As mums, it’s important to us that we’re doing everything we can to take care of our families … including their clothes!
Which is why we are so excited to announce the Fisher & Paykel review where we’ll be delivering a BRAND NEW Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ 8.5kg Front Loader Washing Machine to mums at home. If you’re selected, we’ll ask you to put the machine through its paces (and your numerous loads of washing each week) and share your reviews right here.
Why mums love the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ Front Loader Washing Machine:
It’s perfect for busy mums who need clothes washed quickly!
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ Front Loader Washing Machine features the revolutionary Vortex wash which gets clothes cleaner faster. In fact the majority of the 13 cycles when set to wash at a temperature 30°c or lower will complete the cycle in well under an hour.
It’s whisper quiet and designed with families in mind
SmartDrive™ technology uses a direct drive motor that removes the need for belts, pulleys and the traditional block of concrete to hold the machine down in spin cycle. Without these old components, SmartDrive™ washers are more reliable, produce less vibration and noise levels are reduced to a whisper quiet. You and your family can sleep easy at night.
Add in that forgotten sock or soft toy anytime
You can now add in that forgotten soft toy or a missed sock without a problem with the ‘Add a Garment’ function.
Save on your water and energy bills!
With a 4 star energy rating as well as a 4.5 star water rating (WELS), it is one of the most efficient front loaders on the market.
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ 8.5kg Front Loader measures:
Width
600mm
Height
850mm
Depth
645mm
Where you can buy Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ Front Loader Washing Machines are available at all major appliance retailers.
Here’s what the review team for the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ Front Loader Washing Machine are saying…
I have had my Fisher and Paykel Washsmart for nearly a year and I love love, love it!
Being able to add a garment in the wash cycle is great. It washes better than my last machine and spins them dryer as well. My clothes definitely look and feel cleaner! The size is great for our family of 4 and it fits my king size sheets in no worries, never have a backlog of washing because I can do big loads. Time delay is awesome means i can set it to Finnish by the time we get out of bed :) great multitasking lol sleeping and getting the washing done! I have also used the 10min time delay even tho I originally thought I would not need to, I put the clothes in with the 10min time delay and go for a shower, I don't need to remember to go start the machine, I can just keep on getting ready. Have used the 15min wash a couple of times, is great to get you out of a jam :) it's also easy enough for my husband and two teenage boys to use :) another bonus! I am so glad we made the right choice this time as our last one I didn't like at all, but this one I love!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
I am fortunate enough to have an extremely talented mother who has dedicated an enormous amount of her time into knitting, crocheting and sewing garments out of very delicate fabrics for my four little ones. As well as a wonderful mother in law, who as a well experienced professional dressmaker, creates the most beautiful princess dresses for my little girl which are so unbelievably detailed that they look incredibly like the dresses seen in Disney movies.
The countless amount of hours, not to mention the painstaking work involved when dealing with such intricate detail only add to the beauty and sentiment of each piece.
To ensure the greatest care is taken when washing these particular items I usually hand wash them myself. Often a very time consuming task, albeit worth it for peace of mind knowing that the garment will not be ruined in the wash.
After over five years of hand washing, I no longer have to wash these items myself. The 'hand wash' cycle on the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader actually is gentle enough to wash these garments with the highest amount of care.
I am so relieved and incredibly pleased to be able to use the 'hand wash' cycle with the confidence that not only will the machine be gentle with the items, but actually get them thoroughly clean at the same time.
Yet another huge time saving feature for me, as well as absolute peace of mind.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Sometimes it's just the little things that make a big difference
With the wet weather which we have been experiencing over the last few days I decided that it was the perfect opportunity to run a drum clean as well as empty the filter. Both of which were well overdue.
I know that they aren't terribly exciting features of any Front Loader, but I thought it was important to mention the incredible ease at which both operations can be performed.
It's just nice to know that both necessary functions which should be performed on a regular basis can be done without any complexity. Both are very straight forward, and I feel that due to this added ease of operation it isn't something that one would dread having to do.
Sometimes it truly is just the little things in life that make a big difference. I can see that Fisher and Paykel have put a great deal of thought into every aspect of this amazing front loader.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Up until now I have been able to dry my families' clothes successfully on two lines of rope tied in our backyard. After starting the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader Review I had to add another line of rope to be able to meet the amount of clothing which I am able to wash in the space of a day.
It is safe to say that we are going to need to invest in a clothes hoist as soon as possible as I am finding new ways to get the most out of my Front Loader. For example, using the time delay feature I am able to set the machine of an afternoon at around 6pm for it to start at 6am the following day (the time delay feature goes up to 12hours). Throughout the evening if I do come across anymore items of clothing which needs to be placed into that wash, I can still do so thanks to the 'pause' feature.
