Washing Machines

Fisher & Paykel Aqua Smart WL4027G1

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Fisher & Paykel Aqua Smart WL4027P1 although it may differ in price and features.

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How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Washing performance

/ 5

Energy efficiency

/ 5

Water efficiency

/ 5

Gentleness

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Vibration

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)

/ 5

Cycle time (min.)

/ 5

Height (in.)

/ 5

Width (in.)

/ 5

Depth (in.)

/ 5

About

The Fisher & Paykel Aqua Smart WL4027G1 is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the Aqua Smart WL4027G1 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Washing performance: How well it cleans prestained swatches in a representative test load of mixed cotton items using the machines most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycles or option buttons.)

Energy efficiency: Indicates the energy needed to heat the water, run the washer, and remove the water left in clothes after the spin cycle finishes.

Water efficiency: How much water is used per pound of clothing for our test load.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

This brand has insufficient data to rank.

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Fall Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

Top-Load HE Washers

Exterior Dimensions

42 in. high , 27 in. wide

28 in. deep

Features

Stainless steel tub

Yes

Auto temp. control

Auto bleach dispenser

Yes

Auto detergent dispenser

Yes

Auto fabric softener dispenser

Yes

Extra rinse cycle

Deep Fill

Yes

End-of-cycle signal

Yes

Steam option

WiFi

Specs

Energy Star

Yes

Type

High-efficiency top-loaders

Dimensions (in.)

42 x 27 x 28

Warranty (yrs.)

2 year

Water levels

Auto

Requires HE detergent

Yes

Price & Shop

Fisher & Paykel Aqua Smart WL4027G1

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