Hotpoint Top Load washer review HTW240ASKWS
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- Full wash review of the top load hotpoint washer.
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For some reason I love to stare at clothes while washing.
SAME!
Me too 😊.
@@sunshinegirl2208 I'm glad I'm not the only one. 😁
Same here
As a service repair tech, I work on more GE washers than anything. I recommend Whirlpool top loaders for reliability.
GE washers from the 70s and 80s were good. The old Kenmore’s would last 25 years.
I miss the old ge / hotpoint washers
What do you think of the new maytag commercial washer? Is it reliable?
Perhaps the ppl u service don’t use them properly bc they are such a great product
I had a basic Kenmore washer which lasted 37 years. Just quit on me a few weeks ago. Bought a Hotpoint to replace the Kenmore. The new unit seems to wash fine, but it sounds like a sick cow during the wash cycle. It does spin the clothes quite dry, however.
My family's had Whirlpool, Norge, Maytag growing up that lasted us over 30 years & more.
I got news for you ; I spent 900.00 on what was rated near perfect , whirlpool !
And it had these problem from the get go . And the whirlpool without the agitator , my clothes didn’t even get clean . I bought it on sale 16 years ago and never was impressed . So I bought this one because it doesn’t make sense to spend so much money on the same problems .
I read hundreds of reviews from every brand of more expensive models and universally people hated them. They all were unreliable with serious issues. Makes zero sense to spend a lot on them. I am very confident the Hotpoint I got at Home Depot will turn out to be a good deal.
I’ve had this machine for one week tomorrow and so far loving it definitely not like the more expensive counter parts but does the job
i have the ge version with 4.2 cubic feet and i realized that it did well on a king size blanket and a queen size comforter
What did you press to put the soaking option. ??
@@deeg1785 nope 4 months after purchase machine broke and ge didn’t honor warranty
My machine doesn’t bang, when spinning at ALL. I’ve seen those reviews. My experience hasn’t be so. My gosh for the price, I give it 10 out of 10. I had a $900 machine for 4 years and it literally just stopped working. This machine I’ve had it 35 months so far.
I have the same model of the highest end or second to highest, ge model and those motors are loud but last a lone time under really stressful situations having to do laundry almost everyday in my house. Having lasting almost 4 years with no problems. Ge is back on their game.
I was considering this washer, since my 24 yr. old Kenmore is having balancing problems on the spin cycle. I didnt want to spend a lot of money on some fancy washer, with all the bells and whistles that I dont need.. However, after watching your review and the balancing problems this unit has, I am crossing it off my list. Dont want to trade an old machine for a new one with the same problem. Tried fixing my old one and replaced many parts, but it still persists. So it looks like I am stuck going to the higher priced units, which I dont like. Thanks for your review. It helped in making my decision.
I had a Hotpoint like this. I loved it. It never gave me trouble. It was noisy, but it lasted for years.
I have a Hotpoint. Have had it for years now. Great washer and gets the job done. I forget what model it is but it’s a top loading one like this
We just bought this machine we get it in 2 weeks. I've had a lot of pre owned washer and dryers and do not recommend going that route even with a nice one. More often they broke and then got fixed and still sold at a high price for a used item. All of ours have broken within the first year or two. I do wash often but nothing heavy. I opted for a new one of these, I just need it to get me through nursing school.
He doesn't want you to buy this washer because he wants to sell you a more expensive machine. It does balance a load well. We love ours and if it dies, we will buy another if still available.
Does a very good job at washing, for the price it’s fine as a starter washer for someone just starting out.
There's way too much consumerism these days. Starter homes, starter this, starter that. In the old days you bought ONE of each thing and could expect it to last your lifetime or at least a few decades.
Absolutely 100%
@@nodak81
Chinese slave labour; can’t beat them low prices.
I had the G E version of this and it lasted 4 months before I started having all kinds of problems with it, especially when the agitator stop turning and the wash basket spun back and forth instead!!! Then came the squeaks, the banging and the off balancing, and then it was time for that puppy to go!!!