This means that I am able to set and forget the front loader and in the morning I have a load of washing to hang. Even greater, by using the 'wrinkle free' option, even if on a Sunday we happen to sleep in, the WashSmart has such innovative technology that it will continue to cycle the clothes every 15minutes so as to keep the clothes free of wrinkles.
It just feels wonderful to be ahead of at least one duty around the home and it truly does give you so much more time in your day.
With the cold and rainy weather we have been having recently it has really made me realise how much I can get done during clear weather. Of course I still wash clothes on cold and rainy days, as a family of six I need to. It's much smaller loads though as our clothes airer can't hold too large of a load, and by spinning the clothes at 1400rpm the clothes dry perfectly indoors, and much faster than they would usually if not using such a high spin speed.
One thing that used to really be a bother during wet weather was the time it would take to dry necessary items of clothing indoors- without them taking so long to dry that they retain a damp odour. I love that this is no longer a concern for me and I am just so grateful for being given the opportunity to review this amazing Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Home from holidays and everything felt damp and humid so I emptied 3 suitcases and sorted them. I quickly had the girls pink and purple stuff on for washing. Grubby, wet and stinky kids clothes that hadn't been washed in a machine for 2 weeks. I chose the everyday cycle but put the temp up and the soil level. Pleased to say those clothes look and smell great again. I then put on a load for timer so that this morning I could wake up to another load ready to be hung out. I've only been home for less than 24 hours but all the washing is done!! 6 loads!! I absolutely love the add a garment as I regularly find something in the wrong pile or dropped on the way. This is such an easy machine to use with so many variables I feel my clothes are always clean and gentle even on an everyday cycle for clothes I previously would choose delicate. Here is a photo of part of the washing I have been working my way through.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Before we went on a recent holiday I had occasion to use the 15 min cycle. The kids sleeping toys seemed a bit grubby and I only realized the morning we were leaving. I had a few other bits so threw them in for a 15 min cycle. I didn't have much time til we had to leave and needed to get them dry too!! I couldn't believe it when the little white bunny was actually clean. And he smelled really good. We managed to get the sleeping toys cleaned and dried and packed by the time we were leaving! Thanks F&P for my new favourite function.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Since starting my Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader review one of the best things it has brought into my life is time. I am noticing that I feel less overwhelmed by the amount of work that there is to get through in a day simply because I have more time on my hands.
Firstly, with the ability to run a "SuperQuick" wash I am able to get a quick lightly soiled load washed and ready to hang in roughly fifteen minutes. It's perfect for things like pyjamas, you can throw them in at breakfast and have them washed, hung and dry by dinner.
Although it is such an extremely fast wash, the clothes do come out perfectly fresh, clean and in excellent condition. The extra speed does not adversely affect the garments in any way, it is still gentle on all fabrics.
Even if it isn't the warmest of days, because of the 1400rpm the clothes leave the front loader incredibly spun and dry extremely fast, which again is another time saver.
* it takes less time to wash the clothes
* it takes less time to dry the clothes
* it actually gives you more time in your day
I am not really a very organised person, and I often forget to do certain things even if it is a task I perform so regularly that it should simply be routine. For example, my husbands weekend shirts. There have been countless times where Friday will come along and I will hear my husband ask me "Rochelle do you know where my weekend shirts are?"
Of course I know where they are! They are right there in the dirty clothes basket... But of course I don't actually admit to the exact location. Now there isn't really a worry. Even if I leave it until Friday afternoon I can still have them washed and air dried indoors in under eight hours.
Whilst on the topic of forgetting things, I simply cannot praise the 'add a garment' feature enough. It is truly wonderful! Of course I am going to forget items. Even if I don't forget an item someone is guaranteed to spill something on themselves whilst a wash is running and I am able to pop it straight into that wash without having to leave it until he next one.
I love the amount of extra time this experience has given me and I am truly grateful to everyone at Mouths of Mums and Fisher and Paykel for giving me this life changing opportunity.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
After so many years of using other useless unreliable.brands im taking the.fisher & paykel way now....nd cldnt be more happy. i love the.quiet functioning but had to keep checking it was working as it.was too quiet. lol. that will.wear off im sure as im really thinking.ive.found.my.brand.for.life. the adding garment functiin is a godsend. my kids always find anither item to go in...most annoying but f & p hv solved.that.problem now. im in love with it and cant wait to do the.next load of washing...weird maybe.but this.machine.is.a.breath of fresh air.for.me. love love love it. xo
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
"You know that washing mashing you are reviewing Rochelle? Well there is NOTHING like it on the market. It has a one of a kind motor and something like 30 patients pending..."
My husband is a man of few words. So when he came home from work and informed me about how amazing he thought the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader is I was really very surprised. I was impressed that he had taken the time to do his own research on the machine.
