Hoover Washing Machines. Good or Bad?

 

Testing Hoover Washing Machines - We purchased a Hoover Washing Machine (CA230) and ran it through several tests.

According to the back of the user manual, Hoover guarantees all parts of the washing machines for 5 years. Hoover engineers will replace or repair all defective parts, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. Hoover washing machines engineers call out fees and labour costs are chargeable after 12 months. We recommend The UK online shopping directory for best deals, prices and information on Hoover Washing Machines.

Installation & Use

After removing the transit packaging which involves removing the central screw and cross piece, the washing machine is tilted forward and the two plastic bags containing polystyrene packing blocks are removed. Connecting Hoover washing machines fill hoses is simple, ensure the sealing washers are in place inside the hose connectors. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked.

Hoover washing machines are generally reliable, we found ours noisier than some European rivals, though results were good, washing cleanly rinsed and no sign of soap remaining. It's also fairly kind when it comes to overloading. Although of course Hoover Washing machines should not be overloaded, it seems to us to be fairly forgiving if recommended loads are exceeded. Washing comes out of the machine not as creased as from some machines that could be mentioned. The spin cycle is effective, and wool cycles are particularly kind to woolens.

Spare parts are readily available and in our view comparatively inexpensive. Those of a diy nature will find repairs to fix problems pretty easy , though don't attempt this unless the guarantee has expired and you don't have an extended warranty. In common with some other reviewers, we find extended warranties in general overpriced and cannot recommend them.

Hoover Washing Machines - Yes or No?

Can we recommend Hoover Washing Machines based on our experience? As value for money, the prices are roughly similar to European models, and the results in our opinion are as good. Certainly once the guarantee runs out anything can happen, and some manufacturers products appear designed to give up the ghost one week after expiry of the warranty. We find Hoover Washing Machines to be better than this, and so can recommend you browse the listings in The UK online shopping directory electrical goods section to get great prices.

This review written by Michael W Taylor ©2004. Return to Home Page.