Fisher & Paykel WH8060J3
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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 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… Read more
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.
Hole in the drum flooded my house – I’ve been using this Fisher & Paykel 8kg front loader washing machine for the last four years and, up until recently, I was extremely pleased with its performance. It was a great fit for my needs, and I especially loved using the delay function. I would time the wash to finish about an hour before I got home from work, ensuring that my clothes… Read more
never sat damp in the machine for too long—no unpleasant odors, and everything felt fresh.
However, my satisfaction turned to frustration when, one evening, I returned home to find my house flooded. Turns out, a hole had developed in the drum, causing water to leak out mid-cycle. The machine then attempted to refill itself, exacerbating the problem. By the time I arrived, significant damage had already been done to my floors and the surrounding area.
What’s most disappointing is that this machine only has a 2-year warranty, and given its $1000 price tag, I expected more durability. After only four years of use, I really didn’t anticipate this kind of issue. The washing machine was great while it worked, but the lack of a longer warranty or more longevity has left me incredibly frustrated. I’m now faced with not only the cost of repairs to the machine, but also the damage to my home.
For the price and the brand, I expected better durability. I would hesitate to recommend this model based on my recent experience.
IT WAS BAD – it was really bad i left my brick in my pocket and it went though the wash 1 star Show details
Timer is inaccurate – I’m happy with the way this washes and spins but the quick cycle is not quick, it sits on 8 minutes to go for about 10 minutes which is very annoying when you’re in a hurry or have more loads to do. I have been sent the message from F&P to arrange a technician to come and inspect it but in a previous review someone with the same problem had been… Read more
told the timer is only an estimate so will I be charged for the visit if the technician tells me the same? I would be extremely disappointed if this was the case which leaves me in a no win situation.
Very poor after care service – Machine delivered and set up by good guys team. First load ( towels) and machine would not lock lid. Followed the guide with no positive result. Rang the support line and told it will take 48 hours before they will get back to me and if I miss the call to try through the call line again. This is very poor customer service. I am not satisfied Show details
Very efficient! – This is my first front loader machine, I’ve always had top loader machines. My family consists of 2 adults and 3 children and I use it everyday as my kids play sport almost everyday. This machine washes so well and leaves clothes very clean. For dirtier clothes I find the Cottons and Everyday cycles to be very effective but often find these cycles… Read more
quite long. The Quick cycles both 15 and 30 clean very well too especially for lightly soiled clothes.
Great quality – Generous size for a small to medium size family. Looks smart and is easily stackable with a dryer. Runs and spins very quietly, could easily do a load while the rest of the house is asleep without waking them up with the sound of a spaceship taking off (Bosch Front Loader used to!) Upgraded from my Bosch that lasted 15+yrs(but had developed an… Read more
unpleasant smell that no amount of cleaning could get rid of). Have been running on the longer cycle as all my clothes felt they were coming out 'dirty' from last machine, so giving everything a good clean, then will swap to a quicker cycle. Great range of options and temperatures, also spin rpms. Clothes come out well rinsed and spun. Highly recommend
Such great value for money! – Our washing machine broke and we needed one asap! I picked up the Fisher and Paykle and so glad I did! So easy to use / set up! I have a young baby and her clothes are always covered in mess, i chuck it on for the 30 min wash and the clothes are cleaned so well! I even put my sheets on for just 1 hr and they smell amazing and all stains removed! Show details
Purrfect noiseless washing machine – Noiseless, efficient, energy rating 4/6 & water rating 4.5/6, great 9 load types & very easy to operate. Show details
Amazing – I love this washing machine because it is really easy to use, it leaves the clothes very clean and I can program it and leave the house and come back and open my clothes calmly. Show details
If you were satisfied the 1st Time why change – Have just replaced my Fisher and Paykel WH8060J3 front load washing Machine . This is the second F&P front loader I have purchased because they deliver what they promise and give carefree washing for extended periods Show details
Noisy, but Nice – My last machine was a decade old and as overworked and smelly as a brick layer during the Covid housing boom. So in the 2023 May sales we took a plunge and splurged $1k of our savings on a new washer. As a working Mum with two children my family generates a a hefty contribution of partially soiled clothing to the hamper, (except in soccer season… Read more
when full soiling enters play!)
Tackling Mt Washmore is a far easier task with this delightful F&P machine. Multiple pre-purposed wash settings ranging from 15mins to 2hrs, with varying load styles including heavy, bulky (!), delicate and cotton to name a few, plus the brilliant timer function so that your clothes wash when you want them to and are ready bang on hometime to be hung out and not sitting developing that delightful wet clothes smell we all love.
Favourite bits: 1. The night light! The cavity inside lights up after loading. 2. The unobtrusive musical tone that signifies a finished cycle. 3. The timer baby! 4. The 15min quick cycle for screaming toddlers that want that blankie back! 5. The steam function to refresh a load for when life becomes so chaotic and you're so exhausted that you can't fathom any iotas of energy to hang out 5 school uniforms, all your non-granny-panties and 45 non-matching socks. 6. The pause and open door feature so you can throw in a last minute item EVEN during the wash cycle! Genius!! 7. Unobtrusive jingle tone upon wash completion.
