Hotpoint Washing machine

Hotpoint · Washing machine

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

Active CareAnti-StainNSWM freestandingIntegrated

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

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Washing machine brands in United States

Hotpoint isn’t readily sold in United States for this category.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	MieleGermany	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	LGSouth Korea	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	GE AppliancesUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	Speed QueenUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
8	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
9	WhirlpoolUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

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.