I just paid about $650 for one of these machines. I also added the 5 year warranty from Home Depo. I got tired of buying used machines that didn’t last too long. The main problem I have with used machines is they don’t agitate that good and they leave my clothes dirty or smelling very bad. Also my clothes were left soaking wet a lot of times. Sometimes the washing machines would start leaking water or they would overflow with water. Also the part that takes in the water would break down a lot too. I just hope this new machine washes my clothes and takes all of the water out from my clothes leaving them clean. Hope it last a very long time too.
the reason why they don't agitate as good and why they spin slower, is b/c the Dept of Energy (DOE) in 2006 put a mandate on ALL top loading washing machines to use less energy. as a result, you get all of this weak shit
Update: This washing machine is working flawlessly. I’m taking good care of it and not over stuffing it. My clothes come out clean and smelling fresh. I have not washed my heavy bed covers in it. I still take that stuff to the laundry mat, located 30 mins from my house. This washing machine is very convenient for me. I wash my clothes late at night while I watch movies with my family at home.
@TheViewer01 this is a comment I was looking for overstuffed washing machine is what makes it terrible I just got the set so I'm worried but if you take care of things it will work 😊
I had mine for a couple of years. I new it was a low end washer when I bought it. It still runs and washes good.
I do suggest since all appliances have electronic you might want to use a surge protector..
Thank you for the heads up!
Thanks for the Surge Protector Suggestion !!! May I please know which one you use ?
@@brendame Any surge protector you can get. 700 jewels rating is good
We have had this washer for about a year now and it never gets out of balance. It works well washes in a reasonable amount of time spins them out well and it gives you warm or hot water if you wish.
I've got the General electric version of this machine and have had it almost ten months. No issues, no sqweaks. Never gets off balance I do several full loads a week. Guess I got lucky. My only complaint is it probably won't last five to ten years. Granted I don't expect any modern laundry equipment to last ten years.
Right, do any of these new appliances??? The ones from the fifties are still kicking though.
Ours is still going strong. No issues at all. We've had it over two years now and it washes everything we throw at it.
Yep - all I hear is sustainability and yet they still make these throw away appliances and it's crickets from environmentalists.
It's an amazing washing machine for a small 2 story house bit the balancing issue is and easy fix with a board
I think that Maytag's two lower agitator models are decent modestly priced machines. I also know that even the least expensive Maytag Maxima front loaders clean like crazy and care for fabric really well. They're also pretty well warranted. If you might be able to demonstrate Model MVWC565FW and a Model MHW3505FW I'd appreciate it. I think that both are really well thought out machines for their types and tasks, perform well, care for fabric, and are well covered by the manufacturer without braking the bank. Thanks
I wanted to go for a Maytag but the only ones in our price range were 27.5 inches wide and our doorway is so narrow that 27 inches is the absolute max so we had to settle for this turd instead.
Built in obsolescence! That's how money is made in the US! Make products that last long enough to break after the warranty date passes.
Ok I just got mine 2 days ago and the water level of mine is nowhere near yours, I even tried adding more water and it just keeps draining it. The clothes is wet but it's agitating with no water like yours is..
Great and bought an Amana washer last week lowes didn't work, got this one yesterday it working just fine. Got a warranty for 3 years from the Home Depot so seems like a great buy for thr buck😁
OMG!!! That is the agitator I want!
I like your video. It let you see how your washer works. I have this exact same washer. I just got it two days ago from the date of this coment. I didn't like slow moving agitator. I'm used to the fast moving agitator. I have a five year maintenance agreement With the bad points you made about this washer. Do you think i would be ok with the five year maintenance agreement.
To be fair, they don’t make 15-20 year machines anymore.
Jeremy McGee: With the proper care and not abused it could possibly last 10-15 years. When I do laundry I only load the machine 2/3 full. I have a 2018 Speed Queen TR5 SERIES WASHER top loading. That machine most likely will outlast me claiming 25 years life span.
Yes Speed queen washer will Last 20 years. But they are expensive
@@leod3963 Too expensive IMHO. And people have issues with them also.
