Hotpoint is a well-known brand of domestic appliances, specialising in products such as washing machines, ovens, fridges, dishwashers, and tumble dryers. Founded in 1911, the company has built a strong reputation for producing reliable, practical, and family-focused home appliances.

Today, Hotpoint appliances are widely used across the UK and Europe, with the brand present in millions of homes and a strong focus on making everyday life easier

Hotpoint offers a wide range of household appliances, including:

Kitchen Appliances

• Ovens and cookers

• Hobs and extractor fans

• Fridge freezers

• Dishwashers

Laundry Appliances

• Washing machines

• Tumble dryers

• Washer-dryers

The brand focuses on ease of use, durability, and practical features, such as energy efficiency, even cooking systems, and fabric care technology.

Hotpoint was founded in 1911 by Earl Richardson in California. The company’s name came from its first major invention—an electric iron designed to be hottest at the tip, or the “hot point.”

Key milestones include:

• 1920s: Expansion into washing machines and kitchen appliances

• Mid-1900s: Growth into one of the leading appliance brands in the UK

• 2000s–present: Ownership changes and expansion into global markets

Hotpoint entered the UK market in 1920, where it became one of the most recognised appliance brands, even leading the market at certain points.

In Europe today, the brand is part of Beko Europe, while in the Americas it is used by GE Appliances (owned by Haier).