hotpoint washer and dryer - thoughts

HU-420283516

last month

My spouse and I need to buy a washer and dryer for SECOND home. My best guess estimate is that it will be run 20-30 times a year. I first tried contacting the closest independent dealer but after 15 minutes on hold, I hanged up.

We then went to Home Depot and quickly realized we could easily spend $ 1500 on a pair of average lower cost GE/Maytag. We then saw the Hotpoint set: $1000 for the pair, minus 10% with an HD coupon.

So what should we get? Your thoughts?

Stroessner

P.S. Today we ran into a couple at Walmart. Their 15 month old Maytag washer died: $600 to repair. At $500 for the Hotpoint, I could easily trash it, before paying for a major repair.

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HU-723298302
last month
For a second home that only gets used a few times a year the hotpoint set should be fine. They are simple machines and at that price it probably makes more sense than spending a lot on something youll barely use.
wdccruise
last month
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ajmadison.com has this CR-recommended washer/dryer pair for $1090:
- LG WT6100CW top-load washer
- LG DLE6100W electric dryer
or this CR-recommended washer/dryer pair for $1390:
- LG WT7000CW top-load washer
- LG DLE7000W electric dryer
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3onthetree
last month
There shouldn't be any worries about choosing Hotpoint, but I would say look at some of the basic features important to you. GE/Whirlpool has models with simplicity that looks like it has more value, ease of retail and parts, and at good retail prices. Hotpoint is just a lower-end line from GE (and I believe there is some kind of connection to Whirlpool too). Most of the time now I can get GE/Whirlpool either cheaper than Hotpoint, or only say $10-$30 more and they have a few more features and models to choose from.
dadoes
last month
Hotpoint products on the European market have a connection to Whirlpool. Hotpoint products on the US market have no relation to Whirlpool.
wdccruise
last month
CR tested the Hotpoint HTW265ASWWW top loader. It's only deficiencies were that it didn't wash very well and was noisy.