We just got this one and $450 is a LOT of cash for us, I do not agree with your "review"
You are going to get noise and vibration on the spin cycle
I am looking to buy this washer. Despite what this reviewer said,,,Have you washed big comforters in it? I wouldn't want to buy this if it can't wash everything i need, And i have big comforters. What else can you tell me about this washer? Thank you for your time.
@@nicnic6703 It is working very good, handles large loads no problem, we bought the 5 year plan for $125, covers parts & labor
Aw i like that GE washer
I had to buy because it was the only set that would fit in the space I had!!
Cool video. My old Maytag Bravos X sounded almost exactly like this on spin.
Eugene, when are you getting the Maytag MVWP575GW ?
I posted too quick..oops. The answer was at the end. Cool ! Am looking forward to your objective insights on the new Maytag.
Better than my hands.
If this was my price range I'd opt for one of the Roper produced Whirlpools, Amanas or Ropers.
I just bought this washer today. I was worried about the sound it made but then I seen your video and yours makes the exact same noise like the winding noise as it turns.
nice job cleaning my clothes. two-3 smaller loads a week is good enough for me. big blankets, comforters go to the laundromat anyway. The noise in agitation sounds like a rubbing noise which I was told will eventually go away but I've done about 12 loads since purchase and it's still there. I heard it in the video, so I assume that's just the normal noise. Machines are in a back bedroom closet, so the noise does not bother me anymore.
I just moved into a new apartment and the washer was broken. They replaced it with this unit. Good thing I didn’t sign a long lease!!
Thank you so much for this review you are spot on with the information, everything you said about the washer is accurate and as the washer ages it gets worse with the balancing, pausing, squeaking and loudness. My mom had this washer and it does everything you said it's doing. I'm not sure how long she had it but I was getting ready to replace it and thought it was just very old and I had no idea these were the results when NEW. I was all ready to purchase and check out and decided to do a few reviews and I'm glad I found this one. 👍🏾✌🏿
My 1998 GE balance is excellent - much better than this. Picked it up at curbside in 2007 and worked fine until the aluminum tub flange broke in 2014. $80 in parts and It's still working fine.
We just got this machine and so far not very impressed. For the first load, it ran the spin cycle for nearly 30 minutes! I was about to pull the plug to stop it when it finally stopped on its own. The second wash it ran the spin cycle for 15 minutes which still seems long to me. One thing I also find annoying is that there is no "OFF" position so if you accidentally turn any one of the selection knobs, it turns on and just sits there waiting for you to start it. Really needs a way to just have it stay off without having to unplug the damn thing. This is replacing a Samsung front-loader that we had for 13 years. I can't see this thing lasting half of that.
When you hold the start button 3 seconds it should turn off.
Junk it, buy a speed queen TC5 or maytag commercial!
@@michellebertrand7702well speed queens don’t turn over your clothes very well
@@Ratatatata6809 you’re thinking of the TR series which is junk, I meant the TC5.
This is a damn good washer.
Amen
Yep and it balances a load well and doesn't take a damn hour to wash a load of clothes. My wife loves it. Also you get warm or hot water if you wish.
I have it....it does go off balance...but not alot....have been using for about two years
I only get hot water , no cold water running through the machine. can any tell why it does this ??
Would someone please tell me if the washer should partially fill and agitate on the rinse without deep fill on? My washer just spins right through from wash to spin without deep fill enabled. I think it might be spraying water on the clothes as it spins but that is not rinsing the soap out even if it is. GE is trying to tell me it's normal.
On the Speed Queen TC5, you can still wash a queen size comforter.
Would it work if the queen size comforter were washed on the delicate cycle?
Have the GE version, scratch&dent that I paid $300 for. Still going strong since 2017 but not sure for how long. Grease from the Gearcase has been seeping for almost 2 years so every 1-1/2 months, I have to pull the belt off to clean the grease off it & the pullies. Otherwise it will fail to spin because it thinks the load is unbalanced & fill the tub up with water all over again. Body is rusting in some spots, never uses enough water so I always have to pour in more with the hose, and it never did well balancing a load. It’s walked forward the length of the drain hose…. Only positive thing is that it does clean well when it’s got the proper amount of water in it.