Least favourite bits: 1. It's not as whisper quiet as it was sold to us.. the actual washing isn't noisy, but the water intake process is super clunky and the obnoxious whooshinh sound isn't compatible with sleeping children.
Overall this is a purchase I do not regret.
Impressive performance and ease of use – I recently purchased my first Fisher Pakel front load washing machine. To my surprise and delight it is simple to use and efficient on all settings. I particularly appreciate the fact that I can stop and add clothes when needed. Additionally the spin dry setting results in less drying time. I wash clothing , towels and sheets and I’m truly impressed with its performance and variety of functions. Truly recommend .
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Fisher & Paykel WH8060J3 – Recenlt purchased my first front loader to help with me with saving more money on my power bill . As I tend to do a lot of laundy in my house hold I needed a machine that was going to cater to my laundry needs to help with saving money, water and electricy so I decided to go with the Fisher and paykel front loader machine as in the past iv… Read more
always used this brand which has always been realiable and always and catered to my laundry needs, now with this new machine I finding im able to do more shotter loads of laundry to get on top of my load a lot faster and never have laundry piling helps and me by reducing my laundry stress load.
Great washing machine – Finally decided to replace our leaky, noisy washing machine and settled on this Fisher and Paykel. It's so quiet! Does a great fast wash for everyday items and we've used it to wash a queen-sized underblanket. Very pleased with this purchase. Show details
Awesome Machine Fantastic – Awesome Machine has everything and more on it, easy to use, even my husband can use it easy Show details
cost effective – fully automatic with a life expectancy of 7 to ten years after 7 years if you need an expensive repair bill put your money into another machine Show details
Fisher and Paykel fail – I purchased this machine 2 years ago and have had to have it replaced once and "fixed" once already. The liquid dispenser fills with water and does not drain so each time you open it you get water spilling out all over the floor. It goes off balance constantly and will attempt to correct itself for over an hour before alerting you to the problem.… Read more
I had a Samsung prior to the F&P and honestly wish I'd gone with Samsung again. Don't buy Fisher and Paykel
Very good, quiet once set up level – Very good front load washing machine, quiet once feet are set up and level, easy operation of wash selection etc 8kg is plenty and provides a good wash too. Spin dry the clothes as well. The machine was delivered and installed by good guys Alexandria great job and the controls are easy to follow and select cycle. Actual wash so far has been great… Read more
and quiet whilst doing it. Would have preferred a longer warranty though! No annoying chimes continuing once the wash cycle has finished either...
Doesn't spin clothes dry and timer is inaccurate – This was the first time I purchased a front loader after always having a top loader. People assured me that a front loader washes better and clothes come out almost spun dry. This is not the situation with this machine. If you use the Everyday or Quick cycles, the machine will sit for quite a few minutes then spin for about 3 mins. Clothes… Read more
still has water in them. The only way to actually get spin cycle to work satisfactorily is to then use separate spin cycle AFTER wash cycle has finished. Timer is out off. 3 minutes left on timer come back in 10 minutes still a minutes to go.
Almost perfect washer with a couple of minor annoyances – Bought this washer in early June 2022 to replace a failing 11 year old Electrolux 7kg washer. The Fisher & Paykel 8kg washer is very quiet and smooth due to the direct drive drum. We wash on the Everyday cycle at 800rpm which takes about an hour. The only negatives are a loud water inlet sound and the end of cycle beeps are very soft and not… Read more
repetitive.
Apart from these minor annoyances the washer performs very well with all clothes coming out nice and clean.
IS IT WORKING?? – What a stunning machine. The first few times I used it, I had to check it was still operating, it is that silent. I live in a 10sq unit in a retirement village, so to not hear the unit doing a wash is amazing. Fantastic selection of washing options, one of the best laid out instrument panels and easy to read instructions I have seen. Even the end… Read more
spin cycle is tolerable in its noise level. Don't buy anything else, to me, this is one of the best by far.
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Inaccurate timer and unable to add fabric softener in quick cycle – My wife likes to use the quick cycle for most of her washes, and found to her consternation that she couldn't add any fabric softener! This is confirmed in the instruction manual. We bought this machine in a hurry without checking this. The other major problem we faced was that the countdown timer was completely inaccurate. For example, there… Read more
might be 10 mins left in the cycle, and you would come back in 10 mins, only to find there were still about 8 mins left! As the machine was still under warranty, we called Good Guys, and they sent out a technician, who told my wife that the countdown timer is only meant as an approximation of time remaining. We have since sold this machine and bought an LG which is absolutely accurate in the timer, and you can add fabric softener in the quick cycle.
