I bought a Hotpoint Washer /Dryer and it broke within 3 months
The 'helpdesk' told me it was a common issue with hotpoints and they have a reputation for it. The question should really be whether this is the same with their ovens.

It was to do with the programmes and wash cycles, and a short circuit on the control circuit, so maybe you will be ok??
( Jimbuktu See? Right here, Mon 4 Jan 2010, 22:30, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

worth knowing
my hotpoint dishwasher works perfectly well, and reviews for the ovens seem fine, as far as reliability goes
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 4 Jan 2010, 22:31, Reply)

Well,
If you do buy one, at least you will have a guarantee on it for a year minimum, and then you can save for a gas hob one in a year or two in case it all goes tits up!

Edit: Don't forget about your friend the catering auctions if you want something a bit more pro for a bit less dough. Google for one near you. Oh, do I get points for catchphrases? :P
( Jimbuktu See? Right here, Mon 4 Jan 2010, 22:34, Reply)

Sounbd advice from a kitchen installer
and from my own experience is that the only affordable kitchen appliances worth buying are Whirlpool. My decade plus of trouble free laundering, cooking and dishwashing testify to this.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 9:24, Reply)

Nah, I see your Whirlpool and raise you a Bosch.

( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 9:28, Reply)

Perhaps,
but I should have added 'affordable' to my recommendation. The Bosch stuff can be pretty pricey.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 9:30, Reply)

trouble with whirlpool
same as with Neff is that they only do big free-standing stuff, other than that it's all built-in, which I don't want.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 9:41, Reply)