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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
    3.3 (8)
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  • Ease of Use
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    3.9 (8)
  • Noise Level
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Daniel

DanielGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 10 reviews

Good solid machine but no lint trap.

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Have had this model for 1 year. It is a solid machine however it does not have a lint trap and sometimes your clothes can come out of wash with a little lint. Especially black clothes. Good overall and reliable washing machine. Would have given 5 stars id it had a lint filter.

Date PurchasedMar 2016
Billybobjoe

BillybobjoeSydney

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Good little thing that gets the job done

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If used correctly your whites will be kept clean and doesn't really wear out clothes but like all it will eventually. The noise is mediocre and it has a good energy rating giving it a higher rating on the website. It also is coloured white which is my personal favourite as it is simple yet nice. Although the beeping can get a bit annoying.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
Sasha

SashaRichmond-Tweed, NSW

  • 16 reviews

Very Good So Far

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Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Nadia

NadiaMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Good for family

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Washes well does not wear out clothes can do many washes good for family and easy to use user friendly and has a clean cycle all good have not had any problems so fa r. Not loud good for everyday use especially if need many washes. I rate it well

Date PurchasedOct 2016
Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth WilliamsGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 7 reviews

Good washing machine, fast and efficient

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I changed from front loader to top loader after finding the front loader took a long time to wash clothes and wouldn't drain them properly. I have found this washing machine much better for my needs with two children as I have a lot of washing and it's quick and does a good job. It's not too loud and it's easy to use. My only problem is it can be a bit rough on delicate clothes and jumpers tend to pill. I think this is probably the case with most top loaders and I just put on gentle cycle.

Date PurchasedJul 2016

Reliable efficient and quiet to run.

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This F & P washes clothes brilliantly from heavy duty to delicates with a slower spin speed. It's quiet to run I even put it on before going to bed and it doesn't disturb us at all. It stays in place and also has a shorter load duration and is gentle on clothing whilst still washing clotbes efficiently.

Date PurchasedJun 2016
Luforge

LuforgeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 31 reviews

Does the Job

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Always liked this brand for it's simplicity features..You can skip the cycles manually or leave in the auto mode during your wash cycles. Quiet and very robust.Only negative is that in your spin cycle you have to make sure that your clothes are balanced otherwise it wont spin as fast...

Date PurchasedSep 2012
Pauline

PaulinePerth

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Pretty good

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It cleans and rinses well, and to my surprise it didn't make much noise when it was running, so that's a huge plus point. I don't think this washing machine wears out my cloths, and I only use the basic features. so far I don't have any issue with it

Date PurchasedDec 2016
Louise

LouiseQLD, 4034

  • 7 reviews
  • 2 likes

Really good

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Washes well. Quiet operation. Love the fact that you can set your regular cycle and auto levels. Also like the remaining time display. Replaced a 16 year old Fisher & Paykel washing machine which was still working but making a bit of noise. Top loader as I have difficulty bending for a front loader.

April 1st 2018 Update: Fantastic machine

Washes well and can be customised for different wash options saving time as wash, rinse speed and time don't have to be adjusted every time. I generally wash on Quick cycle as our clothes aren't very dirty, they rather just need freshening up. I use Regular for sheets and towels. IUt is very quiet.

Date PurchasedJun 2017
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Alnoor panjwani

Alnoor panjwaniSydney

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Wife loves it .. clothes have been washing better since this new addition .. thanks to eife for maki

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Cleans good compared to the last one we had
It does not wear my clothes out
Its pretty quiet and i cant hear it when im sleeping
Best feature is love the technology and also it gentle on clothes and dont have to worry about white clothes getting wrecked and my wife made a good decision buying it

Date PurchasedApr 2016
White Ears Ahead Of Time

White Ears Ahead Of TimeTweed Heads

  • 29 reviews

Tick Tock Now That's A Clock

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7kg Fisher and Paykel toploader washing machine delivers ideal results ease of use
is outstanding, two buttons and you're done.
Soft non noise lid closer is well thought out.

Perfect washing machine, efficiant on water
gentle washing doesnt wear out clothes
whisper quiet two button start a fine
machine proud to own.
Purchased at The GoodGuys.
very best wishes
Greg

Date PurchasedMay 2017
Mandy92

Mandy92Melbourne

  • 5 reviews

Good machine, quick washing time

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Date PurchasedMay 2017
Lucas Yi

Lucas Yi

  • 4 reviews

This washing machine is great! Fast and clean!!!!

