Should You Buy a Hoover Washing Machine?

Hoover is one of the most popular washing machine brands as well as being well known for its vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and fridge freezers.
We've collated all the key information on Hoover washing machines in this handy guide. We've analysed over 42,000 user and expert reviews and 60+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 5,400 washing machines to impartially compare each washing machine brand.
Hoover are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and popular washing machines. Their washing machines start at £145 for the DXOA69C3 which has a noise level of 60dB, a maximum spin speed of 1,600 RPM and a drum capacity of 9kg and go up to £1,093 for the DWOT 413AHC3/1-S which has a noise level of 52dB, a maximum spin speed of 1,400 RPM and a drum capacity of 13kg. The average price of a new Hoover washing machine is £339.
Is Hoover the Best Washing Machine Brand?
So are Hoover washing machines any good? We give every washing machine a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all washing machines we are able to impartially rank all the washing machine brands.
Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Hoover is the actually best washing machine brand out there.
#1 |
United States
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95% |
95%
1,855 reviews
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#2 |
Turkey
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90% |
90%
4,535 reviews
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#3 |
United States
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90% |
90%
6,657 reviews
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#4 |
Germany
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89% |
89%
2,830 reviews
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#5 |
South Korea
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89% |
89%
5,678 reviews
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#6 |
Italy
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87% |
87%
2,282 reviews
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#7 |
Germany
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86% |
86%
556 reviews
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#8 |
United States
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85% |
85%
116 reviews
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#9 |
Germany
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85% |
85%
660 reviews
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#10 |
Germany
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84% |
84%
123 reviews
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#11 |
Italy
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84% |
84%
3,859 reviews
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#12 |
South Korea
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83% |
83%
1,376 reviews
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#13 |
China
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80% |
80%
202 reviews
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#14 |
Italy
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79% |
79%
412 reviews
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#15 | 79% |
79%
2 reviews
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#16 |
Italy
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79% |
79%
44 reviews
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#17 |
China
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79% |
79%
313 reviews
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#18 |
Germany
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79% |
79%
71 reviews
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#19 |
United Kingdom
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78% |
78%
1,227 reviews
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#20 |
Grundig
Germany
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75% |
75%
98 reviews
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#21 |
United Kingdom
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74% |
74%
1,154 reviews
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#22 |
Fisher & Paykel
New Zealand
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74% |
74%
14 reviews
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#23 | 73% |
73%
5 reviews
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#24 |
Poland
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72% |
72%
90 reviews
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#25 |
Belling
United Kingdom
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72% |
72%
70 reviews
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#26 |
Japan
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71% |
71%
111 reviews
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#27 |
Electra
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70% |
70%
77 reviews
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#28 |
Magic Chef
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69% |
69%
83 reviews
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#29 |
Sweden
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68% |
68%
3 reviews
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#30 |
Slovenia
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67% |
67%
6 reviews
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#31 |
John Lewis
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67% |
67%
228 reviews
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#32 |
New World
United Kingdom
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65% |
65%
0 reviews
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#33 |
Stoves
United Kingdom
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65% |
65%
20 reviews
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#34 |
CDA
United Kingdom
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64% |
64%
0 reviews
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#35 |
Ebac
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63% |
63%
0 reviews
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#36 |
Kenwood
United Kingdom
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63% |
63%
1,061 reviews
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#37 |
Galanz
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61% |
61%
0 reviews
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#38 |
Essentials
United Kingdom
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61% |
61%
364 reviews
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#39 |
Zenith
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61% |
61%
0 reviews
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#40 |
Maytag
United States
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58% |
58%
0 reviews
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#41 |
Iberna
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56% |
56%
0 reviews
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#42 |
Baumatic
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55% |
55%
0 reviews
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#43 |
Edesa
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54% |
54%
0 reviews
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#44 |
De Dietrich
France
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54% |
54%
0 reviews
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#45 |
SanGiorgio
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53% |
53%
0 reviews
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Let's look at how Hoover washing machines compare to the other washing machine brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.
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There's a wide selection of Hoover washing machines available compared to other washing machine brands, with over 120 Hoover washing machines currently on the market in the UK. Hoover also have better reviews than the typical washing machine brand, with the average rating of a Hoover washing machine being 87%.
Hoover have a number of great features including Hygiene Program, smart washing machine and All-in-one Cycle which sets them apart from the competition. When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Hoover washing machine is £96 (based on a person typically doing 5 washes per week), which makes them more efficient than most other washing machine brands.
Hoover washing machines tend to be cheaper than most other washing machine brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.
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What Do the Hoover Washing Machine Reviews Say?
We've added up all the reviews for every Hoover washing machine to work out the average distribution of reviews for Hoover and then compared this to the other washing machine brands.

