Hoover H-Wash 500 - Big capacity-Big Performance
4/5
Five stars would have been awarded for this excellent machine but for one very small point. If you have a full load, that is 14kg, you might find that the spin cycle doesn't dry the clothes as expected. The spinning cycle, along with all other washing machines, is by centrifugal force - the water being thrown out at high speed from the centre out. It is my experience that some dense items such as a sweat shirt come out moderately dry if they are in the centre of the rest of the washing. But this is a very minor point and it only applies to a full load and to certain clothes. Otherwise a very good machine indeed. It is quiet while washing and it certainly washes the clothes thoroughly. The 14kg washing cycles are very long but efficient. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but in my mind it is an attractive machine if you could ever categorise a washing machine by looks ! The crowning glory however is the capacity. The 14kg capacity is so useful, especially when you have large items such as curtains, bed linen and furniture covers. My previous machine would require several loads to match one load in this machine. Overall verdict, an attractive, high capacity and efficient washing machine that's well worth buying.
