Buying Advice
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What Should a Washing Machine Really Cost, and How Long Should One Last?
Two questions consumers keep asking, that the industry keeps avoiding Two of the most common questions Whitegoods Help receives from consumers are simple to state, and have been…
Heat Pump vs Vented vs Condenser Tumble Dryers
Heat pump vs vented vs condenser at a glance ~50% Less electricity used by heat pump vs conventional £100-£130 Typical annual running-cost saving 2-3 yrs Payback period on…
Gas vs Electric vs Induction Hobs
Gas vs ceramic vs induction at a glance 85-90% Induction efficiency (highest of any hob type) 40-55% Gas hob efficiency (much heat lost to air) 2-3 min Induction…
Should I Repair or Replace my Appliance?
Why does the repair-or-replace decision feel so difficult? When an appliance breaks down, most people face the same problem: they have no reliable way of knowing whether the…
Heat Pump Tumble Dryers Explained: Are They Worth It?
What is a heat pump tumble dryer and how does it work? A heat pump tumble dryer works on a fundamentally different principle to the standard vented or…
Should I Buy a ‘Smart’ Appliance?
What is the safety issue? Hotpoint and Indesit have identified a potential fault in the lid shut-off valve on certain gas cooker models. After repeated use over time,…