He has always been enthusiastic about motors. If something has a motor he always tends to do research on how good the motor is. After all the motor is what drives the device so I guess if it's as amazing as the rest of the product features then you know you are getting an exceptional machine.
I believe that in life all you really have to go by is your word, in the case of companies occasionally they over commit on their product features or become over enthusiastic about slight advancements. This is definitely not the case with the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart front loader.
When they say that their "WashSmart Front Loader utilises their SmartDrive technology to eliminate the belt drive, delivering the ultimate clothes care. Using their direct drive motor this washer is whisper quiet. A revolutionary Vortex wash gets clothes cleaner faster." They actually mean it.
The clothes are definitely washed faster, but they are also cleaned much better with this new technology. In fact I tested this out by not using stain remover spray on my husbands business shirts simply to see what results I would get. The WashSmart definitely delivered. I was just so impressed that I showed my dad what an amazing difference there is.
I have been using the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart for two weeks now and I can say with great confidence that the WashSmart delivers the results that Fisher and Paykel describes. In fact it has truly exceeded my expectations and is an absolutely wonderful appliance.
Not a great deal of devices impress my husband or my father in the way that the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart has. It is simply technology at its best.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Did my video review on Thursday and then did 4 loads of washing! What a machine! Quick cycle for the gym gear and it still came out smelling great! I also tried a handwash cycle and it too was great. Gentle yet the slight stain from the kids came off my brand new cotton/cashmere top! And that add a garment function is almost a regular. If only I could remember to check all the spots for dropped clothes I wouldn't need it. I got rid of the old clunker this weekend as I just know this machine is really perfect for our family. Thanks Fisher and Paykel and Mouths of Mims for letting me review this machine. I will try hubbies shirts next. The last machine made such a tangled mess of them I started taking the shirts to the laundromat... let's see what this one can do.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
I have had my Fisher and Paykel Washsmart for nearly a year and I love love, love it!
Being able to add a garment in the wash cycle is great. It washes better than my last machine and spins them dryer as well. My clothes definitely look and feel cleaner! The size is great for our family of 4 and it fits my king size sheets in no worries, never have a backlog of washing because I can do big loads. Time delay is awesome means i can set it to Finnish by the time we get out of bed :) great multitasking lol sleeping and getting the washing done! I have also used the 10min time delay even tho I originally thought I would not need to, I put the clothes in with the 10min time delay and go for a shower, I don't need to remember to go start the machine, I can just keep on getting ready. Have used the 15min wash a couple of times, is great to get you out of a jam :) it's also easy enough for my husband and two teenage boys to use :) another bonus! I am so glad we made the right choice this time as our last one I didn't like at all, but this one I love!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
My 17 year old washing machine blew up recently. So after a quick look around and comparisons, I whittled the list of possible machines down to a few. Then I saw that the Fisher Paykel Washsmart 8.5kg front loader was the machine that was reviewed here on Mouths of Mums. It shot to the top of my list based on the fantastic reviews by the testers, and the willingness of Fisher Paykel to put their machine out there for such market testing. We were able to go and pick up the machine from Harvey Norman, installation was a breeze (and my husband likes to think that he is handy - usually not so! ), and it is a great washer! So quiet, lots of setting options, and all that I needed in a machine.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
My daughter in law has one of these with the new front loaders doing the washing and drying all in one. It was on my christmas list but i did not get one. Maybe next year. Love the child lock on the front door too. Little fingers cant open them. Also compact and saves space in the laundry.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
After reading MoM reviews I decided on purchasing the fisher & pay keel washsmart front loader..... Best decision ever made.
I have never owned a front loader before and was so used to adding in that forgotten sock into my old top loader but with the add a garment feature on the washsmart it is never a problem.
I also love how quiet this machine is, luckily it beeps when the cycle has finished so I know it's done.
One of the other main features that I love is the cycle count down, I can easily sees how long is left for the wash cycle so I know weather to wait the 2 mins to hang it out before leaving the house.
I would definitely recommend this washer to others looking at purchasing a new machine.
I had decided I wanted to go with a front loader this time so that I could add cupboards and bench top to my laundry to allow for extra space for folding clothes etc and this washer as been the perfect fit for our laundry and family!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
I've tried the Simpson machines and after converting to Fisher & Paykel I couldn't be happier. With advanced functionality, easy to use display and controls, and many features that are just perfect for my little family's clothes. It's a brand I trust to last the distance and I have yet to find a fault with the machine. Very happy and wish I converted earlier!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
The only fault I found it this machine is that it isn't a top loader, ( I love to be able to put that last sock etc in at the last minute.) Great for smaller laundries but busy families.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
So it's been a couple of months now and I have only fallen more and more in love with this machine. 2 weeks ago a vomiting bug went through our household - myself and 3 out of 4 kids. The 2-year-old in particular went through almost my entire linen closet of sheets and towels in one night! And the next day, the good old Washsmart lived up to all expectations, and I managed to clean the whole lot in one day! I counted 9 loads in the end, including 2 doonas, 2 pillows, several stuffed animals, mattress protectors, sheets, towels, pyjamas, you name it, I washed it!!
