One question comes up about the WA42T26GW1 more than any other, and it is worth answering plainly: it does not heat its own water. Like the rest of Fisher & Paykel’s US EcoSmart top-loaders it mixes hot and cold from the household supply through its inlet valves, so a complaint of “no hot water” on this machine is a supply, hose or valve question, not a failed heating element — there is no element to fail.
Key Features
- 4.2 cu. ft. EcoSmart top-load capacity
- Direct-drive SmartDrive wash motor
- Fabric softener dispensing through the agitator cap
- ENERGY STAR qualified when sold
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
No hot water reaching the machine, usually a valve or supply problem rather than a heater
02
Drain pump blockage
03
Rotor position sensor problems
04
Suspension wear causing heavy vibration in spin