Hoover Washing Machine decision

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Having read the “Recommendations” topic I’m not sure I’ll get the answer I am looking to hear, but none the less I’ll ask it anyway.

I’ve identified 2 Hoover Washing Machines that may be suitable and I was wondering which I should go for bearing in mind there is really not a great price difference:

HC6 160E with 1600 spin and 6kg load AAA rated

and

HF7 150M with 1500 spin and 7kg load AAA rated

My thinking is to go with the HF7 150M as a 7kg capacity is likely to be more robust regardless of whether it has 100rpm slower spin. On the other hand the HF7 150M is newer machine and might have more teething problems, which might mean the HC6 is the better buy.

Am I talking tripe? Let me know.
I’ve to buy an energy efficient machine and while I’d like to have a Miele I just don’t have the money to stretch any further at the moment.

[Martin]

Re: Hoover Washing Machine decision

peoplespal,

Both model numbers you quote are last years stock. Hoover/Candy have a new range of machines out now. The current equivalents being the HNL31662 (1600/6kgAAA) and the HNF3157 (1500/7.5kgAAA) although with the 7.5kg washload range there is also a HNF3167 (1600/7.5kgAAA). Several new models are available under the “Nextra” Badge.

The Candy equivalent is in the “Nova” Range.

Martin

[Penguin45]

Stop messing about and go and buy a Bosch. It’s not that much more expensive and it will last a reasonable length of time.

Maxx’s and Exxcel’s are excellent. 1200 spin is perfectly adequate, bearing in mind the adage that the faster it spins, the more it shakes, the more it shakes, the faster it falls to bits!

Going from memory, an 800 spin machine extracts 58{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of water retained in a mixed cotton load, 1000 does 62{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} and 1400 does 64{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}. You don’t get anything extra with the high spin except extra stress on the appliance.

Sorry to be so blunt, but the C word just sets me off………

This is a personal opinion and entirely reflects the experience, personal bias and general degree of damage done to me by all machines over the last 17 years.

Regards,
Penguin.

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Penguin45 wrote:Stop messing about and go and buy a Bosch. It’s not that much more expensive and it will last a reasonable length of time.

Maxx’s and Exxcel’s are excellent. 1200 spin is perfectly adequate, bearing in mind the adage that the faster it spins, the more it shakes, the more it shakes, the faster it falls to bits!

Going from memory, an 800 spin machine extracts 58{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of water retained in a mixed cotton load, 1000 does 62{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} and 1400 does 64{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}. You don’t get anything extra with the high spin except extra stress on the appliance.

Sorry to be so blunt, but the C word just sets me off………

This is a personal opinion and entirely reflects the experience, personal bias and general degree of damage done to me by all machines over the last 17 years.

Regards,
Penguin.

The extra pound or two does make the difference at the moment as I’m currently job-hunting, so while I’d ideally have a Miele (like the missus’s parents have) or a Bosch I’ve plumped for a cheapo Hoover from Allders, think the 10{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} off today pushed me over the edge.

Even if it only lasts a year it is cheaper than the laundrette (cost £20 odd quid washing a few things yesterday) and when it breaks down I can go for something better then.

[Penguin45]

Good luck then, but be realistic! The Miele range is fantastic: rugged properly built appliances that will take family use for years, but can be a bit scary if they do go wrong.

Up here (Leeds), the Bosch 1200 Exxcel is going for £320, which is pretty reasonable IMO.

If money really is a problem, cut down the spin speed on the Hoover of choice – it does make a significant price difference – and make a saving there!

Best wishes,
Penguin.

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