Fisher & Paykel WH9060P4

So, this was a replacement for a dodgy 10kg Bosch front loader. Our verdict? We like it! SO quiet! We've not had one problem with it so far, and we've been using it (a lot) for almost 4 months now. The spin cycle kicks in so quickly, and is really very quiet. You just don't notice it with the laundry door shut, and barely notice it with the door open! This machine is honestly the noisiest when it's taking water in! The cycles on it are very useful. I can wash blankets, heavy things, doonas/duvets, woollens, delicates etc. And obviously normal cycles, too! And I LOVE that you can do a 9kg 'Everyday' wash, that's under an hour. And things come out clean. Or I can make it just over an hour by adding in an extra rinse, or a prewash, or changing the temperature from 30 to 40 degrees. Or I can do a longer 'Cottons' wash if I think things are dirtier than usual. But even then, I can change the 'Speed' function and make it wash a bit faster. Basically, I have so many options with this washing machine, and it's not stuffed up even once. And it gets used a lot. The only downsides are that it's actually fairly noisy taking in the water (and we have the cold water tap very open so it's not struggling to get enough water or anything) and the wash cycles often take a bit longer than what it says to begin with. I've been caught out a few times thinking I'll have time to put a second load on before heading out, but then I check and it still has 17 minutes to go on it or something when it was meant to be finished already. Perhaps for lighter loads, the original time might be the case, but for full loads, it takes longer than the cycle says. However, it's still WAY faster than our old Bosch, so it's still pretty good. And I honestly think our clothes come out cleaner in this machine than they ever did in the Bosch. Plus the F&P machine is gentle on our clothes. No pulled drawstrings, stretched or torn clothing. I'm a happy camper and would definitely recommend this machine. Wish we'd bought it instead of the Bosch all those years ago! The mechanics and overall function seem superior.

Favourite appliance in the house – Best washing machine I have ever owned. Has so many wash options from 15 min to 2.54 hrs lets you know when it needs cleaning and the steam option is great for refreshing clothes. Also you can add clothes during the wash cycle. My favourite thing is the light in the wash barrel when starting and finishing the load. .