Expert Reviews
5 stars | 0 | |
4 stars | 3 | |
3 stars | 0 | |
2 stars | 0 | |
1 star | 0 |

User Reviews
5 stars | 1,273 | |
4 stars | 402 | |
3 stars | 76 | |
2 stars | 45 | |
1 star | 56 |
Over 100% of expert reviews and 90% of user reviews for Hoover washing machines are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 89% and 93% respectively across all Washing Machine brands.
Purchasers of Hoover washing machines frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use, had a good price and good technical features.
In the table below we compare the average review score given to Hoover washing machines by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other washing machine brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.
Average Review Score | Samsung | LG | Bosch | Hotpoint | Miele | Hoover |
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9 reviews
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100%
6 reviews
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100%
1 review
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87%
6 reviews
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93%
3 reviews
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80%
3 reviews
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80%
1 review
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80%
2 reviews
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90%
4 reviews
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70%
2 reviews
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80%
2 reviews
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40%
1 review
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80%
2 reviews
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92%
5 reviews
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90%
2 reviews
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80%
1 review
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75%
2 reviews
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70%
3 reviews
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70%
1 review
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70%
1 review
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82%
1 review
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66%
1 review
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100%
1 review
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100%
1 review
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80%
1 review
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84%
1 review
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40%
1 review
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100%
1 review
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Average |
79%
30 reviews
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73%
12 reviews
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93%
11 reviews
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67%
5 reviews
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87%
4 reviews
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73%
3 reviews
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How Many Industry Awards Have Hoover Washing Machines Received?
After checking thousands of expert review websites we couldn't find any industry awards for Hoover washing machines. The table below shows the number of awards received by the most popular washing machine brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.
Compare all award winning washing machines
Number of Awards | Samsung | LG | Bosch | Hotpoint | Miele | Hoover |
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9
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6
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5
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2
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3
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2
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Total |
23
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2
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8
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1
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1
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How Reliable Are Hoover Washing Machines?
We checked over 42,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Hoover washing machines. over 350 of these reviews mention reliability of which 87% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Hoover washing machine owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.
So, most people think that Hoover washing machines are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Hoover washing machines that mention reliability:
RELIABLE

NOT RELIABLE



Features to Look Out For On Hoover Washing Machines
There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Hoover washing machines that set them apart from the competition. These include Hygiene Program, smart washing machine and All-in-one Cycle.
Hoover Hygiene Program
Hoover washing machines that feature Hygiene Program include the Hoover HWD610AMBCB1 (£419), the Hoover HBWM814DC (£315) and the Hoover HWD69AMBCR1 (£449).
Hoover Smart Washing Machine
Hoover washing machines that feature smart washing machine include the Hoover H3W49TE (£260), the Hoover HWDB69AMBC (£375) and the Hoover DWOAD610AHC8 (£379).
Hoover All-in-One Cycle
Hoover washing machines that feature All-in-one Cycle include the Hoover HWD610AMBCB1 (£419), the Hoover HWD69AMBCR1 (£449) and the Hoover DWOAD610AHC8 (£379).
Hoover Sports Shoes Cycle
Hoover washing machines that feature Sports Shoes Cycle include the Hoover HWD610AMBCB1 (£419), the Hoover HBWM814DC (£315) and the Hoover HWD69AMBCR1 (£449).
What is the Best Mid-Range Hoover Washing Machine?
Hoover HBWM916TAHC
£379.00
Hughes
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Buy Now |

