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- 2 reviews
The performance was never great. Drying times were super slow, much slower than my old Miele HP dryer. In particular, the sheets were left rolled up in an often damp sausage. Could never get to the bottom of why sometimes they were dry and other times damp. I used the same drying settings each time, they were washed on the same cycle and were at the same degree of 'dampness' each time they were placed in the dryer. So, same inputs but different output.
But worse ... I purchased it on 15 March 2018 and 4 May 2021 it stopped working, 7 weeks outs...
Purchased in March 2018 at Winning Appliances for $1,599.
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
The Good:
Dryer is nice looking and matches the washing machine perfectly. Water is collected in a holding tank meaning the laundry stays nice and dry. Auto Sensor works well
The BAD:
This is a slow dryer. Takes twice as long as a regular dryer. Clothes never come out hot - warm at best. Apparently the newer model is much better. Also, it is impossible to dry sheets properly as they get tangled in a ball and you have to stop and start to untangle.
AND the dryer stopped heating up 1 MONTH after the warranty expires. For a 2 year old expensive machine - this is ridiculous.
Purchased in March 2018 at Appliances Online for $1,557.
Have required service twice in warranty period- first time they replaced unit.
This second time it will take 37 days for service call- I find that unacceptable and would not have purchased this brand had I known they could not provide service in a timely manner.
Purchased in September 2022 at Harvey Norman Online for $1,500.
I’ve always loved Fisher and Paykel, had many products and always found the brand to be top quality. I didn’t hesitate to purchase the new heat pump condenser dryer and washing machine when we moved into our new house. I only wish I read the reviews first. The only items I use my dryer for are towels and bed sheets. Towels come out beautiful, soft and dry, but sheets I really struggle with. I shouldn’t have to untangle my sheets every 6 minutes because of the tangled ball they end up in. I had a technician out here and he said that unfortunatel...
Read morey the machine goes 8 minutes clockwise and only 1 minute anticlockwise, hence the bad tangle situation and nothing can be done about it. So, I’ve purchased a product that does not do what it is supposed to. A ‘sheets’ setting implies it dries sheets. Please Fisher and Paykel don’t make this mistake next time, it’s a very easy fix.Purchased in April 2022 at e&s.
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- 15 reviews
- 1 like
This dryer takes to long to dry and is very hard to clean I would not recommend it
Please DO NOT get this dryer!!
You will be very disappointed in this dryer!
Never buying this dryer again
Purchased in February 2017 at Unknown.
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Disappointing purchase (9kg 2020 model of the heat pump drier). It seems to take ages to dry even a small load, and like another reviewer said the laundry (which is quite big) is saturated by the end from condensing water vapour - I suppose. But my big gripe is the shonky hose arrangement they have in place if you want to empty condensed water into the tub. Firstly it is so short it barely reaches (I have drier/washing machine/tub in that order dictated by the plumbing). I think my arrangement would be fairly typical of 2 adjacent applia...
Read morences and the tub. But worse it just dangles there. You are supposed to attach it to something - I guess tape it down or tie it against the drain pipe from the washing machine - but it looks very amateur untidy and apologetic. You can of course not use the hose and then empty the water collector all the time, but you'd expect better for the money. For something costing as much as it does it really does look like your teenage son tried to conjour up a solution. On top of that there is zero customer service. I tried to register the product on line but that is not available. Nor is chat. they say they have 24/7 service but they don't. If you phone them they refer you to the website which doesn't work. If you go for technical support, available working hours and not 24/7 as stated, the poor person doesn't communicate well in English. I don't blame them - but somebody fluent in English should be taking calls. My product still isn't registered. And I am bitterly unhappy. Haier own most of F&P now and I guess they are not committed to quality or customer service and are probably re-positioning the brand down market as they have publicly stated that they want their brand of appliances to be in the top tier.Purchased at Appliances Online for $1,450.
- 5 reviews
- 5 likes
- DH8060P1
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Machine is dead after 2years 8 months since purchase - I luckily opted for paid extended warranty. MODEL - DE8060P2
Wanted to add my honest review here as i’m now trolling through the product review pages looking at other member’s reviews on condensing heat pump dryer’s as my dryer has now basically died 2 years and 8 months after purchasing it from Harvey Norman Baglowlah (NSW).
I am not fan of this dryer and now trying to work out wether I buy the newer model of this dryer if there is one like the F&P tech stated or maybe I go for a Teka or Beko the longer warranty periods I like on these two machines and a heat pump and reverse cycle are important too m...
