Fisher Paykel Ecosmart (about 6-7 years old. Spin

More than likely there is something caught between the inner & outer bowl, take a torch & check inside the bowl.

Without being smart...buy a new machine. It sounds as though the timer is dying...therefore slowing down...therefore extending cycle times. If that's the case, a new timer will cost about half the cost of a new machine.

How is the water pressure? When it fills, is it different then before?

lift the front of the machine and set on blocks about 3"

reach under to back to the blak flexable pipe and squeeze several times to loosen hair soap gunk eccetera.

start mahine on rinse cyle

it should start to drain on its own

I have an old manual that may shed some light: GWL03 service guide


If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

I have seen this often on another brand. Once it starts malfunctioning on the rince/spin cycle, the boars needs replacement.

You have too many clothes in the washer. Take some out and try again

If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

it sounds like the bearings are going out as it spins faster the noise quietens down because the bearings are more spread out and as it slows they fall lower leaving an area that it causing "friction" of a kind

There is a transmission clutch that engages for the spin cycle. A gear has worn or broken a tooth. Replacement of the transmission hispeed spin cycle assembly is required.

The other comments are of no use. You must get parts from an Authorized Fisher & Paykel dealer, or have an authorized repairman service the machine.

call fisher paykel they will take care of you chances are the diverter valve is bad they have been having problems with them and make sure your repair people are fisher paykel certified VERY IMPORTANT