Cooking Appliances
Choosing a cooker, oven or hob: gas, electric and induction compared, sizes and fitting, the features worth having and what each costs to run.
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Buying faulty appliances with credit cards protection
Buying an appliance with a credit card provides extra legal protection that many consumers are not aware of. Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, the credit card company is jointly liable with…
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Claiming compensation from a retailer or repairer
Consumers in the UK may be entitled to compensation where goods are faulty or where repair services are carried out negligently or without reasonable care and skill. These rights primarily arise under the Consumer…
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Buying Appliances Online in the UK: A Guide to the Different Types of Retailer
There are now hundreds of websites selling washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and other white goods in the UK. They are not all the same. The type of retailer you buy from affects the…
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5 tips for buying a new appliance
Most appliance buying guides focus on features and price. These tips take a different perspective - one informed by years of repairing appliances and dealing with the consequences of buying decisions. The aspects that…
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Is a guarantee transferable when you buy a second hand appliance?
This is a common source of confusion when buying or selling appliances second-hand. The short answer is that manufacturers are generally not obliged to honour a guarantee for anyone other than the original purchaser,…
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Integrated appliance or not
Integrated appliances are a popular choice in fitted kitchens. The case for choosing them is strong on aesthetics - but it is worth understanding the practical trade-offs before committing to an integrated installation.
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Bought an Appliance but what if the retailer goes bust?
Appliances are large, expensive purchases. Paying by credit card adds a layer of legal protection that costs nothing and can be invaluable if something goes wrong - whether the retailer fails before delivery, goes…
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