Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Top Loader
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Brilliant W/M. It's got the lot! Small footprint, Large Load 7kg+ LESS Water usage & it's Quiet!! – We only EVER buy Fisher & Paykel Washers (our first lasted 15yrs)!! When we were renovating our laundry, I wanted a smaller washing machine, to make room for a stand alone Shower in the Laundry. Our only bathroom has a shower over the bath. So the extra shower is a much safer option too. I bought this one secondhand (in vgc, only used for a… Read more
few weeks a year, it came from a family's Holiday Apartment) because of the smaller dimensions & smaller footprint, (this one is 600 x 600mm our last W/m was 650x650mm (yet this new one was only 1kg less in load capacity).
This one s still plenty big enough to do large loads of washing.
After we sold our Airbnb house, we didn't need to do the guest laundry any more. Now I only need to do 2 or 3 loads a fortnight
I wanted to move the laundry basket from the bathroom into the laundry, to saves me lifting a full laundry basket thru 3 doorways.
* Small Footprint, ideal in a small laundry. *Yet it does large loads (7 - 8kg), once or twice a week for a Couple, or 2-3 loads/wk for a small family of 3 or 4. *Rinses well, even majority of PET HAIR (a rigorous shake gets rest). *Super QUIET SPIN Cycle, no rattle. *Lowest water use of all our W/M's, we saved over $800 on water in 1 year, from our previous water bill. *PLUS Soak Cycle for heavy duty work clothes, to soak heavy stained boy's or get stains out. *Gentle on clothes even on Regular wash + delicate cycle low speed spin for delicate fabrics AND for less ironing.
I haven't done any ironing in 15 years!! Any clothes that crease, go into our F&P dryer on wrinkle guard (even business shirts & pants, bcos..) Once they are dry, I spread them out to lay flat or put them on a hanger when they are still warm, straight out of the dryer.
BTW Adding a 2nd shower into the laundry, (our Country property) increased the Banks valuation by $85,000, as this changed our House from a 3br x 1bth to a 3br x 2bth on by the Banks Valuer.
We wouldn't have been able to fit everything I wanted in the laundry Reno without finding this smaller Washing Machine. Even the laundry basket and a broom cupboard to keep the messy stuff out of sight (vacuum cleaner + the mop & broom).
The BONUS benefits are this Washing Machine does a fantastic job, with everything that goes into it, I haven't had to re-wash anything since we bought it!!
It gives us VERY CLEAN CLOTHES. PLUS this is the quietest Spin Cycle ever, and I can soak any stains in the washing machine, instead of in buckets or the laundry tub.
If you can find one on Marketplace, grab it!! It's well worth it, no matter what price they're asking, it's an AWESOME machine, from the gentlest fabrics to the messiest work clothes!!!
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Love the push buttons and the quick options – This is a great top loader machine. It takes about 5 seconds to put a load on. Great little song when it finishes. I usually wash clothes and towels and sheets seperately. Never had an issue with things not cleaning. I put delicate items in wash bags and have never had an issue. Standard cycle is about 45mins. Would recommend. Show details
Faulty agitator – I’m 65 and I have never had an agitator crack and break on a washing machine before, I think there is a fault as the agitator has cracked and broken in exactly the same spot on the 3 arms of it, 2 have broken right off and the third is cracked in exactly the same spot. I contacted fisher & Paykel who at no charge replaced the agitator even though it wasn’t under warranty so there customer service is excellent. Show details
Excellent washing machine – This is my 3rd time buying a Fisher & Paykel washing machine and they never disappoint. This is a fantastic washing machine. It does a large load, washing/rinsing beautifully. I've had this machine for 6 years and it's still going strong, even with almost daily use this whole time. The only downside is that while I wouldn't describe it as loud, you definitely know your machine is on and washing. Show details
Fantastic Washing Machine – Have owned it for 3 years now and it has never let me down. All functionality is as good as the day I purchased it, and so is the display. The feet are self-locking so you don't have to fool around manually increasing or decreasing the height when you are levelling it. You simply move the machine back or forward and the feet self-lock in that… Read more
position. It also comes with a small spirit-level to assist in getting the machine level. I use ECO mode all the time and it works perfectly, greatly saving water and power usage. A quiet washing machine that I highly recommend. Typical high-quality Fisher and Paykel appliance.
