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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
    4.7 (7)
  • Value for Money
    4.4 (8)
  • Ease of Use
    4.9 (8)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.9 (8)
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (8)


Jeffrey L.

Jeffrey L.

  • 3 reviews

Great machine love it!!

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The machine is easy to use, the 8kg size is perfect, love the variety of selections for washing! The wash times are great. Overall very very happy with this product!!

Purchased in December 2021 at Harvey Norman.

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Vicwondering

VicwonderingLaunceston, TAS

  • 2 reviews

Perfect wash everytime

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Every day work clothes are now cleaner than ever before. The tumble action I wish i'd had many years ago.
Delicates are not damaged in this machine and being able to adjust the time of the wash is wonderful, save on power. The size is brilliant for doona covers and sheets and to wash a lot more.



Purchased in June 2021 at Betta Home Living for $845.00.

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Great washing machine with one not-so obvious problem

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This is a great washing machine for washing sheets and clothes. It offers a range of washing cycles and temperatures for a range of needs. There is, however, one problem with the machine which I didn't uncover until after use: the washing machine drum is harsh and abrasive on towels. I have Sheridan towels and the ribbed drum tears at the towels leaving them coarse and rough. I contacted F&P regarding this issue and their customer support was poor, no solutions provided and the consultant said they had never heard of this issue. Now looking to replace this machine after 6 months.

Purchased in October 2021 at Harvey Norman.



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Brittany

BrittanyGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 7 reviews

Love love this machine

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Love, love this machine Fisher & Paykel Washing Machine. I use this machine to wash lots of clothing from 2 messy little boys, myself & husband. Our sheets, towels on a daily. I love the different wash settings which can be selected upon what you are washing at that time & how quickly you need it washed. Its gentle on the garments which is an added bonus. It has actually made me love doing the washing again.

The machine is quiet, the clothes come out very dry & makes the drying process a lot quicker than other machines I have had in the past.

The price of the machine is excellent, not to expensive, definitely getting value for money.
I would recommend this washing machine for all the reasons above.

Purchased in August 2021 at Stan Cash for $650.00.

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F.A.C

F.A.C

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

Water, energy and time efficient, lots of functions and super quiet

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Purchased in July 2021 at Harvey Norman Appliances Physical Store for $799.00.

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Gezza

GezzaSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 5 reviews

That good, bought another for our daughter

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Used for all washing, including Linen dresses, mens work clothes, dress pants, all underwear. very quiet quick and efficient, previous samsung washer dryer only lasted 1 year. Hope to get 10 years out of it.

Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman for $1,100.00.

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Pegasus

PegasusGreat Southern, WA

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Great Washer - Just love it

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Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman Appliances Physical Store for $799.00.

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pinkdawn

pinkdawnMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 28 reviews

Always clean

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Have never owned a front loader
Had no idea it saves you so much water and clothes come out super clean even with the quick cycle (30min)
It’s easy to operate and the machine tells you when it needs a drum clean. When this happens all you need to do is turn the dial to drum clean and the machine will do the rest!

Purchased in January 2021 for $900.00.

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Emms

Emms

  • 4 reviews
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Spin cycle never resolves, F&P don't care

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Purchased in August 2021.

Misty

MistyBrisbane

  • 2 reviews

I love my washing machine

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My washing machine has a large variety of programs to choose from, suits just about any fabric, there is even a special cycle for your gym clothes and also it has a gentle cycle for baby clothes, and a program for your Donna. The fact that you can stop it during the cycle is a great boost.

Date PurchasedDec 2018

Sandi

SandiSoutheast, SA

  • 7 reviews
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Great washing machine. Love it. So easy to use and great result with cleaner clothes.

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I bought this a month ago and I love it. Very easy to use with turn dial and easy to read functions. Everyday wash cycle just under 60 minutes and great spin speed. I had people to stay over Christmas so the machine got a good workout with loads of sheets, towels, adult and childrens clothing etc. Best machine I have had. Took my time choosing after reviewing through Choice magazine and not disappointed. Good value for money.

