This Hotpoint NSWA843CWWUKN 8kg washing machine with 1400rpm comes in a white finish. The capacity is suitable for smaller families, if you have a large family you might want to opt for a bigger capacity.

There is an LED display, where you can keep track of the time remaining of your wash and the time delay means you can set your washing machine to start at a time more convenient for you.

Special programmes include Anti-Allergy, which uses a combination of high temperature technology and extra rinses to neutralise and remove 99.9% of major allergens, and Anti-Stain, which tackles even the most stubborn stains. A steam option injects steam into the drum at the end of the cycle to give fabrics a deep clean.

If you need clothes cleaned in a hurry, there is a 30 minute quick wash programme for a small load of lightly soiled clothing and a Rapid mode that shortens the programme duration by up to 50%.

Hotpoint offer a 10 year guarantee on parts (1 year for labour), but to get this you have to remember to register your warranty and parts are only free if they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.