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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HenryBrisbane
- 4 reviews
This busy working mummy highly recommends
I have two young messy boys and a tradie husband.... lets just say this is the best washing machine ever. My family have never had such clean clothing. It cleans so well!! It’s quiet, it has a variety of functions you can realise customise each load which I just love.
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AnnaliseBrisbane
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Religious problems with the touch screen
While owning this machine the touch screen display broke various times. I ended up receiving a replacement washing machine from Fisher & Paykel after two years of problems.
But the inconvenience of waiting for maintenance multiple times meant long nights at the laundromat and piles of unwashed clothing. I regret buying a touch screen now.
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MelRegency Downs
- 5 reviews
Waste of money
Dirt, Lint etc from clothing ends up in seals. Lint catcher doesn't "catch anything at all. It's also placed at the bottom, front, right hand side of machine. You are required to "unplug" a small hose to get to the filter. This hose, is very low to the floor. It pours water from it and there is no way of catching it except for using towels!
The machine has also started to make very loud spinning noises. It was very quiet at first but not any longer.
I had top loaders before this and will definitely be going back to them!
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Mark PhillipsAdelaide
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Dose a good job at washing cloths
This washing machine dose a good job on cloths but we had major issues with the water exit tube as it was extremely short and had to pay exta to the installers to get a few exta cm in length so the water can just go down the sink. Other than tha it dose a good job cleaning the cloths
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Alecia JAU
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
- QuickSmart WH7560J3 (7.5kg)
- Verified purchase
Quiet and sophistication in the perfect size
This washing machine is a dream. Just choose the right wash cycle and it washes the clothes perfectly. Even silks come out perfect with no tears or wear! The main dial and buttons are easy to use and looks good. The machine has a high energy and water efficiency rating, which is obvious when you see how little water is used during the cycle.
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JacobeToowoomba
- 2 reviews
Awesome machine
This is a Great machine very reliable and quite. We picked it up at a good price also.
The machine is a all round good machine with the quick mode or the water saving mode.
I have not had a problem with it at all.
Definitely have recommended it to other people.
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DonsterGlen Waverly
- 4 reviews
Pleased With This Washer
This is a our first Fisher and Paykel front loader. After many reliable years with their top loaders, we though we would use them for a front loader. Water efficiency was up the top of our list and this machine is very good in that dept. It does a super job of making the clothes feel very clean and spins up so fast that they barely need drying when done. We are hoping for a long life from this but so very, very good indeed.
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RachaelSydney
- 5 reviews
Great machine
Cleans well and a quiet machine so can have on at night time without too much trouble. I wish I had of bought the one which you can stop and add items into For only about $60 more which would have Been so much easier in hindsight. But a good machine none the less
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It lasted less than 2 years without issues
I really liked this washing machine when I first got it, I even recommended it to my parents who have also bought one. I found that it cleaned my clothes well, was quiet and easy to use.
However, even it was about 23 months old (one month before the manufacturing warranty runs out), I started having massive issues with it. The biggest issue was that during most loads, the suds sud up excessively and large amounts of water leak out the back. When I tried booking it on for a service with Fisher and Paykel, I was told that this was a common is...Read more
sue and I should only use half a scoop of detergent and give the drum a clean which has not helped at all. I have started using 1/4 of a scoop and this still hasn’t fixed the leaking. Fisher and Paykel have told me that this is not covered under warranty because it has to do with the detergent so I’ll have to pay for the service, parts and labor. They extended my warranty for an additional 3 months in case it is not this that is the issue but it is likely that I’ll need to pay it but they cannot confirm until it has been done. I’ll do some more research before buying a new washing machine next time to ensure that it will last longer. I wouldn’t recommend Fisher and Paykel due to the issues with the service centre.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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GhostlyChills
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Machine stops on Spin Cycle and won't progress
The machine works really well until it decides to randomly stop on the spin cycle when it has from 3-8 mins left. I thought it was over loaded, so I open the machine and take items out but it seems to make no difference. I've stopped the machine and put it on the spin cycle and still it just turns left, then right but doesn't go into a full 1200 rpm spin. This is not a one off problem so it's very frustrating and a huge waste of my time!
Would love to know if anyone else experiences this problem?
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Jason CSydney
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
- QuickSmart WH7560J3 (7.5kg)
- Verified purchase
Cleans well
The washing machine cleans well, is relatively quiet but only has a cold water hose meaning cycles that use hot water take a long time to complete as the unit itself has to head the water. . Has a handy quick cycle which only takes 30 minutes to complete, but doesn't allow for loads using very hot water > 70 degrees Celsius. Has a very short drainage hose.