My apartment complex replaced my old washer with the GE version of this. Overall not a bad washer. like Kirk says it can go off balance sometimes. so if your washing a heavy load you should look out for it going off balance.. dont think this machine has the capability to fix an out of balance load the suspension is not the best.. if you wash delicates the agitator barely moves on the delicate cycle the clothes are not agitated at all. Water levels are good except for the small load selection the agitator is very aggressive and really harsh on your clothes ...best to use the medium cycle. do like the option of a deep rinse or spray rinse .Didn't see much difference in the cycles they all washed with the same agitation speed. But overall not a bad washer it washes better than many top loaders with the washplate. and it does use WATER!!
I have had mine 2 months the lock on top stopped working now I can not get it to spin still trying to figure out how to make it just stay unlocked. I will let you know I have never seen water in the machine be back when I figure this thing out. So far not to happy with it constantly have to reset the cloths it throws them to one side so annoying to me.
The reason that machine is knocking like that is ,either the belt has slipped or the belt snapped. It needs a new belt and then it won’t be banging like that when it goes into the spin cycle. even though it’s a new machine, maybe the belt just slipped off, might not have been put on right in the first place.
Sounds almost like my new model computer Whirlpool Cabrio lol . I have my doults about it . Haven't done the Queen size comfortor in it yet lol .
How do you get the water to fill? It’s barely putting water in the tub
I have one bought it used and actually like it but it does have a lot of electrical problems and had to leave the licorice that locks it in the lock part of the washer but other than that a very good full sized washer
We just got back from home Depot they supposed to bring our Hotpoint washer Friday Sept 2,2022 & remove the other washer to connect the new washer hopefully it last longer
The suspension sucks and there is no tub brake plus the agitationcannot be that slow it needs to act like a vintage belt drive or a direct drive.
My washer of this exact variety just yeeted it’s clutch mechanism insides onto the floor.
My machines must like this and no water fills it just washes with no water! How do I fix that?
Well it washes better than A 2018 Speed Queen! Sadly tho everything else like you said seems super cheap. But at least it can do the one job it was designed to do. Has a better wash action than it's whirlpool, crapsung, and Lousy Garbage competition.
My don't fill up with water that high even with the super plus mode how can I change that?
Eugene thank you for posting at least it does a good turnover! Does it do a deep water rinse? I would still take this over the new speed queen top loader! I prefer the front load style but if I did a top load I would go with LG! We sell these GE and Hotpoint models at home depot for less than 400!
Yes check at 0:15 deep rinse button
Hi Pete. I was wondering if your home depot will sell the new Maytag MVWO575GW ? Or is it a special order type of thing ?
MVWP575GW
As of now home depot doesn't carry that model but we will see if they do add it to their inventory!
Ii have a hotpoint washer that will not run cold water, and its brand new! I've checked the hose and the cold water faucet, both are fine. Any suggestions?
I just gave on my whirlpool washer after 23 yrs. To be fair I one of those guys that can fix anything and I almost repaired it again but way too much rust
It’s a slow spin speed but it’s an extended spin by 8 mins
How did you get your washer to fill up with so much water. My washer doesn't want to fill up but maybe 3 inches. Would really appreciate it if you could get back with me. Tank you
Do you buy chance have the matching Gas dryer for this? Its a Hotpoint Gas Dryer Model # HTX24GASKWS. I was looking for a review of that machine but cant find one anywhere.
i have this same washer. what a pile of s**t. tried to was a pillow with some t shirts, and this thing wobbles all over the floor. i'll be glad when this washer machine stops working for good!
When you wash a pillow you need to wash 2 pillows so the load is even. I have seen Speed queen washer at laundomat unbalanced and walking because they washed only 1 pillow with other few small clothes in the washer. 2 pillows of similar size will be a perfect balanced wash and spin.
