Hotpoint is just a sub brand of Indesit and Indesit is owned by Whirlpool the US appliance's brand. The one thing that connects all three brands is poor reliability. The best low cost washing machine brand is Beko, mid-range Bosch and higher up Miele although personally I don't think Miele represents good value nowadays as they are only marginally more reliable than Bosch which is only marginally more reliable than Beko. About 2-3% difference between each brand in failure rate.
Whatever you buy you should get a washing machine with a long warranty that includes both parts and labour. Even Miele has something like a 8% failure rate. Washing machines are mechanical devices with a lot of moving parts. It's not hard to find a washing machine with 5 years full warranty for sub £300 that would equal £60 a year or less for guaranteed use or just £5 a month.
You could have this one for just over £300 after you've paid for the 5 year warranty on top and got about £10 back via top cashback.
It just doesn't make sense to pay £200 on a washing machine that can fail shortly after warranty and then be looking to purchase a replacement. Better to have at least 5 years of guaranteed use from a higher quality washing machine and actually save yourself a lot of money for just a small initial increase in price. Last time I looked at Hotpoint (indesit) washing machines figures they were down at something like 66-72% reliability that is a 28 to 34% failure rate.
spicy_gal
22 May 168#9
I've stopped buying hot point washing machines, they don't tend to last more than a few years anymore
shauneco
22 May 164#18
Don't waste your money, This will be in the landfill within 3 years.
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£346.99 - use Voucher Code: ICELAND36 = £222.07 possible extra 8% cashback with Quidco
http://www.hotpointclearance.co.uk/Logon?formAction=Welcome&retailer=OUTLET
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Whatever you buy you should get a washing machine with a long warranty that includes both parts and labour. Even Miele has something like a 8% failure rate. Washing machines are mechanical devices with a lot of moving parts. It's not hard to find a washing machine with 5 years full warranty for sub £300 that would equal £60 a year or less for guaranteed use or just £5 a month.
You could have this one for just over £300 after you've paid for the 5 year warranty on top and got about £10 back via top cashback.
http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk/Beko-WMB714422S-A-7kg-1400-Spin-Washing-Machine-in-Silver/id-BEK-WSH-WMB714422S-S
or this one for about £288 after cashback
http://www.electricaldiscountuk.co.uk//store/p/laundry-dishwashers/washingmachines/washingmachines/panasonic-na127vb6wgb/?awc=1311_1463908334_27556073f1121cba254700df933011b3
It just doesn't make sense to pay £200 on a washing machine that can fail shortly after warranty and then be looking to purchase a replacement. Better to have at least 5 years of guaranteed use from a higher quality washing machine and actually save yourself a lot of money for just a small initial increase in price. Last time I looked at Hotpoint (indesit) washing machines figures they were down at something like 66-72% reliability that is a 28 to 34% failure rate.
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