Hoover VHC391 tumble dryer reviews

2 more…

Score 8.4/10 Read 248
customer reviews

This tumble dryer is a good all rounder.

No prices available

Hoover VHC391: Dryer, See full product description

Ease of use	8.8
Features	8.7
Build Quality	8.5
Cycle times	8.4
Noise	8.0
Value for money	8.4
Overall rating	8.4

Some customer reviews of Hoover VHC391

Most helpful reviews

Wesley, Bangor

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Drum size, low noise, ease of use, energy efficiency along with the price are good points
Bad points:: Nil

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Cycle times	10.0
Noise	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 31 Mar 2010

Andy, Bristol Busy mum or dad

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: This machine has a lovely large drum size and so simple to use just chuck your items in press a coupla button and out pops your nicely dried clothes. I was surprised how well it dried after reading various reviews on other machines
Bad points:: If I had to be nit-picky it looks like the plastic fluff filter could break after a while of being opened and closed or wear from fatigue. If I where Hoover I would replace botton part with proper hinges and some sort of shielded clips (So clothes don't snag) at the top

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Cycle times	10.0
Noise	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 27 Feb 2010

Confirmed purchaser Busy mum or dad

Score 1.0/10

Good points:: Simple buttons, big condenser collection bottle at the front of the machine
Bad points:: Malfunctioned constantly from a few months after purchase (stopping and flashing lights for no apparent reason). Had 4 engineer's visits that failed to solve the problem within the first 12 months (different bloke every time who said the last one was wrong). Beware manufacturer's 'guarantee' for free parts for 5 years - you have to pay very high labour costs (£160-180) to get them to come and fit the 'free' part. You cannot simply have spares sent. After owning for less than 2 yrs with sporadic performance, the seal has dropped out of the door. On trying to replace it we found the construction to be shockingly bad. Never again. Not this retailer and not this manufacturer either!!

Ease of use	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	2.0
Cycle times	2.0
Noise	5.0
Value for money	1.0
Overall rating	1.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 27 Dec 2008

Maria, Salford Frequent user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: I have found the product to dry quickly. It is not noisy, the drum can hold a load so there is no need to split the drying in two. I have noticed a change in my electric bill so difinately energy efficient. I have recommended this product to all my friends. I can safely say this is good value for the money spent.
Bad points:: The only problem that I seem to find is that once again the plug has fused around the plastic fitting, this may not just be a case of a slight fault with the drier. Apart from that this is far better than the previous drier I had which was quite noisy. I could only use it during the day, unlike this one which i can use late evening or at night. This does not disturb my neighbour.

Ease of use	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Cycle times	9.0
Noise	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 25 Oct 2008

Nicola, Busy mum or dad

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good big drum size so fits bedding and clothes at same time if needed. Easy to empty the water.
Bad points:: Have not found any

Ease of use	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Cycle times	10.0
Noise	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 18 Mar 2010

Adrian, Hertford Retired

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: It is energy efficient, has a large capacity, a delayed start capability and the programme choice is good. It dries the clothes well
Bad points:: It was marked down on "Ease of use" solely because the water reservoir is not as accessible as some as you have to remove the bottom flap completely and grovel about on the floor (not an issue if you're young...but we're not!) That said, all the machines with more accessible reservoirs were either considerably less efficient or considerably more money.
Despite being a condenser dryer it gives off quite a bit of heat and steam but as we have nothing to compare it with it's difficult to say whether this is better or worse than other makes!

Ease of use	8.0
Features	6.0
Build Quality	8.0
Cycle times	7.0
Noise	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 17 Apr 2010

Joanne, Swindon Frequent user

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellant value for money. My parents are elderly and disabled and needed a dryer which they both could use. It's ease of use and drum size are fantastic.
Bad points:: Emptying the water drawer is extremely fiddly, especially for the disabled, it's a job that I have to do!

Ease of use	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Cycle times	10.0
Noise	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 13 Apr 2010

Read all 248 customer reviews

See lowest scores See highest scores

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.
Drum size (Kilograms)	9

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.
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.
Type of drying control	Sensor

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

Depth in cm	60

Noise level (Decibels)	67
Measures how loud the machine is. For quieter machines, look for models with a noise level under 60 decibles.
Display	Yes
Display of remaining time	Yes
Tells you how long there is left until the end of the cycle.
Child lock	No
A mechanism that makes it difficult for children to open the machine during operation.
Half load	No
When washing only a few items, the half-load feature uses less water which will save time, energy and of course water.
Number of programmes	12
The number of different programmes available on this machine that you can choose from
Drying efficiency	B
Measures how efficient the machine is at drying. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient.
Heating system	Electric

Release date	2007-07-04
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: VHC391T, Hoover VHC391T, vhc391, HOO VHC391, Hoover 9kg, Hoover VHC391T/1-80

Manufacturer's Description

With the latest technology and stylish VisionHD design, the Hoover tumble dryer range gives you big 9kg and 8kg capacity plus the choice of vented models, where steam is vented through a hose, condenser models, where steam is condensed into water and stored in a large container for emptying.

Key Features & Benefits

9kg Load Click tooltip for more info
Glass Door Click tooltip for more info
4 Sensor Dry Programmes Click tooltip for more info
Delicate ‘Wool Finish’ Cycle Click tooltip for more info
9hrs Delay Start Click tooltip for more info
Countdown Display Click tooltip for more info
Timed Drying Options Click tooltip for more info
‘Fast Iron’ Cycle Click tooltip for more info
‘Refresh’ Cycle Click tooltip for more info
Highly Efficient Reverse Action Click tooltip for more info
‘Empty Water’ Indicator Click tooltip for more info
‘Filter Care’ Indicator Click tooltip for more info
Floor Level Condenser Reservoir
B Energy Click tooltip for more info
85×60×60cm Click tooltip for more info

We searched for this product high and low,
from House of Fraser to Tesco,
no one is selling it, we're sorry to say,
not 400 retailers nor anyone on eBay,
but please don't worry even if it hurts,
you can look for alternatives or