Have been living with this machine for the last 4 years and have been near my wits end with it!

Its been a love / hate relationship - pipes exploding, beeping, blinking and complete utter frustration... I've had to replace hoses 4 times with this machine as it seems to 'pop' the connections? I've been finding washers on the side of the road and using their pipes as they're in good condition (as it saves $$$ from this machine) and yeh they continue to explode? Anyone for a flooded house?

Just recently at the end of last year I had to compl...Read more

This is the worst washing machine I've ever had! I'm going back to an NEC fuzzy logic top loader which I had for 5 yrs and passed onto my brother who has had it for another 2. Absolutely no problems and clothes come out looking like new!
Straight forward to use.
Can't say I've had any technical problems like many of the other ppl on here but it's less than 2 yrs old.

There are hook like protrusions on the bottom of the agitator that grab at clothes and blankets. I've had jumpers come out of the machine that have been snagged and pulled out ...Read more

Looks good and doesn't take up much space. I was renting three years ago and this was the only model that fitted the space. Wish I had bought any other washing machine. Have had problems with lint and grey dirt build up on clothes since day one. Was serviced under warranty, they replaced the bowl as the holes weren't open to let the lint out. Still have the same problem for last 3 years. Worst nightmare of a washing machine, dont buy one. Won't touch Fisher Paykel after this.

Everything, too small, doesn't work properly, washes clothes dirty, ...Read more

The purchase price was right. Generally no problems and a good wash, especially using liquid detergent which reduces the soap scum residue problem. The machine was difficult to balance using the adjustable legs especially in the beginning, and a spirit level can't be used for the job as the top of the machine is curved. The spin cycle complains if the balance isn't exact. I'm happy with the washer, except for occasional irritation when I have to rewash the odd dark coloured item.
Not bad value for the purchase price. Can handle a blanket or l...Read more

It is a great value for money autowasher. The instructions are easy to follow, and the autowasher itself is easy to operate. It stops and beeps for help if there is a problem such as when you forget to turn a tap on, over sudsing, out of balance load, or if the autowasher is overloaded. It beeps at the end of the cycle, and they aren't too loud or annoying either. It washes very well, I also use the eco function all the time wish is very good at saving water. It does this by spinning and spraying the clothes with water in pulses to remove the s...Read more

This is our second F&P washing machine. Our other one (same size, older model), died at least than three years old. The new one had a recall on it a few weeks after we got it, for a known fault issue in the computer. Was replaced at no cost to us. Washes clothes pretty well. Alright for a two-person household, but too small for washing bulky items like blankets.

The spin cycle has quickly become noisy in the short 4-5 months that we've had this model. Eco cycle is only useful for light loads that aren't heavily soiled.

This is the last F...Read more

Bought this machine 4th October 2006 and took out extended warranty to have a full 5 year warranty. Pump died on us at the 3 year mark and I was so grateful we took out the extended warranty. That was replaced at no cost. Now mid November 2011 the machine won't fill properly as water is just dribbling in, instead of the usual waterfall effect. We can see the part that probably needs to be replaced but can't get at it so we'll have to book a repair.
We haven't treated the machine the best but we haven't completely trashed it either. Don't know...Read more

The one I have is Fisher & Paykel MW 511 Pride. As there is no space to review that one, I think putting it with this set of review is justifiable. I don’t know how Fisher & Paykel can think they can get away making a ‘planned obsolescence’ machine such as this one – who are they trying to kid? There would have to be millions who want their guts for garters. I curse them everyday for creating such equipment and believe the ‘soon after’ decline of this machine to be deliberate. However, I think the problem is...Read more

I've had this machine for 10 years before it decided to stop working. Ever since I bought it I've been very happy with it. My mum has one as well (that is why I bought it in first place) She's had it for over 11 years now and still working with no faults. Normal load takes no time which is perfect for me, as I only do washing on saturdays. I do 4 loads all before noon.
I've been happy with this machine. It has been reliable for 10 years, didn't not have to do anything with it. Normal cycle is just 40 minutes and the clothes come out nice and cl...Read more

I bought it from Clive Peeters who gave the best price and only charge half the delivery price for Seniors. Service was prompt and efficient, and to time. This washer looks to be pretty good and a worthy replacement for the old Australian-made Simpson. I am not sure where it was manufactured as there is no indication on the machine - or at least I have not found it yet - I will be disappointed if it has been made in China because it won't last. I took out an extended warranty knowing that any modern machine, however good, will not last the 18 y...Read more