We have just purchased a 8.5 kg Fisher and Paykel top loader washer and to say I was disappointed in how the dark colours came out is a gross understatement. Everything is covered in lint. When I googled whether this was a known problem or whether I was doing something wrong, I found that this is a KNOWN PROBLEM with Fisher and Paykel machines but they refuse to do anything about it. Having to shell out another $50 for a lint filter that actually works and is produced by F&P is a joke and an insult. Lift your game F&P! Put a lint filter in your machines that work! Until they put these lint filters in as standard - DONT BUY

Fisher & Paykel quality has gone downhill with their 2018 range. Our new 8.5kg machine is noisy, cheaply made & the service department are a joke. The advice I got from their own service guy was to "buy another brand". Don't get me wrong, the old machines were really good, but these new models are cheaply made & very noisy. I would never buy Fisher & Paykel ever again.

Replaced our old Fisher & Paykel top loader with this wash machine. We love Fisher & Paykel for its quality and reliability. This machine is quiet and looks smaller than an 8.5 kilo washer which is a plus for smaller laudries. The only con is that the wash cycle time is longer than the older models and you can’t fasten the cycle.

I see a lot reviews here with various complaints about Fisher & Paykel bur our Washsmart has run like a clock so far. Ok its less than a year old, so I suppose that's quite young in the life of a whitegood but we have had a good experience and no faults at all. My one wishes are: 1/ the spin was a little faster as things come out fairly wet 2/ they used heavier grade metal because the overall machine feels light compared to the old days.
Lets see how long it lasts!

I AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS NEW PURCHASE. I bought an 8.5kg toploader to wash doonas like my last washing machine however the bowl is half the size of my old Fisher and Paykel how can this be???? I will be lucky to get one queen sheet in this machine what a waste of money. I have a 5.5kg washing machine in the shed and this is bigger than the 8.5 DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT TOO EXPENSIVE FOR A REALLY SMALL WASHING MACHINE.

Does great wash on every cycle. Clothes come out clean, doesn't stretch my clothes. It's very quite even on spin cycle. My favourite option is having a quick wash with a shorter soak time. Best machine I've ever had. Only thing is my machine does a spin cycle before water is even in it when you start from rinse cycle

this washing machine sometimes can leave clothes stinky, it does not always rinse properly, clothes come out dirty often.
it does not wear out clothes.
it is fairly loud.
i enjoy that there is a good amount of selection with which type of wash to do, for each different material

I purchased this machine in September 2016, after 10 untroubled years with my last F & P machine. I am disgusted with the machine. It leaves ugly lint marks all over my washing. I have read and followed all manufacturers directions and still it is happening. No more Fisher & Paykel for me

Easy to use, quiet and washes very well. Had this machine for a month now & can not fault it at ALL! Great to have a count down timer and the 8.5kg unit is smartly compact. I strongly suggest reading the manual prior to start to ensure you are operating correctly as it gives you an insight into all its amazing features. So happy to have chosen it!

I have had this washer a few months and don't like it as well as my previous washer...a Westinghouse. The machine washes thoroughly....in fact a little too thoroughly at times, often leaving my clothes baggy looking. The normal cycle is around 47 minutes which is really good and the machine is quiet and chugs along well. Although fairly basic the washer does have all the must haves and it seems to be fairly robust. I absolutely loath the filter though, or lack thereof, utterly useless and leaves my clothes covered in fluff, fibres or just whatever is floating around. It's an OK washer but if you have a lot of black clothes forget it, you'll be forever on the end of a clothes brush removing fuzz..

Could not be happier. Finally a machine that does what it’s supposed to do, and then some. Firstly, washes great. Can soak if needed. Good range of programs, love the allergy cycle with two rinses. Spins really well, clothes come out semi dry. Can fit lots in. Great for whites and colours. Lint free. Noise level minimal. Overall a great machine in every way.

Just delivered this morning and already onto my third load. Its so quiet, keep checking to see if its still going! It has a super touch panel which is very sensitive and hardly needs touching at all. I'm over the moon happy. My last F/P lasted 17 years so if this one does as well I will have nothing to complain about.

really effective washing machine at effectively cleaning clothes without too much noise. The drum is big enough to easily slot all the clothes in whilst rarely having issues with the tumbler not being stable. My favourite feature is the delicate wash, it really cleanse clothes without damaging them. The only downside is it is a little bit difficult to clean but outweighed by such great performance!

I have bought 2 washing machines in 40 years, but my new Fisher & Paykel is the smartest one ever. It is light, well balanced for large loads, quiet, and measures the water level based on the weight of the load. I find this feature particularly eco-friendly in the current conservation awareness. The electronic buttons are very practical and the combinations for different types of washes are terrific.

Great washing machine. Clothes come out clean and undamaged. Quiet for the most part but can get loud towards end of cycle. I would of liked the quick wash feature to be 30mins or less however it is 37 minutes. Fits a good amount for 2 adults and a baby.