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Those Samsungs are sh!te. They won't run if the load is uneven or if there's slightly too many clothes inside. Our's wouldn't drain properly, I got rid of it and got the old style push button one. No bother since.

I've had Hotpoint before and know people who have with no real problems so will go with that. And it's got dials and buttons so hopefully will be better for it.

I've got a Samsung fridge freezer though which has been fine.

Have you looked into any recalls on the model?
Do you have any warranties, Extended protection plans or even home insurance you can claim on?
If all else fails go direct to the manufacturer and send them a strongly worded email or tweet...4 years is pathetic for an appliance!
You could also check if it's just a simple part that's gone bad that you can replace...there's thousands of parts places online you can get parts from cheap!
I have learned a lot since coming stateside regarding appliances...manufacturers don't like negative feedback and would rather bite the bullet and make good than get any negativity.

Maytag is one of the best brands in washing machines and dryers...they're made to last. We've had our washing machine and dryer 10+ years still going strong!

We had it looked at and it was none of the cheap easy fix parts. It's not great but I'll cut my losses for now as I need a washing machine. Might try sending them an email though and see what happens.

I'd go to their public twitter feed 1st...construct your tweet not to be so overly negative, but more open ended giving them a chance to respond... "Hi Hoover, I'm disappointed to learn my Hoover washing machine lasted ONLY 4 years"... something of that ilk?
Good Luck wilkij

One thing about appliances... the more gadgets on them, the more likely to go wrong! Basic models without the bells and whistles are easier to mend. We live in a society way to flippant and we are told that the more we spend on something, the longer it will last...not true! Big Companies want more and more business $$$$$ it's detrimental to their profits to build things that last.

Most white goods aren't built to last as they know most will go out and buy a new one rather than repair.

I don't think anything is made to last anymore.

I have a 1940's Stanley No 4 Wood Plane that still does a bloody good job,I have the original box too.