Quiet, stylish and competitively priced.
5/5
If you want a washing machine that looks good, does a fantastic job and is very quiet then this is where I would say that you need to take thus machine into consideration.
The dimensions of this machine are almost identical to my previous one, making things much easier when considering the washing machine you want. The design is really good and there is a distinct feel of quality too. Operationally there are preset programmes which are accessed using the dial on the machine. Some are customisable, using the buttons to the left of the dial to control water temperature and spin speed. The hefty 10kg drum means a decent sized quilt could easily be washed in it and the detergent drawer is removable so you can rinse it under the tap. Speaking of the detergent draw, the material used here is plastic but the finish to it is so smooth that literally nothing sticks to it. My previous machine prior to being replaced had hardened washing powder stuck to detergent draw and couldn't be removed, even with a knife. The drawer in this machine seems to have a coating that looks like it is designed to resist washing powder sticking to it and even limescale.
The first thing that strikes about this washing machine is that it is incredibly quiet. Sometimes I end up walking into the kitchen just to see if I remembered to start the washing cycle. Obviously it gets a little louder when on its spin cycle but compared to my old machine, what you do hear is nowhere near as loud. The machine balances the load prior to starting the wash. It will spin the drum like it was performing a wash but no water will have been dispensed. It does this for about 30 seconds to a minute, turning in one direction before changing to another, and then it will start the cycle off as normal.
Overall this machine is amazingly priced and I think Hisense are going to be a huge upset in the market for different products. Here, with this machine, I feel no different about that. I know some people will continue to buy products from well known brands regardless of cost but you should seriously consider a change. This brand and model has just as high a quality feel as their competitors, the styling is easily matched and pricing is very competitive.