Hoover HNC382T

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+ This tumble dryer has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on noise. “Large capacity, intelligent drying, water collection...i'm glad we spent a bit…” Paul, Liverpool View all 30 real customer reviews

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30 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
89% of people recommend it.

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Cycle times	8.1
Ease of use	8.6
Noise	6.6
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.7
Overall rating	8.4

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Score 9.0/10

Paul, Liverpool

+ Large capacity, intelligent drying, water collection...I'm glad we spent a bit more on a dryer this time.

- (Minor problem). Seems to have trouble detecting whether a load is dry if it's only small. Simply put more stuff in, or use the traditional timer.

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 09 Oct 2006

Score 9.0/10

Simon, Swindon

+ Simple to use, does what it should do, cheap to run and great discount when buying.

- Water removal from container is akward.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Nov 2006

Score 6.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ big drum, easy to get at water collector

- noiser than my last one

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Nov 2006

Score 10.0/10

PAULINE, ROTHERHAM

+ ALLROUND WINNER

- HAVE NOT FOUND ANY AS YET

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purchased 19 Apr 2007

Score 7.0/10

Helen, Andover

+ Does the job is supposed to do.

- A bit on the noisy side. Although its a condensor, I still have to keep the area ventilated, otherwise it turns into a bit of a sauna!

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purchased 05 Apr 2007

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ it's green credentials

- the auto dry does not work properly e.g. leaving towels damp when set to cupboard dry.

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purchased 25 Mar 2007

Score 8.0/10

Debra, Faringdon

+ Large Capacity - perfect for a busy family.

- Programs don't always dry as much as they say they will. It's taken a while to work out what my drying times should be, as I can't rely on "Bone Dry" to dry the average load.

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purchased 23 Apr 2007

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Very easy to use with lots of different programmes

- quite noisy

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purchased 11 Apr 2007

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ variety of settings. indicator panel.

- noise!!! far to noisy

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purchased 24 Mar 2007

Score 8.0/10

Henry, London

+ simple controls, good performance, large drum

- Noisier than I had expected (and much noisier than our previous tumble dryer)

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purchased 17 Mar 2007

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Large capacity allows a full load od washing to be dried
Water container easy to empty
Haven't found it noisy
Very Happy

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 06 May 2007

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ auto drying sensor

- no handle on water carrier which can be heavy and cut into your fingers

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purchased 09 May 2007

Score 8.0/10

jane, lancaster

+ i purchased a CREDA and it acquired a fault i replaced with hoover and was much better all round i will stick with hoover in future

- a little noisy

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purchased 07 May 2007

Score 10.0/10

Pat, Wokingham

+ It is efficient, engery saving, looks good, and does the job well. I am extremely pleased with it.

- none that I have found.

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purchased 04 May 2007

Score 9.0/10

chris, east of hull

+ gets it out of the house and put anywhere without worrying about putting a pipe through a wall

- a bit of a mess made each time i clean the heat exchanger out.

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purchased 21 Jan 2007

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Quiet

- Bone dry cycle does not get clothes bone dry (still a bit damp) need to use 30 min timer instead

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purchased 23 Apr 2007

Score 9.0/10

JAYNE, AMESBURY

+ Dries things without creases! Easy to operate and easy to maintain, empty water bottle. Ideal for the understairs cupboard!

- Wish there was a separate 'timer' dial that you could set yourself or another couple of times e.g. 15 mins - currently you only have 30mins on quick dry - would like the option to have 30 mins on the other cycles too. Also, no 'time left' display or on the dial - this would be helpful but not essential.

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purchased 16 Mar 2007

Score 10.0/10

Mike, Luton

+ Condensing, simple to use, energy efficient - "does what it says on the tin".

- Has a moisture sensor so once the cycle has finished it will start up again and run for a little while if you have left dry clothes in overnight. It is not noisy but it is not as quiet as it could be.

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purchased 12 May 2007

Score 10.0/10

sarah, wrexham

+ the ease of use, (that is no complicated buttons or lots of different settings, make this product very user friendly, also the condenser at the top of the dryer makes it very easy to empty water.)

- none

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purchased 19 Mar 2007

Score 9.0/10

Sarah, Peebles, Scotland

+ This dryer works well and quickly. It's very easy to use.

- Very noisy. Also, I don't quite see the point of all of the different levels of 'dry' it offers (i.e. 'bone' or 'cupboard' etc.) I mean, maybe it's just me, but if I stick something in a dryer, it's because I want it dry!

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purchased 19 Jun 2007

Score 5.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Inbuilt condenser so need need for hose. Easy to clean filter at front of machine. Good appearance

- Too complicated. Preferred my old machine where I could just select how long I wanted it to run for. More and more technology isn't always a good thing. Programmes don't seem to do as they say. When selecting cupboard dry, I would anticipate the items being just that when the programme endeed. Not so.

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purchased 17 Apr 2007

Score 10.0/10

Catherine, Middlesbrough

+ This dryer can fit two loads of washing in at once it's so roomy! i find all the drying modes useful, and i like the way it will remind you to empty the water and filter.

- The water tank is quite heavy when it is full, however you can have it plumbed in which is a much better idea.

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purchased 07 May 2007

Score 9.0/10

e , south wales

+ I have four children so the drum is a great size for our daily washing. Easy to use. and the condensed water can be recycled. This product also offers a refresh cycle which helps with the ironing! Great for large families.

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purchased 18 Jun 2007

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Product Features

Type of Dryer	Condenser
Vented dryers have a hose which transfers the waste, damp air out of the machine and through a hole in the wall or a window to the outside. They are less expensive than condenser machines but the hose means they need to be placed by an outside wall. Condenser machines collect the excess water within the machine which can then be emptied after use. They therefore do not need a hose and can be placed anywhere in the house.
Energy Efficiency	B
The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient. The most efficient products can now be identified by new ‘A’ and ‘A*’ ratings.
Drum size (kg)	8
Start Delay Option	Yes
Enables you to delay the start of the cycle. This is useful if you want to set the machine to go on during the night so that you can take advantage of cheaper electricity rates.
Energy Savings Trust Feature	Yes
A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!
Height in cm	85
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Width in cm	60
Type of Loading	Front Loading
This refers to where you can load the washing into the machine. Front loading is when the door is on the front of the machine and top loading is when you put washing in through an opening at the top of the machine. When purchasing a top loading machine, make sure you have enough room to open the hatch (top loading machines cannot be placed under a worktop). When looking for front loading machines, take note of which way the door opens so that you can make sure you have enough room to take washing in and out of the machine.
Construction	Freestanding
Built-in machines have a cabinet door attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen. Freestanding machines can be seen and the machine can be placed in any position in your kitchen.
Display of Remaining Time	Yes
Tells you how long there is left until the end of the cycle.
Release Date	1 Aug 2006
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Control of Drying	Electronic with Sensor
Heating System	Electric (incl. Heat Pump)
Display	Yes

Cost Per Cycle in Pounds	£0.41
How much money your machine will cost you per wash.
Cost Per Year in Pounds	£61.10
How much money your machine will cost to operate per year, based on the UK average usage of 274 6kg wash-cycles per year.
kg CO2 per year	214.31
The amount of carbon dioxide your machine will produce per year.