Positive reviews
Great Machine – WE have had ours for 10 years now with no issues at all until today. .wont turn on . waiting for repairer to come to see what the problem is. However 10 years is in my opinion is fantastic. So cannot complain at all with this machine. Show details
Has been trouble free. Very reliable and easy to use – Wide range of washing options. Delicate cycle is gentle. Normal wash works well for dirty clothes. Speed, water temperature and hot/cold water can be easily adjusted. Very happy with previous F&P machine so bought another one.
Excellent washing machine! – After long investigation and even though this washing machine didn't have a great review but still I have decided to purchase this machine on the basis of its specifications. I have made a great decision purchasing this machine. This is a fabulous machine. It's just perfect in every way possible!! Excellent performance, extremely quite and use very little water. Show details
Negative reviews
A lemon – I am about to send this 8 year old machine to the tip. It has been nothing but trouble. The out of balance system failed soon after it was out of warranty. It stops and beeps every cycle. I could not find anyone to look at it and was quoted unseen an estimated price that was three quarters of the price of a new one and no warranty becase it was "a common point of failure" It now leaks so I am cutting my losses. No more F and P for me. Show details
" Unbelievable " – Purchase this Fisher n paykel washing machine just over 2 years ago from The Good Guys on the ((( 21/9/2021))). Today is the (((24/4/2024))) and No power at all nothing... I have been so careful with this machine like I am with all my appliances, what a disgrace. I had a Samsung previous to this and it lasted 12 years with a good wash and… Read more
NO LINT stuck to my washing... This horrible Fishern Paykel left lint over all of my washing and the clothes were always tangled, but I had patience and put up with it. Unbelievable only over 2 years old and it is obviously past its use by date. (I will not pay to have this thing repaired) NO WAY! as I know another issue will arise in the near future with it... Never Ever will I purchase another Fisher n paykel Again. Money thrown directly down the drain hole ••• Service with a smile ••• until they get your hard earned money...
A waste of materials and energy went into making the worst washing machine evey made – The worst washing machine I have ever en counted in my life time. Pain to spin anything as its always out of balance Now the seal and bearings have failed. I will never buy anything made by this company again
Recent reviews
Always contact the customer care at F&P – Just a note to all the consumers out there.No matter how old your machine is ,always contact F&P to arrange a service.The labour cost may be more than "the guy down the road" but if you use them ,the work and parts are under warranty,also I KNOW for a fact that they sometimes help with out of warranty repairs provided their people are used,there… Read more
is also a consistent record of any repairs on the F&P computers.
Look at the back of the control panel,3 letters and a series of numbers will let them tell you the age of the machine.
Due to moving houses and selling fully furnished many times,I have had at least 5 different model washing machine and I love them!!!
Just had a electronic board replaced after a power surge,machine is 3 and a half years old,they covered the total repair.
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I have this machine and it's just starting to be loud.. I've had it for 11 years..but it has been an awesome machine.. good timing cos I'm moving interstate.. time for a new one.. thx F&P Show details
I've had this washing machine for about 9 years when all of a sudden it started giving me an "Out of Balance" error. My previous Fisher & Paykel washing machine lasted 25 years. The guys at F&P were very helpful in trying to find the cause of the problem. They suggested I try the usual stuff like checking the level of the machine, drain pipes etc.… Read more
to no avail. Google reviews was pointing me to replace the suspension rods. I ordered a set of suspension rods from Electrical Supplies Australia Group and it arrived within 48 hours in spite of the effects of Cyclone Alfred. I replaced the rods (myself) after watching a YouTube video and hey presto - it works like a charm. It took about an hour to complete the repair and it cost me $64.90 (incl delivery). So, don't panic if you are experiencing the same issue and don't throw out this beautiful washing machine.
Never buy fisher paykal again don't last – Only 4 years old and the inlet valve needs replacing, few hundreds of dollars later while my previous other brand machine of 16 years never had problems and was sold on after moving in perfect condition. Show details
Pathetic useless excuse for a machine – Putrid waste of space of a household appliance causes more work than ever, tears my clothes up even when I turn down the speed, then I gotta deal with the clothes not drying on the line all day, lint all over my clothes after a couple washes with vinegar and baking soda, so bloody sick of this machine.