So yes, overall I have been nothing but impressed every step of the way so far with this washing machine. Being a large family of six, we are never short of things to wash, and the Fisher Paykel Washsmart does it all. It is quiet enough to run overnight, quick enough to do a load before school, and I feel like I am doing my bit for the environment by using such a highly star-rated appliance.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
I am fortunate enough to have an extremely talented mother who has dedicated an enormous amount of her time into knitting, crocheting and sewing garments out of very delicate fabrics for my four little ones. As well as a wonderful mother in law, who as a well experienced professional dressmaker, creates the most beautiful princess dresses for my little girl which are so unbelievably detailed that they look incredibly like the dresses seen in Disney movies.
The countless amount of hours, not to mention the painstaking work involved when dealing with such intricate detail only add to the beauty and sentiment of each piece.
To ensure the greatest care is taken when washing these particular items I usually hand wash them myself. Often a very time consuming task, albeit worth it for peace of mind knowing that the garment will not be ruined in the wash.
After over five years of hand washing, I no longer have to wash these items myself. The 'hand wash' cycle on the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader actually is gentle enough to wash these garments with the highest amount of care.
I am so relieved and incredibly pleased to be able to use the 'hand wash' cycle with the confidence that not only will the machine be gentle with the items, but actually get them thoroughly clean at the same time.
Yet another huge time saving feature for me, as well as absolute peace of mind.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Sometimes it's just the little things that make a big difference
With the wet weather which we have been experiencing over the last few days I decided that it was the perfect opportunity to run a drum clean as well as empty the filter. Both of which were well overdue.
I know that they aren't terribly exciting features of any Front Loader, but I thought it was important to mention the incredible ease at which both operations can be performed.
It's just nice to know that both necessary functions which should be performed on a regular basis can be done without any complexity. Both are very straight forward, and I feel that due to this added ease of operation it isn't something that one would dread having to do.
Sometimes it truly is just the little things in life that make a big difference. I can see that Fisher and Paykel have put a great deal of thought into every aspect of this amazing front loader.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
So I listed my old top loader on Gumtree today. I guess that means I'm officially converted to the fisher & Paykel wash smart front loader! I spent my queens birthday public holiday catching up on washing. I washed and hung out 3 full loads. And then it started raining! I thought to myself "I'll just leave it a bit, looks like it might just be a passing shower". 3 hours of torrential down pouring later and I discovered the spin cycle program on the washing machine! Now I just have to finish it all off on the dryer and pray that the school uniforms will be ready for the morning!!
Apart from today's episode, I am slowly discovering all of this machine's sneaky tricks! It's great. I have my cabinet makers coming this week to finish fitting out my new laundry. I hope to get a work bench fitted over the top of my new machine and existing dryer. Will post a picture when it's all pretty and complete!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
I am in australia with my daughter and top loading machines are a fairly new thing to me. I love them for the big loads they take, I wish I had had one when my son had a problem with bed wetting.
My top loader does do a short wash, but not a short as 15 mins, but I guess it is all part of something new...
i am interested that you can open the machine to add a forgotten item, what happens if the water level is over. the door..........i have a few memories of that.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Up until now I have been able to dry my families' clothes successfully on two lines of rope tied in our backyard. After starting the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader Review I had to add another line of rope to be able to meet the amount of clothing which I am able to wash in the space of a day.
It is safe to say that we are going to need to invest in a clothes hoist as soon as possible as I am finding new ways to get the most out of my Front Loader. For example, using the time delay feature I am able to set the machine of an afternoon at around 6pm for it to start at 6am the following day (the time delay feature goes up to 12hours). Throughout the evening if I do come across anymore items of clothing which needs to be placed into that wash, I can still do so thanks to the 'pause' feature.
This means that I am able to set and forget the front loader and in the morning I have a load of washing to hang. Even greater, by using the 'wrinkle free' option, even if on a Sunday we happen to sleep in, the WashSmart has such innovative technology that it will continue to cycle the clothes every 15minutes so as to keep the clothes free of wrinkles.
It just feels wonderful to be ahead of at least one duty around the home and it truly does give you so much more time in your day.
With the cold and rainy weather we have been having recently it has really made me realise how much I can get done during clear weather. Of course I still wash clothes on cold and rainy days, as a family of six I need to. It's much smaller loads though as our clothes airer can't hold too large of a load, and by spinning the clothes at 1400rpm the clothes dry perfectly indoors, and much faster than they would usually if not using such a high spin speed.
