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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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  • Build Quality
    4.1 (15)
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  • Ease of Use
    4.8 (15)
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    4.7 (15)
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pharlap61

pharlap61South East Queensland, QLD

  • 12 reviews
  • 1 like

Fast efficient and does the job

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Cleans and rinses clothes and towels well fits 5bath towels
No damage to clothes only have to hang my shirts and they don’t need ironing
Sound is a bit high on fast spin but it’s only for a minute or so
Water softener can be added easy
It’s value for money and ease of use

Date PurchasedNov 2017
DrBob737

DrBob737AU

  • 15 reviews

The Washing machine actually built to last.

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Washes the clothes well even in cold water. Almost drip dry when I remove the clothes. A real workhorse machine that can handle the capacity. You have to realize the direct drive motor in this machine and no need to run a gearbox is what makes Fisher & Paykel great.

Date PurchasedMar 2016
smp

smpsydney

  • 8 reviews

Great durable washing machine

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I previously had a similar machine which I had for about 10 years without any issues until the control board went. I bought a similar one again and am very happy with it. It cleans clothes really well and seems to be very gently on them. I like that you can easily choose which cycles to run as I like to hand wash some clothes then just rinse and spin it out. There is a short and long full cycle too and doesn't take too long.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
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Phil

PhilMelbourne

planned obsolescence or piece of junk

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Due to laundry space constrain, I only can buy Fisher & Paykel washing machine despite knowing that the life of the product will barely exceed more than 2 years without any major problem (Electronic failing, parts to replace). The latest, 2 board failure in 18 months. An advice, purchase an extended warranty or choose another brand!!

Date PurchasedMar 2016
Pearl

PearlAdelaide

  • 5 reviews

Love it

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I am very happy with the Fisher&Paykel quick smart top loader it is quiet has no extra wear on our clothes I love the convenience of being able to pop extra clothes in when the wash has commenced also easy to use one feature at a time such as just a spin .

Date PurchasedJul 2014
Unhappypest

UnhappypestAU

  • 10 reviews
  • 4 likes

Long lasting goodness

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Perfect machine for a couple of guys, has lasted well, over four years and has not played up. Its quiet, it washes clothes well on green laundary liquid, it spins well and you can turn the spin down for bulky items. I thought i had killed it the other day washing three floor mats but it recovered when i took em out and flushed the machine.

Date PurchasedMar 2013
Pete

PeteWoodstock 2793

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Real good !!

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Favourite feature is if it gets out of balance from heavy bulky items it stops preventing it from belting itself all around the laundry smashing into the freezers. does an EXCELLENT job on very filthy work clothes (cow manure, grease) wonderful on delicate clothes, cant fault it, had this machine for a yr now, it gets used 4 to 6 times a week & it washes quickly. Cheers Pete @ Tapua Labradors.

Date PurchasedOct 2016
Debbie

Debbie

  • 5 reviews

Best machine I have ever owned

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This machine does exactly what it says on your panel.
It has no agitator so loads of room for heavier items
Lots of programs to choose from it even tells you when it’s time to clean the machine itself .
Our favourite cycle is the teddy bear wash .
Easy to use hot or cold

Date PurchasedMar 2010
Shaldon7

Shaldon7Bundarra

  • 6 reviews
  • 3 likes

So happy

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I love this machine! Has been amazing from day one. My partner is a farmer so constantly washing muddy, greasy, dirty clothes and coming out clean every time. Can be a bit on the louder side but we have a
Large laundry that can echo. Love that you can pause for it to start in so many hours. Love it’s

Date PurchasedJan 2015
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Rock

RockDungog

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Good machine

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This machine is a quiet machine that doesn’t make much noise, appears to not move around a lot. Does not wear out clothes, favourite thing about the machine is that the washing powder spreads through the machine and doesn’t stick to clothing and leave powder marks. The water ratio is not the best

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Sean

Sean

  • 2 reviews

Nice little unit

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Six weeks, and does the job.
I purchased the extended warranty as I have an existing electronic control board memory.
It is quick and quiet.
I bought it, (in a hurry), after using this site to decide what machine to purchase. My old trusty F&P started leaking around water pump, (couldn't be bothered fixing it).
I have read some reviews about water splashing up on the high water setting. I checked this by opening up the lid and sticking my head in while the machine is washing. I saw a few little drops onto the angled side. I solved this by pulling my head out and closing the lid.
I live in NZ. I ordered online. When it was in store, (three days, man), I picked it up.
One year on, still good, still the same. No problems at all.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Deb

DebAdelaide

  • 8 reviews

Reliable Little Gem

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This wasn't what i expected, when i washed the childrens play clothes. They came out clean & fresh no messy residue .Which ive had issues with other brands. Hard working machine well worth it's weight in washing power! The machine wasnt to loud which is a issue for me as laundry room near children's bedroom. Can rely on Fisher &Paykel!