9kg
CAPACITY
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1,600 RPM
MAXIMUM SPIN
SPEED |
48dB
NOISE LEVEL
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131kWh
ANNUAL ENERGY
CONSUMPTION |
£818
OVER 10 YEARS
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A+++
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A great mid range choice, priced at £379 is the Hoover HBWM916TAHC, which has a Kagoo Score of 87.
A breathtakingly quiet and high-quality 9kg capacity washing machine, great for small families. It has a remaining time indication, a delayed start timer and a maximum spin speed of 1,600 RPM and supports Wi-Fi.
94
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Fully-Featured |
72
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Quite Popular |
81
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Very Good |
87
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1 Year Old |
88
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£820 Over 10 Years |
87
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Excellent |
The cheapest price that we could find for the HBWM916TAHC in the UK is £379.00 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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£379.00
FREE Standard delivery
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Recycle Your Old Washing Machine for Free
In stock
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£399.00
FREE Standard delivery
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Official Outlet
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Same Day Delivery Available
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Click and Collect
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£439.00
FREE Standard delivery
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Go to Store |
What is the Best High End Hoover Washing Machine?
Hoover HWD610AMBCB1
£419.00
AO
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Buy Now |

10kg
CAPACITY
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1,600 RPM
MAXIMUM SPIN
SPEED |
51dB
NOISE LEVEL
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143kWh
ANNUAL ENERGY
CONSUMPTION |
£917
OVER 10 YEARS
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A+++
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If you're looking for a high end Hoover washing machine then the Hoover HWD610AMBCB1 takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 85, but is a bit more expensive at £419.
A fully featured and drum capacity average noise level washing machine, with a reasonable price and low running costs. It has a child lock, a dosage assistant and an adjustable temperature and supports Wi-Fi.
95
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Fully-Featured |
71
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Quite Popular |
77
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Very Good |
88
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20 Months Old |
78
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£920 Over 10 Years |
85
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Excellent |
The cheapest price that we could find for the HWD610AMBCB1 in the UK is £419.00 and in total we found 4 prices for it.
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Receive It Tomorrow
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1 Year Warranty
+1 more price
In stock
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£419.00
FREE Standard delivery
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Go to Store | |
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Official Outlet
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Receive It Tomorrow
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£419.00
FREE Standard delivery
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Receive It Tomorrow
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Installation Service Available
In stock
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£419.00
FREE Standard delivery
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Go to Store | |
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Installation Service Available
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Disconnect and Remove Your Old Washing Machine for £14.99
In stock
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£419.00
Standard delivery: £19.99
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Go to Store | |
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In stock
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£549.99
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Go to Store |
What is the Best Budget Choice Hoover Washing Machine?
Hoover H3W49TE
£259.98
PC World Business
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Buy Now |

9kg
CAPACITY
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1,400 RPM
MAXIMUM SPIN
SPEED |
79dB
NOISE LEVEL
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44 Min
CYCLE TIME
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218kWh
ANNUAL ENERGY
CONSUMPTION |
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£1042
OVER 10 YEARS
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A+++
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At only £259.98 and with a Kagoo Score of 86 the Hoover H3W49TE makes a great budget choice.
A very popular but 2 year old 9kg capacity washing machine, very good for small families. It has a child lock, a remaining time indication and an adjustable temperature and features adjustable spin speed.
87
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Fully-Featured |
89
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Amazon Bestseller |
82
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Very Good |
87
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1 Year Old |
70
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£1,000 Over 10 Years |
86
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Excellent |
The cheapest price that we could find for the H3W49TE in the UK is £259.98 and in total we found 6 prices for it.
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Installation Service Available
In stock (309 available)
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£259.98
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Receive It Tomorrow
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We Won’t Be Beaten On Price
+1 more price
In stock (20 available)
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£259.99
FREE Standard delivery
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Go to Store | |
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Official Outlet
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Receive It Tomorrow
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We Won’t Be Beaten On Price
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£259.99
FREE Standard delivery
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£269.00
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£279.00
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JC Campbell
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£279.99
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Same Day Delivery Available
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Click and Collect
Out of stock
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£289.00
Delivery unknown
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Compare All Hoover Washing Machines
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