One thing that used to really be a bother during wet weather was the time it would take to dry necessary items of clothing indoors- without them taking so long to dry that they retain a damp odour. I love that this is no longer a concern for me and I am just so grateful for being given the opportunity to review this amazing Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Home from holidays and everything felt damp and humid so I emptied 3 suitcases and sorted them. I quickly had the girls pink and purple stuff on for washing. Grubby, wet and stinky kids clothes that hadn't been washed in a machine for 2 weeks. I chose the everyday cycle but put the temp up and the soil level. Pleased to say those clothes look and smell great again. I then put on a load for timer so that this morning I could wake up to another load ready to be hung out. I've only been home for less than 24 hours but all the washing is done!! 6 loads!! I absolutely love the add a garment as I regularly find something in the wrong pile or dropped on the way. This is such an easy machine to use with so many variables I feel my clothes are always clean and gentle even on an everyday cycle for clothes I previously would choose delicate. Here is a photo of part of the washing I have been working my way through.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Before we went on a recent holiday I had occasion to use the 15 min cycle. The kids sleeping toys seemed a bit grubby and I only realized the morning we were leaving. I had a few other bits so threw them in for a 15 min cycle. I didn't have much time til we had to leave and needed to get them dry too!! I couldn't believe it when the little white bunny was actually clean. And he smelled really good. We managed to get the sleeping toys cleaned and dried and packed by the time we were leaving! Thanks F&P for my new favourite function.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
So my 2yo decided to have a toiling "accident" on my 6yo's bed on Monday night. I'm talking bedspread, quilt cover and wool-filled dry-clean only quilt! I was torn between the despondency of yet another accident, having to find alternative bedding for my daughter, and the secret excitement when I realised that I could now try out the "hand wash" setting on my new machine. The manual claims that this setting is suitable for items labelled as dry-clean only or hand-wash only, so I was keen to give it a whirl. And the quilt came up beautiful. The wash was gentle enough so as to cause minimal disruption to the placement of the wool - no lumps and bumps! Another "win" for me and my WashSmart :)
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Very impressed by this machine so far. The quality, size and features. Firstly the control panel is easy to use, a simple dial to select your load type, press of a button to change temperatures, spin speeds etc... I use "daily wash" for most things, 55 minutes which is shorter than our awful old top loader. I know i keep crapping on about the 15 minute quick wash, for a small load a few shirts, soccer uniform, netball top etc.
The machine does a great job of washing clothes. The clothes come out clean and soft, not tangled in a lump. I tell you that I don’t miss the constant, rather irritating beep my old machine used to do.
In regards to noise, it’s very quiet. At the end of the day, get one!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
Since starting my Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader review one of the best things it has brought into my life is time. I am noticing that I feel less overwhelmed by the amount of work that there is to get through in a day simply because I have more time on my hands.
Firstly, with the ability to run a "SuperQuick" wash I am able to get a quick lightly soiled load washed and ready to hang in roughly fifteen minutes. It's perfect for things like pyjamas, you can throw them in at breakfast and have them washed, hung and dry by dinner.
Although it is such an extremely fast wash, the clothes do come out perfectly fresh, clean and in excellent condition. The extra speed does not adversely affect the garments in any way, it is still gentle on all fabrics.
Even if it isn't the warmest of days, because of the 1400rpm the clothes leave the front loader incredibly spun and dry extremely fast, which again is another time saver.
* it takes less time to wash the clothes
* it takes less time to dry the clothes
* it actually gives you more time in your day
I am not really a very organised person, and I often forget to do certain things even if it is a task I perform so regularly that it should simply be routine. For example, my husbands weekend shirts. There have been countless times where Friday will come along and I will hear my husband ask me "Rochelle do you know where my weekend shirts are?"
Of course I know where they are! They are right there in the dirty clothes basket... But of course I don't actually admit to the exact location. Now there isn't really a worry. Even if I leave it until Friday afternoon I can still have them washed and air dried indoors in under eight hours.
Whilst on the topic of forgetting things, I simply cannot praise the 'add a garment' feature enough. It is truly wonderful! Of course I am going to forget items. Even if I don't forget an item someone is guaranteed to spill something on themselves whilst a wash is running and I am able to pop it straight into that wash without having to leave it until he next one.
I love the amount of extra time this experience has given me and I am truly grateful to everyone at Mouths of Mums and Fisher and Paykel for giving me this life changing opportunity.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader?
The Fisher & Paykel WashSmart is the best front loader I have ever used
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart is perfect for my family
Gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader has all the features to suit my family's lifestyle
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
12:56 am
Love, love, love it!
