My Hotpoint has given up the ghost I've mended it a few times but I think it needs to be replaced this time

Despite trawling through hundreds of sites looking for a new machine I have no idea whats good or not (particularly brands). My current one has lasted 4 years i thought I'd get at least 5! :(

Very happy to recieve advice but I think my requirements would be:

Large load - 2 young kids it gets used everyday
Condenser - no vent access
Sensor drying - figure it would save elec and be more environmental
about £250 delivered (and would like old taken for recycling)

If anyone has any recomendations on brands/models they have been happy with. Also any online stores that you've had good service from would be appreciated

Many thanks

Martin

Grab a copy of the latest Which - Tumbler dryers were reviewed.

Grab a copy of the latest Which - Tumbler dryers were reviewed.

Will do - many thanks!

Bought a Creda out the paper some years ago. It was before the days of e bay so that dates it to start with.

My local sparky (now retired) told me not to touch Hot Point with a barge pole.

I'm guessing but I'd have said I've had the Creda 6/7 years and it wasn't new then.

Bought a Creda out the paper some years ago. It was before the days of a bay so that dates it to start with.

My local sparky (now retired told me not to touch Hot Point with a barge pole.

I'm guessing but I'd have said I've had the Creda 6/7 years and it wasn't new then.

Sounds like you got a great buy. I wonder if some of these companies "make em like they used to"

I'll do some checking on the Creda and see if there is anything that fits the bill

Sounds like you got a great buy. I wonder if some of these companies "make em like they used to"
I'll do some checking on the Creda and see if there is anything that fits the bill


No.

Stuff is made out of **** these days.

I had to replace my washer after this and after (like you) doing much research I feared I ended up with a Bosch. Though it is just me here my job is such that i have to do fair bit of washing, so far so good.

The Dryer has lead a checkered life.

It threw off its drive belt two years ago and I got another over the 'net.

I dismantled the thing from the front not realising these is a better method from the back.

The thing twisted whislt apart and was no joke geting back togther again.

Would it run, put back together ?

Would it 'eckers.

My last thought was to replace the top, then try it......

I hadn't bargained on there being an electrical contact in the top, away it went!!!

:)

The heat sensor (thermostat)no longer works but I was very happy I hadn't had to dump it!

Its pot luck with dryers and cost/ manufacturer seem to mean bugger all. We have had a Miele condenser which packed up after 3 years and currently have an electrolux all singing which is 18 months old and has already packed up once. I would suggest a cheapish one but buy a warranty directly from the maufacturer.

The Dryer has lead a checkered life.

It threw off its drive belt two years ago and I got another over the 'net.

I dismantled the thing from the front not realising these is a better method from the back.

The thing twisted whilst apart and was no joke getting back together again.

Would it run, put back together ?

Would it 'eckers.

My last thought was to replace the top, then try it......

I hadn't bargained on there being an electrical contact in the top, away it went!!!

:)

The heat sensor (thermostat)no longer works but I was very happy I hadn't had to dump it!

LOL sounds familiar. I'm not as patient as you I've taken mine apart 3 times and its enough.

They make them a pain to get into and they remove reset buttons etc to try and get you call an engineer out.

Progress eh!

Martin.

If you have access to vent to an outside wall, a gas supply and adequate ventilation, then you might like to check out the White Knight t/d from Crosslee.

We've have ours about 12 years now and it takes a bit of a pounding with 4 of us.
Cheaper to run than electric, although a little more expensive initially to buy.

http://www.gastumbledryers.co.uk/gastumbledryers.html

Regards
Dave.

LOL sounds familiar. I'm not as patient as you I've taken mine apart 3 times and its enough.

They make them a pain to get into and they remove reset buttons etc to try and get you call an engineer out.

Progress eh!


The snag was it kept taking out the house fuse at the same time, which didn't do my computer (drivers) much good.

Martin.

If you have access to vent to an outside wall, a gas supply and adequate ventilation, then you might like to check out the White Knight t/d from Crosslee.

We've have ours about 12 years now and it takes a bit of a pounding with 4 of us.
Cheaper to run than electric, although a little more expensive initially to buy.

http://www.gastumbledryers.co.uk/gastumbledryers.html

Regards
Dave.

Unfortunately, though my wife would disagree, I have neither gas nor an adequate vent.

Nevr even knew those existed though will mention to my parents as it would work a charm at their place

Its pot luck with dryers and cost/ manufacturer seem to mean bugger all. We have had a Miele condenser which packed up after 3 years and currently have an electrolux all singing which is 18 months old and has already packed up once. I would suggest a cheapish one but buy a warranty directly from the maufacturer.

Thats the worry there are so many different models from all the manufactures it is difficult to know good from bad. Would not have expected a Miele to pack up so soon :o