Next, to work out accurate running costs per year, I take the average number of UK cycles per year (274) and multiply this by three different load sizes – high (6kg), medium (4.5kg) and low (3.5kg) – to get a total amount of washing per year. In this instance, high users would have to make 164.4 full loads to complete all the washing, rather than the 274 UK average.

H-WASH 500 | HWB 414AMC/1-80 | Hoover

There are some faster cycles you can run for lesser-soiled items, but the main programmes on this washing machine are quite slow. H-WASH 500 is a unique washing machine offering a complete set of 9 Care Cycles that allow you to take care of all your favourite clothes, preserving fibres for longer and without any effort. Within the 9 Care Cycles is not one but three Rapid Care options giving you a choice for the results you need in the time that suits you. Choose from 14', 30', or 44-minute cycles I have no concerns about the rest of the build, however: the H-Wash 500 feels tough, and the porthole door closes neatly and securely.

Hoover’s app can still be useful. It provides access to a wider range of programmes, including special cycles designed for cleaning specific items: diving suits, face masks and bloodstains are just some that jump out. Plus, each programme is described in detail, which makes it a bit easier to understand. Available for a great price when you take into account the features on offer, the Hoover H-Wash 500 HWB 410AMC/1-80 is a top mid-range washing machine. Spend more on the likes of the Samsung WW9800T and you’ll get faster wash cycles and better stain removal at lower temperatures. However, you’ll spend a lot more for the privilege. Most programmes can be altered using the options on the secondary control panel, including setting the spin speed, wash temperature and soil-level of garments, while also adding extra options, such as steam to improve hygiene and reduce odours. I definitely needed the manual to hand to figure out what the various icons were referring to. The new H-WASH 500, thanks to its motor, is more sensitive: it adapts the washing action to the load ensuring best results and 60% more efficiency. Alongside the H-WASH 500 is the H-DRY 500 heat pump tumble dryer range, which is also Wi-Fi connected and compatible with the new app, including the care label scanning system.

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Variable Spin and Temperature - Allowing you to adjust the spin speed and temperature on all cycles to suit the load H-WASH 500 is equipped with the new-generation Eco-Power Inverter Motor, the most long-lasting and powerful belt technology available on the market. The Active Balance Technology provides the best rinsing results reducing washing time and vibrations, thanks to its spinning optimization. This is a large-capacity 10kg machine, with a sizeable door that opens up wide to provide easy access for loading. I certainly didn’t encounter any problems filling it with the test washing load.

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H-WASH 500 is featured by an advanced algorithm that calculates and auto-sets the most suitable programme adapting detergent, water and time according to fibers and load, guaranteeing an improved efficiency with no wastes. To test the effectiveness of the Hoover H-Wash 500, I ran a few test washes to see how well it copes with stain removal. I started out with the white wash set to 30ºC, which used 0.57kWh of power and 41.7 litres of water – decent, but not the lowest I’ve seen.

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Other new features include a brushless, inverter motor, which Hoover says is quieter, more efficient and rated to last longer. Active Balance is built-in, optimising spin cycles to reduce vibration, which is one of the greatest sources of noise when washing. As with all washing machines, the Hoover H-Wash 500 has to have its transport bolts removed. These comprise one plastic part with a rubber bung on the rear. My attempt to remove them resulted in the the rubber part coming away from the plastic part on two bolts, with the plastic bit dropping inside the machine. I had to then remove the thin rear panel to retrieve these items before I could turn on the appliance.KG Mode Plus adapts the washing action to the load ensuring the best results and 60% more efficiency. The function weighs the laundry within the first few minutes of the program, adapting the water level, energy consumption, and time of cycle with scientific precision. Giving you an excellent wash whilst saving time and energy. H-WASH 500 is the extremely sturdy and reliable washing machine that guarantees outstanding results, excellent care of fibers and a longer lifespan, thanks to the Eco-Power Inverter Motor.