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Hotpoint

Hotpoint

Mixed6/10

Budget-to-mid appliance name owned by different companies in Europe and the Americas; in the UK it is a mass-market laundry and kitchen brand.

Founded
1911
From
United States
HQ
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Owned by
Beko Europe (Arçelik 75%, Whirlpool 25%) since 2024 in Europe; GE Appliances (Haier) in the Americas
Made in
Italy, Poland and Turkey (European models)
www.hotpoint.co.uk

Washing machine

Mixed6/10Budget

A UK high-street staple offering decent cleaning at low prices. Owner reliability is roughly average and the brand's image still carries past recall issues. Reasonable value, but spend more if you want a long life.

Good at

  • Inexpensive and stocked by every UK retailer
  • Anti-stain and steam hygiene cycles work well
  • Wide choice of freestanding and integrated models

Weak at

  • Reliability middling in owner surveys
  • Brand reputation hit by past Whirlpool-era safety recalls
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United Kingdom: UK Hotpoint is part of Beko Europe since 2024; unrelated to the GE Appliances Hotpoint sold in the US.

Active CareAnti-StainNSWM freestandingIntegrated

Best for: UK buyers wanting a cheap, easy-to-find washer

nz (not sold)au (not sold)ukus (not sold)hk (not sold)

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.