Hotpoint WMF940P Washing Machine

I purchased this unit in 2012, worked great for two years, then the bearing in the drum stopped working. To replace the bearing would cost 1/2 the price I paid for the washer. You cannot just replace the bearings, the whole drum has to be replaced, a costly venture.

We got the machine in feb 2010. In sept 2010 our problems started. The door handle broke. The guarantee covered the replacement. In October 2010 the handle broke again. It was repaired. we were promised by the insurance if it broke again then the machine would be replaced. The handle broke again this week, July 2013. The insurance company have updated their computers and have no record of past repairs.

Bought this washing machine as a Curry's exclusive back in August 2012. It was relatively cheap, had a big 9kg drum, compared to my old 6kg Hoover and had a fast 1400rpm. This machine was ideal for a busy household and was just what we dreamed for. After a few months of owning it, we noticed that when spinning, it would dreadfully jump out, move side to side and bang against its casing. So, pulled it out to have a look and only to fond that one of the suspension arms had come off but luckily could be re-fitted. So far that's the only problem and seems to be pretty good so far. Well done Hotpoint!

PROS:

Big drum,

Super silent,

Easy accessible detergent drawer,

Big porthole,

Fast wash programme for lightly soiled items,

Child lock.

CONS:

Programmes take far too long,

Digital timer is in-accurate,

Drum speed during a wash is pretty slow,

Balancing system is useless,

No timesaver, meaning you either have to put up with long washes or a fast wash,

Options aren't particularly useful.

All in all, a fairly decent washer.