Hotpoint WMD960G

I have had the Hotpoint WMD960P Washing Machine for about a year and, bearing in mind I probably go through about five loads of washing a day (I have a large and dirty family!!), it has certainly been put through its paces. I bought it off of an electrical company on Ebay for £459.00, which is actually more than I wanted to pay, but I trust the Hotpoint name and so preferred to go for quality rather than a cheaper option that may need replacing earlier. The main body of the washer is indistinguishable really from any other washing maching....it just looks like a washing machine, nothing less ... more

I recently purchased this washing machine as a replacement for an older, tired Whirlpool Washer/Dryer. My previous machine was a 1000rpm speed and was deafeningly loud. Although I was initially dubious by the claims of the machines "super silent" features, I was very impressed by the performance that the machine gives whilst still being quiet. Even on the full 1600 spin it is quite quiet - not silent obviously, but when purchasing, the sales team were honest and friendly enough to point out that super silent doesn't mean silent and that there would be some noise. The digital display is very ... more

Having been unhappy with our last washing machine, an LG, we opted for a family favourite in Hotpoint, and we were not disappointed. The Hotpoint WMD960 washing machine comes in white as WMD960P or “graphite” under model number WMD960G. It is a Hotpoint Ultima, 1600 spin washing machine, with a huge 8kg capacity drum and graded with an “AAA” washing and energy efficiency rating. It has a spacious front opening with a left-hinged door and child lock. It boasts 15 wash programs, including wool (Platinum Care Woolmark), silk, bed and bath, fast wash, eco, mini load and time saver modes, and ... more

This is a great washing machine, very quiet. I chose the 8kg size because I hate to waste water, soap powder and electricity on a small wash, when you can wash a much bigger pile of clothes using the same amounts. I wanted to see what 8kg of washing looked like, and I discovered that 8kg of washing is huge. To weigh your washing, stand on a weighing machine, weigh yourself, then pick up the bundle of clothes to be washed, and see what the difference is. I was worried I might overload it as it only takes 3.5kg of synthetics, but synthetics are much lighter, therefore you get more clothes for ... more

On the whole a very easy to use machine, especially regarding program selection, and it also comes with a clear digital display. The machine remembers your last wash setting, so it is easy to start the next one. It gives a beep when the cycle has finished, although it does not switch off (i.e. the display panel is still on). However, it is an exceptionally quiet machine. Regarding wash performance, a 40 degree wash only takes around an hour and a half to do and the spin performance of 1600rpm gives you a lot dryer clothes than other machines. It has a large 8 kg wash capacity which is great ... more