Key Reasons For and Against

Bigger Than Average Drum Capacity

The NM11946's drum capacity of 9kg is bigger than average when compared to most other washing machines. It is in the biggest 24% of all washing machines when sorted by this feature. Across all the washing machines the drum capacities range from 1.5kg to 18kg, and the average drum capacity is 7.8kg.

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Average Maximum Spin Speed

The maximum spin speed of the Hotpoint NM11946 of 1,400 RPM is pretty average compared to most other washing machines. It is faster than 58% of all washing machines when ranked by this feature.

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Very Loud Noise Level

The noise levels of washing machines range from 39dB to 86dB, and the average noise level is 58dB. The Hotpoint NM11946's noise level of 83dB is in the loudest 1% of all washing machines when ordered by this feature.

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Washing Class Rating of A

This washing machine has a washing class of A, which is typical of many washing machines.

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Spin-Drying Class Rating of Only B

This washing machine has an spin-drying class of B, which is the most commonly found spin-drying class on washing machines.

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Value for Money

We determine value for money by calculating a quality score for each product based on its reviews, features and age, and then comparing this quality score to the product price. A washing machine with a high quality score and low price will get a good value for money score.

Value for Money of Similar Washing Machines

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Release Date

Hotpoint released the NM11946 in January 2017.

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When Are Most New Hotpoint Washing Machines Released?

We couldn't see any clear trend in the release dates for new Hotpoint washing machines over the last 3 years. The biggest month last year for new Hotpoint washing machine releases was April, with six new Hotpoint washing machines released that month. 19 new Hotpoint washing machines were released in August 2016 making it the biggest month that year for new Hotpoint washing machine releases. In 2015 most new Hotpoint washing machines were released in July, with 21 new Hotpoint washing machines released that month.

How Fast Do Hotpoint Washing Machine Prices Drop After Release?

Most washing machines drop in price by 4% in the first 6 months after release, however Hotpoint washing machines tend to depreciate faster. New Hotpoint washing machines drop in price by an average of 5% in the first 6 months after they wer first released. That means that on a typical Hotpoint washing machine costing £411 you could save on average £20 by waiting 6 months before buying.

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