Best Washing Machines

Best machine I have ever owned. Commercial machine is great Show details

Purchase the Bosch series 8; 9 kg washing machine front loader sale price for $1200 Harvey Norman NSW This is now my second washing machine… Read more

purchase. The first one was a Fisher & Paykel front loader that was purchased in 2014 which we used twice daily, and only recently the bearings started go & wasn’t spinning fast enough to remove excess water out. This was the only reason why we had made this purchase.

We followed the Sales Rep advice at Harvey Norman and went for the German made Bosch. We were told you can’t got wrong with German made. The quality & craftsmanship is always top tier, and anything German made is made to last! I also told him my previous machine purchased from there also served us well for 12yrs!

On closer inspection once it was home I soon came to realise that it wasn’t up to the same quality as the Fisher and Paykel sadly !

I felt that Bosch could have had a really good quality machine for the price it was charging with the same features the competitors were offering !!

The program dial functions are extremely hard to read as they do not light up with the silver backing plate and the thin black writing makes it very hard to read. I have to get my phone out & use the torch & squat to make sure it’s the correct wash cycle I’ve chosen . In the showroom with all the lighting there you don’t notice it until you get home in your laundry with your single light bulb :(

The detergent drawer doesn’t close fully the bottom right hand side lifts up a bit. I have taken my drawer back into the store to see whether it’s a fault with my mine only. It looks like it’s a fault with that series because the display model at Harvey Norman also doesn’t close flush & pops out a bit too! The plastic does feel very cheap & light. Not sturdy

For a machine that’s over $1200 & German made you shouldn’t expect this at all ! I asked the sales rep to let the Bosch Rep know of this fault. I’m yet to be contacted by anyone, but could be early days yet.

The rubber lining inside the drum seal feels thinner than my previous machine. Water does not fully expel from the inner seal, which when it’s spinning the clothes should remove all traces of water too. I have to dry off the water with a rag so odour doesn’t occur- never had to do that with my previous Fisher & Paykel!

It does have a nice feature ; that it does light up when starting the wash cycle.

So far the wash cycles have been good with no issues. The clothes have been clean. I love this has a 15, 30 & 45 min cycle, like my old F&P - so that’s a bonus ! I haven’t yet used the delayed start, which I used to with my previous machine a lot.

But I feel for the price and for the namesake that it is a German made Bosch machine it feels cheap.

I did walk back around on the shopfront and check out the new Fisher & Pakyel and my regret was instant. I wish I had purchased that instead! It felt a lot more sturdy and it felt like everything was made with the a highest of quality.

I’m sorry Bosch, but I think you’ve dropped the ball with this machine.

Bad experience with Fisher and Paykel – Popular brand however annoying crap in playing up two years time with their stupid codes that constantly beeping non stop. Never this brand again, got LG better !

Fisher and Paykel can't tell the time. Be aware that every cycle goes for about twice as long as the machine states. In addition, at the end of the… Read more

cycle, you will have to wait another several minutes for the 'child lock' to allow you to access your clothes. So, a 46 minute cycle will take well over an hour. A fifteen minute rinse takes around half an hour. A ten minute spin for a hand wash for instance, becomes at least half an hour before you can access the spun item. If you stop the machine late in the spin cycle, say at seven minutes, NO SPIN at all will have been accomplished, in fact the clothes will feel WETTER. What has it been doing for seven minutes? AND, you will have several minutes to wait before it will unlock the machine, therefore not saving any time. If you dont have all day to get a load of washing done, get another machine. This machine is incredibly infuriating, especially if you are in any form of hurry.

Please keep this review in context, my previous two washing machines were front loaders and I am comparing this top loader against that. Pros:… Read more

Support is based in Australia, they were helpful and got back to me re my questions about things within a day Capacity is correct ( or generously measured ) , my last front loader was rated at 6.5 kg and no way could you fit 6.5 kg of clothes in it

Cons: Machine is very noisy compared to my previous two front loaders Water usage seems a lot higher than the front loader so if you were on tank water I don,t think I could recommend this, please see my water usage which has had a significant jump in the last quarter and there have been no other changes in my lifestyle other than getting a new washing machine. The machine does seem rougher on clothes ( I am using the normal/eco cycle ) and I have had a backing strip of cloth which was placed behind the button holes torn torn out from a set of poly cotton pyjamas Also compared to the front loaders there seems to be far less wash options. What I mean by this is that the front loaders had a setting for nearly every type of clothing whereas this machine has way fewer. Also these machines are fairly pricey, hopefully it will have the reputed build quality and longevity it is supposed to have.

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.

