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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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    4.6 (9)
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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
Carrie

Carrie

  • 6 reviews

This is perfect can't live without it

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I use this machine daily for all kinds of clothing particularly delicates which the machine has a special cycle. A 15 min cycle is very useful for small loads or not so dirty washing. A heavy cycle is useful for washing doonas or pillows.can be programmed with timer delay to use off peak water and electricity

Date PurchasedApr 2017
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Trish L

Trish LAU

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

More Pros than Cons

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I bought the 8kg washer instead of 7kg size because I prefer hot & cold connections to an inbuilt heater. The panel is very user friendly with many options...love the ability to add items during the cycle & washing is clean with minimal wrinkles for all textiles...overall I really like the machine except for the filling which stops and starts which is annoying.

Date PurchasedJul 2018
Sonya

Sonya

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Looks amazing

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Very quiet and cleans clothes amazingly. It has taken a while for us to realise but we couldn’t work out why our washing was coming out so hot and very creased when we had the hot water tap turned off, our hoses were on the wrong taps

Date PurchasedJan 2018
lovelylegs

lovelylegsAngle Park

  • 13 reviews

this is perfect,

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this product is very good, it cleans your clothes fantastic and it is very quiet. and does a very good job for a large family. My family all use it as it is easy to use. And it really spins your clothes out it doesn't take ttoo long to dry.

Date PurchasedApr 2014
Cecilia

CeciliaWA, 6019

  • 5 reviews

Does it's job

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F&P never fails have had no problem with it since purchased, and now that we have a newborn I use it almost every other day to wash the never ending laundry! It's quite enough that it doesn't wake up the baby when in use, and I like the reminder it gives when a drum clean is due. Here's hoping it will keep going strong for a few more years!

Date PurchasedJun 2016
azura

azuraDarling Downs, QLD

  • 10 reviews

Quiet! Washes well too

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I actually had to check that the machine was working when we installed it and ran the first wash... it was such a big difference to our old front loader (which served us well). After starting to do our washing with it I noticed a difference to how clean the clothes would come out. I’m a cloth nappy Mum and so I can do these with a pre-wash and an extra rinse cycle for my bubs easily and they come out great! We’ve had this machine since January and we are now about to replace the dryer with a f&p condenser dryer.

Date PurchasedJan 2018
Wendy

Wendy

  • 4 reviews
  • 3 likes

Excellent machine

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Top marks for this Fisher and Paykel washing machine. My husbane went to JB HI FI and was given no assistance so he wrnt to Harvey Norman. They recommended the Fisher and Paykel Smart wash. Easy to use, quiet and does an excellent job. Harvey Norman Townsville staff couldnt be more helpful. It was delivered, installed and old one removed for $50. One very happy customer!

Date PurchasedJul 2018
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Olivia B

Olivia BMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Brilliant washing machine

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Washes and rinses the clothes brilliantly, even on the super quick cycles. The spin is great on it so most of the moisture is removed. It's not overly loud and the finishing chime is short and not intrusive, but sometimes you might miss it. Perfect size, you can fit a whole quilt in it.

Date PurchasedApr 2018
Dreaming of Coco

Dreaming of CocoBrisbane

  • 8 reviews

Great

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We bought this washing machine in Jan 2017 so 1.5 Years now. It has been a great washer. I love the options and touch screen! It hasn’t had any problems so far, no major ones. It washes clothes clean and they come out looking great! So many great options to choose from. I would recommend this.

Date PurchasedJan 2017
Vicki Martin

Vicki MartinGlass House Mountains

  • 2 reviews

So Happy

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This is the first front loader I have ever purchased, and I love it. Its so simple to use and has a variety of different settings. Everything comes out so clean and I feel confident putting delicate items in it as they can't catch on anything or be damaged. I love that it is energy and water saving and the add garment function is a great feature as well. Very happy with my purchase.

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Aussie5

Aussie5South-Eastern Region, NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • 3 likes

I love it!

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Date PurchasedOct 2017
Peter dec

Peter decLilyfield

  • 5 reviews

Amazing self thinking Machine

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Looove all the options. Some days I load it up press one button and its away. Other times with my expensive clothes I use the options that ensure the machine looks after my delicate items of clothes. Its quiet, compact and fits in easy in my laundry. Its a great product.

Date PurchasedJan 2018
Rocket

Rocket

  • 4 reviews
  • 3 likes

Great Washing machine for the price.

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Love how quiet the machine is. We had an initial problem with vibration on the 1400 spin cycle.But to the credit of Harvey Norman, they quickly replaced the machine.I find it still does vibrate a bit on the 1400 spin, that's the reason I don't give it 5 stars. But love the quick wash and add an extra garment feature. Highly recommend

Date PurchasedMar 2018
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Susan

Susan

  • 3 reviews

Excellent product

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- the washing clothes are soo clean that the smell of them stay after wearing them for three days. I haven’t changed my washing powder so it’s surly the machine. Water efficiency and Englert too. Doesn’t make any sound only at the end a little bit when spinning. Favourite feature the add in after start.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
crisssydoll

crisssydollSouthwest, VIC

  • 12 reviews
  • 13 likes

Best washer I have had so far...

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i bought this machine 3 weeks ago after I had to give borrowed Asko back to my sister. Let me tell you it is probably the best washing machine i have had to date. It is super quiet, has multiple wash cycles-from short to long ones, energy and water efficient and my clothes come out super clean. Best money I have spent so far...

Date PurchasedMar 2018
Chris B

Chris BAU

  • 7 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love my new machine

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Have only just purchased my Fisher & Paykel Washsmart Front Loader and very happy with it. Washes well and very quiet and looks great. Has a Samsung before and happy with that one but the WashSmart is easier to use and seems to be gentler on my clothes, especially delicates. Love the extra quick 15 minute cycle I can have a load done in no time and be off to the beach. Does a great job on the heavy soiled garments as well. Highly recommend this machine.

Date PurchasedMar 2018
Agen

AgenMullum

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Miele = second to none!

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I can't recommend this brand of washing machine more highly. I will always buy a Miele front loader, although I doubt I will need to for another 20 years anyway. Miele are just top of the line. And a front loader is the best way to wash your clothes and not ruin them.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Ab34

Ab34

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

This is perfect

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I love this washing machine. I had never owned a front load washing machine before so was quiet sceptical, but now we have had this for 12 months and I love it. It rinses well and spins amazingly. It uses less water than a top load washing machine and I think it is just perfect!

Date PurchasedJan 2017
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Questions & Answers

Greg G.

Greg G.asked

WashSmart WH8060P2 (8.0kg)

I have a wh8060p2 washing machine it was working fine and then it started coming up with error no tap I’ve checked everything the book says the only thing I can find not quite right is the water flow rate 5 1/2 Ltrs per minute not 6 Ltrs per minute is going stop the machine and only in the rinse mode any ideas

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cloneme

clonemeasked

WashSmart WH8060P2 (8.0kg)

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

WashSmart WH8060P2 (8.0kg)

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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