Best Front Loading Washing Machines

I’ve been using the Bosch Series 8 WGG244A1AU for a while now, and it has been one of the most reliable appliances in my home. The wash cycles are… Read more

genuinely quiet, even on higher spin speeds, and the machine handles mixed loads without any issues. Clothes come out clean, fresh, and noticeably less damp, which cuts down drying time.

The interface is simple to navigate, and the preset programs cover most everyday needs without overcomplicating things. I also appreciate the energy and water efficiency — it’s clear the machine is designed with long‑term use in mind.

Overall, it’s a solid, well‑built washer that performs consistently and feels worth the investment.

Started off great but bearings failed after 2 years, now a noisy machine that leaks oil into the clothes. Absolute rubbish quality build. Show details

Haier would have to pay me to buy any of their products and even then I would spend it on another brand!!! – Haier products are pure rubbish everything I have brought with this brand name has broken within weeks of purchase I won’t ever buy Haier again. Customer service is also rubbish Show details

Working fine. After cpl of years doesnt always start when door gets closed. The biggest issue is rust all over eventhogh no open water in these places. Previous waching machines were not getting rusty.

Best decision I have ever made! My mom has had her speed queen for over 40 years! Excited that this will be the last washing machine I EVER Buy! Show details

GREAT MACHINE TO REPLACE MY 17 YEAR old Bosch Logixx 8 Made in Germany after a rat took residence and caused rust in bottom to constantly activate… Read more

AquaStop . MAde in Spain but still super high quality and very impressed by washing, time cycles using SpeedPerfect, sound and vibration! BOSCH IS ALWAYS BETTER

Price does not equate with the quality or performance – I bought a washing from Fisher & Paykel in 2018 & it broke down 6 years later. The price gor this front loader was close to $900. When contact F&P… Read more

for repair they charge $150 for dropping by. The circuit board was found to be defective & they quote almost $400 for a replacement. I found F&P product quality has deterioraded & the price for their products & parts are way too high for poorer quality product. I could just buy a new European brand for less $700 instead of doing the repair.

Worst washing machine I have ever purchased Broke down on March 1st under warranty. Technician attended two days later with incorrect part.… Read more

Problem was cockroaches in panel which was not flagged anywhere in any manual otherwise I would have used baits. Also told could have invalidated my warranty by having cockroaches, but how was I supposed to know? I don't get pest sprayed as have an elderly pet but would have put baits down had I known. ETA for fixing is now March 31 so have not had a machine for an entire month. Not good enough Fisher & Paykel

I started using this washing machine in March 2023, I’ve been very happy with how clean my clothes have been and how quiet the machine is until… Read more

today. It has now broken down unable to spin dry the load. I am very disappointed that after 2.5 years the machine has now needed repairs. My Simpson of 18years had never needed repairs I only replaced it because I renovated my laundry.

What a disaster purchase. Right from the first wash it ripped my bedsheets, the next load it proceeded to fray the clothes being washed and if you… Read more

were game enough to wash them a second time they would come out stretched and paper thin, a lot of the time with multiple rips, holes or even shredded from being stretched to the maximum. For the next few months I tried every cycle, using the lowest spin (400) and the lowest temperature - I tried small loads, big loads, medium sized loads but every wash (even the delicate cycle) had the same result. LG garment care factor = NIL. Even though it was still under warranty (6 months old) neither LG customer service or Harvey Norman wanted to know or assist, insinuating user fault. I never received a single call back from LG or Harvey Norman at any time during my dealings with these disgraceful organisations. NEVER again will I have an LG product in my house or step foot in a Harvey Norman store again after being treated so appallingly and spoken down to by the HN department manager when I dare question the delivery/installation procedure as a possibility for damage in transit. I thought it was reasonable to at least look into it because when I requested the installers leave me the travel bolts they said this machine doesn't come with any. The HN dept mgr rejected any such possibility with the reason being that travel bolts can only be used once, they are not reuseable and if I should ever need to move the machine I should just fill up the drum with clothes. Well, that excuse was an insult to my intelligence and should be a huge red flag to the Harvey Norman franchise, and it was the final straw for me. My last contact he promised to phone me back in 20 minutes with an update - that was 5 days ago...... some things just don't change.

