Hotpoint Microwaves Resale Value

A used Hotpoint microwave is typically worth £15 to £68 (approximately $20 to $91), against £20 to £90 for microwaves generally. Hotpoint appliances sell steadily used, with one thing that has to be done first: check the model and serial against the manufacturer’s recall checker. Some Hotpoint and Indesit machines have been subject to safety programmes, and a buyer will ask.

Hotpoint microwaves: price by condition

Condition	Typical
New with Tags	£68 (~$91)
Like New	£58 (~$77)
Good	£44 (~$59)
Fair	£31 (~$41)
For Parts	£17 (~$23)

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Hotpoint

Machines whose model and serial have been checked against the manufacturer’s recall checker, with that stated in the listing
Appliances under about five years old with the energy label legible and the manual present
Fridge freezers and larger units, where the saving over buying new is worth the collection effort
Integrated models complete with the fitting kit, hinges and door furniture

What pulls Hotpoint resale value down

Any appliance where the model has an outstanding safety notice, which should be dealt with through the manufacturer rather than sold on
Tumble dryers with a clogged condenser or heavy lint build-up, which is both a performance and a fire-risk issue
Drum bearing rumble on a washing machine, which is the repair that exceeds the value of the machine
Gas cookers sold without telling the buyer a Gas Safe registered engineer is needed to disconnect and refit

Identifying and dating yours

Photograph the rating plate with the model and serial, and say in the listing that you have run it through the recall checker
Clean and photograph the lint filter and condenser on a dryer, which is what a careful buyer will ask about
Record a spin cycle so bearing condition is demonstrated rather than described

What lifts any microwave, whatever the label

Microwaves are cheap new, so second-hand values are low and the practical question is whether yours is worth the effort of listing.

Combination models with grill or convection
Clean interior with undamaged waveguide cover
Working turntable, roller ring and plate
Larger capacities and higher wattage

And what pulls one down

Damaged or missing waveguide cover, which is a safety issue
Rusted interior cavity
Missing turntable plate, which is size-specific
Sticky or failing door catches

Working out what yours is worth

Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
Check the waveguide cover on the cavity wall is intact
Confirm the turntable plate and roller ring are present

What to state in the listing

Wattage, internal capacity in litres and external dimensions
Type — solo, grill, convection or combination
Whether the turntable, roller ring and any accessories are included
That it has been tested, and the state of the door, seal and interior

Wattage and type: “800W Solo Microwave, 20L, Silver” or “Combination Microwave Oven and Grill, 900W”. Wattage is the search term and combination models are a separate market. Include the external dimensions, because most buyers are fitting it into a specific gap.

Preparing and photographing it

Clean the interior thoroughly, including the roof and the waveguide cover, and wash the turntable and roller ring.
Check the door closes squarely and the seal and latch are undamaged, since that is the safety-critical part.
Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.

The unit front on, door closed, clean
The interior with the door open, showing the roof and the turntable in place
The door seal and latch close up
The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel

When it sells best, and handing it over

Steady, with lifts in September when students move and around house moves. Clean, tested units sell within days because they are usually the cheapest working option a buyer can find.

Postable but bulky and easily damaged, so a well-padded box and a taped door are essential. Local collection is usually the sensible route at this price point.

What buyers ask

Why should I check the recall checker before selling?

Because some models have been covered by manufacturer safety programmes. Checking takes two minutes, it protects the buyer, and saying you have done it sells the machine.

What if my model has an outstanding notice?

Deal with it through the manufacturer rather than listing the appliance. It is not a thing to pass on to someone else at a discount.

How much is a Hotpoint microwave worth?

Roughly £15 to £68 depending on condition, against £20 to £91 for microwaves generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £41 for a Hotpoint microwave, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Platform	Fee	You keep
Poshmark	−£8	£33
eBay	−£6	£35
Mercari	−£4	£37
Etsy	−£3	£38
WishThrift	−£0	£41

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a microwave for the title, handover and timing, or the general microwave value guide if yours is not a Hotpoint.