Date PurchasedDec 2018

Exactly what we need

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We had to replace our old (F&P) top loader within a day, so my starting point was to target a reasonably priced machine based on recommended models (by Choice, November 2018). Don't need more than an 8kg model with 3 people in the house.
We have always had top-loaders in the past but considered moving to a front-loader due to space efficiencies as well as water and energy savings. Went with this one based on price and ranking. The box fits easily into the back of an SUV (CX-5). Easy to unpack and set up.
So far very happy after a couple of loads, very simple and logical settings and very quiet - compared to the old one. Early days yet and hopefully there won't be any issues but happy to recommend so far.

Date PurchasedJan 2022

Gabi

GabiPerth, 6004

  • 5 reviews
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Washing machine

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I usually put dark clothes in the washing machine, I'm very satisfied with the product's controls and its performance when I apply different settings. This washing machine is very careful with my clothes in particular with delicates, I'm very very satisfied with the cycles time of the washing machine.

Date PurchasedJan 2016

Can't clean the cloth

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Very expensive machine but never done it's job, I have to shake every single cloth I washed to get rid of dust left over on clothes, even dirtier than before wash... I will have to buy a new one of other brand and sell this one. It has no water level option.

Date PurchasedMar 2014
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Terrible machine - appalling customer service

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Terrible wash. School shirts and business shirts extremely crushed. No matter what spin cycle or function you use. Washes worse than a LG machine I had for 12 years. I am now having to replace clothes that are only 7 months old. Customer service is absolutely appalling. Spoken to 6 different officers and all kept saying the same things of never receiving service reports. I will never purchase a fisher and Paykel appliance ever again. Frustrated and disappointed customer.

Date PurchasedMay 2018
zan

zanSydney

  • 2 reviews

excellent washing machine

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Cleans clothes very well and they don't come out all tangled together. The functions are easy to use and you can even pause it if you forget a piece of clothing which is always useful. Really happy with this washing machine, nice settings and control display. It is really quiet when washing and rinsing more than expected.

Date PurchasedAug 2018

Selina

SelinaMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Great machine

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Love the drum wash option to keep the machine clean and fresh after washing my partners work gear (carpenter).
Great that it gives you the time remaining so you can plan your morning and the super quick wash is excellent when you’re in a hurry.
Best machine I’ve ever owned. Very happy customer!

Date PurchasedJul 2017

Kath

KathNortheast, VIC

  • 9 reviews

Washing Machine

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I love this frontloader its easy to use has heaps of wash cycles and that is great when you rely on tank water. I love the add item function. Also the drum cleaning function. I previously had another brand frontloader and this one washes much better than the older one.I love that you can do a supwr fast wash in 22mins

Date PurchasedSep 2018

Carz

CarzBrisbane

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Awesome machine

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Awesome machine that's quiet and cleans clothes very well. Love the handwash option along with the ability to add additional rinses to a cycle. I like the options available, makes it easy to make sure each load is handled exactly how it needs to be. It doesn't take long and clothes wash perfect . Has great energy and water saving efficiency. Would definitely recommend this washer .
It's lock system is not that good can be unlocked so easily, not a machine in little kids houses.

Date PurchasedJan 2018

lindm

lindmRadelaide

  • 29 reviews

Faulty design - poor electronics

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When it works this washing machine washes great. I'm now on my third service call and it's all the electronics which are failing. Please don't bother with F&P service as they aren't worried about helping you. Should have stuck with my ugly old Euromaid 8kg washing machine which didn't miss a beat.

Date PurchasedJan 2018

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Questions & Answers

cloneme

clonemeasked

How to remove the lower front kick plate

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Vicwondering
Vicwondering

You should only remove the cover for the filter, which is a small plate not the whole kickplate.
A coin or screw driver will help remove.

cloneme
cloneme

I need to remove the whole plate as the
drain rubber hose has slipped inside the the machine.

Belinda
Belinda

me too


Janelle S

Janelle Sasked

I power on then try to select cycle by turning knob however machine turns off. Sometimes I will move to cycles other times several. No error code on display.

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Maddie

Maddieasked

For some garments, I'd hand wash them and use the washer's spin cycle to dry it.
My son has a WH7560J2 washer. Ever since he bought it 3 years ago, the spin cycle doesn't work to dry hand-washed business shirts. He finds this extremely annoying.
I intend to get a WH8060P2 to replace an existing Fisher & Paykel top loader. Could any user tell if the spin cycle of the WH8060P2 can be used independently to spin dry washings?
Thank you.

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