Appliance Error codes
Appliance error codes are a mixed blessing. We are so used them now it’s amazing to think that they never existed until relatively recently. If you know what they mean they can give an indication of what has gone wrong. […]
Which is best a top loader or a front loader?
Front loading washing machines are very dominant in the UK and with good reason. Historically our kitchens have been small. Sometimes very small. We tend to prefer having our washing machines in the kitchen under a worktop. Things are slowly
Biological detergents damage woollens & silks (cause holes)
Did you know you shouldn’t wash silk or wool items in biological detergent, and that doing so can damage them? I’m sure this isn’t common knowledge, which a quick check with my wife and my mother-in-law just confirmed. Our own
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Why can’t modern washing machines rinse properly?
My attention was drawn to rinsing efficiency after noticing that out of dozens of washing machines reviewed by Which? most of them had a poor rating for rinsing. Even those singled out as Best Buys were “poor” at rinsing. Believe
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Holes in clothes after washing
There appears to be a problem with many washing machines routinely “causing” small holes in laundry. Judging from the correspondence I’ve received so far it is happening to a lot of people, with different makes of washing machine and with
Transporting a washing machine
If you will be transporting a washing machine, especially over a long distance, you might be wondering if you need to prepare the washing machine for the journey. This article advises on how necessary this is, and what steps you