I am not a washing machine connoisseur. I have very little interest in them regarding them as purely functional, though necessary, items of household equipment. I simply require a simple, hassle free washing machine that gets on with the job efficiently.
I have to say, that until acquiring my Hoover HNF7127 ('Nextra 7'), I did not pay a lot of attention to economy, spin speed etc. nor the various wash types - I have always been a strictly - 'everything on program 5 - except for woollies that go on program 9!" type of person.
I have had much fancier washing machines in the past especially during my early to mid -twenties 'yuppy period'. I had machines with all sorts of electronic wizardry- electronic displays, lights and timers!- all promised the world! And - spent a lot of their time with the service engineers (who were practically on first name terms!) because their highly sensitive electronics detected this and that widget was 'slightly off balance' and had gone on strike accordingly!!
What I like about my Hoover HNF7127, is its outward simplicity - the lack of electronic display, fiddly buttons and flashing lights. The robust and simple layout of the controls - relatively robust big buttons and dials that do not feel as if they are about to fall off or snap should you twist them just that little bit too quickly.
Operating the machine is 'idiot proof' even I could understand it straight away - it lends itself to the washing 'philistines' like myself (who chuck everything in on program 5 - press a button and run!) as well as the washing connoisseurs like my mother in law who like to sort everything out into colour and material type, setting the temperatures and spin speeds accordingly.
Yet behind the Hoover HNF7127's outward robust, plain and simple appearance lies a machine with all the up to date modern technology you expect to find in a modern machine - for example, it has the technology to automatically measure just the right amount of water it requires for a particular wash dependent on the weight of the clothes and functions to enable you to vary temperatures and spin speeds together with programs for quick washes etc…
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of owning a Hoover HNF7217 is that it has provided an education' with regard to the economics of washing. For example, the fact that it takes such a large load means that for every two loads that I used to do in my old washing machine - I only need do one - for the same amount of electricity and detergent. I began to notice that the washing detergent and conditioner appeared to be lasting at least twice as long. As a mother of two boys - you notice these things!!! I began realise that not only was there a saving in electricity (the HNF7217 rates at 'AA' for economy) but saved in resources such as water (we are on a water meter - you really notice the difference!).
Another example, is when the quilts or sofa covers need cleaning - whereas before dry cleaning was the only option due to size (average cost per quilt being £10.00) - I can now fit them into my Hoover HNF7217! The variable temperature control meant that I was able to wash the sofa cover at 30 degrees (as required) whereas before it was either the cleaners or the bath!
Yes, you may have noticed from the last two paragraphs - my Hoover HNF7217 has encouraged me to take an interest in my washing! - I really must get out more!
Seriously though, whether you just want a reliable, straightforward, economical machine that will sit quietly in your kitchen and just get on with the family washing without any fuss or you want to make a 'art form' of the washing - the HNF7217 is for you.
My only gripe is the 1200rpm max spin speed - which I do find a bit slow and find I often have to do an extra spin. However, there are other Hoover machines in the range with speeds of up to 1600rpm and loads of up to 8 kg -depending on your budget.
All in all, speaking as someone who has had much fancier and more expensive washing machines in the past - the Hoover HNF7217 for just over £250.00 - is incredible value for money - why spend hundreds of pounds more on washing machines that provide exactly the same service? I'd rather use the extra money on a good holiday.
Oh! I forgot - for you washing machine 'techies' - here's the technical specification for the HNF7217:
· 7kg Load · 1200 rpm · Variable Temperature Dial · Variable Spin Dial · Time Countdown · Delay Start · Optima Wash System · A+ Energy · Sensitive Care · Stain Blaster · Time Saver · Daily 29min at 40 · Daily 44min at 40 · 59min A Wash · AA at 40
More details
User's Manual
Excellent
Maintenance
Very easy
Safety
Very safe
How much did you pay?
£260.00
Any repairs?
No
Special features?
Extra large load capacity
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