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- QuickSmart WH7560J3 (7.5kg)
- Verified purchase
Very happy with this machine
Love this machine. It is extremely quiet, washes clothes beautifully and has a choice of many wash programs which I found a lot of other machines didn't have. Doesn't move either when on high spin. Price reasonable too and with 4 star water saving and 4½ start energy. No regrets.
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PaulRochedale South
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
Washer that does it's job!
We have used a few brands of washing machine in the past, this is our 2nd front loader, the first front loader was a LG, that is terribly made and designed, it vibrates so hard that the whole machines moves by itself, and the rubber seal gets moldy within a year, we have to get rid of the LG before it's life span, and we almost lost faith on front loaders.
We had good experience with F&P top loader in the past, so we replace the LG with F&P quicksmart. Nearly a year now, and it still runs like new, it does not move by itself, the noise leve...Read more
l is acceptable. The rubber seal is still clean, we use quick 30 mode almost exclusively, cold water & fastest spin setting, yet to have clothes wear-out problem. Machine is also easy to clean, we have used self clean feature once, with a recipe found online(baking soda + vinegar), surprised it actually get rid of the build up of dirty clothes smell. We are happy with this washer, the build quality and design is great, and it does our simple washing task without any issues!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Comparing with other brand as the same as 7.5 kg, the volume of the capacity is smaller than other b
I purchased a 7.5kg front load, even I used the same 7.5kg of other brand, but fisher & Paykel has smaller capacity than other, due to its deep dimension is smaller than others. The result is that I put same volume of clothes in into the machine, that machine get problem, it cannot adjust by itself, it keeps spinning more 30 minutes when it supposed 3 min left. No good.
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MattOrange NSW
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Brand loyalty
After religiously buying LG washing machines for the last 8 years, we purchased the F&P quick smart front load in January 2018. Since then, I have been extremely pleased at the quality of wash, reduced water and electricity consumption and most importantly, how quiet this machine is. The purchase price was comparable to the same load size LG machine, but frankly I will only purchase Fisher & paykel front loaders mainly due to the reduced noise and efficiency.
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Malcolm
- 2 reviews
- 6 likes
Reasonable machine - appalling after sales care - avoid
This is a good washing machine, washes clothes well, useful features and washing options but we have had two issues with seal failure and door becoming loose.
The after sales care provided by F and P unfortunately is not good enough. Hours on hold with customer service trying to arrange repair and this is no exaggeration.
Failure to show for scheduled appointments to repair the machine, more time spent on the phone etc. The company’s approach is to have one technician service our area once per week for a 5 hour window regardless of demand fo...Read more
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GTHOMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Very Reliable Family Washer
We use this washer every day and it quietly does its job and never gives us any problems.
It's quiet and has huge load area. The biggest sheets and doona covers are no problem. You could put a doona in if you wanted to, not that I have tried.
Controls are super simple. This is the closest you can get to a "like the old days" product that is still made.
The metal is not as thick as the old style but the reliability and simple design are there. You can do delayed start which is good too if you want the washing finished when you get home.
No worries of any kind. A good reliable machine
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Terrible piece of junk
Had this washing machine 2 years. It has been a pain. Sometimes won’t balance load and it can take 3 hours to do a load. Now it won’t spin. Piece of garbage. Won’t buy fisher and Paykel again. Certainly would not buy the next model. Will buy a competitors brand. Incredibly annoyed.
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JohnBrisbane
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
- QuickSmart WH7560J3 (7.5kg)
- Verified purchase
Excellent and good price
I have used this washing machine for a year as it was included in my rented apartment. When I moved interstate, I bought the exact same model because it was easy to use, effective, and was a good price compared to some other brands out there. It’s also energy efficient, and qualifies for the $200 energy rebate from QLD government. I would highly recommend this washing machine in this price range.
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TraceyPerth
Great washing machine for its price
Bought this 3 weeks ago after having a LG for 15 years & had not owned a Fisher & Paykel product however so far I am extremely happy. The machine is quiet & the 30 minute quick wash is actually 30 minutes with choice of temp & spin speed. Clothes come out clean & fresh. The clothes do not feel as dry after the spin of 1200 compared to my LG spin of 1000 but that may only be on the quick wash as have not yet tried another wash cycle. The 30 min does what I need quickly & water efficently. Love the spin only cylce great for hand rinsing. Will definately recomend this
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