Hotpoint Few10 (first Edition) Washing Machine Review
HOTPOINT FEW10 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW (FIRST EDITION)
Some of this review is the same as another washing machine review on the main Washerhelp site as the machines are very similar. The FEW10 washing machine is virtually the same washing machine Hotpoint have produced for many years, which in turn was little different from the Hotpoint washing machines produced for several years previous too.
If you have had a Hotpoint washing machine before and the model number started with 95, 99, WM or WD then this washing machine isn't really much different although there are definitely some improvements.
(Hotpoint currently sell another range of washing machines where the model number starts with WMA. These are different to the WM and WD ranges.
One of my biggest criticisms of many washing machine manufacturers is that instead of sticking to a design and slowly tweaking it, they constantly redesign washing machines from scratch. This introduces constant teething problems and prevents developing a tried and tested washing machine.
So after sticking with the same fundamental design for so long, have Hotpoint managed to develop this type of washing machine into one of the best around? Well unfortunately Hotpoint are in a price war with many other similarly priced washing machines so they seem more concerned with producing just a decent washing machine that will sell competitively in their chosen price range rather than producing the best they can - which would potentially double the selling price..
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT
It looks nice.
WHAT I DISLIKE ABOUT IT
On the noisy side and moves around on spin. If you wash lots of small loads you may get extra noise as Hotpoint washing machines appear prone to letting the odd un- balanced loads go into spin, which results in a bit of thumping about. How do I avoid out of balanced loads in my washing machine?
No water pump filter, or pump filter drain hose. This is unnaceptable. Hotpoint washing machines have a hidden filter inside the sump hose which gets clogged up with lint. This causes breakdowns that most customers will need to phone an engineer out for, whereas most other washing machine owners have the option of draining the washing machine and clearing the filter themselves from the front.
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Thanks for posting this review. It’s a fair summary of the older Hotpoint platform and will ring true for many people who’ve owned the 95, 99, WM or WD ranges.
A few practical points for anyone reading and considering one of these machines:
1. Build and design The FEW10 is based on a long-running Hotpoint design. That can be a good thing because the layout is familiar and many faults are well known, but it does not automatically make it a better-built machine.
2. Noise and spinning These can be fairly noisy compared with some rivals, and they can thump on spin if a load goes out of balance. This is often worse with very small loads or single heavy items. Make sure the machine is level and the floor is solid.
3. Filter arrangement The lack of a proper user-accessible pump filter is a genuine drawback. On many Hotpoint machines of this type, debris collects in the sump hose/filter arrangement, which is much less convenient for the customer to deal with than a normal front access filter.
4. Repairs and maintenance They are generally repairable, but access to some routine blockages is not as user-friendly as it should be. Always isolate the appliance from the mains before removing any panels or inspecting internal parts.
5. Buying view If buying second-hand or reviewing an old one, condition matters more than the badge. Check for bearing noise, leaks, noisy pumps and poor spinning before deciding if it is worth keeping.
If anyone wants help with a specific FEW10 fault, post the symptoms and I can help narrow it down. For any mains, gas, or sealed refrigeration work, use a qualified engineer.
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