Machine lasted 2.5 years. Lost out on 2 years warranty. Started locking and not rinsing. Then it would just fill with water and we had to manually rise. Then the motor died out. Show details

Washing machine broke down after 13 months and had to wait for a while to get a replacement. Please strongly reconsider if you are thinking of buying a product from AEG Show details

Had machine for under three year bottom of machine rusted out,don’t live close to the beach. Show details

Rust/corrosion not covered under 5 year warranty – Purchased this 8kg Front Load Washing Machine through Costco coming up to 4 years ago. After taking the front panel off to clear the pump noticed… Read more

the bottom of the machine had started to corrode under the panel. I emailed whirlpool with my concerns of the corrosion and was asked to send photos of the damaged. Then another email requesting full photos of the machine. Third email was a reply that the rust is not covered in the 5 year warranty. This is the response received by whirlpool. “The rust in the unit is usually not covered under the warranty. It occurs due to surrounding moisture and in order to remove the issue of rust, Maintenance and cleanliness of unit is must. Since rust are external issue not a manufacturing defect, we are unable to assist you at the stage. Please keep unit safe and clean in order to avoid further rusting of the unit.” It’s a washing machine that has water going through it at least 4 times a week. And the rust was covered by the front panel. The area has never been under water

Simpson use to be a great Product, but how bad their washing machines are today this 7kg isn't worth a cent, what a piece of Rubbish not even 3yrs old has problems spinning and draining, you should be thrown out of Australia, and the stores.

Have a 4086C and after 4.5 years the Fabric Softener Dispenser started only dispensing intermittent. Tried various programs for a while to see what… Read more

conditions made it work or not. In the end contacted Asko who informed me it was out of Warranty a month prior. All be it the warranty is for 60 months without fault and I was lucky to get 55 months without fault, they said out of warranty and didn't care, what was worse than it being out of warranty now (Not when the fault happened) is the lack of assistance or empathy. Told to phone a local repairer or fix it myself. Service department has ghosted me and refuses to answer emails. For an alleged High End Washing Machine, the service and care from Asko couldn't be more bottom end. It is a $2000 Washing Machine, I was expecting better from the product and much better from the service and help line.

Machine broke just outside warranty but was repaired by Electrolux – Purchased from Harvey Norman in June 2021. Did the job for 2 years 8 months then died (outside of the 2 year warranty) - E91 error. I was quoted $400… Read more

to $500 to repair by a local technician. I left a review here and was then contacted directly by Electrolux who sent a serviceman and repaired the machine at their cost. Thank you very much Electrolux. The machine has worked fine since.

Absolute piece of crap - no stars – Yep, cheapest at the time I bought. Washed well for maybe 6 months. Total carnage since then. Only 2 possible options to wash now and have to take… Read more

everything out soaking wet because it will not drain and spin. Will never, ever buy this cheap crap again. No warrantly either. Just crap. Buyer beware. Not worth the price.

I have this model but in 9kg. I’m very disappointed in this machine and the customer support for this product. My machine is now 1.5yrs old and most… Read more

of the time it will not complete the spin cycle and my clothes are sopping wet. I had a technician come out today who was very rude and said it was my fault for not balancing the load and putting heavy things in there which I can assure you I’m not. If this machine cannot handle regular clothes and underwear in a load it is not fit for purpose. I think the best place for this machine is my curb. Off to research a new machine from a better brand! Stay away! You might be ok with one of these machine but if something goes wrong it’ll be your fault apparently!

We have had this washing machine for 2 years, started having issues with mold on the seal and brown paste appearing on clothes after wash, i… Read more

complained to LG and the response i received that it was not a warranty fault but user error, even though we regularly ran the drum cycle (more than recommended), the photos are of the seal that i replaced, the brown paste (scrud, LG called it) , is impossible to clean, as it is behind the seal, which you don't have access to, so cannot clean. Even replacing the seal wash a mission (i am quite handy), you have to nearly dismantle the whole machine, i have never had this issue with any other washing machine design, and would definitely not recommend to buy an LG machine, and the support was not helpful and basically said it was not covered under warranty even though we used it as recommended.

We had a warranty issue on a 9 month old d washing machine and Beko made every excuse under the sun not to fix it, After 5 calls (which they don't… Read more

reply to), they decided it was user's fault, a crack in the drum from a coin in the wash, I stated that surely the machines should cope with a coin as this is a unintentional but common thing, they told me the get 12-15 similar faults every couple of months but still wouldn't admit it a fault in machine, I have had many machines before and never had this issue, they said machines today are not has strong as they used to be, the 5 year warrenty they offer is not worth much, I will never buy their products again

This brand used to be great in the past, but now it feels outdated and stuck in the past—like it hasn’t evolved beyond the 19th century. The… Read more

so-called '6th sense' technology is completely useless and makes no sense. The washing cycle takes forever to finish, whereas my old machine completed the same load in just 45 minutes with better results. I don’t understand how this brand is still in business—it should have shut down long ago. I would strongly advise everyone to avoid it."*

This washing machine is incredibly quiet when in use. The colour is beautiful & the cycles are easy to use. A feature that comes in handy is the… Read more

laundry liquid/powder dispense drawer, there is an option to fill one of the compartments for multiple washes ie no need to fill the drawer for every load. Everything is cleaned & spun really well.

Unsatisfactory wash quality, machine replaced by Miele – Wash quality of this specific Miele machine was not to our satisfaction. It uses insufficient water during agitation which means basic things like… Read more

chia seeds and yogurt don’t come off kids clothes irrespective of full load, three quarter load or half load.

