HOOVER DXA59BC3 vs LG FH4A8FDN8 Washing Machine Comparison

Thanks for taking the time to read our washing machine comparison for the and washing machines. Chances are you’ve done your research and are pretty close to deciding, but you’re stuck on whether to choose the HOOVER DXA59BC3 or the LG FH4A8FDN8. Our guide and comparison has been put together to help you make that final choice.

HOOVER DXA59BC3 vs LG FH4A8FDN8

	HOOVER DXA59BC3	LG FH4A8FDN8
Brand	Hoover	LG
Key Features	Capacity: 9 kg Spin speed: 1500 rpm Quick wash time: 14 minutes Energy rating: A+++ One-year manufacturers guarantee	Capacity: 9 kg Spin speed: 1400 rpm Quick wash time: 14 minutes Energy rating: A+++-40% Five-year manufacturers guarantee
Energy Rating	A+++	A+++-40%
Colour	Black	Black
Guarantee	1 year	5 years
Maximum Spin Speed	1500 rpm	1400
Loading	– Front loading – Large porthole	– Front loading – 170_ opening angle
Noise Level (Wash)	58 dB(A)	52 dB(A)
Annual Energy Consumption	246 kWh	131 kWh
Wash Performance	A	A
Spin Performance	A	A
Variable Spin	Yes	Yes
Consumption per cycle	– 1.43 kWh – 60 litres	– 0.63 kWh – 58 litres
Annual Water Consumption	11800 litres	9500 litres
Washing Machine Type	Freestanding washing machine	Auto Door
Capacity	9 kg	9 kg
Noise Level (Spin)	79 dB(A)	72 dB(A)
Wash Programs	– Active eco 20 – Baby 60 – Cottons – Daily 59 mins – Dark coloureds – Delicates – Lingeries – Mixed – Rapid 14 mins – Rapid 30 mins – Shirts – Wool & silk	– Baby Care – Cotton – Cotton Large – Dark Wash – Download cycle – Duvet – Easy Care – Gentle Care – Hygiene – Mix – silent Wash – Speed14 – Sports Wear – Stain Care
Number of programmes	12	14
Wash Functions	– Cold Wash – Easy Iron – Extra rinse	– Beeper On/Off – Child lock – Crease Care – Favourite – Intensive – Medic rinse – Normal – Normal + Hold – Prewash – rinse+ – rinse++ – rinse++ Hold – rinse options – Spin Only – Time Delay – Tub Clean – Turbo Wash – Spin Only – Wash options
60 Degree wash time	240 minutes for 9 kg	296 minutes
40 degree wash time	130 minutes for 4 kg	261 minutes
30 degree wash time	tbc	105 minutes
20 degree wash time	120 minutes for 8 kg	105 minutes
Quick wash time	14 minutes for 1.5 kg	14 minutes for 4.5 kg
spin stability	Yes	Yes
water remaining after spin	0.53	0.44
Display type	LED screen	LED screen
program selector	– Dial – Touch	Dial + touchscreen
Delay Timer	Yes, 23 hours	Yes, 19 hours
Time remaining indicator	Yes	Yes
Matching Tumble Dryer	No	RC9055BP2Z
Stacking Option	No	Yes
In the Box	DXA59BC3 Hoover Washing Machine	– LG FH4A8FDN8 Washing Machine – Inlet hose – User manual – Installation sheet – Spanner
Dimensions	– 850 x 600 x 540 mm (H x W x D) – 33.4 x 23.5 x 21.2 inches (H x W x D)	– 850 x 600 x 640 mm (H x W x D) – 33.46 x 23.62 x 25.2 inches (H x W x D)
Boxed Dimensions	890 x 650 x 600 mm (H x W x D)	885 x 660 x 705 mm (H x W x D)
Recess Dimensions	tbc	870 x 620 x 740 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	68 kg	70 kg
Boxed Weight	69.6 kg	73 kg
Price	£329.99	£649.99
Number of Reviews	275	9
Review Score	8.9	8.2
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Things to look out for when buying a washing machine

There are lots of different factors that can make a washing machine great. From it’s energy efficiency, to it’s spin speed. Or from the price, to the drum capacity. This quick overview gives you an idea of what to look out for when buying a new washing machine.

1. Drum Capacity – this is quite a big deal for large families in particular. If you’ve got lots of people in your household you’ll want to look out for those washing machines with larger drum capacities. The HOOVER DXA59BC3 and the LG FH4A8FDN8 have 9 kg and 9 kg capacities, plenty for the average user.
2. Energy efficiency – Keeping track of your energy usage is a good idea for the budget conscious homeowner, and choosing an energy efficient washing machine can really help matters. There are a few specs to look out for to understand the efficiency, the main one is its rating. The HOOVER DXA59BC3 has an A+++ Energy Rating. Whereas the LG FH4A8FDN8 has a A+++-40%. Annual energy consumption is also key, the HOOVER DXA59BC3 uses 246 kWh per year, whilst LG FH4A8FDN8 uses 131 kWh.
3. Speed – if you’re anything like us at iCompareit, you don’t want to be hanging around for hours waiting for your washing to finish, lets face it, we all have better things to be doing. So speed of the wash is another key factor to take into consideration. Try to keep an eye on the wash time based on a set temperature, for example if you tend to wash at 40 degrees use that as your benchmark for comparison. The wash time at 40 degrees for example on the HOOVER DXA59BC3 is 130 minutes for 4 kg whilst on the HOOVER DXA59BC3 it’s 261 minutes.
4. Temperature settings – Whilst on the subject of temperatures, that’s another key consideration, if you like to wash at a low temperature like 30 then make sure the table above shows a time for the 30 degree wash, otherwise chances are it doesn’t have a 30 degree setting. Some washing machines even offer a 20 degree setting now too, although that’s much less common.
5. Noise – this used to be a big deal in the past, as washing machines used to cause a right racket, but with better insulation and sound-proofing they’re much quieter these days. However it’s still a useful figure to use for comparison, so check out the Noise Rating of both the wash setting and the spin setting. The HOOVER DXA59BC3 has a wash noise rating of 58 dB(A) and a spin rating of 79 dB(A) whereas the LG FH4A8FDN8 has a wash sound rating of 52 dB(A) and a spin of 72 dB(A)
6. Price – Washing machines can massively vary in price, with smart washing machines demanding a higher price tag. Keep an eye on the price of the unit, and try to stick to a budget. Our systems at iCompareit run automated scans of the major retailers to find you the best price, so when you’re ready just click the “find best price” button and you’ll be directed to the shop that are offering the best deal today.
7. Reviews and Ratings – Why rely on just what the manufacturer tells you, when you can hear it straight from an owner. Ratings and reviews are like gold dust, they’re essential for choosing the right washing machine, which is why we collate reviews from the major retailers and Revoo to help you decide which washing machine is going to better live up to your expectations. The HOOVER DXA59BC3 has a review score of 8.9 whilst the LG FH4A8FDN8 has a score of 8.2.

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