Good all-rounder – This machine is a significant upgrade from my old (15 year old - these things last for ever!) F&P washing machine. Good range of washing options, although most gets washed on Everyday. The Cotton wash is excellent, my whites are SO white - it takes ages though. Display is easy to use, the instruction book is very clear. It washes very very… Read more
thoroughly so look out and take care of your clothes that are at risk of colour-fade. All round great performer, I hope it lasts 15 years!
Absolutely love this Machine! – This washing machine is so easy to use with easy front loading access and select menu settings. I have recommended this machine to many others who were in the market for one. My favorite settings are their everyday and delicate. The filters are also easy to get out for a good clean along with their drum clean cycle. As is a rather slim build… Read more
machine, it fits perfectly in our built in laundry cabinet and would say perfect for small laundry spaces. The style matches easily and the locking system on the machine is perfect! It also has child safety locks so it is great for that too. Would suggest to leave the machine door open if not in use as with many others to prevent odors. Highly recommend!
Great Washing Machine – I upgraded to this after my old 10+ year old machine started to die. I love it so far, I can fit a whole basket of washing in and don't have any fluff or dust sticking to the clothes at the end of the wash. The spin cycle is the highlight for me, clothes come out minimally damp which makes drying them a lot faster. The machine is super quiet as… Read more
well, which I appreciate as I work from home. I bought this on a recommendation from someone who has owned the same model for a long time and I'm very happy with it.
Terrible product, very disappointed – I bought this product to replace my Samsung front loader which broke after 10 years. It is terrible. The biggest problem is that give it anything remotely heavy eg linen or towels and it can't balance to spin dry. My previous washer had no issue with this at all. I've tried everything - redistributing the load by hand, only washing items of the… Read more
same weight together, washing more items, washing less items etc. I've had the technician out who states there's nothing wrong with the machine. It's pretty useless to me if I can't use it to wash linen and towels, a waste of $700!
The other issue is that it fills with water by stopping and starting 10+ times which is very noisy and bad for the pipes.
I am so disappointed and will never purchase a Fisher & Paykel product again.
Piece of crap – Machine does not spin water fully out off clothes hang on line still has water in them Timer is about 10 minutes out off sync 3 minutes left on timer come back in 10 minutes still a minute to go. Terrible purchase if it weren’t,t for floods and not being able to buy another lg would never have picked this machine. How are they selling any of this model should have read reviews prior to buying Total crap model hope the other models are better Show details
Exactly what the one star says 'Terrible' – Purchased this online at Good Guys. The machine appears to be a lot smaller in real life than online and under it's description. My previous Samsung front loader was 7.5kg and a lot more room. It is too small to place a king size blanket in. The issues with the machine is the amount of noise it lets off. I paid for delivery and installation… Read more
which I believe was set up correctly. The F&P technician came out to look over the 'clicking/knocking' noise it makes at the start of very cycle. It turns out that this is a normal clicking/knocking noise because it's the door locking and unlocking. I'm so disappointed in this machine and and would not recommend. I read the reviews prior to purchasing and thought that this would be a good investment. I would never buy F&P appliance again. Great brand but just not for me.
Couldn't recommend more – I bought this a week ago, and couldn't be happier. I've had a F&P top-loader that I've been really happy with, but have moved and needed a smaller under-bench one. I looked at Miele, Bosch and Haier but ended up choosing this one because of its flexibility. (I had a Miele before and found its programme too restrictive.) This one allows me to… Read more
input the times, temperatures (yes, even cold) and spin speeds that I want. It has a quick 30 minute cycle which we use most of the time. I've found that 8kg fits most of what we need - including change of bedsheets and doona cover. The clothes aren't too creased, even on the fastest spin. It's super quiet even on high spin, and no annoying alarms that keep bleeping loudly. And it produces really clean clothes! Couldn't recommend more. 5.1.24 update. Still working well, still happy!
It’s okay, but has started shredding clothes – This machine isn’t well designed. The filters don’t really work and leave debris in the drum. Cleaning The filter leaks water all over the floor. Cycles are longer than stated. Today it’s started shedding clothes. I pulled out the washing and there was a big hole in a couple of items. The machine is cleaned regularly and was not overloaded. Really disappointing. I tired to contact them about it, but the chat is ‘full’. Show details
Very happy with our new machine! – We needed to replace our old 8kg front loader and so glad we chose this Fisher & Paykel model, very easy to use, very quiet and clothes come out almost dry! Show details
Great washer a must have at home – The washing machine exceeded our expectations. Everything we have washed so far comes out really clean. The cycles are so easy to use. Even the instructions manual was really easy and direct to what needs to be done. The installation guide was very detailed and easy. When the machine is operating it is so quiet you don’t know if it is on or… Read more
off. It has a subtle sound when it has finished the cycle which is nice. I timed all the cycles we have used and it is surprisingly accurate on the time it shows it will take to do the cycle.
8 kg capacity is a good amount of clothes which, is good for a family with two kids.
It has a drum clean cycle which I recommend to use once a week or fortnight.
We are really happy to have picked this model and it matches with our dryer which is a Fisher & Paykel too also great product.
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