If you read this comment, I hope this doesn’t sound stupid. I had to rent this, I don’t have a manual, everything is pretty self explanatory, but I cant figure out how to start it? The knob you can’t pull or push, I managed to start it,but it’s a hit or miss, i’m not sure how it started? I will appreciate if your response
Press the button on the far right
Very impressive wash action much better than higher price models. Spin speed at 700 current 2017 and older Speed Queens are 710 and the capacity of this one is slightly more. I don’t think the spin is an issue or the size. I would think the built quality is something to consider for a long range purchase. As they say you get what you pay for.
Problem is, with washer machines it does not seem like you get what you pay for. People seem to hate the fancy ones with a passion.
I just dont know what we did wrong. We have exact same washer and it doesnt get filled with water the way yours is in video.
I have the same issue. On Large it fills about 2/3 of the way , I wonder if he has the same water level? Could be the angel he is using.
@@megapotrankita we sold it, I couldnt figure it out
Same problem ! It seems like the water runs out before it fills, the clothes are wet but no extra water to wash, so it throws the clothes to one side, I hate the washer 600.00 down the drain but I'm stuck with it
How to make the water level higher? Mine is not even medium loaded
Have the same washer expect after 2 yrs suspension rods to be replaced.They start sagging quickly causing bottom of the belt assembly grinding the cabinet.Its around 80 dollars to replace 4 of them not difficult to do but often people trash this thinking its broken when hearing the grinding noise but its simple fix.I wished they used stronger springs...You can extend the life of suspension rods by doing max large load not extra large and supper which put lot of weight on rods.Overall its good machine with faulty design concept.
Does it make such a loud noise on the wash cycle ?
Are they supposed to make a noise while agitation?
It's a good choice if you're looking for a cheap new washer lol. I like these models for whatever reason. The WP variants are probably better built but these GE's have better options for fill sizes I think.
Why would someone be looking for a cheap washer? :/ Cheap means low quality
BroccoliBeefed because they have classic design and not new agitator-less
@ Doctor Feinstone, This washer has gotten lots of complaints because of horrible build quality
@@BroccoliBeefed we've had the ge version for over two years now and not a single issue. It washes anything we throw at it. Gets my work clothes extremely clean, washes my queen sized bedding comforter and all with ease. Guess I got a good one.
Everyone talks about the noise, but my old Maytag sounded like this.
I have this model myin fills up goes to soak to wash back to soak and stays there any thing you may think it is
2:26 Here are the the 2 MAJOR problems with this machine. 2:32 I mean this thing sounds like it's dying Please. 2:44 BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! It just can't Balance the Load
Why do some of my clothes appear like no water every touch all area of the clothing. It is like clothes was not completely washed or wet thoroughly?
I'm a maintenance supervisor this its a disposal machine led switch stops working
My top load speed queen washer my king size comforter with out any problems.
I just got this set brand new and it want fill all the way up I had to dump four buckets of water into it and it sounds like it’s in a bind junk
Happy New year everyone reading comments on hotpoint washer , give it a 👍 my mum is very protective of her's she'll let you wash (grandkids mostly) after you listen closely on how your going to take it out for a spin 😊 recently without mum's instructions, let's just say mum is bummed out her baby hotpoint isn't draining /spinning no more 😭 ....any trouble shooting techs out there ? I hate to be the one to tell mum " baby hotpoint went to drain /spin last nite up at the farm😔
2:48 many of the top load washers here in Asia, as soon as the tub hits the sides 3-5x, the machine would automatically stop the spin, pull in more water for an extra rinse cycle to try to adjust the clothes, and it'll try spinning again.
if it bounces 3-5x again, instant stop, pull in more water yet again for one more extra rinse cycle.
and if it still bounces so hard yet again, the dang machine will finally spit out an error message telling the human to balance the clothes themselves.
the excessive extra water used is 'cringe', as the kids say, especially if you're using deep fill such as for blankets :(
I want to see the new Maytags! Buy Maytag if you want clean!
