Simpson Ezi Sensor SWT605SA / SWT802SA / SWT902SA / SWT955SA

best washing machine ive ever had – ive had it for over 10yrs just playing up now but always fixes it self would recommend this machine to anyone that can get there hands on one of them Show details

The Old Work Horse – I believe all these bad reviews have been written by professional trolls working for somebody other than Simpson. This is the third Simpson I've had, and ALL of them were second hand. By the time the second one was cannibalised for parts it was 40 years old. This one I've got now, SWT802, survived being moved in an uncomfortable looking… Read more

position in a friend's car over 6Ks. But it was set up, plugged in, and away it went. It washes and dries better and is quieter than it's predecessor, and uses less water. They don't make 'em like they used to.

Dreadful just dreadful – Doesn't wash cloths! They come out covered in lint, hair and detergent marks, as if not rinsed. Have tried different detergents. Worst machine ever. Cutting loses. Going to the dump.

Horrible, have had problems with it from the time it was about 18months old – Washing standard clothing, nothing heavily soiled or bulky items. Family of 3, washed every 3 days or so. The size was wonderful, could do whole basket at once. However within 18 months it started having balance problems. Sometimes it would complete a cycle no worries, most times I'd have to rearrange the load 2-3 times for it to finish. It got… Read more

worse after 3.5 years it wouldn't complete a cycle at all, no matter how big or small the load was.

The cold inlet valve also stopped working and I had to use the hot water inlet and just set it to hot water wash (but using cold water)

I've now replaced it and will never buy a Simpson washing machine again

Amazing Clothes Dirtier And Health Destroying Machine – This waste of space is exactly the opposite of what it is advertised to do and is a dangerous health hazard. Completely incompatible with detergent, which is needed to clean fabric, this machine does not wash, it soils clothes. It rinses out the incompatible detergent equally effectively, ie. not at all which leads to hazardous skin infections… Read more

which are near impossible to reverse and leave permanent scarring both physical and emotional.

Vote with your money - never buy Simpson, Electrolux, Beam, Castor, Chef, Frigidaire, Zoppas, Dishlex, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, Gibson, King, Volta, Therma, Tornado, Gafa, Somela and even more.

To be specific, no matter what I try to wash or what detergent I use, they result is scum all over everything. After a while, my skin reacted to the equally disturbing inability of this machine to rinse the items. Following the manufacturer's directions to use hot water regularly to get rid of the residue they know is prolific with this range of machines ruins your clothes - all my socks, tee-shirts and under-garments (hundreds of dollars worth) are destroyed by being stretched completely out of shape and worn thread-bare by adhering to their directions.

Others' mention fires and electrical problems with the mother board. Count me in if there's a group action against this company because of this product.

Please vote with your wallet in the mean time - never buy these brands. "Thank you for reaching out to electrolux" is the lip service this company offers as "Help"!. Wow, fank you too

Simson been working perfectly - now has problem – Simpson EZI MODEL SWT902SA OLDER - so it has switches instead of a digital panel. Great!! PNC 913041008 00 top loader 9kg N1100. Been an excellent machine for years. Yesterday it stopped soon into a wash cycle. Was on Delicates cycle and cold water… which is a setting used for years. Was a very full load. Now when starting up all lights come… Read more

on and all looks normal - ready to go - BUT 3 water temp lights all rapid flashing plus 5 beeps.

Barrel all moving easy and fine. The whole thing looks good except for the flashing lights and beeping. There have been no changes made to machine in any way prior to this suddenly happening.

ALL THE FOLLOWING ATTEMPTS TO FIX PRODUCED NO CHANGE.

Turned it all off and on several times Pulled it out from wall to check back area. Seems fine. No water. No kinks. I redistributed the wash load in case out of balance. I removed all clothes and put on spin. No draining occurred. I tried on Normal and - Drain and spin. Tried it set on hot water. The lid shuts OK. There is no light on lid lock The hose is not kinked or blocked. Water went in and I just drained water manually through hose. I checked the hole where the lid slots in. Pressed with a screw driver and noting is stuck. When pressed - a piece moves over which I assume is what occurs at the point the door locks itself. Got a bit of dust out and sprayed a bit of WD40. But that bit of mechanics seems OK.

