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Fridge Freezers

Choosing a fridge freezer: sizes and layouts, frost free or not, energy ratings, noise and the features worth paying for, explained in plain English.

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Integrated vs Freestanding Appliances - The UK Buying Guide Integrated vs freestanding appliances compared honestly. Cost, repairability, lifespan, and which to choose for kitchens, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, and ovens. 25 min read 1,642 views Read guide Should I Repair or Replace my Appliance? Not sure whether to repair or replace a broken appliance? Whitegoods Help explains how to make the right decision and save money. 10 min read 1,677 views Read guide Should I Buy a ‘Smart’ Appliance? What do you think of smart features in white goods appliances? Genuinely useful, or just a gimmick? Do they benefit the manufacturers more than customers? 6 min read 337 views Read guide Can You Lay a Fridge or Freezer on Its Side or Back When Moving It? How to safely transport a fridge or freezer to another house or location. Do not lay on its back or side before reading this article. 7 min read 9,445 views 3 comments Read guide 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 consumers encounter when trying to return… 6 min read 328 views 3 comments Read guide 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 face. This guide explains what rights… 7 min read 1,116 views 43 comments Read guide American-style fridge freezers delivery warnings American-style fridge freezers are popular for their storage capacity, but they are among the most challenging white goods to have delivered. Before ordering one online, it is worth understanding the delivery small print -… 5 min read 430 views 4 comments Read guide 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 article focuses on the right to… 7 min read 746 views 14 comments Read guide Leaving a fridge or freezer to stand after being transported Yes - a fridge or freezer should be left to stand before being plugged in after delivery or moving. Failing to do so can damage the appliance. However, how long it needs to stand… 3 min read 3,653 views Read guide If I sign a delivery note and appliance turns out damaged can I still complain? Delivery companies ask you to sign confirming goods were received in good condition. With a large appliance wrapped in protective packaging, that is impossible to verify at the time. Here is what to do… 4 min read 906 views 1 comments Read guide