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Washing machines exploding

May 9, 2013 By 23 Comments

Hoover Candy Hotpoint & Indesit washing machines exploding

Danger This is an updated article previously published in mid 2011 on my other site Washerhelp. I’ve been following and collating people’s experiences of exploding washing machines for a few years now, which started abroad. The first reports were mostly of Hoover & Candy washing machines (see links at bottom of article) but for some reason focus has shifted to Hotpoint and Indesit washers even though I have over 20 reports of Hoover or Candy washing machines doing the same thing.

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New Discount Voucher Codes From Currys

May 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Save £30 on selected Bosch appliances when you trade in your old appliance Use Code30BOSCH End: 22nd May Save £40 on selected Bosch appliances when you trade in your old appliance Use Code 40BOSCH End: 22nd May Save £50 on selected Bosch … [Continue reading..]

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Dishwasher Fire Risks Real. Pet dogs killed

April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Couple lose pet dogs to Bosch Dishwasher fire I'm always keen to write about appliance safety, and publish any manufacturer safety notices I find which affects any of our white goods appliances. Sadly there are far too many. Recently I added a Bosh … [Continue reading..]

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New Offers And Discount Voucher Codes From Appliances Online

April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Trade-in your old appliance and get up to £100 off a new one. Just make sure you choose recycling in the basket....it’s free The offer ends on 6th June 2013.   Offer details - Free standard delivery 7 days a week - Terms and conditions … [Continue reading..]

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FREE 5 Year Warranty on selected AEG Laundry Appliances

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Electricshop currently have a warranty promotion with selected AEG laundry appliances coming with a free 5 year warranty. Use this link to view the offers - FREE 5 Year Warranty on selected AEG Laundry … [Continue reading..]

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New Discount Voucher Codes From Co-operative Electrical

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Co-operative Electrical have an ethical business policy and share profits with customers. Here are some of their current offers on white goods appliances.  £20 off Laundry Appliances (Washing Machines, Washer Dryers and Tumble Dryers) & … [Continue reading..]

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Hotpoint dishwasher – new potential fire risk Safety Notice

April 17, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Sadly there's another dishwasher discovered to have a potential fire-causing fault. This time it's Hotpoint dishwashers with the following model numbers - Hotpoint FDW20 | FDW60 | FDW65A If you have, (or know anyone with) a Hotpoint … [Continue reading..]

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Extension sockets and adapters

April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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There are several safety related issues concerning plugging appliances either into old fashioned double adapters, modern multiple extension sockets, or long extension leads. Many people don't realise how easy it is to overload these devices - with as … [Continue reading..]

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General safety advice for repairing washing machine

April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Electric shock is the first thing most people would think of if asked about the potential dangers of fixing your own washing machine or white goods appliance, but there are other potential dangers too. Although this advice was written about washing … [Continue reading..]

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Can you still get a shock repairing an appliance if it’s turned off?

April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Yes. If touching electrical parts inside an appliance don't rely on any on/off switches because potentially, you could still get electrocuted. The only sure way is to remove the plug from the socket, or if the appliance is hard wired into a switched … [Continue reading..]

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