Very informative comment....now, would you mind explaining why? I thought they were a decent brand?

I've just replaced my 7.5 kg Hoover washing machine and I'll echo other comments. Yes it did last about 7 years, however, a couple of repairs have been necessary to keep it going. First the door seal had to be replaced after it started ripping clothes. Then the blockages. I've take to taking it apart every couple of years just to free blockages even with cleaning out the filter monthly I(It doesn't seem to catch everything). Finally the water pump sensor has gone so does not drain at all. I also agree with the unsightly rust that develops in places with the paint peeling off.

Compared to the first machine I had (Candy that lasted 13 years), the Hoover gave me too much trouble. I've gone for a Bosch (which best buy) from AO (best online supplier) for approx £100 more. Fingers crossed

Have had two hotpoint washing machines in last 4 years one being replacement after first one broke after 13 months.Can honestly say will never ever buy another hotpoint.Cannot wait for the one I have to stop working it leaves my clothes in shreds and the smell unless you do an empty 90degree wash once a week is horrific.Have complained to hotpoint who sent out an engineer who said its because I live in a hard water area.I have lived in house for 28 years and this problem never happened with any other make of washer,also have a hotpoint dishwasher that sits besides washer and no smell comes from that.Engineer just repeated "you live in a hard water area"

I'm 90% certain the Beko will outlast the Hoover. I have a Beko 8kg one running 5-7 times a week for the past 4 and a half years, hasn't missed a step.

I was told my some one who worked in an electrical store they were the worst brand they stocked so could not argue with a relative telling the truth

I've just replaced my 7.5 kg Hoover washing machine and I'll echo other comments. Yes it did last about 7 years, however, a couple of repairs have been necessary to keep it going. First the door seal had to be replaced after it started ripping clothes. Then the blockages. I've take to taking it apart every couple of years just to free blockages even with cleaning out the filter monthly I(It doesn't seem to catch everything). Finally the water pump sensor has gone so does not drain at all. I also agree with the unsightly rust that develops in places with the paint peeling off.

Compared to the first machine I had (Candy that lasted 13 years), the Hoover gave me too much trouble. I've gone for a Bosch (which best buy) from AO (best online supplier) for approx £100 more. Fingers crossed

Hoover generally come out at or near the bottom of surveys of reliability. It's yet another 'once great' brand (if indeed it ever really was) which is now very poor indeed. Check Which?, etc. Hotpoint and others fit the same category.

BEKO is best value with decent reliability, along with Bosch and a few others (ie mid-market).

Some Miele machines are brilliant for reliability but boy do you pay for it!

Even better alternative here. 9kg, 1400 spin. From Currys with free delivery. Decent reviews and 9.1 on revoo

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hotpoint-wmfug942guk-smart-9kg-washing-machine-graphite-currys-2360370

I'm 90% certain the Beko will outlast the Hoover. I have a Beko 8kg one running 5-7 times a week for the past 4 and a half years, hasn't missed a step.

I was told always to avoid this brand as they were not the best

9kg Hotpoint for £209.99 delivered(after FMD20 code) from coopelectrical
http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk/Hotpoint-Futura-WMBF944P-A-9kg-1400-Spin-Washing-Machine-in-White/id-HOT-WSH-WMBF944P-W

I've heard negative regarding hoover, they don't last, a friends was a write off after 3 years, good job he paid for a 5 year guarantee. he got a voucher for new Washing machine, and yes he didn't buy hoover again after that experience.

My Hoover 7.5kg load machine, the shell rusts near floor but works perfectly fine after 3yr, sand back and hamerite it, agreed they're not built they they used to before they changed hands many times. And our kitchen gets mopped often because we have a dog.

Hoover - no thanks!

same price as argos
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4349561.htm

​And the mattress with it. The door opens like a hippos yawn.

My next machine will be 9kg then, saving me money from going to Dots

Will this do a king size tog 15 duvet?

Hot deal :sunglasses:

I have the 8kg, was £249 then opened a account, so paid £200

hot

good cheaper alternative for those on a budget http://www.very.co.uk/beko-ws832425w-8kg-load-1300-spin-washing-machine-white/1600000373.prd £179