Fisher & Paykel not lasting anywhere near long enough - diminishing longevity – After 3 Fisher & Paykel washing machines, I am throwing the towel in :-( I cannot trust the reliability of their Top Load Washing machines anymore. We have purchased Fisher & Paykel Top Load Washing machines over the years, but no longer. . Reliability heading down the drain -------------------------------------- Family members machine still… Read more
going at 18 years, Our first machine lasted 12 years, Our second machine lasted 9 years, Our current one, a measly 7 years, almost to the day! . The machine worked flawlessly, then suddenly, we went to turn it on and nothing, not a single light, beep, or ounce of life. There was no power surge, no power interruption, nothing, the machine just fails to power on. I have checked service sites, tried all the reset tricks known, even pulled the board out to check for burnt out components or blown fuses, nothing shows up as an obvious fault. . For a fairly top end machine in terms of cost, this is less than acceptable. . Others also are saying reliability is declining ------------------------------------------------ The forums and product reviews are filled with people replacing their old Fisher & Paykel washing machines with newer models and having the same experience, namely that they are not lasting anywhere near as long as they used to. They are also vacating the brand. . Diminishing features and competitiveness ---------------------------------------------- It seems that Fisher & Paykel are losing the battle with energy star ratings and features. Other brands are innovating with things like changed agitator designs, some even spin the drum itself, smart features in terms of household integration and reporting. Spin speed seems to be the only area where Fisher & Paykel are still ahead but reports of higher spin speeds causing creased clothes negates any so called advantage. . Customer satisfaction and brand loyalty diminishing also -------------------------------------------------------------- When we purchased our last Fisher & Paykel 7 years ago, Fisher & Paykel were number 2 in customer brand loyalty, now they are struggling to hold onto 4th position. Fisher & Paykel - you seriously need to look at the direction you are headed in, your going the wrong way! . I'm ditching Fisher & Paykel and going with Samsung ------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung have now received my hard earned money this time, Fisher & Paykel will not grace our laundry anymore, not unless I see an uptick in their reliability as experienced by others. . Fisher & Paykel, whatever you have done in terms of manufacturing over the past 10 years, you seriously need to review your practices, your reliability appears to be sinking. . ..........................................LIFT YOUR GAME Fisher & Paykel................................................
Rubbish fisher and paykel – This company is not what it once was, it had a reputation for quality and good service, not any more in my opinion. I purchased the 8.5 kg washsmart eco 4.5 years ago. I’ve had the same problems of it going out of balance twice. First time fixed under warranty. Tech and Harvey Norman said it’s a known issue, wish I had known about it before I… Read more
purchased this machine. If they had put a message on the sign saying only last a few years I would not have bought this machine. Now they are not interested in fixing their design fault. Do not buy a F&P they will only last a few years and the the company will wash their hands of you. 1 star and an extra star for the nice lady I spoke with today.
fins have broken – I've had it for 3 years and the fins have all broken off this year. I will take the advice of another reviewer and try to find a second hand one that I can pilfer the central agitator from. At least it's easy to replace. There's a tutorial on the F&P website and I will be able to do it myself. Other than that it's a good washing machine. Show details
I’ve said it before - good name trashed – My model I purchased from appliances on line in Sydney for $765. WA 8560 G1 I reckon the boffins in China, in chasing the best water efficiency Star rating, have designed the brains in the machine to put in the minimum amount of water when in auto water level mode. This puts huge strain on the agitator fins, and they snap off! I always manually… Read more
determine the amount of water - never auto. I.e. bed sheets and pillow cases always High. I have replaced 3 agitators - mine, sister in-law & grandmas. Handy hint. All the agitators for all F&P models are the same. Wait for the suburb Chuck-out and go recover a good one. I have never paid for any. I have got mine from a local Good Guys store who stores all the dead machines round the back. They turn a blind eye. My machine is noisier than past machines, especially the drain pump….. & I hate…. yes F&P… hate it when I pause the machine to go upstairs to grab some more dirty clothes, only to come back & find the ‘brains’ has determined the lid has been open too long and drains out most of the sudsy water - really?
