Front Loader Washing Machine - Suggestion Needed

SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 00:33
Last edited 14/09/2015 - 01:19

Need some suggestions on the below washing machine models, and appreciate if experts here can rate them in their order of efficiency/longevity

Samsung Front Loader Washing Machine 7.5KG White WW75J4213IW - 650(RRP)/538.2 after discount
Electrolux Front Load Washer 7kg EWF14742 - 680(RRP)/563.04 after discount
Bosch Front Load Washing Machine 7KG White WAE22466AU - 700(RRP)/579.6 after discount
Fisher & Paykel 7.5kg Front Load Washer WH7560J1 White - 728(RRP)/602.78 after discount

After discount prices are considering the 10% off + 5% Wish Gift cards + 3 % cashback from Cash rewards

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  • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2015 - 08:14
    +1

    I have the Fisher and Paykel machine and it is awesome, by far the best machine I've ever had.

    Parents have an 18 month old Samsung and it is on its last legs already.

    Everything about the F&P just screams quality, the buttons are great and the turn dial is freaking amazing (seriously). Most machines are really clunky and use cheap dials.

    • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 09:32

      do u have the same F&P model listed above ?

      • chartparker on 14/09/2015 - 10:19

        I have the exact same Fisher & Paykel as listed above, and agree with everything he said. The biggest seller was that the F&P had hot water inlet too, so it saves on power since my place has solar hot water

        • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 10:23

          We have a electric heater at our place, which do you think is more energy efficient
          1) Connecting both Cold and Hot inlets or
          2) Just connect the cold inlet and let the machine heat it up(Considering we have a electric hot water system)

        • chartparker on 14/09/2015 - 10:25

          @spk: Hmm… not sure about that… you might have to check your hot water heater model and power consumption and do a bit of maths to work out which is more efficient. Can't really be of much help there sorry - I'm still new to all this stuff too

        • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 12:03

          @nytrojen: From the product review website, it has been reported that this machine vibrates too much during spin and it doesn't suit wooden floors.

          Mine is a wooden floor in a rented place, am afraid if that would be of any problem ?
          Appreciate if you could confirm on this please.

        • chartparker on 14/09/2015 - 12:06

          @spk: Mine does vibrate a bit, but it really depends on what the load is. The very first load it vibrated a LOT. To the point where I felt I had to throw myself on top of it, but subsequent loads I don't even notice it from the next room.

          It's a bit hit and miss really. Not a problem for me since I have a tiled rental place. Can't really be too much help because "vibrating a lot" is a pretty subjective measurement and I don't have too much experience with other washing machines to compare mine to.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2015 - 11:33

        Yes, identical.

    • JimB on 14/09/2015 - 11:34

      How can a 18 month old Samsung be on its last legs already?

      If it's not working as new, call Samsung as it's still under warranty.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2015 - 11:46

        Easy, its basically garbage. It's been services a crap load of times and its buggered. Thats how.

        • JimB on 14/09/2015 - 11:47

          If it's been serviced a crap load of times and still doesn't work, ask for a refund.

    • zealmax on 14/09/2015 - 13:49
      +1

      Can't go wrong with LG. Whole family has LG washing machines, still kicking after 11 years. I bought a Samsung when I moved last year, because it was the only one that would fit at the time. No problems with the Samsung after 12 months. I would of still preferred the LG.

  • NancyCat on 14/09/2015 - 10:03
    +1

    We have a Fisher & Paykel as well (top loader) 15+ years old, average 5 full loads a week…still going strong. It washes everything: dog's bedding, pillows, camping backpacks, muddy runners, stuffed toys …the machine is one tough beast!

    I wouldn't even think about getting a Samsung after its recent recall.

  • anna10 on 14/09/2015 - 10:52

    I have the Choice print out and LGs are the top 3. Next is Miele.

    That F&P is 7th, quite high up. The bigger Samsungs are up the top, but that one you mention is down a ways.

    Choice mag of July 2015

  • mr626 on 14/09/2015 - 12:23

    I was in a similar position to you OP.

    Ended up going with an LG. As per anna10's post these have down really well in Choice mag recently. I was originally going to go with a Samsung but I read in a few places that the wash cycles were really long (like, more than 3 hours for some of them!)

    • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 12:36

      are those with 3.5 Energy rating ?

      • mr626 on 14/09/2015 - 12:46

        Yes, 3.5 energy rating. That was one thing that could have been better with the LGs. I mainly do cold water washes though, so not too concerned.

  • ssx on 14/09/2015 - 13:01
    +1

    I have a Bosch front loader (not the same model) and recommend AGAINST it.
    It's very cheap plastic…the bottom panel constantly unclips and the plastic top cracked in all corners. It was still under warranty and Bosch tried feeding me some bullcrap about "it wasn't built that way" so it's not covered by warranty.

    After wasting a LOT of my time, finally got it replaced for free (thank you fair trading).

    tl;dr - NO BOSCH

    • fredblogs on 14/09/2015 - 16:44

      Which model was it? Do you think even the high-end Bosch have the same issue?

      • ssx on 16/09/2015 - 03:36

        Model is was28440au

        I'm not sure if the high end ones still use plastic but when I was googling my problem I found that many people had cracking problems with the plastic parts.

        What really got to me was the ridiculous responses I got for a product under 2 years old. All they had to do was a replace a $10 part…it took the tech longer to unbox the part than it did to install it.

        The outsourced tech was wonderful. The service from Bosch was terrible.

  • hashtagbargain on 14/09/2015 - 14:46

    Have you seen this new post?:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/211192

    Its for a frontloader on special.

    • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 15:15

      haha that was posted by me :)

      • hashtagbargain on 14/09/2015 - 15:22

        Lol sorry! And thanks for posting! :)

        • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 15:25

          Couldn't decide which one to go with !
          F&P or Samsung

        • hashtagbargain on 14/09/2015 - 15:50

          @spk: just wondering, how come you aren't interested in washer dryer combo? I bought one last year and saved some space in the laundry.

          I got the LG WD1402CRD6 7.5 kg washer/4 kg dryer for $980. Does it sound like something you'd want?

        • SydOzber on 14/09/2015 - 16:28

          @hashtagbargain: I used one at my previous place(furnished apartment - so I don't own it) and was not satisfied with it.
          I don't think it dries them completely and we had to place them on the lines anyway.

        • hashtagbargain on 14/09/2015 - 16:41

          @spk: Ah ok. I'm not sure if it was different model or something, but ours gets clothes real dry (like dryer dry).

          Anyways, gluck with your washing machine hunt! May the best WM be yours!

        • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2015 - 17:33

          @spk:

          Fisher and Paykel

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