The world’s first A rated Condenser Dryer wins prestigious Environmental award

I don’t normally publish announcements like this but as this tumble dryer has been commended for its environmental innovation here it is. This is a direct copy of the AEG-Electrolux press release -

Tumble dryer not drying laundry properly (damper than expected)

Modern tumble dryers usually use sensors to detect the dampness of laundry inside the drum. Lime in our water or cleaning agents can form a barely visible lining on the inside of the drum, which can interfere with the readings. The result could be that laundry can still be a little damp after drying.

John Lewis JLDWW1201 dishwasher safety recall

The other day I posted about the AEG-Electrolux dishwasher recall but bizarrely the important safety recall publicity doesn’t mention the John Lewis dishwasher, which is made by the AEG-Electrolux group and apparently similarly affected.

As it happens I popped into a John Lewis store this morning and they have a recall notice on the counter in the white goods section.

Safety Notice: Electrolux, AEG and Zanussi Dishwashers – potential risk of fire

( Addendum: Since publishing this article I’ve found that the John Lewis JLDWW1201 dishwashers appears to be also affected John Lewis JLDWW1201 dishwasher safety recall )

Date: 14th March 2008

The following notice has been published in the national press regarding : AEG Electrolux Zanussi & Electrolux DISHWASHERS.

Washing machine pump runs but still won’t pump water out

I’ve had an enquiry from someone who says their washing machine is not blocked, the pump runs, but it still won’t drain the water out and they are puzzled as it doesn’t make sense. I’ve added a new section to my washing machine pump faults called
Pump has no blockages, filter is clear and it runs but it still won’t drain water