Haier HWT60AW1 / HWT70AW1 / HWT80AW1

The most problematic washing machine I’ve ever had. We purchased this 2 years ago, and within 3 months the machine started to smoke and catch fire. We had it replaced under warranty, and the next machine lasted 12 months. We thought the first one might’ve just been a dud. Lo and behold, after 12 months the second machine started doing the same… Read more

thing. Still thankfully under warranty, we had it inspected but the electrician couldn’t find much. She decided to replace all internal motors anyway to be safe, and found one had completely seized when she went to replace it. Said this could be the issue and burning smell. Upon having all the parts replaced, it lasted 3 washes before smoking again, two days after getting it back. Sent it back into the shop, couldn’t find anything, they ran it over 20 times trying to recreate the problem. They gave it back, we had it for another 2 weeks working fine, and then smoking AGAIN. I’ve taken videos this time so hopefully we get a replacement or at least a refund. I’m over the back and forth. Do not recommend.

COMPACT and QUIET – COMPACT and Quiet..Purchased this machine to replace my old Simpson kg and was impressed by its ease of use and how quiet it is. No central agitator so i dont know how effective it is moving water around as you cant open lid without pressing the pause button. Time will tell how long it lasts but so far so good. Show details

Average operation – Comparing new Haier to a year 2000 Hoover upright washing machine which it replaces. First the not so good - - Doesn't rinse clothes well and leaves them soapy. I believe this is because the machine doesn't spin after the main wash cycle to extract the soapy water (unlike the old Hoover). It simply fills up with fresh water (which mixes with the… Read more

soapy clothes) before entering the final spin. Haier need to improve this aspect which wouldn't be hard. - Clothes are left with white streaks especially dark materials. - Doesn't spin the clothes well which tend to be excessively damp post spin unlike to 20yo Hoover which did a great spin. The good - - quiet efficient operation. - Compact and washes lots of clothes relevant to its dimensions.

All up not as good as 20yo Hoover.

Would give two and a half-stars if that was an option. Of note: Reviews on this site appear much more realistic than the retailer listed reviews which are way too complimentary and appear to be filtered.

4 Years Old And Still Going Strong – This has been just the perfect little washing machine, 4 years old and still runs just like the day i first bought it, It does about 3 to 4 washes a week and it's never become unbalanced like some other reviews say, even with 6 full size bath towel it doesn't struggle at all. It doesn't have a fabric softener dispenser but that doesn't bother me,… Read more

i just use a laundry detergent with built in fabric softener. The only negative about this machine is the automatic water level system is pretty useless, it never sets it any higher then medium, even with the 6 full size bath towels it still thinks it only needs medium water level, so i just manually set it to maximum water level, no big deal i just have to press one more button before i start it. I've just had it serviced and the only sign of wear was the main drive belt becoming slightly stretched, a new drive belt every 4 years is more then acceptable for me. If your after a non frills washing machine that just washes clothes i can't recommend this machine highly enough. One very happy customer.

Update: 7 years old now and still going strong, just had second service done and same thing as last time 3 years ago, only the drive belt needed replacing again, very happy.

Small but useful top loader – Bought a washing machine. Top loader under $500. Handles up to 7kg load. Not a big nor heavy machine. Simple to operate. Nothing fancy. No dispenser for fabric softener but not a biggie. 2 star energy rating with 3,5 star water rating. 2 year warranty. Cycle times vary from 10 to 54 min in the 6 wash Cycle. No Hand Wash feature. Suppose Delicate… Read more

will do the same. Can vary Spin times from 9 to 3 min. Water Level from Max through High, Mid and Low. Temp can be Hot, Warm or Cold. Has a Key Lock facility.

Has Dry Drum feature to prevent mildew growing in the tub. Not tried it yet as no need atm.

Lint remover on the small side. 2. 3 washes tops before emptying.

Washes clothes and linen well, but then I use a qualify wash powder, quality bleach quality detergent booster in the Warm cycle. I don't do heavy duty washing; this is not an industrial washing machine pet se.

No middle agitator to tangle the washing. Just have to distribute the washing evenly to avoid imbalance, as that automatically stops machine to prevent damage.

Hose fittings seem to be all fine atm with no leaks.

Hope to get many years of use from this appliance.

Machine is quiet and looks sleek. Lint filters are really ineffective in capturing pet hair (they don't) and automatic water level is not good at getting correct water needed for heavier jumpers etc. Otherwise good all rounder machine. Show details

Cheap and capable washer – I am very satisfied with the product so far. There is no fancy features or settings but that is all I need. Also comes with 2 year warranty. I don't think there is a better washer at this price point. Show details

Small size, big performer – This model is a smallish washing machine but it punches above its weight. Great features including small, medium, large or max wash loads (saving water), the timing is good although the "max' setting does take an hour so I have not used that one yet. From heavy jeans to very light fabrics clothes come out clean, if a bit wrinkled, the only… Read more

drawbacks are, 1) there is no softener dispenser, a bell alarm alerts you to the last cycle and you need to interrupt the cycle to add it to the last rinse and, 2) you have to flick through the 4 water settings to ensure the "medium" level of water registers, otherwise the machine starts to agitate without filling, no problem one you know. All in all I am very happy with this machine, a value price, made by Fisher and Paykel so if any service is needed there is a large company behind you.