Would love to fix it. Such a good machine and I love Simpson. Am trying to avoid getting a digital panel machine. later note . I FIXED IT. GOT IN MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS THE LID SENSOR BUT THEY NO LONGER MADE THAT PART SO HE WAS OFF OUT THE DOOR. I ASKED HIM FOR THE EXACT PART NUMBER. I THEN RANG A NEARBY SPARE PARTS SUPPLIER WITHIN 5 MINS OF HIM LEAVING. THEY POSTED IT FAST TO ME. I CALED BACK THE MECHANIC - GAVE HIM THE PART. HE FITTED IT AND MY MACHINE LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY. BEEN WORKING PERFECTLY SINCE and its now July 2024

Bought second hand 5 years ago, still going strong and easy repairs thus far – Bought this second hand in 2015 when pregnant and it’s been doing great for the entire time. Only recurring issue are the small socks/undies going out and getting stuck in the outlet from bowl to drain hose, I finally started using wash bags and no longer get that issue. The cold water inlet valve has just gone on me, so I’m running the cold… Read more

water through hot water inlet until I can get a replacement delivered. I really like how easy it is to get the back off to access components. This machine has been moved several times and there is some surface rust around where paint has chipped.

Obviously the machine is super old now so I’m not worried about voiding any warranties but I appreciate that it allows the opportunity for DIY repairs. I do a hot wash monthly with bicarbonate soda soak to clean, also use vinegar in with towel washes so they stay fluffy and no spotting or marks on clothes. I am no looking forward to when it finally bites the dust and I have to get a machine I won’t be able to fix myself.

Absolute waste of money would rather clean my clothes in my toilet – After owning this machine and washing my clothes I realised my clothes were covered in dog hair and this is very concerning considering I don’t own a dog. I would trade this loud obnoxious water wasting piece of rust for a cockatoo with no wings that constantly abuses me for no reason. My two year old now has to dress in hay bails to stay warm in the winter.  Show details

An absolute Trojan – I don't get it...all the bad reviews!? I bought this machine at an auction about 8 years ago (no warranty) and it has been an absolute Trojan. We use it virtually daily and even then sometimes several times in the one day. It would stop when we first got it but it proved to be the lid switch not being seated properly, I pushed it home with my… Read more

fingers under the top rim, and since then IT HAS NEVER MISSED A BEAT. We have never had the lint problem others complain about, clothes come out clean and fresh and I would buy another without hesitation if they were still available.

Very disappointed with this model Simpson – Our previous washing machine was a Simpson, which served us well for nearly 20 years. This model has been very disappointing from the start, and is now leaking water. Even though it is 8 years old and discontinued, I need to express my dissatisfaction with the brand. Electrical problems in year 4, rusting around the lid, general poor performance,… Read more

and now the water leak. Manufacturers need to understand that bad products will ruin customer loyalty.

Looking for spares – Does anyone have a washing machine around the Cranbourne Frankston area that I can have? Free?? Mines done the electric motor. It's 10 years old. Been great. I'd like another to strip for parts please. Or call Chris 0487244533. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance  Show details

Problems – The lid started to rust straight after purchase, left calls/emails which no one would reply to. Leaves clothes dirty after each wash and now it won't finish a cycle. Constant beeping with the deep rinse and spin lights flashing. Very disappointed! Hopefully someone gets back to me to rectify these problems.  Show details

Never again – Never again will i buy a Simpson washing machine yes it may have lasted a while 6 yrs but it's only ever had problems with the electronics beeping and flashing to stopping cycles half way through to not rinsing at all and for the lid lock to be broken 3 times weve had Simpson out 3 times to fix this machine unfortunately its you g to have to do until i can afford a new one The staff at Simpson though were very efficient with helping us  Show details

Handy washer – This washing machine is a fantastic purchase from within the family residence. Many different settings and easy to use for the only hold family. The clothes cycle it's self though the end notice is bit loud with very annoying beeping that is continues for awhile. Otherwise a purchase you cannot go without.  Show details

Needed it in a bind, now Im worse off. 2.5 rating as the stars don't seem to be adjustable – Bought this machine recently second hand in mint condition from original owner for a good price. The price and condition seemed to good to be true, to be truthful as I believe a review should be objective as opposed to subjective, It worked a dime for a while, It made a racket though and it sounded like the drum was going to burst out the back,… Read more

It didnt it was absolutely fine in that regard as I am not bothered by a washing machine being a little loud sometimes, just shut the laundry and let it do its thing, The first issue arose after a month, it seemed clothes weren't being washed properly despite using the correct detergent and amounts so I had to rerun numerous loads, which was an inconvenience and more water/electricity/wear and tear on the clothing also. I never ran a full capacity load I would just do more frequent smaller ones, as the machine is very efficient with water.I came to the conclusion that maybe I should give it a deep clean monthly which I did. I cleaned it thoroughly with a hot wash high water full cycle with vinegar and bicarb every month, This didn't resolve the clothes not being cleaned correctly but it didn't hurt and it is good to clean the lines out. It did quieten the machine a little. The next issue happened a few months later and at first it was intermittent, Then after a month totally done the lid lock light would come on and the machine would not progress. I am now stuck in a bind as I have no way to wash clothes and on a pension with no car, however all in all

Pros: Easy to use, really good on water, many load options and the dials and board very easy to read and felt solid, The machine is also a good size, it can meet the demands of all small households and a few larger ones. It being 6kg and easy to fit into places is also a plus.