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

Ok so when washing if your doing let’s say rags the machine my not register that it has rags in it so it may fill up once again like a if you started a new load or it may try to push it out all to gether Show details

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

I could handle poor automatic water level sensing and the spin going out of balance too easily, but not the planned obsolescence. I requested a… Read more

service in 2026 on a 2020 WA8560P1 washing machine that was noisy at high spin speeds. The service technician did not correctly diagnose the cause of the noise and provided an expensive quote for unrelated pump and suspension parts that were not cost-effective to replace, which I declined. Within a couple of weeks of the service call, spin mode stopped completely. By simply removing the agitator, I could easily see that the screws securing the spline drive to the bowl hub had sheared off, evidently failing progressively over time rather than all at once. Upon installing new screws myself, the machine is now working properly again. The $220 service call fee was therefore a waste of money. I tried complaining to F&P but would have incurred another $220 fee for them to look at it again.

But this is worse than poor customer service. This is also clear evidence of planned obsolescence. The bowl hub has provision for 6 screws to secure the spline drive to it. Only 3 screws were installed in the factory, which obviously couldn't handle the forces because they sheared clean off in only 5 years. That wouldn't have happened with 6 screws. Unfortunately since it isn't possible to remove sheared-off metal screw threads from a plastic bowl hub, it therefore isn't possible to install 6 new screws after the failure has occurred, hence the best I could do was install 3 new screws in the alternate holes. I presume that they too will shear off in due course. Naturally the bowl hub is not available as a separate part so the whole bowl will need to be replaced next time at great expense. I wont be looking at F&P products when that day comes.

F&P used to be a good brand when it was a New Zealand company before the Haier China takeover. It's something much less now.

Do NOT waste your Money or time with this company Repairs are a Long Wait Contacted seller, Informed 3 days for service appointment Actually 6 days… Read more

Informed part would take 10 days for delivery Well past 10 days, 16 days for technician repair appointment. 21 days without use of my washing machine is Unacceptable. Spending money at the laundry. Repairs heavily booked out This Says Heaps re Dodgy products being sold How about employing more Staff for Both repairs + answering the phone Rather than goiing around in circles with their website trying to speak with an actual Employee!!!

Would Not recommend

I wish I had been more vocal with follow up complaints after they send m sent out a technician to resolve a problem regarding dirty dust lines left… Read more

on clothes. It got better then started happening again. Cleaning it is a NIGHTMARE, so many little niches that collect dirt and dust. I have to clean filters with a toothbrush and a q tip and they're still not properly clean. The slots that the filters fit in are impossible to clean and around the top is a ridge that collects dirt. I clean my machine with appropriate product on hot monthly as instructed. The filthy filter slot is two weeks since last clean. I do wash heavy work clothes once per week. The good points, it's quiet and spins really well

Appalling service purchased a washing machine that failed after 18 months with a 2 year warranty. book a service only to have it cancelled the… Read more

morning of and postponed for an additional week. When contacting the service centre you get a generic AI apology that is patronizing and not authentic. They don’t care about after service just selling poor quality that doesn’t last 2 years

Good for the price! It does its job, and I got it with a huge discount..

LOVE IT! – This combo machine is amazing! I purchased this machine as I didn’t have the space for the side by side version. I actually love that the dryer is… Read more

on top as getting clothes out and putting on hangers and onto a rack is much easier. This combo is simple to operate, with many options and able to do large loads ie. sleeping bags, doonas.

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.

Had for 5 years but LG is known for having issues with gunk/scrud getting stuck under impeller plate (disk at bottom that spins) Hard/risky to remove… Read more

to clean or $$$ to get it serviced. After 20++ cleans we gave up on getting it out. Tub clean meant to be hot but only selects cold and uses cold. Hot hose is definitely working/connected. Noticed the sensor hasn't been sensing the water level correct for a while too.

Door started to slump, now is completely broken (top and bottom hinge hanging on by duct tape .Heavy glass door held on by flimsy plastic frame… Read more

inside door.Didnt seem to line up very well from day one Should have been picked up pre manufacture. You learn not to expect much these days.Bought this through appliances online. Incredibly disappointed as I thought Bosch was a good brand.

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

We purchased this top loader LG washing machine at the end of summer, 2026. It replaced a front loader machine, which had a broken boot seal. Our… Read more

new LG washer has been very efficient, with a wide variety of choices for each type of washing load. It is easy to operate and uses cold water, giving good results. The LG WTG7520 is quiet and efficient, with 2 well designed sturdy lint filters which we clean very 1 -2 weeks. We are a two person household so this smaller unit suits us well.

