Fisher & Paykel WL26CW1? Is it available yet?

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16 years ago

Hi, I was just wondering if any of you have seen the new F&P WL26CW1, or know when it will be available? Thanks.

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dudleyfuddpucker
16 years ago
Just saw one for the first this past weekend at a local, privately-owned appliance store here in the Cleveland area. They indicated they just got it in not even 3 weeks ago, but are still waiting on the matching AeroSmart TL dryer, expected in two or so weeks.

I must admit I'm intrigued, and going over the machine on their showroom floor I was impressed at the myriad of options. Not too sure why they changed the control panel to black with red lettering for the NA market (I think the original blue/gray looked better).

However, browsing some NZ and/or Australian forums where it's been out a while the AquaSmart doesn't seem too well received. Seems a lot of rinsing and other performance issues, so at this point I'm not yet sure what to do.
basespirit
16 years ago
I have not seen it in person. I did search and the price tag on it is not that bad for $900.

I hoping to see what the matching dryer aka AeroSmart will look like, it's programs & price.
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dudleyfuddpucker
16 years ago
basespirit, it looks just like F&P's two other top-load dryers, but with the same black control panel as the AquaSmart, including the capacitive buttons and backlit LCD screen. Just like the AquaSmart looks exactly like their washers, but with new control panel and low-profile agitator.

Mechanically and operationally the AeroSmart looks identical to the SmartLoad and Intuitive. The main differences that I can see from the brochure is an expansion of the Lifecycle programs started with the Intuitive, but now called "Lifestyle Cycles." There are, if I recall correctly 18 or 19 now with the washer and dryer, getting as detailed as two for jeans (one "work" and one "designer").

I'll give F&P big credit for not trying to cash in on just being new. The base price I was quoted for the AeroSmart was something around $50 more than the DEIX2; enough to cover the nicer controls and expanded options.
basespirit
16 years ago
dudleyfuddpucker, thanks for the info. The dryer AeroSmart is not a bad price either with the extra features. I am woundering if they did some minor tune ups for the new dryer.
dudleyfuddpucker
16 years ago
In case you hadn't checked lately basespirit, the AeroSmart is up on F&P's web site now, and the manual is also available.

My local appliance store has both on the floor now, so I had a chance to check them out. As I said above, I still don't know why they changed the control panel to black w/red lettering for the NA market. With that said, however, you can get an idea as to appearance, functionality, etc.
basespirit
16 years ago
Thanks Dudleyfuddpucker. I just check it out it and you are right.

I too don't understand it either. The NA washer and dry color panel look awesome compare to the new ones. Only if I had the abilty to change it back to the light gray, dark gray, white, & blue panel.
This is what I do with those colors for the new washer.

Washer:
power button & start/pause button for blue
selecion button & scroll button be dark gray
high efficiency button & back button for white
background of the panel light gray

Dryer:
Power button & start/pause button for blue,
select button & scroll button be dark gray
wrinkle free button & back button for white
background of the panel light gray

But that is just wishful thinking though.

Anyway have you ask when it will be release to the public for selling those puppies :)
dudleyfuddpucker
16 years ago
They're released already!

My local appliance store had both AquaSmart and AeroSmart on the floor. This is a small, privately-owned appliance store, however. I have no idea when the big box retailers (i.e. Lowes) will have them in. My guess (purely uneducated guess) would be within a few months.

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