Cons: Noisy but can be less noisy if maintained properly. It was quite rough on a lot of clothes caused quite a few rips and tears. At times some of the clothes in the load would be not properly washed and have marks on them. The lid lock issue is the achilles heel of these machines, as I have discovered personally and reading into it I am one of many who has had this happen.

Absolute worst machine ever! – I purchased this machine at Harvey Norman in Auckland. It is by far the worst washing machine I have ever owned. From day one it was a disaster. It wouldn't even start after installation. Technician came out and said it was a timer issue ??and changed a part ! A month later had to call them again for the same issue. I bought it because of the… Read more

capacity but every single wash no matter how many clothes are in it it stops at the 41 minute mark and gives me an E17 error message!.........it is absolute crap! I will never, ever purchase anything manufactured by Simpson ever again. Will definitely stick to Fisher & Paykel....much more reliable!

Worst Washing Machine ever!!! – When purchasing this washing machine, we were told it was a good machine by the salesperson and so we bought it on his recommendation...I was very quick to regret this purchase! Since day one, I discovered that my clothes would be covered in lint after a wash and I would either have to use a damp cloth to wipe it off or just re wash the whole… Read more

load which is such a waste of water!

I too have found that my clothes have worn out more quickly.

As for the noise of the machine...it is soo loud and the beeping at the end of the cycle is ear piercingly loud, just awful.

Now just to add to my frustrations, the power board is acting up, so now there are no lights showing the water level or choice of wash. As soon as I turn on the machine, it lights up as 19 mins on a rinse cycle !!! I can't change it either by turning the machine off or on again or unplugging it!.....I think it is DEAD...

In total, this has been 4 years of frustration. Sure I thought about having a Tech come and take a look, but by the time you spend more money on a call out, then any parts that may be needed. It is often cheaper to buy a new one!

So now this is my dilemma.. Need to buy a new washing machine. One thing is certain, I will NOT BE BUYING A SIMPSON!

Off to the tip it goes along with all the other Simpson Washing machines out there!

Note: Over 300 people have taken the time to review Simpson and 4 models of their washing machines and have given damning reviews.

Simpson (Electroluxx) give a generic Customer Service reply that infuriates everyone. If these machines were cars, they would have a total recall as there are many known problems including lint covered semi clean clothes. Just not good enough.

WOW.. We must have the after lunch, Wednesday build..!! – Wow, the hate for this machine is immense..! For me, this washer has never missed a beat in around 7/8 years. And this from 4-5 washes per WEEK..! It was bought to replace a 6.5kg Simpson washer that itself had been a veritible workhorse for a good number of years before that. We're now replacing it now only because we are doing a full… Read more

laundry reno and moving to a more water efficient front loader (HALF the water usage which will save hundreds of litres per week)

Can be noisy on spin and rinse cycles, but aren't they all..?

Thankfully our laundry is at the back of the house away from the minor bedrooms, so noise isn't an issue.

Not a good machine ne – I have had this Simpson washing machine close to 7years. The lid light beeps constantly when in locking mode. The machine will not spin on spin cycle. It leaves white stains on dark clothes after washing. I am highly disappointed in this machine to sa the lleast. I not recommend anyone to buy Simpsons washing machine.  Show details

Dirty clothes – Not only does it leave clothes dirtier than when they first went in it also wears out your clothes. It takes a long time to wash and is loud. Also leaves lint balls/pilling on clothes. Worst machine ever made. Bought it a couple of years ago because of the size and agitator. Will not buy Simpson again.  Show details

The worst piece of garbage any manufacturer ever took money for – This machine from day 1 left residue all over dark clothes and it didn't matter what I did by changing settings using liquid detergent of dissolving powder in warm water or tried different settings sorting colors from whites it just kept depositing scum on dark clothing and in most cased had to be washed again. I owned a Simpson most of my married… Read more

life and up until now trusted the brand to do the job but no more this Simpson is my last I don't know how a trusted brand like simpson in this country has fallen from grace so badly. (very disappointing).