Being able to add a garment in the wash cycle is great. It washes better than my last machine and spins them dryer as well. My clothes definitely look and feel cleaner! The size is great for our family of 4 and it fits my king size sheets in no worries, never have a backlog of washing because I can do big loads. Time delay is awesome means i can set it to Finnish by the time we get out of bed :) great multitasking lol sleeping and getting the washing done! I have also used the 10min time delay even tho I originally thought I would not need to, I put the clothes in with the 10min time delay and go for a shower, I don't need to remember to go start the machine, I can just keep on getting ready. Have used the 15min wash a couple of times, is great to get you out of a jam :) it's also easy enough for my husband and two teenage boys to use :) another bonus! I am so glad we made the right choice this time as our last one I didn't like at all, but this one I love!
11:50 am
Perfect for those extra special items
The countless amount of hours, not to mention the painstaking work involved when dealing with such intricate detail only add to the beauty and sentiment of each piece.
To ensure the greatest care is taken when washing these particular items I usually hand wash them myself. Often a very time consuming task, albeit worth it for peace of mind knowing that the garment will not be ruined in the wash.
After over five years of hand washing, I no longer have to wash these items myself. The 'hand wash' cycle on the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader actually is gentle enough to wash these garments with the highest amount of care.
I am so relieved and incredibly pleased to be able to use the 'hand wash' cycle with the confidence that not only will the machine be gentle with the items, but actually get them thoroughly clean at the same time.
Yet another huge time saving feature for me, as well as absolute peace of mind.
4:20 pm
Sometimes it's just the little things that make a big difference
I know that they aren't terribly exciting features of any Front Loader, but I thought it was important to mention the incredible ease at which both operations can be performed.
It's just nice to know that both necessary functions which should be performed on a regular basis can be done without any complexity. Both are very straight forward, and I feel that due to this added ease of operation it isn't something that one would dread having to do.
Sometimes it truly is just the little things in life that make a big difference. I can see that Fisher and Paykel have put a great deal of thought into every aspect of this amazing front loader.
10:30 pm
Wet weather is no longer a bother
It is safe to say that we are going to need to invest in a clothes hoist as soon as possible as I am finding new ways to get the most out of my Front Loader. For example, using the time delay feature I am able to set the machine of an afternoon at around 6pm for it to start at 6am the following day (the time delay feature goes up to 12hours). Throughout the evening if I do come across anymore items of clothing which needs to be placed into that wash, I can still do so thanks to the 'pause' feature.
This means that I am able to set and forget the front loader and in the morning I have a load of washing to hang. Even greater, by using the 'wrinkle free' option, even if on a Sunday we happen to sleep in, the WashSmart has such innovative technology that it will continue to cycle the clothes every 15minutes so as to keep the clothes free of wrinkles.
It just feels wonderful to be ahead of at least one duty around the home and it truly does give you so much more time in your day.
With the cold and rainy weather we have been having recently it has really made me realise how much I can get done during clear weather. Of course I still wash clothes on cold and rainy days, as a family of six I need to. It's much smaller loads though as our clothes airer can't hold too large of a load, and by spinning the clothes at 1400rpm the clothes dry perfectly indoors, and much faster than they would usually if not using such a high spin speed.
One thing that used to really be a bother during wet weather was the time it would take to dry necessary items of clothing indoors- without them taking so long to dry that they retain a damp odour. I love that this is no longer a concern for me and I am just so grateful for being given the opportunity to review this amazing Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader.
1:35 pm
Post holiday washing no longer a nightmare
1:18 pm
15 mins quick cycle a saviour
12:33 pm
I now have so much more time in my day!
Firstly, with the ability to run a "SuperQuick" wash I am able to get a quick lightly soiled load washed and ready to hang in roughly fifteen minutes. It's perfect for things like pyjamas, you can throw them in at breakfast and have them washed, hung and dry by dinner.
Although it is such an extremely fast wash, the clothes do come out perfectly fresh, clean and in excellent condition. The extra speed does not adversely affect the garments in any way, it is still gentle on all fabrics.
Even if it isn't the warmest of days, because of the 1400rpm the clothes leave the front loader incredibly spun and dry extremely fast, which again is another time saver.
* it takes less time to wash the clothes
* it takes less time to dry the clothes
* it actually gives you more time in your day
I am not really a very organised person, and I often forget to do certain things even if it is a task I perform so regularly that it should simply be routine. For example, my husbands weekend shirts. There have been countless times where Friday will come along and I will hear my husband ask me "Rochelle do you know where my weekend shirts are?"
Of course I know where they are! They are right there in the dirty clothes basket... But of course I don't actually admit to the exact location. Now there isn't really a worry. Even if I leave it until Friday afternoon I can still have them washed and air dried indoors in under eight hours.
