Buying Advice
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Appliance Running Costs
How appliance running costs are calculated Before getting to the numbers for each appliance, it is worth understanding where they actually come from. A lot of the running…
Integrated vs Freestanding Appliances – The UK Buying Guide
What does integrated and freestanding actually mean? The terms are used loosely in kitchen showrooms and on retailer websites, which has the unhelpful effect of leaving consumers unsure…
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…