Fisher & Paykel Front Loader WH80F60W2 (8kg)

Don't touch the brand – the warranty is 2 years, we got it extended to 5 years, six months later it has a brain fade. We had already replaced the mother board 12 months prior. It will cost about $400 to fix. It is going to the tip, as the repairman said, the main bearing could go next. Will not be going near fisher and paykel again. We had a fridge and a freezer of theirs that lasted no time. No more chances for this company.  Show details

8 kg front loader disappoints – Initially washed well - noise level satisfactory - at around 4 years usage began having problems with option selector dial. Some options now not working, and repairer recommended replacing entire unit - with call-out fee, parts and labour, the quote to repair was $450+. The most annoying problem is the dirt residue which regularly gets onto… Read more

clothes etc during washing. Often spin cycle does not work properly leaving washing wet and heavy. The rubber seal between the door and drum accumulates wash residue, and it needs to be regularly wiped out of grooves etc, even to the point of pulling seal away from drum to get the grime off. Nothing in the manual mentioned this. The final straw came yesterday when two tops and a sheet had numerous dirty streaks all over them necessitating re wash. Another negative is the patch of rust appearing on the base of the front panel. I've had it with this machine. I'm going back to a top loader agitator washer which may use more water, but at least the filter will be easy to clean, and no more residue on clothes.

No problems – This machine has served a family of 5 for around 7 years with no breakdowns, broken plastic, rust or any problems. I'm happy with its large 8kg capacity and mostly happy with its washing. Only issues for me have been that it doesn't always wash all the washing powder from the dispenser and on occasions we get lint on things. I'd rate it as an average machine, not as bad as many others reviewers.

Dissapointing – We had the motherboard replaced in the first year under warranty as the wash cycles were not what they should have been. Most recently we noticed that the door seal had black smelly mould growing on entire surface. After trying to explain to F&P that this is only due to poor product design they shipped a free replacement seal but I will need to pay $120 for the service guy to fit it!! Overall, the wash quality has been ok.

Never buy a F&P again – So disappointed. Not yet 4 years old, and the computer board has ceased working. I am sure all my money still works. Also noticed the spin hates one or two clothes, needs more to work effectively. Not interested in paying nearly $300.00 to fix, as after reading the other reviews I get the feeling that something else will go as well. Off to buy a Bosch.

Terrible – Purchased this F&P WH80F60W2 front loader in January this year 2011. I should have gone with one of the Other brand as this one has failed, shorted out motor, control board etc.etc. It looks good, as a door stop. This is what happens when you go offshore to manufacture. Failed after three months and only used once a week,