Hoover H-Wash 500 HW414AMC Freestanding Washing Machine, Large Capacity, A, 14 kg Load, 1400 rpm, White

Product Information

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.

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 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. Hoover washing machine has a specific hygiene programme that is a sanitizing washing cycle that mantains 60°C of temperature for more than 20 minutes, allowing deep cleaning for your clothes and garments. H-WASH 500 is the unique washing machine offering a complete set of 9 Care Cycles that allows you to take care of all your favourite clothes, preserving fibers for longer and without any effort. 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.Admittedly, this job will need to be done only once – and likely by the person who delivers the appliance – but less fiddly bolts would have been appreciated.

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.

Installation & Recycling

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. Programmes: Cotton, Eco 40-60, Wool/Hand Wash, 20°C, Synthetic & Coloured, Drain & Spin, Rinse, Fitness, Soft Care, Fresh Care, Allergy Care, Care 14', Care 30', Caere 44', All In One 59 min, and Total Care. The Hoover HW 414AMC/1-80 H-WASH 500 Washing Machine, in White, is extremely sturdy, reliable, and stylish plus it guarantees outstanding results, and excellent care of fibres giving them a longer lifespan. Plus, it is equipped with the new-generation Eco-Power Inverter Motor, the most long-lasting and powerful belt technology available on the market.

The H-Wash 500 is very quiet, though. I measured it at 51.2dB when running the main part of the wash, increasing to 68.3dB on the spin cycle. At all points, the H-Wash 500 stayed still with little vibration. Should you buy it? The test strip included (left to right) red wine, orange juice, ketchup, vegetable oil and gravy stains. On the 30ºC wash, the image below shows that stain removal was pretty good, although you can still see a clear outline of the red wine stain, plus a mark from the ketchup. It’s decent performance, but more expensive machines – such as the LG V9 F4V909BTS – clean better, albeit at a higher cost. The wash took just over two hours to complete. Switching to the 40ºC wash on the Eco 40-60 programme, I re-ran the test. This time, the washing machine used just 0.21kWh of power and only 37.1 litres of water, the trade-off being that this programme took more than three hours to run. This time, water retention was lower at 35.94%. 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. 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.For the most part, you’ll operate the Hoover H-Wash 500 HWB via the controls on the front of the machine. First, there’s the control dial that lets you select the wash programme; you’ll need to refer to the manual to find the right wash for each load. There are plenty of options to choose from, however, including modes for whites, wool, fitness gear and allergy care.