i really hate my

[diannelovestriangles]

:_| Washing machine, X-(

I made a post about this ages ago,:|

I was hand washing for my family of six as my machine died,:|

As i couldn't make my mind up on what i should buy i kept at hand washing, Until 4 weeks ago and bought a 5.5kg fisher and paykel top loader. Thinking it was so nice to finally have a machineB-)

I hate this machine, Its so rough on the fabrics it has torn a few items of clothing because it causes them to get stuck under the agitator. X-(

So i call the fisher and paykel help line and had a repairman out under warranty to assess the machine.

He looked at it and said it was all fine and to wash all clothes in a mesh bag.(never ever heard of machine) requiring this either.?:|

But still gets the mesh bag caught and tore it open during the cycle and now have a item stuck under the agitator once again and won't budge X-(. Grrr I have had enough of this rubbish. Then on top of this it leaves excessive lint on the clothes (yes i separate very carefully) I use half the liqard omo detergent and clothes still don't seem very well rinsed either:_|. I use the right cycle for what fabrics im washing etc, Im not stupid:^O

Tomorrow im taking the machine back to the good guys and making a stand on a full refund or replacement to another brand and if i have to make a song and dance till they help me out so bloody be it as they haven't been at all helpful either. .:_|:O:|X-(;\

So if any of you can tell me of your experiences with a excellant washing machine im all ears, 🙂

Thank you for your understanding but i needed to vent about this disgraceful appliance.

:-x

[the*scarlet*pimpernel]

Thanks Az,

cripes DianeLT you have had a horror start to the new year. I hope things are improving.

[cherry*135]

Why would anyone with a family of 6 buy a 5.5kg top loader to start with?

I had an 8kg top loader for 4 people. F&P too and it didn't eat the clothes either.

[the*scarlet*pimpernel]

perhaps it's all she could afford.

I wanted a 10kg front loader but it wouldn't physically fit in the available space so had to get a smaller one.

[cat_mioux]

My F&P clothes drier has a "sensor". It stops when it "senses" the clothes are dry. Yeah right. 😐

However I love my new washing machine! :-x

Which is NOT a F&P.

[lyndal1838]

My F&P dryer is the same....it tends to overdry the clothes.  If you set it one level lower than autodry it will probably be dry enough, specially if you want to iron anything.  I also find that if you use a lower heat setting the sensor is more accurate and does not overdry.

I have been using F&P washing machines for over 20 years now and my experience is that they will eat the clothes if they are over full. Try smaller loads and see how it goes.

[azureline**]

Why would anyone with a family of 6 buy a 5.5kg top loader to start with?

I had an 8kg top loader for 4 people. F&P too and it didn't eat the clothes either.

Family of 8.....and of course a large machine uses more water.... but you do less loads so it balances out.......

January 6th

So i have been hand washing for my family of 8 for the past two weeks because my washing machine has died. I now have very sore hands and completely over it. No laundrette near by.

Can anyone recommend a good brand in a top loader?

if i buy a 5.5kg top loader will that use more water then my 4kg machine which is also a top loader? 

 my old machine is a old 4kg Hoover premier. which has been good and i wash around 3-5loads a day, much more on a weekend. 

Id like a large machine but i have been told they use lots more water then a small machine.

Any advice will be welcomed. Thanks.

[cat_mioux]

My F&P dryer is the same....it tends to overdry the clothes.  If you set it one level lower than autodry it will probably be dry enough, specially if you want to iron anything.  I also find that if you use a lower heat setting the sensor is more accurate and does not overdry.

Mine underdries the clothes. There's always a corner of a doona cover still wet. It's really annoying.

[i-need-a-martini]

I have a 10kg front loader. I think it's samsung but can't recall. Will check later.

Had it for about 2 years and it works really well.

But aside from the way it works, buying a 10kg was the best thing I ever did. I can get the weeks washing done for the family in 2 loads - one for whites and one for darks.

[the*scarlet*pimpernel]

The samsung 10kg is the machine I wanted, but it didn't matter how many times I measured it, and measured the space (which I did heaps over a 3 week period) I couldn't make it fit 😞 . It had brilliant reviews

I was thinking about this thread last night in bed (yeah sad I know, I have no life) and came to the conclusion that the problem with OP's machine is load size rather than the machine. A big load would push the clothes to the bottom where they could get caught under the agitator. Not using a high enough water setting might have the same effect.

Basically what Lyndal said in #24 🙂

[joz*garage]

I have just bought a F+P 5.5 top loader and it works like a dream, there must be something wrong with yours.

F&Ps a kiwi brand isnt it? wouldnt touch 'em:-p