Had a hotpoint washing machine delivered recently, bought from AO. After 6 or 7 washes, it stopped spinning.
After being on hold, listening to the usual covid bollocks for 15 minutes, eventually a recorded delivery message told me no one was available and to look on Youtube for a fix.
Called AO, and someone answered the phone immediately.
Told them the problem, they said they'd get Hotpoint on the line there and then on a conference call and help get it fixed.
They couldn't get through either. The girl said OK, we'll just give you a new machine, can we deliver on Friday? And what sort do you want? And we'll disconnect, connect and get rid of the hotpoint for you. Oh and by the way we'll pay the extra (went for another brand).
All sorted (apart from the time she was on hold to sodding hotpoint) within about 5 mins, including me going on line while she was on the phone and picking a replacement.
They are by far and above the best for customer service of any company I deal with.