Finally Decided..IM getting the hotpoint WML540G

[ariston4life]

ive finally desciden on what machine im getting to replace the Haier... the Hotpoint WML540G... seems a gud machine and is reasonably priced at 379 euro. the only problem is i wanted a super silent one but its an extra hundred euro for the upper model. ive seen vids of it on you tube and i quite like it.. if anyone on here has one could they comment on it..

 

[paulc]

If your heart is set on a Hotpoint sililar to the one pictured I'd definately get the super silent model.The spin on my WD440 was very very noisy. Although if you re spending that much on a Hotpoint I think you'd be way better off with the Aqualtis......but I know you really like the style of the other Hotpoints. Anyway, best of luck on choosing a new machine!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint WML540G

Hi Luke, its a very popular selling machine, I did think it looked cluttered when it first came out, but to us washaholics its great with all those controls for, time, temp, spin speed & options,

Louder than Aqualtis on spin as Paul says but the latest machine I heard was certainly quieter than a model sold early on!!!

Enjoy it and look forward to the review!!

 

[paulinroyton]

New Washer

Hi Luke.

Good luck with your new washer, its look good from the photo.

Regards

Paul

 

[dj-gabriele]

A friend of mine has it but in white, she's quite happy even if she told me it "felt" different from the old washing machine despite being the same brand hehehe and now she only uses Ariel because it was recommended on the washer!
I've visited her not long ago and I must say I was satisfied because it rinsed properly every time!

 

[hooverkeymatic]

I have the same one and it is great!

 

[fl1012]

I'd keep the Haier....

....at least it's cheaper.

And why bother with a Super Silent? Theyre only quiet for the first 18 months anyway. Till the bearings go!

 

[nickuk]

That's a very interesting comment, FL1012. In our holiday rental place this summer was an inetgrated `super silent', certainly not old, and the bearings were shot.

I had one of the first FHP motor super silent machines in '04, but returned it because it literally jumped around sparking! OOB control not so great.....

You know what, I'm one of those odd bods who actually quite likes healthy brush motor noise.

Good luck, OP, with whatever you decide.

 

[fl1012]

nickuk....

....i rest my case ;-)

 

[hoover1100]

They are abysmal machines

But I guess as long as Ariston4life is aware of that, whether he buys it or not is his choice.

To me they encapsulate everything I hate in a washing machine; awful build quality, lies about capacity on some models (the 7 and 8kg ones have the same size drum as the 6kg model)those pathetic slow tumbles and strangely short faster tumbles, which I would put down to a seriously underpowered motor, timed fills for rinses, unecessary balancing acts. It seems they only sell for 3 main reasons, they look "modern", people who were loyal to the Hotpoint brand in the past will look into them, and they have lots of buttons and features which make them look good on paper, but are really completely useless and serve no purpose in real usage and they are reasonably competitively priced.

I'm sure Ariston4life's mind is already made up, but thats my feelings towards them, I hope if you do go through with the purchase, that you're very lucky and get one that will last at least a few years without too many repairs.

Matt

Matt

 

[ariston4life]

Hoover 1100

i know that hotpoint has a bad reputation but so far ive heard nothing but good things about them over here and no matter what because of the time we had with our old ariston( i think i mite have finally got the model number tink its CW810 but im not sure) anyway i will always be loyal to ariston or any ariston related applicance( dont like the look of all the new indesit though) but i love the new hotpoints and i am going to get it hopefully next month and with my constant watch when anyone is using it i will make sure that it will last as long as possible without any repairs.

 

[aquacycle]

Matt, quit being so bloody negative boyo! Don't make me come up there!

Luke, I hope your Hotpoint serves you well. Personally, I'm not a fan, purely because under all those bottons, dials, lights and the cool shaped door, it's an Indesit and in my experience with that particular brand, they've been nothing but trouble. Also, we had an Electra-made Hotpoint when I was younger and it was a god-awful machine. Having said that, my flatmates Mum has the older style to the one you're getting and she loves it. I suppose it's all a matter of opinion. Happy washing.

 

[ariston4life]

thanks... im sure the hotpoint will be fine... but for now the haier will do...although i am dying to get the hotpoint...the haier will go to my gran.