Dirtier clothes AFTER washing – I bought this machine in the hope it would cope with large loads as the 9.5kg indicated. Never have I owned a washing machine that leaves clothes dirtier than before washing. Load after load of items with scum on them. I clean the machine and agitator constantly & changed to a liquid detergent, all to no avail. The settings are inflexible & the… Read more

cycles are long. I cannot wait for the day when it has to go to the scrap heap. Monumentally disappointed in it and wish I'd had the forethought to do a product review before purchasing.

Terrible after sales support – The tub seal suddenly gave way, releasing lots of water and damaging my floor. The simple rubber seal cannot be purchased individually. Someone cunningly decided to sell the seal only as part of the transmission unit. At more than $260 just for this part, it is completely unreasonable and unfair on the consumer. Do yourself a favour and avoid this company altogether.  Show details

Do not waste your money – Save your money. This machine has had multiple issues, the same issues reoccurring even after the issue got 'fixed', and the out of pocket expense to fix it, well, you may as well buy a new machine! It ran fine for the first 12 months, then it all went downhill  Show details

Terrible machine – WOW! I think these reviews speak volumes not only about this ridiculously bad machine SWT 802 (which I also have and are just about to take to the tip after 4 years of trouble and inferior washes) but also about electrolux's (Simpson) complete lack of caring or after sales service. Well done Electolux on completely destroying one of the once most trusted names in Australian Whitegoods.

Worst Machine Ever – This machine doesn't wash clothes properly. Leaves lint marks on everything. I have tried everything, cleaned the machine, changed washing powders and liquids. I have to get a wet cloth and wipe the dirty marks off the clothes after I have wash them. Sometimes I just have to hand wash them again as hand washing does a better job than the washing machine.

Engineering at it's worst – I must agree with all other posts regarding this machine. Our previous Simpson's were crackers! Long lasting robust workhorses. This machine does a poor job cleaning clothes, leaves lint no matter how fastidious you are about lint filters. It is quite loud and the beeper at the end of a looooong cycle is annoying for the household and the… Read more

neighbours.

The solenoid valves pass and require replacing.

I will say we have persisted with this machine for some time because I don't like to let machines beat me. We will certainly go elsewhere when the time comes.

Problem solved!!! – I have solved the problem found second hand LG front loading washing machine for $150.00 around a quarter of the price I paid for Simpson Ezi Sensor and have never looked back. Best decision I made since buying this lemon. Not 1 load dirty and for the past 6 months haven't had to even clean the washing machine. Will never buy a Simpson product… Read more

ever and neither will any of my family and friends who have heard and witnessed how bad this product performed.

Power issues – Hello everyone, first i like to say im very disappointed in my simpson product i purchased from good guys, as its only 4 years old and currently experiencing power issues..when i operate it to do my usually washing it switches off after 5 to 10mins use, i had to constantly remove my soaked and unwashed laundry without being through a proper cycle, im worried that it could lead to something serious like shock or fire

dissapointed – We have had this machine for over 7 years and it doesn't clean our clothes properly. Us users are not tradies etc so not very dirty washing to begin with apart from the norm (sweat/foodspills). I use front loader detergent as it states on the machine (even though its a top loader). I use liquid which isn't much of an improvement but is better… Read more

compared to front loader powder. Mind you we do mix the powder/liquid in water to help it dissolve. It is very loud and causes our taps to bang. Lately it makes very loud squealing noises when it begins to fill with water and seems to have trouble sensing the load amount. Even manually setting it eg high load, the machine takes a lot longer to fill up. I love the Simpson brand. Our previous machine before this one was a Simpson top loader and it lasted over 20 years.

Has done my head in for 7 years – We saved up for a good machine, a one that is water efficient would be the right thing to do for 7 year we have not had properly washed clothes and many headaches. It sounds like a small jack hammer and it temperamental and beeps like a laundry canary, we have trued all the recommended detergents and all the recommended processes for putting… Read more

detergent powder/liquid in this machine has never worked properly and I feel we have all been had by Simpson/Electrolux. As their quality control dept would have know it didn't work but they still presented it to the market using their good name this is the worst washing machine we have had in 40 years. As I am on a disability pension we have not been able to just buy another type of machine I feel for everyone who has bought this type of machine from Simpson $900 dollars for this type of product is an insult for a customer! Never again should we buy a Simpson and would never recommend one to our worst enemy.

Washing Machine Useless – Had machine for 6 years and my washing always comes out with scum and dirt. I use front loader powder and still no change. I have never been happy with how it washes my clothes. Machine is very noisy. Washing machine does not spin anymore - water pump is cactus. I will not buy a simpson washing AGAIN. My old machine lasted well over 15 years with no problem and this one 6 years!!!