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- Can you lay fridge or freezer on its side or back when moving it?
This article describes how to safely transport a fridge or freezer to another house or location. It is especially important if you are unable to keep it …Can you lay fridge or freezer on its side or back when moving it? Read More »
- How to save food if freezer isn’t workingIf you notice your freezer has stopped working, keep the door closed as long as possible. Freezers are insulated, so depending on how full it is, it …
- Can I claim for spoiled food when freezer breaks down?We like to keep our freezers stocked up, especially when we’ve taken advantage of special offers. So if one breaks down, they are often filled with more …
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- Motor bracket on washing machine brokenA plastic motor bracket on a washing machine’s drum can break. This will cause the motor to come loose, and the drive belt may come off. If …
- Potential health risks from washing machine’s old hot water tapAfter installing a cold fill only washing machine, most of us no longer use the old hot water supply. Millions of washing machine hot water taps are …
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- Is a hot and cold fill washing machine more economical?In theory yes, but the way washing machines work means that in the majority of UK households it’s likely to be more economical to use a cold-fill …
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- White Goods Right to RepairI don’t think that the right to repair directive will extend the life of white goods. There’s been a lot of publicity in the media about the …
- How to Remove & Replace Drum PaddleInside a washing machine drum there are three paddles. They are usually (though not always) made of plastic, and they sometimes break or come loose. Their job …
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I live in a block of flats specifically designed for use of wheel chair users and therefore the height of…
Hi that sounds extremely unlucky. Despite the many reports on my website it still only amounts to 120 reported incidents…
Brand new Haier I-Pro Series 3 HW80-B14939 8Kg 1409 spin washing machine. Bought 7th Nov, delivered & installed (by the…
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ELECTROUX EFLS617STT0 Purchased 2016 Glass in door just exploded. It sent shards of glass into and out of spinning drum.…