Introduction

The Hotpoint HTWP1200DWW is one of the cheapest washers commercially available. Originally retailing for $479, we found one for as low as $450. Everything from its price to design scheme just screams, "it just gets the job done." For the most part it did just that. It exhibited a knack for removing stains. However, it was a little heavy handed, and even during its gentlest cycles clothing was frayed. We also found that this washer has one of the highest operating costs we've encountered thus far. Costing about $73 a year to run, this machine saved little for the fishes.