The Hotpoint HTW240ASKWS is a basic washing machine with only a few extras and only 10 cycles. The matching dryer, the Hotpoint HTX21EASKWW, also has basic features, but with 6.2 cubic feet of space, it effectively dries good-sized loads of laundry. This is an economical choice with a narrow width that can fit into small laundry rooms.
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This Hotpoint washer is not Energy Star certified, but it performs with decent energy efficiency. It’s an affordable, compact, top-load washing machine that is also inexpensive to operate. According to EnergyGuide, it uses 187 kilowatt-hours annually, which comes to about $22 each year. This is pretty standard for a washer of this size. If you would like something more efficient, consider the LG WT7200CV.
This agitator-style top-load washer is smaller than most high-efficiency models. However, this 3.8-cubic-foot-capacity washer fits a decent amount of clothes and other laundry in it.
There isn’t much in the way of extras or innovative features, but the traditional design and functionality will suit people who like simplicity. There are 10 wash cycles with this unit and six temperature settings. This is more temperature options than you get with many other machines, and using the colder temp options can help you save on energy costs.
With the Hotpoint , you get the basic cycles, such as permanent press, colors and whites. Beyond that, you can choose light or heavy soil levels.
One added feature is the power rinse, which you should select if you use fabric softener in your wash. You can also choose the load size, which comes with preset water levels; however, if you feel you need more water in your load of laundry, you can reset to fill the wash drum up more.
As with most large appliances, you get a warranty that protects your washing machine from defective parts. However, it’s a limited warranty – only one year for parts, labor, the motor and wash drum. Competing units usually offer more coverage.
