We purchased this model after our earlier faithfull Hotpoint machine had lasted approx 13yrs with only 2 sets of motor brushes needed.
The machine was ordered through the internet and efficiently delivered boxed. When installed it would not start, fuses, water supply and everything was ok ... Read review
Advantages: Ease of use Disadvantages: Very poor durability
...model after our earlier faithfull Hotpoint machine had lasted approx 13yrs with only 2 sets of motor brushes needed.
The machine was ordered through the internet and efficiently delivered boxed. When installed it would not start, fuses, water supply and everything was ok but the unit failed to start. Hotpoint sent an engineer out and he tried everything I had but it wouldn't start. He hit the top lid to remove it and checked inside, ... ...to colleagues at work about this and guess what? out of 11 people in the office 3 have had Hotpoint units that have failed within 3 yrs and 2 of them have had Aquarius units like mine.
Decision made! Changing both units but not with Hotpoint products. ... more
We purchased this model after our earlier faithfull Hotpoint machine had lasted approx 13yrs with only 2 sets of motor brushes needed.
The machine was ordered through the internet and efficiently delivered boxed. When installed it would not start, fuses, water supply and everything was ok but the unit failed to start. Hotpoint sent an engineer out and he tried everything I had but it wouldn't start. He hit the top lid to remove it and checked inside, couldn't find a problem, said he would arrange for a new machine to be sent. When he put the lid back on the machine worked!! Stupidly I accepted what he said that it was just one of those things.
The machine worked well 3 times a week on average for about 15m and then the machine started intermitantly not completing a wash cycle unless you switched it off at the mains and then started the machine afresh.
In addition we have noticed that clothes are getting holed, shirts that are only 2m old are getting frayed and clothes seem to get bits on them [a bit like when you leave a tissue in a pocket].
We have carried on like this for about 2m whilst we decided whether to get rid of the machine as although we have a 5yr parts warranty we are very dissatisfied with the performance of the unit.
Last week the machine started to make dreadfull noises so I called out a repairer who diagnosed faulty drum bearings and a faulty programmer and basically said it was an uneconomical repair.
We have a matching tumble drier [which has been good] so we had to decide whether to buy another Machine to match or stick with our gut instinct and get something else.
I was talking to colleagues at work about this and guess what? out of 11 people in the office 3 have had Hotpoint units that have failed within 3 yrs and 2 of them have had Aquarius units like mine.
Decision made! Changing both units but not with Hotpoint products.
Advantages: can take a big wash load Disadvantages: 'shreds' your clothes
When my faithful old Indesit washer/dryer died on me after 12 years of trouble free use, (10 weeks ago) I looked long and hard at a new machine. Being a family of 4, we seem to go through a lot of clothes, towels etc so at first I thought this machine was the answer to my prayers. It went through the backlog of washing in no time! Marvellous! However, on checking some of the clothes...there was the odd hole here and there (socks mainly). I put it ... ...in a zipper or something.... (Don't know why as I have been washing the same type of clothes for years without any mishap). The first serious item was my daughter's school polo shirt; the sleeve was 'chewed' right through.... I still assumed blame for some reason...and continued to use the machine. Last time I used it, (4 days ago); it had somehow managed to destroy 2 of my shirts, 2 socks and some underwear!!! The sleeves of the tops had got stuck ...
alliballi 04.07.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Hotpoint WF540G
Advantages: Good Capacity, Great features Disadvantages: Can be a long wash cycle
This is an excellent washing machine at a very great price. We looked very hard to beat this machine for the money but couldn't do it anywhere. it has an excellent load capacity matched with a very good wash time on most wash cycles. It has a great many different wash variations including half load which is always handy for a quick wash. It is pretty economic too coming in with a B rating in most stores. It has a very quiet spin cycle which is very ...
pcschof 02.03.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Hotpoint WF540G
