Best washing machine brands Hotpoint washing machines
A household name, but reliability is disappointing
Hotpoint
Hotpoint is one of the biggest selling washing machine brands in the UK and has successfully established itself as a household name. Although it is a British manufacturer, it is now owned by the Italy-based Indesit Company.
We’ve currently got the results of extensive tests on 36 Hotpoint washing machines – find out how each model scored in the Which? washing machine reviews.
Hotpoint has several different washing machine ranges, including Hotpoint Aquarius, Hotpoint Aquarius+, Hotpoint Ultima and Hotpoint Aqualtis.
Hotpoint washing machines typically cost between £300 and £450, although there are cheaper models available. Use the price range feature on our compare washing machines tool to find a Hotpoint that suits your budget.
Hotpoint washing machine reviews
Hotpoint washing machines tend to score well for energy use, water use and annual running cost in our washing machine reviews.
However, the test scores for the quality of cotton washes and easy care washes range from below average to excellent, depending on the model, and noise levels vary dramatically between different Hotpoint washing machines.
If you’re thinking about buying a particular model, check how well it scores for a wide range of in-depth testing criteria, by viewing our washing machine test results.
As well as testing washing machines in our lab, we've also surveyed thousands of owners on the reliability of the machine they have. Find out Hotpoint’s reliability track record by visiting our washing machine reliability page.
Hotpoints come in a range of colours - black, white, aluminium and graphite - and most come with hand wash and easy iron functions. Standard wash times for Hotpoint washing machines vary from 1h 45min to 3h 22min, while easy care wash times vary from 1h 2min to 1h 18min.
Hotpoint has various models with 7kg and 8kg drums. We've also tested several machines that can take a 9kg load and one with a smaller capacity of 6kg. Use our compare washing machines tool to find a Hotpoint washing machine that offers the load capacity you need. For advice on choosing the right capacity washing machine for your needs, see the washing machine features explained section of our washing machine review.
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Read full reviews of each Hotpoint washing machine, and find out whether any models have been awarded Best Buy or Don’t Buy status, in Which? washing machines reviews.
Hotpoint contact details
You can contact Hotpoint by calling the Hotpoint information line on 0800 0921 922 or Hotpoint customer service on 0844 8242 526. You can also make general enquiries through the Hotpoint website (www.hotpoint.co.uk).
Are you experiencing problems with your Hotpoint washing machine? Use our washing machine troubleshooting tool to see if there’s a quick solution.
