I'd a search on the internet fro recommendations. When my Hotpoint washing machine died I bought a Bosch and hated it so John Lewis let me change it to a Hotpoint. The new Hotpoint is not as good as the old one was. Nothing seems to be made that well any more - the new energy saving features seem to muck everything up and make it so complicated. The washer dryers are never as good as they are trying to do too much and the drying bit wears the machine out quicker. Good luck - I wish I could recommend something - I'd go int o John Lewis and ask advice. DG x