424495P Genuine AquaSmart Suspension Kit 4 Rods for Fisher & Paykel Top Load Washing Machines WL70T60CW1 WL80T65CW1 WL70T60DW1 WL80T65DW1

Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart top loaders in the WL70T60 and WL80T65 families use this genuine suspension kit, part 424495P. The kit contains four rods, enough to do every corner of the tub in one job, and 421127P is listed as its alternative number. Models on file include the WL70T60CW1, WL70T60CW2 and WL70T60DW1, and the WL80T65CW1, WL80T65CW2 and WL80T65DW1.

AquaSmart washer banging on spin? Look at the suspension rods

The outer tub in an AquaSmart hangs on four suspension rods, one at each corner of the cabinet. Each rod has a damper that controls how far the tub can swing, so the load stays steady as the basket speeds up. Worn dampers let the tub travel further with every spin. You hear thumping against the cabinet, the machine walks across the floor, or it keeps stopping to rebalance the load. Another tell is a tub that sits lopsided or bounces freely when you push down on the rim with the machine empty and switched off.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part 424495P
• Alternative number 421127P
• Kit of four suspension rods
• For AquaSmart WL70T60 and WL80T65 top load washers
• Ten models on file

Changing the rods on an AquaSmart

Turn the machine off at the wall, unplug it and shut off the taps. Lift or remove the top panel to reach the rod mounts at the corners. Replace the rods one at a time so the tub stays supported, and make sure each one is seated properly at the top and bottom. Once all four are in, run a spin with a small load and listen for knocking.

Questions about this part

Should I replace all four suspension rods?

Yes, and this kit includes all four. The rods wear at a similar rate, and pairing one new damper with three tired ones leaves the tub pulling unevenly, so the knocking often comes back sooner than expected.