Read moree. I should also mention I have the matching front load washing machine to this dryer and both were purchased at the same time the washing machine has been great and hasn’t had a single issue. I knew before buying this dryer it had hit and miss reviews thanks to this site ! My negatives with this machine are as follows; * The reverse tumbling function does not work for sheets at all. My sheets still bunch up into knots and are also left quiet damp in corners or the middle of my sheets which is really annoying !Purchased in January 2017 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Appliances for $935.
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- 9 reviews
- 1 like
We use our dryer 5-6 times a week. The controls are easy enough to use I just hate that as soon as you put towels or sheets in it they come out damp. I have to put it on the timed mode for anything remotely bulky or it just won’t dry them regardless of the settings. It also ties knots in sheets like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Last week I spent 15 minutes untying a knot in 2 sheets. I wish we didn’t spend the money on this. No heat put out is the only positive.The bottom filter is a pain to clean out too.
Purchased in January 2018 at Harvey Norman for $1,400.
I’ve had this dryer for around 6 months now and had a few problems with it already.
1. The dryer comes with a shoe drying rack, which I have given up on trying as the dryer keeps telling me to “fit rack” even though it’s already in and fitted properly. It takes at least a dozen goes before the dryer realises the rack is already there! I contacted customer support about the shoe rack, only to be stuck with someone who had no idea what I was talking about. I’m going to contact them again about the other problems, hopefully I’ll get to talk to...
Read more someone who has some idea about the products they’re supporting. 2. The power button has started playing up, sometimes I have to press it several times for it to work. 3. When the dryer first starts, it makes an awful squealing noise. It does this for a minute or so then stops. The only positive thing about this dryer is that it dries clothes! But so do $300 dryers. At $1500 this dryer is of poor quality and very disappointing.Find out how Fisher & Paykel DH8060 compares to other Heat Pump Clothes Dryers
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A dryer has one job to do....dry things, unfortunately this machine can't perform the simple task of drying sheets. It winds them into a ball so tight that after the cycle if finished the sheets are still wet (in the middle of said ball)! I'm quite surprised no one else has commented on this problem. Contacted F&P who weren't too interested and confirmed that their dryers mostly spin in only one direction, resulting in balls of sheets. It does dry clothes exceptionally well though.
Questions & Answers
All reviews for this product seem excellent so only one question. I have a very small space to put my dryer. Can this dryer be mounted on the wall?
I believe most heat-pump dryers are too heavy for traditional wall mounting with brackets. However some you can stack with a washer if you have the compatible units.
I would avoid this machine at al...
Read morel costs though. There are better, more modern dryers on the market now which are much better.
thankyou
Does this model have the auto sensor as well
My heatpump dryer is very nosey, and its only 1 year old. what would this be please
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Details
Features:
- The Fisher & Paykel DH8060 Heat Pump Condensing Dryers have 13 different drying programs, including Delicate, Easy Iron, and Rack Dry, so you can take care of your garments while still getting optimal results.
- They have a 7-star energy rating, making them an energy-efficient option that will help you save money in running costs.
- Without the need for external venting, these dryers can be placed anywhere in your home, making them a convenient pick.
- A drum light lets you easily see what’s in your machine when you open the dryer door.
- These dryers have auto-sensing technology that detects moisture levels in the drum and shuts off automatically, helping prevent over-drying and reduce energy consumption.
Points of praise:
- Most reviewers found that the heat pump dryer was energy efficient, and helped them save on their power bills.
- They also found that the dryer’s lint filter was effective at its job and was easy to clean.
- Reviewers also appreciated how their laundry room (or wherever they placed their machine) didn’t feel humid or hot, as even when the door was closed there was minimal build up of moisture.
A point of pain:
- Some reviewers found that the drying times of this machine were slow, particularly when drying sheets and linen. A few reviewers said that this was because these larger items were prone to tangling inside the dryer.
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|---|---|---|
| Category | Heat Pump Clothes Dryers | Heat Pump Clothes Dryers |
| Price (RRP) | $1,499.00 | $1,399.00 |
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Energy Rating | 8 star(s) | 7 star(s) |
| Energy Consumption | 155 kWh per year | 155 kWh per year |
| Features | Auto-Sensing, Delicates Setting, Lint Filter and Reverse Tumbling | Auto-Sensing, Delicates Setting, Lint Filter and Reverse Tumbling |
| Door Hinge | Right | Right |
| Dimensions | 850 x 600 x 660 mm | 850 x 600 x 645 mm |
| Drying Programs | 13 | 5 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
| Colour / Finish | White | White |
| Replaced by | Fisher & Paykel DH8060P3 | |
| Manual | Download manual |
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