Hotpoint BWD129

Advantages: Quiet, energy efficient, reliable
Disadvantages: Drum slightly on the small side

I chose my Hotpoint washing machine a little while ago when I had my new kitchen fitted. It’s actually a washing machine and tumble dryer combined as I didn’t have room to have two separate machines, I decided my best option was to go for the combined version. Having never had a tumble dryer before, I couldn’t wait to use my appliance for the first time. The model I chose is a BWD 129 and is built-under, front loading model. I bought it from an ...
...year parts and labour guarantee. If anyone is looking for a new washer/dryer I don’t think you can go past this one and I for one would certainly recommend this make and model. For more information contact Hotpoint on 08709 066 066 or visit their website at www.hotpointservice.co.uk ... Read review

Advantages: Dryer built in, holds a lot, good for environment, easy to use
Disadvantages: None

...nice and uncluttered. As this Hotpoint BWD129 1200 spin was the only one there that fit behind cupboard we bought it! (Unfortunately, we have still not fitted the cupboard door to the outside to cover the washing machine but that is another story!.........men and DIY and all that) I cannot remember how much exactly we paid but I think it was in the region of £500, not too sure if this is good or bad but it's still going strong, no need to replace ...
...pleasantly surprised to find that it also came with a dryer built in as well so we solved the problem of finding space for a dryer. The washing machine is front loading which is handy and holds up to 5kg. This size is ideal for a family of two, not too big, not too small. I find I can fit about 6 big sized towels in there without filling up the machine to capacity. The machine has been given the Woolmark platinum care sign which I think shows it ... Read review

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: The fact that I decided to buy this product put me at a huge disadvantage

I bought this appliance 11 months ago. Three weeks ago it filled my kitchen with smoke. I phoned Hotpoint's customer service to be told it would out of guarantee as I had bought it in October 2005 but hadn't installed it until December, therefore it was out of guarantee! I therefore agreed to pay £90 for an engineer to call the following Monday who promptly told me that the pump had blown and had caused mass internal damage which meant the whole ...
...that a "Technical" engineer would call that Thursday. I stayed in all day - he didn't turn up. Customer Services told me that their IT system had somehow postponed my appointment - what a clever system to do that all by itself! They then agreed to bend the process so that I didn't have to wait again for a Technical resource and promised that they would arrange for a replacement machine. That was three weeks ago. I've been told that the appliance ... Read review

Advantages: Great whilst it works
Disadvantages: 4 months after purchase - Faulty!

We bought a Hotpoint BWD 129 washer Dryer in Dec 2006 as part as part of a brand new kitchen we had installed. It replaced a Hoover Washer dryer which had worked prefectly for 3 years, but because we wanted a built in model, we had to change it. We chose the Hotpoint BWD 129. We have had good and bad Hotpoint products previously. Our first Hotpoint washing machine lasted 10 years. Our second lasted 18 months! As a washer dryer, whilst it is working, ...
...water for three days until Hotpoint could get to repair it. We were not impressed having to dismantle part of our lovely new kitchen to drag a 3 month old washing machine out for repair. Already we regret purchasing another Hotpoint model after out previous Hotpoint only lasted 18 months. I doubt that we will buy another. ... Read review

Advantages: Still working
Disadvantages: At the moment none

I bought my washer dryer three months ago and it is still functioning. Easy to manipulate and I liked the way it is. It is efficient and I reckon energy saving. Helps me in washing my clothes. I did not take any insurance. The reason why I did not take insurance because I reckon that I could rely on the machine. I think that the amount I have paid is worth it. What else could I say about it? Well at the moment I am happy with it. It is though noisy. ...
...that the operation is plain and simple. The dryer though takes some time and mind you it is a condenser dryer. About its installation it was easy as in I just connected the hose to the pipe line. It works as a condenser dryer and that you would feel the heat. Now, if you are thinking of how to manipulate it again it is plain and simple as I said in the above sentences the only thing is that you should make sure that you are aware of the knob for ... Read review