Hotpoint Aqualtis - 5 Star (Hotpoint-Ariston AQGL129PM)

Member Name: mcknights

Product:	Hotpoint-Ariston AQGL129PM
Date:	19/07/09 (51 review reads)
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Advantages: Huge Drum - Everything fits in

Disadvantages: If only it could iron as well.....

After going through two washer-driers and one cheapo "no bells or whistles" washing machine in quick succession, I decided to take the plunge with the Hotpoint Aqualtis. My main reason being I thought it looked good, followed by the 8kg capacity drum. This is a fantastic machine! I have used (twice weekly and trouble free) for approximately four months now and the main benefits are;
- huge drum which can fit 1). my kingsize duvet (okay bit of a squeeze getting it in but saving £££s on dry-cleaners) and 2). sofa loose covers (again MEGA savings as used have to go to laundrette for main sofa cover)
- really quiet machine (unless on a spin cycle I still often go through to kitchen to check the thing's still working!)
- loads of different programmes (16 - I counted them) from fast wash to duvet to heavy duty, quite honestly a programme for every need.
- extremely easy to operate
Prior to purchasing this machine, I seemed to put on the machine every 2 days, however due to the 8kg drum I almost have to save up the washing (well not quite but you get the picture!)
I would absolutely recommend anyone with family (and dog who tends to pee on whatever is lying around - yeuchh!) to go for this washing machine, it really is one of the best I've ever had and the clothes seem to be cleaner, fresher and less wrinkled.
ps. I've just remembered that the detergent dispenser is inside the machine and can only be accessed by opening the door - when my son was three years old he once went into the dispenser drawer of an old machine I had, and rubbed soap powder into his eyes (ouch!!!) therefore I would seriously recommend this type of machine if you have inquisitive children.

Summary: Brilliant family machine

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