The checked U.S. HTW240ASKWS and HTW265ASWWW records list the same cabinet size and lid-opening height, but different capacities, water controls and dispenser listings. Match those features to your laundry, then verify the exact offered unit and complete installation.
Start with the full U.S. model and offer
Ask for the exact model code and the actual washer being offered. A Hotpoint name used in another market, an older HTW family name or a seller’s cabinet photograph doesn’t establish either record below.
Write down the laundry tasks, overhead space and loading reach that matter before comparing features. Keep current seller stock, unit condition and sale terms separate from the manufacturer’s specifications.
Capacity and controls within the same cabinet size
| Check | HTW240ASKWS | HTW265ASWWW |
|---|---|---|
| Listed capacity | 3.8 cu. ft. | 4.0 cu. ft. |
| Cabinet H × W × D | 44 × 27 × 27 inches | 44 × 27 × 27 inches |
| Height with lid at 90° | 54 inches | 54 inches |
| Water-level description | PreciseFill with four selections | Four manual levels plus Auto |
| Maximum listed spin | 700 RPM | 750 RPM |
| Listed dispensers | Bleach | Bleach and fabric softener |
| Specific feature examples | Deep Rinse; rotary electronic controls | Cold Plus; Quick Wash; Deep Rinse |
The HTW265ASWWW capacity figure is larger without a larger listed cabinet. Confirm the permitted loads and actual tub reach; volume alone doesn’t establish that a particular comforter or heavy item is suitable.
A dispenser not named in a product table isn’t proof that every version lacks it. Confirm the actual appliance and accessories before treating softener dispensing as a purchase requirement.
Allow for the lid, connections and loading reach
Both quick-specification drawings show a 54-inch height with the lid open at 90 degrees. Check overhead cabinets and shelves against the full opening and the space needed to load safely. The 44-inch closed height isn’t the complete access requirement.
Use the exact installation instructions for required clearances, hoses, drain and electrical arrangements. The matching cabinet measurements don’t approve an existing site or eliminate delivery-route checks.
Verify the useful feature instead of scoring a count
If Cold Plus, a short wash or automatic softener dispensing matters, confirm the HTW265ASWWW control and its permitted use in the matching manual. A named option or higher maximum spin speed doesn’t establish an independent cleaning, drying-time or reliability advantage.
The HTW240ASKWS current product record and March 2019 quick sheet disagree on the cycle count. This comparison doesn’t choose a count as the winner. Match the actual control panel and owner manual to the cycle choices you need.
Keep a marketing energy-saving claim separate from the exact offered model’s EnergyGuide and your household use. This page supplies no measured operating-cost or whole-washer savings ranking.
Confirm the complete offer
Get a dated total covering the exact unit, delivery, installation, required accessories, removal and applicable charges. Manufacturer MSRP isn’t a complete installed offer. Read the applicable warranty, issuer and service terms before paying.
For a used or refurbished candidate, apply the actual-unit screening checklist. Pause for an incomplete identity, unresolved condition, a required feature that cannot be demonstrated or an installation requirement the site cannot meet.
Sources and applicability
- HTW240ASKWS U.S. product record: Exact U.S. HTW240ASKWS record; no local stock or installed price.
- HTW265ASWWW U.S. product record: Exact U.S. HTW265ASWWW record; no independent cleaning or energy-savings finding.
- HTW240ASKWS quick specifications, March 2019: Dated planning geometry and manual-match requirement; cycle count not used.
- HTW265ASWWW quick specifications, February 2024: Dated planning geometry; full installation and offered-model match required.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Exact model, edition and offered unit must match. No current stock, installed offer, independent performance ranking or remaining-life estimate is supplied.