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I bought this washing machine about half years ago when we moved into a new house. The experience is so great because after the spin cycle, the clothes becomes extremely dry although the whole processes lasts for 15 mins. Our whole family enjoy using it and it provides us with great convenience.

Date PurchasedJan 2017
ted

tedIllawarra, NSW

  • 6 reviews

Good Guys did well

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Replaced the 15 year old F & P with this model and all is well.
The online suppliers gave a price and Good guys at Warrawong matched with full delivery, set-up and removal of the old machine at the time requested and with a smile.

Could ask for better. Let's hope the new machine, which are no longer made in NZ does the distance!

Date PurchasedJul 2017
kcd1961

kcd1961Illawarra, NSW

  • 18 reviews

So far so good

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After years of reliable hoovers and simpsons we hit a bad patch of second hand machines. We decided to bite the bullet and go new again. We read the reviews and this seemed like a good machine. We don't like electronic machines, but couldn't find something with good enough reviews, so we decided to suck it and see. This machine seems fast and reliable. We have had no unbalanced loads, despite several loads I was sure would be problematic based on past experience. The operations are pretty simple. Just need to remember to turn the hot hose on if doing a warm wash, which they recommend about once a week if you normally do cold (allegedly keeps the machine clean). So lets see how it goes.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
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Renee

ReneePerth

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Sufficient for my needs

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It's not too loud and doesn't take forever to wash but i do find it a bit hard on the clothes so i have to wash in the gental cycle all the time. I was hesitant to buy it because it didn't come with a filter but it actually get hair etc off the clothes well and i recently found out you can but a filter to put in it

Date PurchasedDec 2016
skeet

skeetbrisbane

Will only buy Fisher&Paykel washing machines

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My first Fisher&Paykel was pur hased many years ago.Wont even consider other brands even if are more reasonable.
My four daughters all have same brand but larger as they need with growi g fa ilies.Colours and whites bright gentle wash. Many selections for fine fabrics and very hard working when required for the footy clothes n denims. Also great for blankets etc.If i can give it 10 STARS I Would.

Date PurchasedApr 2017
Esther

EstherSydney, NSW

  • 8 reviews

This is perfect

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It is a nice off white colour machine. Also it has different programs that you can choose for washing different things. It is not noisy at all. Haha quiet working. It has extra rinse button that you can press to add one more time rising. Also you can add the time to wash. Great product.

Date PurchasedAug 2016
Denise

Denisesydney

  • 8 reviews

Great, reliable machine

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Very happy with this fisher and paykel washing machine. Super quiet, water efficient, and cleans clothes really well and is also kind on clothes, towels etc. Different spin cycles and self balances and beeps when finished the wash We are a couple but would recommend to families as well.

Date PurchasedSep 2016

suitbal for my home

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At first i think this one is too big for my family, but time tells us the things always change, now i think this one is perfect washing machine for.my family.the machine is big enough to wash whole familys stuff,including baby and adults, cots and matt, thats wonderful! thank you for your help!

Date PurchasedAug 2013
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Questions & Answers

Martin

Martinasked

WashSmart WA7060G2 (7kg)

Why is the water pump so noisy after it pumps out the water compared to my 20 year old one.
NZ made one had French made water pump, new one is Italian Askoll brand made in China!

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Hamptonroses
Hamptonroses

F&P no longer care about quality - my old F&P was virtually silent, clothes spun to almost dry, but my new replacement one is louder than a lawn mower, the clothes are dripping wet after final spin, and are covered in lint. I regret going with F&P again, quality of machine and care factor from their complaints Dept is zero. They are cutting costs wherever they can by using cheap parts!

JB
JB

Yes Ive had a very similar experience with my new F&P machine, old one was much better :(

Martin
Martin

Agreed they use some Italian designed pump made in China & Pulse it.
Thankfully the rest of the machine is made assembled in Thailand. They afraid to put made in Thailand, that should be a premium product then :-)
At least it does complete cycle times faster with small loads but the water pump makes it sound like a $2 Chinese design. It is what happens when a great company is bought out by Chinese. I'll be glad one day when 1st world companies make again

Sandy

Sandyasked

WashSmart WA7060G2 (7kg)

How to use spin only cycle

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Leo

Leoasked

WashSmart WA7060G2 (7kg)

Bought this brand new a week ago.
When filling it makes a clonking noise like the agitator is grabbing.
Only at the start when filling

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Martin
Martin

That is normal, it is testing the automatic water level to see if the spin clutch is finally free - parts float apart and disengage. This is the clunking you hear as the machine tests the fill level.

Leo
Leo

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