Jerome Davis Maytag is just another whirlpool nowadays
I wash at least 2-3 loads a day. I’m thinking this won’t last for us. But, I love the agitation.
So is it normal for it to make alot of noise or is it just mine? Ive had mine for 2 wks now.
I have even use the high performance Persil liquid detergent in my Hotpoint Top Load washer review HTW240ASKWS to see if soap stains would not be left on my clothes. Why is this happening?
Of course it can't balance a load. Hanging suspension for the loss! My bro's old 2010 direct drive I think cost as much, if not less than this machine when new! And it washed, as well as operated a hell of a lot better than this.
The old pre-1986 belt drive Whirlpools used a hanging suspension, GE is just cheap. Even the VMWs are better.
Whew, must have been much more robust back then.
There has never been a GE washer I've really liked. I never even had a Filterflo though I had to tolerate one at a condo building once. It stretched my shirts. I bought a front load from a scratch and dent store and never warmed up to it. It was used in my garage as a rag washer. I've replaced it already.
The Filteflos were a good concept. The main issue I saw with them was, I think that filter just got in the way most of the time, and there really wasn't too much turn over based on the videos I saw. There certainly was agitation, but the clothing always seems to roll back and forth; never fully roll over.
have same machine and agree hanging suspension design is inherently faulty and yes balancing load is an issue.
What can i do when the switch Paul the washer door just don't work how do you
Hi, can you tell me if they have improved the balancing issue with this machine?
No
Still no as of June 2020
I just bought one brand new and it doesn't go off balance at all. It did need the feet to be balanced as all washer & dryers do.
Mine grinds and rubs like it’s rub against something really loud Screeching noise
We are looking to replace a Amana, the hot point seems like pretty much the same,spending a thousand or more for features that will never be used seems a waste of money
My washer has a locker and I can’t open it , how do I add rinse? Help me, please
Mine died had this same exact model I hear the motor running but won’t spin or drain
Josh Dixon oh tben you need a new belt and pump
What do I press to put the soaking option ???
The only good part of this washer is there is an actual water level switch.
This is better than a HydroWave.
My landlord replaced the Maytag machine w/ this garbage. You can't soak your clothes and leave them. The washer will drain after about an hour. So if a soak option is of value to you, leave the Hotpoint at the store. Glad I found this video though. well done. I may send it to my landlord.😆
I have that washer!
How long have you had it and is it holding up. I just got mine three days ago. do you have a maintenance agreement?
I just got mine today and I'm impressed... my last hotpoint 3.5 cu feet .. lasted 5 years.. but lots of use though.. so I'm pretty impressed with this new one I wash 2 loads know compared to 3 on my old one .. ..well see long term I hope to get 5 years or 7 years out of it 🙏
I just had to throw out my always breaking Whirlpool toploader.
I bought this because it was cheap and in stock.
Ill get a SPEED QUEEN next
Lol Hotpoint is crap here in the uk as well. Major reliability issues. Hotpoint used to be good when it was still Hotpoint but here in the uk they sold out to merloni who made indesit and servis machines bus they are owned by whirlpool. Millions of dryers from the last 11 years have been recalled due to being fire hazards. There have been loads of devastating fires caused by Hotpoint, indesit and ariston machines and the lesser uk machines creda proline and electra
How do you leave the lid open. I would like to see my cloths wash
Take the switch off the lid and put it in the lid lock socket
I just bought this machine and I cant get it to fill higher than an inch! It doesn't fill up like in the video
I liked it while it lasted that was 3 months now I am waiing for a repair man an that is slow coming
We just got ours delivered today, we had the old model hot point top loader we purchased it when we purchased our home which was in 2002 it lasted all the way up until 3 weeks ago 2021, so we decided to purchase this one because it was hot point in hopes it would do the same, now I'm seeing all these complaints and concerns I don't like the agitator that's different, and the electronic push button to start that's different and we had a plastic tub that's different and the lid lock is different, but you all are saying it doesn't balance your clothes well and the water doesn't fill all the way, I'm praying that don't happen and it last longer than 2 to 3 year's, the old one stood the test if time.