There are all manner of washing machine brands out there.
There are the ones offering all the AI assistance anyone could feasibly need, the ones with more cycles than the Tour du France, and the ones priced well beyond the buying ability of most. Then there are those manufacturers who fix themselves firmly in the middle-ground betwixt budget and big-ticket, and finally there’s Hotpoint, a brand that’s been around for what seems like forever, providing appliances for those who need value-focused flexibility, particularly when it comes to washing machines.
So, yes, Hotpoint, part of the Whirlpool Corporation, is a brand famed for its affordability. With a wide range of machines on the market, costing from as little as £300, the majority of its washing machines will see change from £500, which makes them very easy on your hard-earned straight away, continuing that streak of frugality by also mostly coming ‘A’ rated (and above) for energy efficiency.
With low-cost leading the way, then, should you expect equally low innovation and flexibility too? Well, you can expect that if you like, but you’d be wrong. In fact, featuring a wealth of programmes apiece, along with some solid stain removal technology, Hotpoint machines more than hold their own when it comes to getting your clothing clean.
And to prove that (hot) point, I’ve picked a quartet of machines to demonstrate Hotpoint’s quality, three freestanding and one built-in, each costing under a monkey and each oozing exceptional washability…