What model Hotpoint washers are being recalled?
Full list of models here: FML 742P UK Hotpoint. WMAOD 743G UK Hotpoint. WMAOD 743P UK Hotpoint.
Which Hotpoint washing machine is best?
Best Hotpoint Washing Machines of 2021
- NSWM963CBSUKN 9kg 1600rpm Freestanding (Editor’s Choice)
- Aquarius WMTF722H 7kg 1200rpm Spin Top.
- NSWM742UGGUKN 7kg 1400rpm Freestanding (Best Value)
- BI WMHG 91484 9kg 1400rpm Built-In.
- NM11 945 9kg 1400rpm White Freestanding.
- Hotpoint NM11 1044 1400rpm.
Are Hotpoint washing machines being recalled?
About 20% of the Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines sold since 2014 are affected by a safety fault and need to be recalled, a process that started in January. Seventy-nine fires are thought to have been caused by an overheating door locking system, a fault that develops over time, according to Whirlpool.
How do I know if my Hotpoint washing machine is safe?
Owners of Hotpoint or Indesit branded washing machines should check their product’s serial number to ascertain whether theirs is affected. Owners of affected models should then unplug and stop using the appliance immediately, and contact Whirlpool.
Who owns Hotpoint washing machines?
Indesit company
Hotpoint is one of the biggest-selling and best-known washing machine brands in the UK. In the past, it has been independent, but came to be owned by the Italy-based Indesit company. More recently, it was acquired by American appliance firm Whirlpool, which also makes Maytag machines.
What washing machines should I not buy?
Do not settle for a brand that has a high rate of complaints from your general list.
- The machine does not clean well.
- Long wash times.
- Spin-cycle malfunction.
- Short machine life.
- LG Models.
- Bosch and Siemens Models.
- Electrolux: Model- EFLW317TIW.
- Whirlpool Top Load WTW5000DW and WTW8700EC Models.
How long do Hotpoint washing machines last?
Washing manufacturer Indesit say that they expect their products to last 7-8 years. As Indesit also owns the Hotpoint brand, it is fair to say that this standard likely applies to these machines too. On the other end of the scale, Miele say that their machines are tested to last for 20 years.