Whilst on the topic of forgetting things, I simply cannot praise the 'add a garment' feature enough. It is truly wonderful! Of course I am going to forget items. Even if I don't forget an item someone is guaranteed to spill something on themselves whilst a wash is running and I am able to pop it straight into that wash without having to leave it until he next one.
I love the amount of extra time this experience has given me and I am truly grateful to everyone at Mouths of Mums and Fisher and Paykel for giving me this life changing opportunity.
10:31 am
Am super happy!!!!
8:54 am
True to their word
My husband is a man of few words. So when he came home from work and informed me about how amazing he thought the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader is I was really very surprised. I was impressed that he had taken the time to do his own research on the machine.
He has always been enthusiastic about motors. If something has a motor he always tends to do research on how good the motor is. After all the motor is what drives the device so I guess if it's as amazing as the rest of the product features then you know you are getting an exceptional machine.
I believe that in life all you really have to go by is your word, in the case of companies occasionally they over commit on their product features or become over enthusiastic about slight advancements. This is definitely not the case with the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart front loader.
When they say that their "WashSmart Front Loader utilises their SmartDrive technology to eliminate the belt drive, delivering the ultimate clothes care. Using their direct drive motor this washer is whisper quiet. A revolutionary Vortex wash gets clothes cleaner faster." They actually mean it.
The clothes are definitely washed faster, but they are also cleaned much better with this new technology. In fact I tested this out by not using stain remover spray on my husbands business shirts simply to see what results I would get. The WashSmart definitely delivered. I was just so impressed that I showed my dad what an amazing difference there is.
I have been using the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart for two weeks now and I can say with great confidence that the WashSmart delivers the results that Fisher and Paykel describes. In fact it has truly exceeded my expectations and is an absolutely wonderful appliance.
Not a great deal of devices impress my husband or my father in the way that the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart has. It is simply technology at its best.
7:21 pm
Loving it!
12:56 am
Love, love, love it!
Being able to add a garment in the wash cycle is great. It washes better than my last machine and spins them dryer as well. My clothes definitely look and feel cleaner! The size is great for our family of 4 and it fits my king size sheets in no worries, never have a backlog of washing because I can do big loads. Time delay is awesome means i can set it to Finnish by the time we get out of bed :) great multitasking lol sleeping and getting the washing done! I have also used the 10min time delay even tho I originally thought I would not need to, I put the clothes in with the 10min time delay and go for a shower, I don't need to remember to go start the machine, I can just keep on getting ready. Have used the 15min wash a couple of times, is great to get you out of a jam :) it's also easy enough for my husband and two teenage boys to use :) another bonus! I am so glad we made the right choice this time as our last one I didn't like at all, but this one I love!
3:53 pm
Best ever !!
Never thought that about buying a front loader but it saves on water & my power bill !!
I absolutely love it :)
5:13 pm
looking great looking great
1:23 pm
Thanks to all the reviews!
10:09 pm
wow havent times changed.
2:10 pm
Love love love the add a garment feature
I have never owned a front loader before and was so used to adding in that forgotten sock into my old top loader but with the add a garment feature on the washsmart it is never a problem.
I also love how quiet this machine is, luckily it beeps when the cycle has finished so I know it's done.
One of the other main features that I love is the cycle count down, I can easily sees how long is left for the wash cycle so I know weather to wait the 2 mins to hang it out before leaving the house.
I would definitely recommend this washer to others looking at purchasing a new machine.
I had decided I wanted to go with a front loader this time so that I could add cupboards and bench top to my laundry to allow for extra space for folding clothes etc and this washer as been the perfect fit for our laundry and family!
10:52 pm
Love Fisher & Paykel
8:47 pm
The best front loader I've seen!
8:07 pm
I love it!!
So yes, overall I have been nothing but impressed every step of the way so far with this washing machine. Being a large family of six, we are never short of things to wash, and the Fisher Paykel Washsmart does it all. It is quiet enough to run overnight, quick enough to do a load before school, and I feel like I am doing my bit for the environment by using such a highly star-rated appliance.
11:50 am
Perfect for those extra special items
The countless amount of hours, not to mention the painstaking work involved when dealing with such intricate detail only add to the beauty and sentiment of each piece.
To ensure the greatest care is taken when washing these particular items I usually hand wash them myself. Often a very time consuming task, albeit worth it for peace of mind knowing that the garment will not be ruined in the wash.
After over five years of hand washing, I no longer have to wash these items myself. The 'hand wash' cycle on the Fisher and Paykel WashSmart Front Loader actually is gentle enough to wash these garments with the highest amount of care.
I am so relieved and incredibly pleased to be able to use the 'hand wash' cycle with the confidence that not only will the machine be gentle with the items, but actually get them thoroughly clean at the same time.
