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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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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… 3 min read 317 views Read guide 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… 4 min read 653 views 31 comments Read guide 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… 12 min read 826 views 1 comments Read guide 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… 7 min read 328 views Read guide 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,… 5 min read 1,163 views 6 comments Read guide Buying an appliance for a rented property The suggestion that a manufacturer's guarantee is invalid on an appliance bought for a rented property is incorrect in almost every normal circumstance. This article explains the actual position and what landlords should know… 5 min read 190 views Read guide How are fridges and freezers affected by the room temperature? Climate class is the manufacturer's specification for the ambient temperature range in which a refrigeration appliance is designed to work reliably. Understanding this prevents choosing the wrong appliance for a garage, shed, or cellar… 6 min read 2,645 views 11 comments Read guide Climate Classes for fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers Climate class is a declaration of the minimum and maximum temperature that any specific fridge or freezer is designed to work in and should not vary from. 4 min read 5,622 views 103 comments Read guide 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. 4 min read 450 views 1 comments Read guide 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… 5 min read 197 views Read guide