Huge improvement on my last washer dryer. Much much quieter, no bouncing around. The drying option does cause an occasional juddering sound (as mentioned in other reviews) but we only hear it when we’re in the same room. To be honest it’s easily ignored once you realise it’s just what it does. I was shocked at how long the programmes take but once you look at new machines you realise all brands are the same. However, once the instructions are understood, you can have a quick 1 hour wash on the intense cycle, or one and a half on the synthetic cycle. The 30 min wash is ideal for a small ‘worn once’ wash. It works really well for freshening up soft toys. Be aware that the ‘quick’ cycles only offer 1000 spin but as it’s so much more efficient than my last machine it’s fine. You can always select a quick 10 mins spin at a 1400 afterwards if needed. The drying options are excellent but I just don’t get why there isn’t a straightforward dryer button. However, it just takes a bit of time to grasp the process then you’re away. The quick wash and dry is perfect for underwear. As with all machines you will stick with 3 or 4 programmes for everything but there is plenty of choice. The black/grey works really well in my kitchen, wasn’t sure at first but very pleased with it once installed. I do love this machine but dropped a star for complicated instructions and extremely long wash cycles but by no means a deal breaker once you work your way round the instructions. I’m very pleased with my choice.

Good overall washer/dryer. The only fly in the ointment is that it requires a small "sip" of water from the mains when drying which means that if in your house you can hear when a tap come on from you pipes then every 30 seconds or so for the entire drying cycle you get a "clonk". For the record our house is ancient so this may not apply to the vast majority of people.

Excellent value for money product. Some of the programs last for several hours, which seems quite daunting but eco programs are available.

delivered on time and drivers were helpful. machine is great and works as it should

The machine itself and wash is good. I have not used the dryer. The wash program options takes a bit of getting used to but once you have worked out what buttons to push to see what options of temperature and spin and turning the dry option off that is fine. My main issue is the length of time the wash programs take. The rapid option does not permit setting the temp above 30 degrees. The next fastest option is 2hr 35 mins. Whoever is designing washing machines with such long programs doesn’t understand the day of a busy working person that will only have weekends to do most of their chores. By the time you have done two loads you have missed any chance of drying outside as it’ is 3pm at which point you will need to use the dryer. Your other option is washing the night before but who wants the washing machine running on a Friday night when you are trying to relax after a busy week at work. It’s not just Hotpoint. Wake up designers people don’t want such long programs when most of the time they need to freshen up clothes rather than wash heavy stained clothes. That should not take over 2.5 hours in my humble opinion especially when previous version of this model did it in 1hr.

Really good washer dryer with a quiet spin. I'd recommend it and I'm really happy with the purchase. I will mention thought that all of the washes are around 3-4 hours long (excluding the 30 min wash).

A great washer dryer, ideal for my very small kitchen. Took me a while to get my head around how to get it to just dry the clothes though.

Works great, nice range of cycles the only issue is you have a short 30 min wash or 3 hour plus washes, nothing really in between. But the 3 hour functions work well so just forward planning needed! It’s also really quiet even on a tile floor