Cooking Appliances
14 posts in this category.
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…
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,…
Poor distance selling compliance
Understanding your rights to return an online purchase is one thing. Actually exercising those rights when a retailer resists is another. This article looks at the practical difficulties…
Appliance just out of guarantee and unrepairable
An appliance that breaks down shortly after the manufacturer's guarantee expires - and is then declared unrepairable - is one of the most frustrating situations a consumer can…
Distance selling regulations – returning appliances
When buying appliances online in the UK, consumers have the right to cancel and return goods under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. This…