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

Not good enough. Why is Sphere not making any improvements over the years on a product that is clearly nothing but junk. This is our second… Read more

replacement needed in our 2021 Jayco Silverline. These washing machines only have a 12 month warranty and they don`t last much longer than that, before needing another replacement due to further faults and breakdowns. NOT GOOD ENOUGH SHPERE!!

Ideal Camping Companion – We looked at these ages ago but thought nope a bucket will do. A friend of ours just bought one and said its the best thing they ever bought for… Read more

camping. So here we are...

Wow, I'm so impressed with the quality of the materials its solid and sturdy and its soooo easy to use!! If im being completely honest though, it will be interesting to see how it is a year from now.

We literally just un-boxed it and 5 mins later using it. I took videos to share BUT had to really cut one down showing it working but couldnt include the spin cycle..which is a shame!!! Another one is of the clothes on the line after to show how much moisture extracted from the spin.

Use: Camping We regularly 2-3 times per year camp on the beach for at least 1 week to 4 weeks at a stretch. This machine for us is a time saver, as we usually have to wait for laundry build-up and then drive 30+ ks on the beach, through Noosaville traffic only to sit at a laundromat...$10 per load, to the drive back hang ect. Now we can do it in camp, we have enough water and power to run it, so we can't wait next week to use it!

Instructions: We found them to very easy and uncomplicated. Owners manual has diagrams as well as written ones with installation, power requirements, advice and tips down to a washing guide for the different clothing types and corresponding recommended cycle to set for them.

For our first load, we washed 4 heavier types of clothing with light soiling to see how it went and we are very happy. The spin cycle is very smooth and there's no soggy clothes as you can spin it out as many times as you need!

We hooked it up to the normal garden hose at home, and it worked perfectly or you can bucket water in if that's all you have. We have a camp trailer so we can hook it up to using the shower fittings we already have. #winning

It tells you everything from the water level, lint cleaning to what sort of detergent to use. READ the instructions... honestly they couldn't have made it any simpler to follow!

ITS A KEEPER...thanks Black Friday Sales :)

Con: I don't think this is for us, but for heavey items like jeans and beach towels 1 or 2 items per load as it's not built for really heavey loads.

☆☆This is not for normal everyday family use, as in its enough to get you out of trouble or like for camping. IT DOES WHAT IT IS INTENDED USE IS FOR, it may just take a little longer.

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.

Fragile machine - broken after 3 months – Purchased in May '18 and broken by August '18. Developed some alarming clunking noises during wash cycle which then turned into a high pitched… Read more

screech like the sound of stripped gears. Called up service centre and were advised no service available for 4 days and only could come on a day where we are not home. Now have to wait a week and expect that it will be weeks before actual repair can occur so we are family of 5 without washing machine (once again after similar issue with the previous Fisher and Paykal back in May). Sadly it seems there are no longer any decent appliances we can purchase that last. Expect we will also now have to buy another machine as a spare because I cannot even rent a machine for short term. Absolutely fed up with the terrible quality we all now have to put up with.

I bought the Devanti 4.5kg dual washing machine and OMG I wish I got it sooner. It fits in my shower and it does an amazing job! I was so worried… Read more

that it wouldnt fit my queen sized linen, or spin dry anything properly. It is as good as a normal washing machine IMO. The spinner is powerful!! Couldn't be happier. I got mine from BIG W online. In the video, I have a queen fitted sheet in the spinner. It could fit 4 pillow cases too, easily, but i'm just happy to have it so i'm not in a rush.

I bet about a year out it leaks water! – I used to be a seller of these machines, not any more. So many times I have fixed customers machines with the fill hose within the machine cracked… Read more

and leaking. If you get onto it early it may or may not short the drain pump.

I moved to other places and it was exactly the same, I used to go to the dump and scavenge parts of other Simpson's. Fill hose can't handle holding water, deteriorates. But that's the way it's designed. Well they are gone now. Forgot how many I fixed in indigenous communities I got our buying team to source another brand as it was embarrassing to sell a product that died so soon, often just out of warranty. That would have been 1000s of sales lost for Simpson. I have not sold Simpson products ever since, I hope Simpson has done better. .

Paid almost 2.4K for a washing machine and it started giving weird sound and smoke. Worst thing is warranty is only 2 years. Booked a service call… Read more

and they are charging - Callout fee (includes first 15 minutes of labour): $135 (incl. GST) - Each additional 15-minute segment: $40 (incl. GST) - Parts are charged separately.

My previous washing machine was LG and it lasted for 14 years. Such a waiste of money. Dont recommend ASKO washing machines.