Hoover 0307 Single Tub Washing Machine

Here is Hoover UK first ever washing machine, made in Merthyr Tidfyl the new Hoover factory. It has no switch , no pump, no heater, simply fill with water , plug in and switch on.

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Hotpoint 1509 Top Loader Washing Machine (1972)

Who remembers using the famous Hotpoint Top loading washing machine with the 70`s purple controls? Easy to set wash time and temperature, watch the "Timeline" move as the wash progresses. The push button options give you load selection, rinse hold, short spin and economy wash using your own hot water and cuts out the heater. The "Timeline" identifies the programme selection for the Hotpoint Liberator Super De Luxe The underside of the washlid show the wash programmes and options See the Hotpoint Spiralator wash action and Filter-Flow which collects fluff and dog hair etc. Let us know your washday memories of these Classic Washing Machines. More Hotpoint Pics

Hotpoint 1851 Liberator De Luxe Washing Machine 1975

Who remembers the famous Hotpoint Purple Liberator range made in the UK in 1975. Here is the model 1851 Liberator De Luxe and matching dryer.This set has been restored by a friend of mine, Lee James and would you believe is 40yrs old this year!! Does Your Automatic Washer say "Liberator De Luxe" ? Although referred to as The Purple Range , the colour name is "Amethyst". The push buttons where graduated in shades of Amethyst to White. With Leo the Lion from the brochure advertisement of the era. The official 1976 Hotpoint Liberator Laundry & Refrigeration range. Enjoy the video, do you remember your Mum or your Gran using one? Remember the growly motor sounds ? Let us know below !!

Happy 70th Birthday Hoover March 1st 1948 - 2018

Celebrating the 70th birthday of Hoover UK`s first washing machine. It officially rolled off the production line on the 1st March 1948, at the Hoover factory in Merthyr Tidfyl, South Wales. Very fitting as it was St Davids Day, the patron saint of Wales. "Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus" This compact wringer washing machine was designed for the British kitchen and would fit under the draining board, a great spacesaver with our compact kitchens. It had a simplistic design, an aluminium tub was bolted to the base and sides, it had the famous "Hoover Pulsator" a spinning disc set in the side of the tub and driven by a belt from a motor underneath. It had no switch you plugged it into your socket on the wall and switched on. The aluminium worktop was also used as a cover to prevent water from splashing over the floor. The Hoover Pulsator revolved at 560 rpm and rolled the clothes throughout the water so getting them clean. It didn't even have ...

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