We were told prior to purchase that we can adjust the water amount during the wash to make it higher but after purchase we found out that only the rinse could be adjusted (we likely bought or were sold the wrong model.

Minimum spin was 600 which isn’t great for high quality clothes.

Twin dos is convenient but needs to be cleaned before holidays to avoid voiding the warranty.

Miele offered to replace the washer for a more suitable one (WWG360WCS) which has the adjustable water and lower spin of 400. Their customer service has been impeccable hence 4 stars but I don’t recommend this specific machine.

See my review of WWG360WCS also.

This is my first time having a front loader so I can’t compare it to other front loaders. However, ever since having this washing machine my clothes… Read more

wear out so much faster they look old, it has damaged my blankets and throws. To me it is very rough and I am only using the delicate cycle now. It says it’s water efficient but at the cost of not properly washing the soap and softener out (not sure if all front loaders have the same problem). I always do an extra rinse cycle on every load to try and prevent this.

Other than those issues it’s not bad but I miss a top loader as it wasn’t damaging my clothes as much and it’s quicker.

Washing the stains right outta my life – We bought this machine when our 7kg top loader collapsed in a fit of exhaustion in 2021. I was surprised at the negative reviews on here, ours has… Read more

run like a dream since day 1, no matter the abuse we throw at it, and trust me, during winter sports season it gets punishment! So huge it even fits our blankets, and kids doonas, meaning less dry cleaning expenses, more margarita money for me! The filter is front bottom and easy to access and clean. I made my own favourite cycle so I got what suits us, 60 deg C for the aforementioned sports uniforms (lucky this isnt smellavision) with high spin. Always get a good outcome using 0.5 cup sodium carbonate and a half dose of laundry detergent. Not too wet, dry off quickly. My only ever hiccup was a stretchy lycra top that was caught in door as it closed and spun around making a giant knot, and made machine shake. Note to self, dont overfill machine and make sure all items are away from door. You can stop machine early in cycle to add those hiding socks you always find 2 seconds after you start a load, and the vapour refresh cycle is great for suit jackets and school blazers worn by stinky kids and husbands. There is remote connection for your phone but I dont use it since am right there wrangling the laundry anyway. The spin is a bit noisy, but the rest as silent as a toddler in the makeup drawer.

Excellent washing machine, very easy to use and looks great. Show details

I own an ASKO washing machine, and while the machine itself can perform well at times, I’ve had an ongoing issue with an E7 error code appearing… Read more

intermittently. After contacting ASKO, I was advised to check filters and hoses for blockages. I followed all instructions carefully and found no issues. The machine worked for one load, but on the very next cycle, the same E7 error returned. I then booked a technician under warranty and had to wait a full week. When the technician arrived, he only ran a single test cycle without clothes, detergent, or real usage conditions, which of course worked fine. He then accessed the service history, which clearly showed the E7 error had occurred more than 10 times. Despite this clear evidence and my detailed explanation of when and how the fault occurs, the technician refused to fix the machine because he “could not replicate the issue” on the spot. He explicitly dismissed my explanation and stated he would not take my word for it. When I asked what I should do when the error happens mid-cycle—leaving clothes soaking wet and unusable—his response was essentially that it wasn’t his problem and I should just call again and wait for another visit. This experience was extremely frustrating and disappointing. Being told to repeatedly wait for service while dealing with a known, recorded fault is unacceptable. Even worse was the dismissive and unprofessional attitude from the technician, who made me feel like my concerns were not valid. At this point, I cannot recommend ASKO—not just because of the recurring fault, but because of the poor after-sales support and lack of accountability.

Buyer be aware Fisher & Paykel they do not stand by the warranty for a brand new machine barely used (3 times) and will try shift blame to you to… Read more

avoid claims!

Brand-new washing machine after only three washes, it began leaking from the front door due to a faulty rubber seal. No errors. No misuse. I have two witnesses. Fisher & Paykel refusing to honour the warranty, instead are trting to shift the blame onto me creating hypothetical scenarios with no legal basis or supporting evidence.. The repair is not costly, but they'd rather liability avoidance rather than standing behind their product!. Also their AI-generated response is appalling!! They should invest in their product instead!

A near-new appliance failing after three uses is not acceptable!. Consumers deserve better! Disgusting treatment! This is unacceptable. If i could rate zero I would.

Poor machine design – I purchased this machine new. It washes poorly even though the cycles are long. When it overfills (which is often) it doesn’t have an ability to… Read more

drain - it has to be tilted at 90degrees manually! It has a relatively poor capacity in terms of loads and often the clothes come out wet and looking unwashed despite the few hours of washing time. In short, was a regrettable purchase. Will be purchasing another washing machine as this one wasn’t fit to wash anything!