Date PurchasedJan 2017
Moochman

MoochmanNELSON

  • 10 reviews

Rubbish

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We foolishly bought this rubbish about four years ago. Ok, it hasn't actually broken down - I wish it would. Then I could pick it up and smash it into tiny pieces.
It kind of washes the clothes but the worst bit is that it infuriates in the process. The agitator protrudes too much in the wrong places, catching on large items. It then won't spin, preferring to dance around the laundry.
If you want your washing machine to induce homicidal apoplexy, buy this. Otherwise, spend the dollars on something decent.

Date PurchasedApr 2013
Colin

ColinYarrawarrah

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like

Easy and Quite

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This machine is very easy to install being a light model.The cleaning phases are easy to manouvre as you run through your particular wash cycle.The final result finishes with the cloths being nicely cleaned and thre rinse cycle also does a nice job extracting the water.Our machine is whisper quite,although it is situated in a closed off laundry.The Eco Rinse and wool cycles would be my favourite features.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
tami45

tami45Sydney

  • 4 reviews

Perfect size for a small family or couples

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We love our new washer and would recommend it to a small family or couples. If you are washing for more than 3 people, could be too small for you. We like that is is very quiet and economical on water and energy. I can hardly hear it in comparison to my previous machine I felt like " the plane is about to take off" when it was spinning. It is also good value for money.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
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Jez

JezBrisbane

  • 6 reviews

Love it

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Cleans very well with little noise.

Does not wear out clothes.

Very quiet. Installation was easy as.

Very happy with the purchase as the overall size is small for its capacity.

Felt it was a good middle to low range priced machine and backed by a very reputable brand in Fisher and Paykel.

Date PurchasedJun 2015
Sofie

SofieFairfield

  • 10 reviews
  • 6 likes

Too small

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My mum had a 6kg washer that broke down after 15 years. SO I bought her this replacement. When it arrived, the drum looked half the size of her old one. It gets good reviews, but it is way to small to wash enough stuff, so we ended up changing it. This is not for someone who washes their sheets and towels frequently

Date PurchasedDec 2015

Love my washing machine

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Only purchased my fisher and Parker machine 3 weeks ago and have found it to be super quite even during the spin cycle. Have found that my washing is coming out cleaner and removes more stains. The rinse cycle is perfect, doesn't tangle clothes around the agitatior. The settings are easy to use and easy to understand. Cycles are short with the option to increase the washing time.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Prudence P.

Prudence P.

  • 5 reviews

Very Good Economic Mashine

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Very happy with this middle of the range priced washing machine. Cleans well and is economically on both power & water. Another member of my family has just bought one after using mine for a few weeks. Have had no problems with it at all. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced machine.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
Sallw59

Sallw59Surf

  • 8 reviews
  • 5 likes

Excellent results - good value

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We replaced our 15 year old 10kg Fisher & Paykel after we gave it to someone that had several kids. The 6kg model is more suitable in size for our needs now and is just a easy to use as its functions are the same, and since it has similar workings so we expect it will last as well.

Plus
It washes well
Is economic with water
It is hard to unbalance loads

Minus
It noiser than many front loaders - but it's so much faster.
Note: we reset the spin rate down from 1000rpm to 750 as we've found that is more than enough and is quiter too.

Date PurchasedOct 2016
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Questions & Answers

Shirley A.

Shirley A.asked

QuickSmart MW512 (5.5kg)

My MW512 has worked perfectly for years but now fills to top when set on LOW and overflows on any other setting. Where is the problem?

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norm

normasked

QuickSmart Top Loader

my machine leaves black foam like rubber bit in the washing and in the machine after a wash

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Luke R.

Luke R.asked

QuickSmart MW512 (5.5kg)

My f&P 512 is stuck on spin cycle but is not spinning I think I have overloaded it.it is beeping and the lights on the spin cycle are flashing.but nothing else is happening.please help.

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