I bought haier washing machain when l bought I had problem not spin well. Send an electrician didn't help say I need to put just one towel for wash I can't put 2 towel I told it is 7 kg how I can't wash two towels he said this is machain can't load two towel.very bad brand.Again now not working I called told me I need to pay$179 for electrician to come and have look. Don't buy this brand it is wast of money

Haier washing machine a lemon – The Haier 7kg top loader washing machine had intermittent electronic flaws from the start, often repeating the wash/rinse cycle over and over, which is dreadful when you rely on tank water. The warranty only provides for 20km for the repairer to travel so it cost several hundred dollars for the electrician to come out of town 35 kms while under… Read more

warranty. The motherboard was replaced but it was obviously just as faulty. Just out of warranty the hot tap didn’t turn off on a low level wash, the machine overflowed covering half my floors, causing damage to carpets but hopefully not the gyprock walls. I’ll have to wait to see if the ceramic tiles around the bottom of the worst affected area of gyprock protected them. Plus the loss of precious tank water. It went to the dump and I had to buy a new one (of another brand of course).

Absolutely shocking! – I am in a hotel in Brisbane and, unfortunately, this is the washer I have to use. I have never liked top loaders, in my opinion the wash quality in them is much poorer that a front loader and they really don't spin as well. In addition, it seems that they may use far more water. BUT, the absolutely WORST feature of this machine is that there is NO… Read more

DETERGENT DRAWER! So, do I really have to pour detergent directly onto my clothes? Do I really have to wait around for a ping so that I know when fabric softener must be added? Wasn't the whole point of 'automatic' washers that you could go away and leave them? So much technology in the world! Why are this company going backwards?

Flimsy power button – After picking up one of these, the 7kg model up from a free to good home ad, it had the same power on issue, as mentioned by a few here. It must be a common issue with the powering up. The cause is a flimsy power button. The plastic swirl under the power button that pushes it back up, breaks off after a while, as that was the case on inpection,… Read more

and when you press it, the plastic piece under the button misses the power button on the circuit board, thus not powering on. It can be easily fixed with hot glue but who knows how long it'll last. It now works.

Completely dead – Doesn't turn on. Stopped working and the screen doesn't light up when plugged in. Completely unreliable. Washed ok when it was working but somehow melted the detergent dispenser so it was really difficult to remove and refill. Show details

The worst washing machine you can buy – If you want a washing machine that washes terribly then this is the one for you! It also lies to you too, you select a 45 minute wash and you can guarantee that 1.5 hours later it’s still cleaning away! That along with the water in the bottom that can never be removed that turns to a stale gross smell then you’ve got yourself one of the worst… Read more

washing machines going! You’ll have to wash heavily soiled clothes twice and they’ll always come out smelling the same since you can’t actually add fabric softener as the rinse cycle has about 10 water changes so nothing ever smells nice

Horrible Machine! Avoid! – Without fail, whenever we put 2 towels into this machine to wash it always goes off balance when it'd be completely fine if it was another brand. We're at the point of washing 1 towel at a time because of how frequently it's going off balance now. It's also really noisy which isn't good! There's no fabric conditioner slot so if you use it you're… Read more

better off going for another brand. We purchased this as it would fit into our very small laundry, but honestly it's not even worth the money we paid for it! Super disappointing!

Why All The Bad Reviews? – Very satisfied with this washer which is easy to use and comes with an easy to follow manual. Clothes come out really clean and cycle times are quite easy to preset. Cycle times cover all wash types and are accurate. Operation is quiet. Particularly like cleanable lint filters and a cycle when using a cleaning 'bomb' to sterelise trhe washer over a three hour was and rinse cycle.  Show details

Disappointed – Purchased machine 3 years ago and have to replace it already. I have read machines should last around 10 years. My previous one lasted 15 years. Very disappointed in product Show details

So far it's good – Bought last week due to the old Haier model broken down. This new one seems to run quiet and not shaking. Still new so it's early to tell. but so far it's pretty good for $500 Show details

Surprisingly good value for money – Firstly the one thing I had trouble with was programming, however once i realised that all I needed to do was select memory the last wash I selected would replay that wash . Be warned THERE IS NO FABRIC SOFTENER facility in this machine , what I do is premix some powder or liquid detergent in a old OMO bottle and put a bit of Fabric softener and… Read more

dissolved powder in with some water and next time i do a wash I simply pour the pre mixed powder and softener product into the wash it works a treat ..try it apart from that very little tangles and just a great low cost basic washing machine from the Fisher Paykel company @ $484 from the Good Guys you wont go wrong .

This is perfect – This haier automatic washing machine is best. I’m really very happy with this product. It is very easy to use perfect machine. Easy to understand its functions I’m loving it Show details

worst machine i have ever brought – i had a 7.5 kg before, i brought this 8kg machine, put my comferter in the machine, It melted on the top of the wash bowl, Haier let me swap it for a different one, But will not replace the price of my comforter, AS the email they sent me said that i did not read the manual , That you can not put in a sleeping bag, comforter, blanets, to wash, AS… Read more

it was not over loaded, i have never had a washing machinethat had melted any thing to the wash bowl ,

Excellent value for money – I have owned the 7kg Haier machine for almost 3 years. It is used almost every day and often several times a day. I have used most of the settings, and it’s easy to navigate. If it is dirty and it fits in the machine it gets washed. I was sceptical of a machine without an agitator, but I have to say this has not been an issue, and things don’t get… Read more

stretched as there is nothing to catch on. I particularly love it for shoes and toys, they fit a lot easier (as I don’t have to squeeze them in around the agitator) and I just wash them in a pillow slip in case they fall apart, but nothing has as yet. The value for money is exceptional, especially when compared with other equivalent sized machines in various brands. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a hard working machine that will not break the budget.

Finally – Finally a washing machine that is quiet and works like a dream Show details