What's better - Hotpoint 95 or Hoover Logic 1200?

[triumphtoledo]

Ready for a bun fight...but also keen to learn from the learned on here...

 

[triumphtoledo]

Hoover

 

[triumphtoledo]

Hotpoint

 

[sesteve]

That's a hard one to answer Rob. They both have their quirks. I'd always favoured Hoover machines growing up - not sure why - I think most of the people I knew tended to have Hoover frontloaders or Hotpoint top loaders so that may be why. Now that I have acquired a few older hotpoints I think I'd struggle to take a side so I might chicken out and opt for a Servis Quartz lol

Here's my take of two similar machines that I have - I think the Hoover has the better styling and is a bit quieter but I reckon the Hotpoint has the edge in terms of function. I'm not sure why Hoover stuck with VE outer tubs for example when Hotpoint moved to the structural foam - it seemed that Hoover were the leaders in the early days but Hotpoint took over later on. I do love both though and wouldn't want to choose but be good to see others thoughts.

S

 

[chestermikeuk]

Oh err

I would have to say (2 great washers) but for build quality, programming and running it would have to be the Hoover - "Who Better"..

 

[aquacycle]

Hoover, definitely. They were far more consistent than Hotpoint. The quality control at Hotpoint was dire. If you got a good one, it could last you a lifetime. If you got a Friday afternoon model, it would be nothing but trouble. And let's not forget the 95 series' infamous side strips and control panel cracking.

 

[triumphdolomite]

Rob
I'd be going with Hoover too, especially for longevity, thinking about a certain A3060 and an A3350 that are still in everyday use at well over 30 years old.
Ian