Whisper-quiet washing machine rolls under worktop

The dapperly designed Aqualtis range of Hotpoint washing machines are Class-A efficient, but it’s their stealthy spin cycle that impresses the most.

Perfect for ninjas with grubby gear, this silent scrubber is definitely worth a look.

When a washing machine begins to sound more like a lawn mower and develops a tendency to roam around the kitchen in spin mode, then it’s time to upgrade. Hotpoint’s Aqualtis range is set apart by its silver hi-tech styling, but it’s also one of the quietest runners on the market. You could almost plumb one of these into the bedroom without disturbing your down time.

Top talents
Strong silent type – Perhaps the most appealing feature is its low operating noise level, which allows you to wash overnight without waking the neighbours when it gets to the spin cycle.

Pals with Mother Nature – Hotpoint scores As across the board for the AQGD169S thanks to its modest power consumption and sparing use of water and detergent.

Clean lines – Washing machines tend to look alike, but the moulded plastic control panel and silver finish give this spinner a touch of class.

Best price: £359 on 23 April 2008

Closest rivals
Bosch WAE28363 White
Reliable German engineering ensures this stout washing machine gets your whites white without the hidden maintenance costs that often come with a cheaper machine.

Indesit WIXL143 White
Indesit is Hotpoint’s more affordable brand brother, and as such it provides good value for money and still achieves A ratings for energy consumption in every department.

Hotpoint WT960 Graphite Grey
Bored of white appliances? Try this 7KG grey washer from Hotpoint for size. The large load capacity will accommodate all but the largest duvets

Related Articles:

1. Washing Machines group testThe usually sedate world of washing machines has seen some exciting innovation of late, triggered by a need for greener machines and a desire for more style and time saving features. It all means more choice and better value for us. The introduction of steam into your wash for instance, gets the detergent up to temperature [...]...
2. LG 9kg F1402FDS6 (black)When the LG steam range entered the fray it signaled a renaissance in the washing machine world, introducing a range of colours mocking plain white washers. But is it enough to get our glasses all steamed up? Or is it just a load of hot air? Pros LG’s steam direct drive washing machines caused a sensation when [...]...
3. Fridge-freezer group testYour fridge-freezer is likely to be the biggest electronic appliance that you’ll ever buy, so it’s worth pondering the possibilities before taking the plunge. It’s also the one that you’ll use the most, given that we tend never to turn our fridges off for long and it’s this factor that makes energy consumption one [...]...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Rate this article