level is ridiculously low so you end up doing more loads of washing. Wish I'd never chosen it. It seems to wash and spin ok but you can only put a few clothes in a load so I guess that's why. Very unhappy

Date PurchasedApr 2018

Terrible

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Every load I do ends up uneven, it would be the worsed machine I have ever had. Was disappointed the 1st day I used it. Hope less doing towels or 2 double sheets on there own, gets unbalanced. Wouldn't recommend this machine at all. Have always had a top loader & usually wear them out after 7 years. Today it wont spin or empty, I have had enough.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
C.L.Howard

C.L.HowardPort Macquarie

  • 2 reviews

Worst machine I've ever owned

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Water level is low even on highest setting. Unbalances easily especially with towels and have to do 1 or 2 extra spin cycles as they are still very wet, including with clothes. It's disgusting how much water and soapy foam still comes out on extra spins and I have used less liquid in my washes. Have had this machine since November due to moving and old machine not fitting. Washing tangles very easily. It doesn't have any good points. We are a family of 7 and I will be buying another machine soon as it takes ages to do our washing due to only being able to half fill it with the low water levels.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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Not nice

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Exactly my opinion- water residue in tub and doesn't dry clothes.
At first i thought my dryer was bad. But i realised that the washer did not spin the clothes dry.
Also the hot water pipe fitting leaks.
After wash you can hear water at the bottom of machine.
I just bought it this month.

Date PurchasedMay 2018
jazzgirl

jazzgirlGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 5 reviews

Great washing machine

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Had this washing machine for just over a year and have been very happy with it. Clothes come out clean. I only wash in cold water so have not experienced problems with hot water as others have. Occasionally the load becomes unbalanced and you have to rearrange the load but this has been the case with every washing machine I have owned. I don't find the washing machine loud at all, as others seem to have. All in all I'm very happy with this machine and cannot fault it.

Date PurchasedJan 2017
Dan S

Dan SSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Value for money

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Great washing machine thus far purchased for family of five no issues at all purchased 6 months ago great value for money and my favourite feature would be the quick eco wash as it only takes 8 minutes from start to finish on a medium load of clothes im glad i purchased this product so i wemt out and bought a haier fridge 2 weeks after this purchase

Date PurchasedNov 2017
Neeraj

NeerajWestmead

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Nice Washing machine at a decent price

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We have been using this machine regularly for almost an year now without any issues. It does clean clothes as per expectations. There are various modes to choose from and water consumption is not ridiculous. The filter cleaning is easy and its a low maintenance machine. The load capacity just suffices for 2 adults and 2 kids.

Date PurchasedApr 2017

Spin cycle is awful

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Had to readjust the load at least twice in every wash, and only doing 2 sheets which should have not been a problem. Very noisy. 11 months old, blew the pump and power board. Warranty will fix it and then I will get rid of it. Nowhere to put fabric softeners in. Leaves soap powder streaks over the wash. I do not use very much soap powder. I will be much more careful before I buy another Fisher and Paykel machine.

Date PurchasedMar 2017
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Questions & Answers

Carol Butler

Carol Butlerasked

HWT70AW1 (7kg)

Where do you put the fabric softener in the 7kg top loader. Can see where detergent and bleach go but not fabric softener

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The Woz Review
The Woz Review

Hi Carol
There is no fabric softener tray in the machine its designed to use a detergent with a built in softener. If you want to use up your existing fabric softener you can mix some in a bottle with detergent & water ( not directly as it will stain ) and put it in at the start of the cycle or pour a some diluted softener (mixed with water) manually during final rinse
...hope that helps.

Katey S.

Katey S.asked

HWT70AW1 (7kg)

Does it have a bottom plate for noise reduction

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Lesley Andrews
Lesley Andrews

Sorry no idea, But the washing comes out all Tangled up, And comforter melted on top of the bowl, I took it back and got a different band

Robyn K.

Robyn K.asked

HWT70AW1 (7kg)

Where is the fabric dispenser in this washing machine?

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Go fund a granny
Go fund a granny

At top of drum facing long narrow section - pulls out- marked powder dispenser or words to that affect.

Robyn K.
Robyn K.

Yes that is the powder dispenser however, I was looking for the fabric conditioner dispenser. Thank you for your help.

Chie N.
Chie N.

Dear Robyn K.

I also looking for the farbic softner dispenser.
Did you find out it?

Thank you

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