Broken agitator – Had the machine for around 4 years. As with other reviewers, the agitator fins have started snapping off. I bought a Fisher and Paykel because I thought it would be good quality. Now, after only 4 years, I have a broken washing machine. Shall avoid Fisher and Paykel in future. So disappointing. Show details
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Top loading – I am not surprised the Fischer and Peykel Quickstart Top Load Machine has been discontinued. Granted, it is easy to use, but has limited choices for washing/spinning. My main gripe is it tangles all the laundry because of the hooked arms at the bottom of the agitator, and gets off balance NEARLY EVERY USE!!!! I had a Westinghouse previously… Read more
which was an incredible little machine. It's only problem in the 21 years I used it 4-5 times/week was the dial wore out. This damned machine is very close to going to the recycling place. Very close.
8:5 smart wash! Don’t Buy this brand it’s Rubbish – Had 2 of theses over the years which served us well but myself and another family member purchased the 8. 5 smart wash top load and it keeps needing repair under 4 years old! That’s Garbage for what the brand used to be : feeling ripped off!! Show details
Feel ripped off – This machine only washes in cold water no matter if you select hot or warm. The only way to get a warm wash is on hypoallergenic cycle. I suffered the embarrassment of getting it checked out when I noticed only cold water on warm wash, and was told there’s only a dribble of hot to dissolve the detergent. This is false advertising. The other… Read more
problem is it has no lint filter and the clothes are always covered in lint, which is extremely annoying. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone.
Lid hinges have been replaced many times due to corrosion, a poor design – I would never have bought a washer which can’t handle chlorine or oxygen bleaches which are normal laundry products. Show details
Terrible washing machine – Had the springs replaced twice as well and then motor due to the machine continually unbalancing. This was all within the first 6 months of owning the machine. It's now just out of warranty and it has started to unbalance again. The soft close lid no longer soft closes and slams shut on your fingers . The spin cycle is incredibly noisy! Would… Read more
never buy another! If I'd have realised that Fisher and Paykel was now Chinese made and owned, I would not have bought!
Trusted Brand Gone to Crap – From the beginning it had issues with out of balance but would work on a normal cycle. Now it has failed completely and shows out of balance with hardly anything in. Seems to be a known issue of a poorly made machine. Leave this brand in the dump and either go cheaper for the same amount of life or more expensive for longer lasting quality. This machine is only good as hard rubbish. Show details
Terrible machine – F. P. should be ashamed of producing this useless washing machine. It won't spin, is constantly out of balance. We hate it. Going to have to spend $1000 or more to replace it. Will never buy another F.P. product. They should replace it, no questions asked, but we don't want another one... Show details
don't ever let a salesperson talk you into this machine like I done – The machine is very noisy, washing come out with lint all it no matter what you wash, had to get the repair person come out to do a repair on it of new rods in the drum, I wasn't going to call them as I was Informed they may be a charge even though the machine was only 8 weeks old, if the repairer didn't find anything wrong I could end up with a… Read more
bill for just over $200 glad to say that didn't happen but Please do let the salesperson talk you into this machine as it's rubbish, I bought a fisher & paykel about 9 years ago and had a great run but Not with the new one, I am now saving up to buy myself another machine but NOT this make the worst machine ever.
I have had Fisher & Pykel all my life. Washsmart is the worst machine – Water waster. Will not do a warm wash? Only on allergy. Which does 2 deep rinses. False advertising, warm is still cold. Very disappointed? They should tell you it doesn't use warm unless on allergy. Show details
Very disappointed – Problems with this machine: 1/standard inlet hoses are too short. I had to buy longer hoses to connect the machine to the water taps. 2/Very poor performance in getting clothes cleaned especially with regular load and auto water level, and cold temperature Show details
Great for the first (2) years then quickly down hill from there – The first (2) years was great, now black build up going over clothes-removed agitator and cleaned OK, a couple months later now continually goes out of balance, balanced machine with level/ hot rinse wash to flush/no good/rang a tech who informed this is common even in warranty, that this happens /please be aware D Y O R (do your own research)... “Which I didn’t do”and took Fisher & Paykel as being a quality product...? Show details
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