Buy washing machines and other household appliances

As well as reviewing washing machines I thought it would be useful to review some of the retailers who sell new appliances. I’ve created a new page in Washerhelp where all my affiliates selling household and kitchen appliances are placed on one convenient page. It’s more than just a page full of adverts. There’s information about each seller, and every section will soon link to a full page dedicated to them.

How does drum capacity affect spin efficiency?

I occasionally receive questions asking about how the size of the drum affects spin efficiency. This is quite a technical question and not something people are generally aware of. I’m pretty sure that the size of the drum does make a difference due to the physics of it. I know that in gearing, the smaller the wheel the faster the revolutions so presumably the larger the drum the faster the motor has to spin to achieve the same revolutions.

Where is the model or serial number on a fridge or freezer?

Serial numbers and model numbers for fridges and freezers always used to be on the back (as with many other appliances). My own fridge only has its serial number on the back. Fortunately most manufacturers have now had a eureka moment and realised they should be much more accessible.

Gorenje washing machines

I was at a trade meeting this weekend and saw a presentation by the sales director at Gorenje UK. I’m often asked about Gorenje washing machines and I must admit I hadn’t known much about them before this presentation. The first thing I learnt was how to pronounce the name properly, which is always nice to know. The j is pronounced as a y and the e more like an A, so it’s “Gorenya”..

Freezer defrosted: Can you put a fridge freezer in a garage?

If your fridge freezer has developed a fault where the fridge is running OK but the freezer has defrosted or is not getting cold enough and it’s in a garage, and the temperature is very cold, it could just be that it isn’t suitable for putting in a garage.