Yet another huge time saving feature for me, as well as absolute peace of mind.
4:20 pm
Sometimes it's just the little things that make a big difference
I know that they aren't terribly exciting features of any Front Loader, but I thought it was important to mention the incredible ease at which both operations can be performed.
It's just nice to know that both necessary functions which should be performed on a regular basis can be done without any complexity. Both are very straight forward, and I feel that due to this added ease of operation it isn't something that one would dread having to do.
Sometimes it truly is just the little things in life that make a big difference. I can see that Fisher and Paykel have put a great deal of thought into every aspect of this amazing front loader.
6:33 pm
I'm convinced
Apart from today's episode, I am slowly discovering all of this machine's sneaky tricks! It's great. I have my cabinet makers coming this week to finish fitting out my new laundry. I hope to get a work bench fitted over the top of my new machine and existing dryer. Will post a picture when it's all pretty and complete!
10:48 pm
the short 15 load is brilliant
My top loader does do a short wash, but not a short as 15 mins, but I guess it is all part of something new...
i am interested that you can open the machine to add a forgotten item, what happens if the water level is over. the door..........i have a few memories of that.
10:30 pm
Wet weather is no longer a bother
It is safe to say that we are going to need to invest in a clothes hoist as soon as possible as I am finding new ways to get the most out of my Front Loader. For example, using the time delay feature I am able to set the machine of an afternoon at around 6pm for it to start at 6am the following day (the time delay feature goes up to 12hours). Throughout the evening if I do come across anymore items of clothing which needs to be placed into that wash, I can still do so thanks to the 'pause' feature.
This means that I am able to set and forget the front loader and in the morning I have a load of washing to hang. Even greater, by using the 'wrinkle free' option, even if on a Sunday we happen to sleep in, the WashSmart has such innovative technology that it will continue to cycle the clothes every 15minutes so as to keep the clothes free of wrinkles.
It just feels wonderful to be ahead of at least one duty around the home and it truly does give you so much more time in your day.
With the cold and rainy weather we have been having recently it has really made me realise how much I can get done during clear weather. Of course I still wash clothes on cold and rainy days, as a family of six I need to. It's much smaller loads though as our clothes airer can't hold too large of a load, and by spinning the clothes at 1400rpm the clothes dry perfectly indoors, and much faster than they would usually if not using such a high spin speed.
One thing that used to really be a bother during wet weather was the time it would take to dry necessary items of clothing indoors- without them taking so long to dry that they retain a damp odour. I love that this is no longer a concern for me and I am just so grateful for being given the opportunity to review this amazing Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Front Loader.
8:35 pm
Its really good
1:35 pm
Post holiday washing no longer a nightmare
1:18 pm
15 mins quick cycle a saviour
11:01 pm
No more dry cleaning!
3:12 pm
Clean & soft clothes in 15 minutes
The machine does a great job of washing clothes. The clothes come out clean and soft, not tangled in a lump. I tell you that I don’t miss the constant, rather irritating beep my old machine used to do.
In regards to noise, it’s very quiet. At the end of the day, get one!
12:33 pm
I now have so much more time in my day!
Firstly, with the ability to run a "SuperQuick" wash I am able to get a quick lightly soiled load washed and ready to hang in roughly fifteen minutes. It's perfect for things like pyjamas, you can throw them in at breakfast and have them washed, hung and dry by dinner.
Although it is such an extremely fast wash, the clothes do come out perfectly fresh, clean and in excellent condition. The extra speed does not adversely affect the garments in any way, it is still gentle on all fabrics.
Even if it isn't the warmest of days, because of the 1400rpm the clothes leave the front loader incredibly spun and dry extremely fast, which again is another time saver.
* it takes less time to wash the clothes
* it takes less time to dry the clothes
* it actually gives you more time in your day
I am not really a very organised person, and I often forget to do certain things even if it is a task I perform so regularly that it should simply be routine. For example, my husbands weekend shirts. There have been countless times where Friday will come along and I will hear my husband ask me "Rochelle do you know where my weekend shirts are?"
Of course I know where they are! They are right there in the dirty clothes basket... But of course I don't actually admit to the exact location. Now there isn't really a worry. Even if I leave it until Friday afternoon I can still have them washed and air dried indoors in under eight hours.
Whilst on the topic of forgetting things, I simply cannot praise the 'add a garment' feature enough. It is truly wonderful! Of course I am going to forget items. Even if I don't forget an item someone is guaranteed to spill something on themselves whilst a wash is running and I am able to pop it straight into that wash without having to leave it until he next one.
I love the amount of extra time this experience has given me and I am truly grateful to everyone at Mouths of Mums and Fisher and Paykel for giving me this life changing opportunity.
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